…Times Higher Education‘s coverage of the Government’s new TEF measures reveals that England’s new assessment of university teaching will award institutions with ratings of “bronze”, “silver” and “gold”. The article also featured comment from Chief Executive Maddalaine Ansell. You can read our full response to the Government’s publication of how the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) trial year will work here….
…ills Committee’s inquiry looking at the Northern Powerhouse and Midlands Engine. This focussed on whether the Government’s devolved arrangements can deliver improved economic growth and examine if the models for devolved decision-making and co-operation on areas such as skills, science, innovation and R&D are delivering economic growth and whether they should be adopted by other regions. Click on the image (right) to read our written evidence or v…
…forts to build greater recognition for this crucial part of their mission. Commenting, University Alliance Chief Executive Maddalaine Ansell, said: “There are decisions here that we strongly welcome, such as a broader approach to benchmarking with contextual assessment and a more granular system for looking at performance differences, and full level descriptors for each award level. However, we think the merits of a highly skilled employment metri…
…ring a broad range of existing practice. These aim to explore what research-informed teaching looks like across different disciplines and how it benefits students, academics and universities, as well as employers and the wider community. Click on the image to download the booklet or follow this link. Read our full press release on the booklet and the workshop attended by senior practitioner at universities representing the diversity of the sector…
…ity economies, connecting people to opportunities and addressing global challenges. Bringing together higher education leaders from across the globe, it will examine this in the context of four lenses: research and innovation; talent development and flows; societies and communities and leadership. At this year’s event, held in Cape Town, UA Chief Executive Maddalaine Ansell and Prof Malcolm Press, Vice-Chancellor of Manchester Metropolitan Univers…
…k-based learning embeds practical skills into studies Greenwich offers work-based learning with degree apprenticeship-like characteristics Graduate recruitment Coventry University: UK’s first ‘Faculty on the Factory Floor’ Tackling the severe skills shortage in manufacturing and engineering sector… Action research The University of Salford: Pendleton Together Partnership Industry partnerships delivering evidence-based decision making & innovat…
…ions – economic, social and cultural. Skills are central to success in the complex, rapidly changing economy of the 21st Century, and they are also an important way for people to achieve fulfilment, to be happier and more confident. Our latest report, Developing productive places: The role of universities in skills ecosystems examines the case for universities to be a major player in meeting the UK’s skills needs. Click on the image (right) or the…
Commenting on the announcement of Professor Chris Husbands as the first Chair of the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) panel, University Alliance Chief Executive Maddalaine Ansell said: “Chris is a highly trusted and respected figure both within the higher education sector and beyond. “His strong track record – as well as his impartiality and rigour – make him the ideal candidate for this role. I congratulate him on his appointment, which sends…
Commenting on the Independent Review of the Research Excellence Framework led by Lord Stern, University Alliance Chief Executive Maddalaine Ansell said: “We are pleased that Lord Stern recommends that the principles of the REF – including assessment predominantly by peer review – should not change. “We do have concerns about submitting all research active staff. There can be significant variation in how much time faculty members spend on research…
…per scrutiny in Parliament. She said that she thought the risks were overstated. MPs and Lords would “seriously and properly do their best to scrutinise the bill”, regardless of other engagements in EU negotiations, she said. “I don’t see why committees shouldn’t work as they should.” The Fixed-term Parliament Act requires a two-thirds majority to secure a general election, making it unlikely that a new Conservative leader could call a snap genera…
