University Alliance welcome new national centre of university-business collaboration
…search and a culture of enterprise and innovation built on close partnerships with business, the professions and their communities.…
…search and a culture of enterprise and innovation built on close partnerships with business, the professions and their communities.…
…lmost 100 out of 130 universities in England could be forced to take fewer undergraduates this year numbers following the introduction of Coalition reforms designed to drive down tuition fees, writes Graeme Paton here. Libby Hackett, director of University Alliance, said: “Despite continued demand for university places we are seeing significant drops in student places across the sector with some institutions subject to cuts of 12 per cent in just…
…been delayed. “We urgently need a decision on core and margin for 2013-14 that reflects student demand and to enable universities and other higher education providers to undertake essential planning decisions as well-run, efficient businesses,” Ms Hackett added. Read the full article….
…In the article “Pile them high”, The Economist argues that ‘Steep tuition fees are not deterring most students. But the attempt to create a market in higher education is off track.” Libby Hackett, Director of University Alliance, comments: “At a time when our global competitors are increasing the number of graduates in the workforce to increase their capacity for economic growth, how can Britain justify a reduction in university places?”…
…general recognition that there is value in pursuing reform of the admissions system. However, it is not clear that the proposal for 2016 provides the best solution to the underlying issues highlighted in the Admissions Process Review (APR). Download the University Alliance response here….
…eesside University delivers an outstanding student and learning experience underpinned by research, enterprise and the professions. Staff are internationally diverse, representing almost 40 different nationalities. Innovation, authenticity and enterprise are embedded within course content and our students and graduates benefit from placements, projects and internships to develop workplace skills. The University is highly regarded for its specialis…
…oubt continue over the coming months. We are still looking at the White Paper and refining our analysis, but to give you an idea of our current thinking you can see the presentation Libby and Liz gave at the seminar below. Feel free to leave comments below to keep the discussion going….
…ersity and beyond. These students are fully in the driving seat to gain the education they need and to shape the experience that they want from their time at university. It is often asked whether graduates are being adequately prepared for their future careers and the world around them. As these stories show, forward- thinking universities like the members of University Alliance consistently ask themselves the same question as they shape, plan and…
…e in driving economic growth through this approach. These are universities undertaking world-leading research, often in highly rated STEM departments, working closely with industry to generate near-market solutions and starting new businesses. Harnessing the links and processes that allow knowledge to be shared between universities and business is of critical importance. Technology Innovation Centres will go some way in strengthening these links b…
…mentary candidates busied themselves signing up to the NUS pledge not to raise fees. Meanwhile, there is no shortage of vice-chancellors willing to say that the fee cap should be raised, or lifted completely – a development that will do nothing to enhance the public’s understanding of, or affection for, fees. If we were able to step outside of this sphere for a moment we might learn some lessons about why there is such a divide between public opin…