…all expenditure, EU leaders have agreed an increase in research, innovation and education spending for 2014-20. Libby Hackett, Chief Executive of University Alliance responds: “We welcome this significant increase in the EU’s research and innovation budget for 2014-20. This commitment to supporting research and innovation is the right decision in a difficult economic climate. “Increasing investment, and funding research based on excellence, will f…
Libby Hackett, Chief Executive of University Alliance, has commented on a BBC article on vocational learning. This is in response to a Policy Exchange poll, which found 55% of adults believe too many people studied narrowly academic subjects. Libby said: “We can expect to see big changes to the way we work in the future – technological advances, changing global economies, environmental uncertainty. And we are going to need innovative and entrepre…
…In an article for the Telegraph, Peter Stanford looks at the impact of student number controls and the reasoning behind empty university places. In the article, Libby Hackett, Chief Executive of University Alliance said, “these students tend to come to our universities for specific courses that we do very well and so they are not going to be tempted to go elsewhere by the new freedom that has been introduced.” Read the full article….
…nt scenarios work we will explore the issues and challenges facing universities in the future and ask the big questions about how and where universities need to position themselves to deliver the knowledge, networks and communities we need.We will explore what this changing environment mean for the future of Higher Education, and how are UK universities equipping graduates for the future? 5 March 2013 – 08:45-10:00 See you there!…
…esponded said, “these figures are not a useful reflection of the support received by students attending Alliance institutions. The fact is, Alliance universities have, on average, over twice as many students from lower-income and under-represented groups compared with the rest of the sector while achieving some of the highest graduate prospects. That is the bigger picture that these figures fail to recognise.” Read the full article….
…ning, teaching, research, knowledge exchange and external partnerships all come together to generate a really unique offer. In making the case to support growth in these challenging economic times, we clearly need to get even smarter at demonstrating our efficiency as well as our ability to change and identify new markets. But we also need to mobilise those we work with to be our advocates and support the tremendous work we do. A Strong Voice Univ…
…the prime minister’s decision? David Willetts has held the universities brief since 2007, first in opposition and then, since 2010, in government. While we have not always agreed with the decisions made by the coalition government, Willetts has proven himself to be a strong, knowledgeable and passionate advocate for higher education. Reshuffles can often prove a master stroke. They can bring in fresh and innovative ideas and a new sense of enthusi…
…ssue about how many graduates are needed in our economy. The impact of technology and how it changes the nature of so many jobs means there is a need for more graduates” She added that recent research had shown that the recession combined with technology had created an “hourglass economy”. This meant more high-wage, abstract, non-routine jobs and more low-wage, service and manual occupations – but a squeeze on middle-wage, routine jobs. Read the f…
…the public increasingly concerned with Government spending and the looming comprehensive spending review, it a critical time to be recognising and raising awareness of the value of university research in the UK, in particular the application of research responding to global challenges. “Universities, through their world-leading research, advance our knowledge and understanding of these issues and solve many of the problems that drive them: environ…
…he need for rich engagement and collaboration, going way beyond the usual references we draw on to think about these issues. And therefore we need to engage with industry sectors, public services, universities across the sector, students and staff to make sure we are not losing any thinking in terms of future building. We need to reference international thinking and be bold and creative in our vision. We have drawn together a wide range of people…
