…t, but these challenges will require innovative policy solutions, not just finances. Placement availability is an obvious one. University Alliance has long been cautioning that the issue here lies not with demand but with capacity, and unblocking the workforce pipeline requires not just top-down funding but locally rooted solutions developed between universities, NHS trusts, social care and schools. We have continued to raise these issues through…
…ts of students has been at the forefront of decisions taken at a local and national level. The temporary measures outlined will protect the ability of current and future generations of students to choose from a diverse range of world-class providers. “The stability this package provides will also ensure our members can continue to focus on serving their communities. As providers of professional and technical education, including the training of ne…
…University Alliance Director, Libby Aston, talks about the important role universities play in building the economy. Universities do this with the greatest impact when they work closely with industry. Libby also points out the need to clearly communicate the new student finance system so that no applicant is put off going to university. The interview came on the back of the GSK announcing they would pay tuition off for top graduates….
…up my job, sold my car and joined an access to nursing course. I did the first year of a nursing degree, but I couldn’t afford to finish due to my bills, children and responsibilities, which was heart-breaking. When the Nursing Associates apprenticeship course came out it was a godsend. It gave me the opportunity to work, earn a wage, learn and get a nursing qualification.”…
…erson-centred care is vital. “The pandemic has stretched hospital staff to breaking point, making it difficult for them to provide one-to-one care for people with dementia. Our previous research found just 2% of people affected by dementia felt all hospital staff understood the specific needs of people with dementia1 – highlighting a need for effective training and resources that staff can implement in a busy hospital environment. It’s exciting to…
…ss, said: “I’m delighted to be part of the #WECAN programme – it’s a groundbreaking way to help hard-pressed businesses accelerate the advancement of women at work. We are looking for bold leaders who know that supporting women to succeed also helps their male counterparts. Let’s do this!” Professor Anastasia Konstantopoulou, Associate Dean for Learning and Teaching in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Edge Hill University, added: “We aim to ext…
…vour of the more privileged. Through opening doors to higher education and breaking barriers into meaningful employment universities are having a positive impact on social mobility and, in turn, child poverty. “However, the strong correlation between background and educational attainment means that the student number controls proposed by government have the potential to affect social mobility negatively. We will see the redistribution of public in…
…r twice as many students from lower-income and under-represented groups compared with the rest of the sector. Universities are contributing to social mobility through opening doors to higher education and breaking barriers into meaningful employment. University Alliance has submitted the following response to the Milburn review into Social Mobility and Child Poverty – download it here….
…ons were found to have included world-leading research, with 94% including world-leading or internationally excellent research. Alliance universities were recognised for the tangible impact of their research, with approximately one third of Alliance research being classed ‘outstanding’ for impact. Particular areas of strength were in health and life sciences and arts, design and humanities. Debra Humphris, University Alliance Chair and University…
…o extend and demonstrate the value of social enterprise, drawing on local, national and international expertise and knowledge. They have created a network for innovation, and sharing best practice and research in social enterprise. We will need to see more of this kind of approach and connectedness to really harness the value of universities as social enterprises. 3. Growing entrepreneurial graduates Finally, how do we grow individuals to grasp th…
