…her education. But the Australians have often been ahead of us. They recently removed student number controls, as George Osborne has promised to do here in 2015. After much debate, they have adopted a more welcoming regime for international students. Australia even has a parallel loan scheme for postgraduates from which we could learn. “There are some issues that neither country has fully resolved – such as how to recoup loans from graduates who h…
…necessary to ensure the future economic competitiveness of the UK.” Ends Media contacts, including enquiries about speaking to Libby Hackett Andrew Henry, Communications Manager | 07833 236 629. Notes to editor University Alliance website: www.unialliance.ac.uk Embargoed copy of the report can be obtained by contacting Liz McCarty (tel 0117 931 7431) or Philip Walker (tel 0117 931 7363) at HEFCE. University Alliance is a non-partisan, non-politica…
…to international competitors such as Canada and Australia, who are currently offering much more generous post-study visa conditions. Where Britain positions itself in the world now will have a huge impact on our future prosperity and success as the educator of choice.” The letter in full Dear Prime Minister, We are writing to you jointly as Chambers of Commerce from across the UK and the 22 Vice-Chancellors of Alliance universities with a shared…
…are about the medium and long-term sustainability of a system that is incredibly expensive for Government in terms of the upfront payment of fees and subsidies. The consequence of this is that the UK is the only OECD country reducing the number of places available at university at a time when all evidence suggests we need to better equip our workforce if we are going to innovate and grow our way out of this difficult economic climate. This is why…
…r in vitro, ‘3D human lung’. Our role as a catalyst and convener As the only multidisciplinary university in Hertfordshire, we proactively engage with diverse stakeholders in our region and beyond to ensure our effectiveness as a catalyst and convener. We are a firm believer that by developing strategic partnerships, we can be far more impactful than by working alone, and can help drive sustainable and inclusive economic growth and innovation in…
…could provide to students of all backgrounds and ages if implemented properly – including for the £60m investment intended for the Student Loan Company to support it. UA released a blueprint this week on their vision for the successful delivery of the LLE, and how universities like those within the Alliance would be natural partners for government in helping to shape it. Institutions need stability if they are to embrace not only the potentially t…
…ke a smooth and effective transition into a environmentally conscious post-COVID economy, through energy policy, employability and green skills. Building employment opportunities and eco-furniture at Coventry University’s FabLab Posted on October 24, 2021 Energy-SHIFTS: developing Europe’s energy policy by integrating Social Sciences and Humanities Posted on October 24, 2021 Green skills for a low carbon post-COVID transition Posted on October 2…
…ons with diverse student bodies, we have an important role to play in expanding the diversity of R&D talent pipelines, and addressing barriers faced by students and staff. The report also highlights the work Alliance universities are doing to support a diverse academic pipeline and give Early Career Researchers the best start. See the full report here. Case studies included within this report include: Support for Early Career Researchers Poste…
…key outputs is to enable participants to formulate viable business plans individually or in community teams. A multi lingual, video-based toolkit, built on a structured social enterprise canvas, will be at the heart of the project. Research will be conducted to measure impact and to help shape future policy decisions. www.sunse.eu Previous workshops Coming soon The SUNSE Social Enterprise (Evening) Academy (SSEEA) … This will help you to use the S…
…ducation since the industrial revolution and are still crucial to the success of cities and sectors today, educating the professional workforce of the future, providing flexible and responsive R&D to businesses of all sizes and solving the problems facing society locally, nationally and across the globe. We are large enough to take risks, experienced at working with key partners and have never lost the enterprising mindset which says we must const…