…e role as Press and PR Officer with the Daphne Jackson Trust. As I started communicating with the returners who had completed the Trust’s Fellowships, I began to realise what an incredible and under-utilised resource they were. Remarkable, inspiring, determined and resourceful are just a few adjectives that describe these women, and more recently men, who have been helped by the Trust. My supposedly predictable role proved anything but and I am de…
…talent, and create expanding networks. So to help deliver a 15-point plan for Productivity, we suggest a 4-point plan for the future of innovation funding, underpinned by our universities’ crucial role in helping our businesses, cities and regions to flourish. [1] https://www.gov.uk/government/news/productivity-plan-launched [2] Global Competitiveness Index 2014-15, The World Economic Forum, 2014; Main Science and Technology Indicators, OECD, 201…
…aring the English and Australian higher education systems: A summary report: A comparison of student loans in England and Australia by Nick Hillman, Director of HEPI A detailed analysis: A comparison of higher education funding in England and Australia: what can we learn? by Libby Hackett, Chief Executive of University Alliance and a visiting Research Fellow in Higher Education Policy at the University of the West of England Both reports are avail…
…spects.” Libby Hackett (née Aston), Director of University Alliance, said: “We welcome the campaign launched by Government this week. At this critical moment, when many young people are considering their future, misunderstanding the student finance system is becoming a real barrier. It is important for universities to better explain the value of going to university and getting access to the best jobs, especially now that successful graduates are…
…d out about our Chartered Town Planner Masters Degree Apprenticeship: https://www.brighton.ac.uk/business-services/professional-development/apprenticeships/construction-and-the-environment/chartered-town-planner-masters-apprenticeship.aspx Hear from two of their new apprentice cohort: “I have been working in planning for seven years and have been determining smaller planning applications. Doing this apprenticeship will help me better understand de…
…epreneur. He is committed to expanding the growth of the tech sector in the North and set up WA: UK Tech Angels, an angel investor with a difference. He is also a dedicated mentor to many talented young software engineers. Craig is also President of the Oldham Chamber of Commerce, Director of Oasis Community Learning, and a Microsoft Certified Professional Developer and Technical Trainer. Register online to watch students pitch their busines…
…contribution of Alliance Universities during an important period for post-18 education.’ Beth will begin her role in mid-July. As always, contact press@www.unialliance.ac.uk for any media or communications enquiries in the meantime….
…University’s new Town House Building, we are so pleased that we can still come together online. We hope that our free virtual event affords our colleagues across the Alliance a chance to come together and hear from a range of external speakers and discuss how, as professional and technical universities, we are learning, responding and adapting to the challenges posed by the pandemic, and how we can continue our ambitions to serve our communities…
…g, positive contribution to society. By addressing the provision gaps and challenges present in traditional business support structures, the University of Hertfordshire’s approach to business support and entrepreneurship has created a thriving ecosystem providing entrepreneurs with the comprehensive support they need to succeed in the ever more competitive business landscape. More importantly, together, we are generating real impact and are tackli…
…stepped up to the plate. In April, myself and others gave evidence to the committee. The Committee report affirmed many of the issues raised in the evidence-gathering sessions, particularly on the sustainability of higher education funding as it stands. We now look forward to working with the OfS constructively as they address the committee’s concerns in 2024. 2. #InnovateForGrowth and regional innovation funding Ahead of the Spring Statement, we…
