…s and a total of around 25,000 fewer places in English universities in 2012-13 compared with the previous year. 2. What are the key findings in the report? The way we’ll workdraws on the large body of evidence on the shape of labour markets in developed economies and identifies the following: Since the early 1990s sustained growth in high-wage, analytical, non-routine jobs; an expansion of manual, lower wage jobs; and a contraction of routine, mid…
…divide, limited youth work programmes – which can no longer take place face-to-face – and it has limited movement and engagement in public gatherings. Over the last several decades, we have also seen a decline in young people’s civic participation – for example, participating in voting and affiliation with political parties – particularly in young people aged 18 to 24. “Through our new project, we are going to collaborate with a team of around 120…
…y, so watch this space! Have a fantastic break and a happy new year. Check out our festive look-back video for 2021 below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eNgwWnsvJo…
…vice for academics on how best to conduct themselves when engaging with the press. Watch the full launch event recording below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jaafg7OhIAE&t=1392s …
…be aligned to specific sectors and occupations. “In the context of the Post-18 Review, the report’s recommendations look at how the system can operate more flexibly, meeting the needs of learners, employers and the wider economy, and the role of universities can play as part of a wider ecosystem.” Notes to editors: You can read the full Ladders of Opportunity report here We have also published a series of case studies which showcase the distinct t…
…versity Award for Business Partnership of the Year. True Potential LLP has committed to a five-year programme of financial support, totalling £1.4 million, to establish the Centre of Excellence which launched in 2014 and continues to attract significant philanthropic and research funding. In the past 18 months, the Centre’s team, which includes two True Potential PhD students, has focused on widening partnership opportunities, developing and galva…
…on a crucial piece in the jigsaw. Currently the system is geared towards 18-year-old full-time students. Our report highlights how we could support people throughout their lives.” Notes 1. The report, Lifelong Learning: Ladder and Lifeline, can be downloaded here. You can also read about what our universities are doing to encourage lifelong learning here at www.unialliance.ac.uk/lifelonglearning. 2. Figures on decline in the number of part-time st…
…ning programme, re-establishing scientific credentials and developing an up-to-date research record. The Trust works with universities representing the diversity of the HE sector. 63% of the Alliance members have engaged with the Trust and 10 members are currently hosting fellowships, with seven of those also sponsoring or part sponsoring. Huddersfield, Kingston, The Open University, Oxford Brookes, Portsmouth, Sheffield Hallam and UWE Bristol are…
…-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, 2015 [3] The Global Innovation Index 2014, Cornell University, INS…
…graduate students and even many undergraduate students (those seeking to re-train or up-skill) cannot access a student loan to cover the cost of upfront fees. “We are looking at intelligent solutions that would address our problems without the need for radical overhaul; Australia is an excellent place to look. Through their Higher Education Loan Programme (HELP), that helps every student to contribute towards the cost of their degree, they have de…
