Augar Review Risks Reinforcing Snobbery About Who Should Go to University
University Alliance CEO, Vanessa Wilson, writes in Research Fortnight on her concerns around the Augar Review.
University Alliance CEO, Vanessa Wilson, writes in Research Fortnight on her concerns around the Augar Review.
Professor Sir Adrian Smith has been commissioned by the government to provide independent advice on the design of future UK funding schemes for international collaboration, innovation and research. The government has said they would like the option to associate to the next EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation, Horizon Europe, but, in parallel, are […]
University Alliance has responded to the first stage of the government’s review of post-16 level 3 and below qualifications.
University Alliance launches a film about its flagship programme the Doctoral Training Alliance.
Professor John Latham, University Alliance Chair and Vice-Chancellor of Coventry University, has been awarded a CBE in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours list. Professor John Latham has been recognised for his services to Higher Education in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours list. He has been Vice-Chancellor and CEO of Coventry University since 2014, during which […]
In response to the Augar Review released today, Professor John Latham, Chair of University Alliance and Vice-Chancellor of Coventry University said: “This is a quietly damning critique of the existing system – and a decade of bad policy decisions. Augar is right to argue the current model is unfair, inefficient and incoherent. There are good […]
Following the launch this morning of the post-18 review, we give our initial thoughts. In advance of our full statement, University Alliance CEO, Vanessa Wilson said: “This is a serious, detailed report but we have real doubts that the money, legislative space or political impetus is there. Theresa May’s review risks being dead on arrival. “We […]
University Alliance CEO Vanessa Wilson spoke to the BBC on Saturday 25th May about the anticipated publication of the ‘Post-18 Review’. She warned that “We need to move quickly to end the uncertainty, confusion and damage to colleges and universities’ finances.” To find out more, read the full article here.
University Alliance was represented by three member Vice-Chancellors on the advisory panel for the Universities UK and NUS’s report “Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Student Attainment at UK Universities: #ClosingtheGap” The report also highlights projects by University Alliance members. Kingston University Vice-Chancellor Steven Spier “It shouldn’t need stating, but it is simply unacceptable that […]
University Alliance has commented on today’s publication of the joint Universities UK and NUS report – “Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic student attainment at UK universities: #ClosingtheGap” University Alliance Chief Executive Vanessa Wilson said: “Racial discrimination is one of society’s greatest ills. Equality, inclusion and diversity are simply not optional extras. They are integral […]