General HE policy

The latest announcements, press releases and media coverage from University Alliance.

Clear filters
  1. University Alliance responds to Sir Adrian Smith Review call for evidence

    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 […]

    Read more of: University Alliance responds to Sir Adrian Smith Review call for evidence
    departures board
  2. UA Chair Professor John Latham is Honoured with a CBE

    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 […]

    Read more of: UA Chair Professor John Latham is Honoured with a CBE
    Prof. John Latham
  3. UUK/NUS Attainment Report – Our Members comment 

    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 […]

    Read more of: UUK/NUS Attainment Report – Our Members comment 
    NUS and UUK report title
  4. “EQUALITY IS NOT AN OPTIONAL EXTRA” – University Alliance comment on UUK BAME Attainment Report

    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 […]

    Read more of: “EQUALITY IS NOT AN OPTIONAL EXTRA” – University Alliance comment on UUK BAME Attainment Report