…nvest heavily in expanding HE despite their own budget deficits whereas in England we have had to reduce the number of places available to control expenditure. The return on investment in higher study is significant but there is no evidence that attending a Russell Group institution increases opportunities or lifetime earnings. In fact, evidence shows that the type of university a student attends has a statistically insignificant effect on their s…
…a potentially unsustainable and unaffordable system in the long-term. It places a cap on student numbers despite the need for more graduates in our economy. And there is a complete lack of financial support for post-graduate and second chance students, which cannot be easily resolved undercurrent loan conditions. These issues, along with others, mean we must go back to the drawing board and look at ways of reforming the system. Without a healthy…
…government funding back into teaching, resulting in lower fees Reform student support to target those most in need Increase access and support for students who learn while in employment Use a progressive, income-contingent repayment system End the one-size fits all approach Introduce a single regulatory system Be genuinely flexible, expandable and market-driven – able meet the needs of our future economy Re-establish the Government–student contra…
…ous National Teaching Fellowships from the Higher Education Authority. The latest Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021) found that 97% of research at Oxford Brookes was internationally recognised or higher. It also found that 70% was judged to be of ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ quality. Oxford Brookes has significantly invested in its campuses in recent years, to ensure students benefit from high-quality learning and living sp…
…ce that respond to national and regional demands, providing students and businesses with access to funding and specialist start-up, innovation and growth support. The University opens the door to a wide and fascinating range of careers, attracting future entrepreneurs, lawyers, nurses, engineers, scientists and more. Students enjoy high quality teaching from inspiring and engaging academic staff, with many of the degrees accredited by professional…
…e also repeatedly emphasised the central importance of recognising and addressing the gulf of opinion that separates the public (who are opposed to fees in principle) and the sector and wider stakeholders (who wish to achieve a fair mechanism to increase private contribution). We believe that moving to a Graduate Contribution Scheme will help to address this gulf of opinion whilst allowing the main structures of the current system to be reformed….
…programmes that make a great variety of languages available to students from other disciplines even if they have little or no background in the languages from school study. This represents a major contribution to UK language capabilities as well as to the employability of students. John Craven Chair University Alliance …
…n responding to all the queries as quick as possible and I personally really appreciated such prompt support. Tips if you are applying through Clearing Make sure that you apply as soon as the portal opens because in some courses places are given on first come first served basis, but in case of any unexpected situation if response to your application gets delayed, just be patient and calm. The university team will contact you as soon as possible so…
…y strategic partners. The committed OEP team provided training, raised awareness and understanding of T-Levels, and supported essential practical requirements, such as safeguarding for placements. The placements have been so successful that there are 119 offer holders for September 2023, with 28 firm accepts (all with T-Levels) up from 17 offer holders with one registered with T-Levels in the 2022 cycle. USW Students’ Union and Operational Polic…
…off. Without it, new SMEs may struggle to start up or grow, and existing businesses may fail. That’s why we have campaigned for government support to address the ERDF cliff edge. News: 2 March 2023 University Alliance, alongside a coalition of 314 SMEs and 16 member universities, sent a letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt on Monday 27th February, asking him to address the withdrawal of European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)….
