…on Universities: Delivery Partners for Industrial Strategy is online here. Prof John Latham, University Alliance Chair and Coventry University Vice-Chancellor gave oral evidence to the BEIS Committee Industrial strategy inquiry on 8 November 2016 – transcript online here. University Alliance’s written submission to the inquiry is online here….
…do as an Alliance? We come together as the University Alliance group to benefit our member universities and their communities, and to provide expertise to policy makers. That includes: Providing professional networks for leaders and staff at our member universities to learn from each other and work through common issues and opportunities. Running joint programmes across our member universities. For example, the Doctoral Training Alliance is a shar…
…have all confirmed the need to increase this in the UK if we are to remain competitive. Furthermore, there remains no evidence of a reduction in quality, nor a mismatch of supply and demand of graduates into the economy. “Dr Cable’s commitments to stimulate growth and to put HE and FE on a ‘sustainable footing’ are both important but they don’t provide a clear vision for the role of universities in driving economic growth. Yes, the deficit needs t…
…inspiration for theatre makers across London. The ‘Pro – localist’ ethos, combined with facilitating a local community space, could be the answer to countless fringe and off-west end theatres having to close their doors across London’ ‘London Theatre Reviews’. Real-world opportunities Students and graduates will be offered paid opportunities to gain real-world industry experience in publicity and marketing, filming and editing, producing, and art…
…n experience as possible given the restrictions at the time. Being able to come onto campus during the first semester was so beneficial as this allowed me to make friends quickly, which I wouldn’t have been able to do if we were not meeting in person since I did not move into student halls. Throughout my studies, I have had some excellent lecturers, and their support and encouragement have been vital in helping me achieve my goal of graduating wit…
…ula and assessments, ensuring our graduates leave with relevant skills and competencies as well as benefitting from a range of careers support initiatives. Our graduates are motivated and equipped to achieve their full potential. They leave us ready for ongoing success.” ‘Beyond the headlines’ I’m sure there is plenty in there that staff at other universities will recognise in their own practice and institutional procedures. Multiple other aspects…
…e audiences. Arctic network RGU also joined the University of the Arctic in 2021, a network of more than 200 higher education and research institutions across northern regions that address global challenges of Arctic people and societies by providing unique educational, research and innovation opportunities. Since then, we have built on historic links with Orkney and the Arctic by joining the UArctic network. In doing so, RGU has strengthened its…
…Universities can work with government to overcome these challenges. We welcome the newly commissioned independent review by Patricia Hewitt, which will explore how Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) can work with appropriate autonomy and accountability. Universities should play a key role in the ICBs, as well as the newly created Integrated Care Systems (ICSs).” On investment zones “Growth must be delivered across the UK to benefit every person in eve…
…s, who have more access to information about university courses than ever before. They understand the benefits that university can deliver for them, and they know how to find the course that best suits their needs. UK higher education is one of the most regulated education sectors in the world: university courses must deliver high-quality education, otherwise universities simply will not exist. The UK also has the lowest drop-out rates among compa…
…ort, ever higher quality teaching and expanding support within their local communities. This all comes at a cost and with any reduction in funding, something will have to give.” On a continued tuition fee freeze: “This proposal is at total odds with the government’s stated commitment to increasing quality in higher education and with calls on universities to expand their roles in working with local school and colleges. Universities are constantl…
