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  1. University Alliance CEO Vanessa Wilson speaks at Westminster Higher Education Forum (WHEF)

    …ble graduates to succeed in an ever-evolving and potentially uncertain job market   The tragedy of the misrepresentation of Higher Education Greatest misrepresentation is that the student population at university in the UK is homogenous. In fact, it is diverse in types of students, course content and delivery- this that’s what makes it a fantastic vehicle for social mobility and why it is world-class. This false expectation of homogeneity results…

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  2. Why more shouldn’t mean worse

    …s of views, of course. Panels of experts could argue all day about how the market is or is not functioning to drive quality, and how it will or will not operate in the interests of quality in the future. But strikingly, we found great similarities too. Notes from these interviews are peppered with phrases like “phenomenally diverse”,”hugely diverse” and “unrecognisably diverse”. Our conclusion is that this increasingly diverse HE sector – from tin…

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  3. We need a bold and long-term vision for our universities

    …ty. “University Alliance is exploring more radical changes to financing a truly diverse and flexible higher education system in order to keep the UK on the front foot in an increasingly competitive global market. We know from Sir Michael Barber’s report, as well as our own university_vision project that has been looking at the long-term future of higher education, that we can expect an ‘avalanche of change’ over the next few decades for higher edu…

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  4. University Alliance sets out its vision for a successful Lifelong Loan Entitlement in LLE blueprint

    …it remains one of the founding principles of University Alliance. We stand ready to work with government, our universities and students to ensure the success of the LLE proposal.” Read the University Alliance ‘Lifelong Learning: a blueprint for success’ publication here. NOTES For more information, or to speak to one of our spokespeople, please contact press@unialliance.ac.uk or call 07497566849 . University Alliance (UA) is the voice of professio…

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  5. Start-up: Bill's story 6 months on

    …Houses of Parliament. For me that’s one of the most exciting things about running a successful business that you’ve set up from scratch, looking back to see where you’ve come from, then thinking ahead to where you’re going to be. At the risk of sounding slightly sycophantic, we wouldn’t be here today without the help offered by organisations like the University of Bradford, University Alliance and the other support channels there are, so a big th…

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  6. University Alliance: Stern Review response

    …e wherever it is found. It has been successful in supporting universities’ world-class research, helping tackle global challenges and ensuring that real-world impact receives the recognition it deserves. “Universities undertake 75% of the UK’s publicly-funded research, so even more value can and should be derived from the REF evidence about our national research capability. “Lord Stern’s review must build on – and not undermine – the REF’s strengt…

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  7. Dig where you stand – universities and public policy

    …s shaped by the interaction of global economic forces and policy decisions taken locally and nationally – for many, this can be experienced in a way which feels distant and alienating. For universities, this demands a new civic role: a constructive engagement with problems and challenges facing society today, and using their convening power to bring together citizens, researchers, civil society and policymakers. The creation of Nottingham Civic Ex…

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  8. Our response to the Autumn Statement

    …Alliance said: “The announcement of additional student places is excellent news for the students, universities and the UK. This shows that the Government are future focussed and fully recognise the role that graduates and universities play in driving the UK economy towards a more prosperous future. “These extra places will ensure the UK can meet the need for additional highly skilled graduates helping us meet the demands of the future economy. “De…

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  9. How Coventry University Group are driving ‘challenge-led innovation’

    …ected in our mission of creating better futures. Identifying emerging real-world challenges and delivering innovative solutions to the world’s societal and economic needs is vital in us achieving this. Embracing Coventry University Group’s commitment to impactful, transdisciplinary and challenge-led research is therefore of paramount importance. As Director of the Innovation Ecosystem, I lead a specialist team dedicated to supporting pre-commercia…

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  10. ‘Failing to invest in climate change research could have dire consequences’

    …technologies needed to realise a net-zero future. Alliance universities already have a robust infrastructure of partners in business, where we are helping them to adapt and develop green products and services – but investment needs to be scaled up in order to stimulate greater regional university-business partnerships. Ultimately, bringing up climate-conscious young people is absolutely crucial – but the government should also continue to support…

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