…dapt advice, information and guidance that is fit for our rapidly changing world. The report recognises that ‘top jobs’ – in finance and law – are declining, but still recommends that the key to social mobility is getting more disadvantaged students into these shrinking jobs, while having little to say about new professions, like those in the creative industries. Here the UK is a market leader, already employing 2.5 million people (more than finan…
…y be undertaken and can only be funded in certain institutions.” So is the Russell Group’s call for further research concentration an “extreme” stance? “We would view it as an extreme view if that meant that world-class research being undertaken in other institutions were deemed to be not fundable,” said Professor West. But he added that the “big one” in policy terms was creating a funding environment that would “allow and create growth in the sec…
…ducation. We must identify the correct balance of contribution between the individual and the state in the forthcoming white paper on higher education. This underlying principle will have significant consequences for the future of our world-class public higher-education system, and must not be submerged by the immediate crisis in the public finances. Professor Janet Beer Chair of University Alliance and vice-chancellor of Oxford Brookes University…
…In the university world, differences of opinion are nothing new. But the outcome of this one might just change the character of higher education itself. Universities are at odds over the future of postgraduate study, with a Government review on the subject, due to report in the spring, setting up sharply diverging views on how PhDs should be funded just as finances for the sector as a whole come under huge pressure. Read the full article….
…tem itself.’ In line with the Independent Review of HE Funding and Student Finance, University Alliance has undertaken a thorough and robust consideration of the evidence regarding the impact of fees. The report ‘Impact of Fees: A review of the evidence’ takes a detailed look at the consequences for students, graduates and access to university as well as the wider impact on Government and the political outcomes of Fees. Libby Aston, Director of Un…
…ons alone. “The Independent Review of higher education funding and student finance has a responsibility to step back from the immediate pressures on departmental budgets to ensure a long-term, stable system that meets the needs of students, universities, tax payers and the Government. Quality and access must be maintained.” / End. Notes for Editors [1] http://www.bis.gov.uk/higher-education-funding-2010-11 [2] OECD statistics (‘Education at a Glan…
…tment for Education released its Equality Impact Assessment for HE student finance in 2024/25, which looked at the impact of the proposed changes. In our latest briefing, we highlight how the proposed levels of student maintenance support fall short, and make the case for improved student maintenance support in line with inflation. The briefing highlights how: The latest proposed changes to student maintenance will have a ‘negative impact for stud…
…aining Alliance (DTA) and DTA3 programmes continue to go from strength to strength. On top of that, UA can be proud of policy successes on BTECs, PQAs, degree apprenticeships and Research and Innovation funding. You can watch our full video round-up of the year below – and if you’re interested in what we have planned for the coming year(s), you can read our Strategy for 2022-25 here. Finally, we hope you all have restful festive break – here’s to…
…ls. These images were later considered for the DTA Photo Competition. This video provides an overview of the training opportunities offered by the Doctoral Training Alliance (DTA). On the first day, we all arrived at the University of Brighton. After a brief coffee and catch-up, the session was kickstarted with a welcome address by the Head of DTA Jennie Eldridge, followed by a conversation panel discussion on the topic: ‘What is Community in Rese…
…r Professor Debra Humphris for a recorded ‘in conversation with’ talk. The video interview is being shared online as part of UA’s activity for LGBTQ+ history month. Professor Debra Humphris is Chair of University Alliance, Vice Chancellor of the University of Brighton and one of the few openly LGBTQ+ leaders in the higher education sector. During their conversation, they discussed the importance of having inclusive networks and safe spaces for LGB…
