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  1. UCAS application data shows significant increases in STEM applications across Alliance universities

    …are up by 42%. Libby Aston added that: “These universities are plugging a national skills gap in these strategically important subjects. For example the increase in applications to Engineering at Hertfordshire University by 32% from 2009 compares to a 14% national average increase. “It is heartening to see that the significant effort which has been put into raising aspirations in STEM subjects is paying off. The students applying for entry in 201…

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  2. #Weareinternational blog: Ivy Ct Yu

    …the world come to the UK to study. Alliance Universities are proudly international. We firmly believe our international students make a vital contribution to the collective strength of the UK’s universities and its economy, helping to cement the UK’s position on the world’s stage. Therefore, it has been hugely concerning to hear recent reports that the Home Secretary is considering imposing restrictions on those from abroad who wish to study here…

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  3. University Alliance responds to science investment announced in Autumn Statement 2014

    …nd Chief Executive, Northumbria University, added: “As the ​Chancellor has today acknowledge​d,​ it​ is​ vital to invest in our research base to ensure that the UK remains amongst the world’s top scientific nations. But predicting market changes is an inexact science and we need to make sure ​we are creating the right environment that allow​s​ growth sectors, particularly​ those supported by research​ within our universities, to thrive. “This is w…

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

    …s, businesses and councils, rather than in isolation from them, that will truly drive the impactful solutions needed to tackle climate change. University Alliance members have been creating tangible, real-world solutions like these for decades. From helping businesses to conduct themselves sustainably to creating clean energy solutions from sun and waste; from advising on European energy policy to developing the sustainable foods of the future; fr…

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  5. University Alliance responds to A level results announcement

    …to the current climate crisis, more so than ever before we need to use our world-class university system to support the education, training and retraining of our future workforce with the high-level skills employers need. “Alliance universities are highly respected for their professional and practical training; working hand in glove with employers to develop innovative, problem-solving, entrepreneurial, job-ready graduates and post-graduates who w…

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  6. Bringing free law services to the local community

    …accessible legal advice for their clients. The Law School has become internationally renowned as a centre of excellence for clinical legal education, hosting regular fact-finding visits from MPs, government ministers and professional regulators, as well as educators worldwide aiming to set up similar facilities. To date, student law offices based on the Northumbria model have been established in countries across Europe, Japan, Bangladesh, the USA…

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  7. University Alliance welcomes the University of West London as its latest member

    …– often hundreds of years ago – to delivering for industry. That remains true today and is the defining attribute of an Alliance university member. Vanessa Wilson, CEO, University Alliance said: “The University of West London is an exciting addition to University Alliance. With high quality teaching, an excellent student experience and an ambitious research programme, UWL are a perfect fit for the Alliance. With the UK facing growing inequality,…

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  8. UA Members Win Share of £76 Million Government Industrial Strategy Grant

    and conquering new innovations are what our universities are known for the world over. “The Expanding Excellence in England Fund will support projects throughout England to master new and developing areas of research and industry. “Made possible through our record R&D spend delivered by our modern Industrial Strategy, the investment will support researchers to develop solutions and opportunities for UK researchers and businesses.” UA CEO Vanessa W…

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  9. UCLan joins University Alliance

    …st Cumbria, Burnley and Cyprus, as well as strategic partnerships in China and Mauritius. University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) became the first UK modern university to appear in the QS World University Rankings in 2010, and placed in the top 3.7 percent of all worldwide universities in 2015 (Centre for World University Rankings). Leading businesses announce support for Northern Powerhouse in a ‘show of force for the North’, 8 December 2016: ww…

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  10. University Alliance welcomes government support for new routes through higher education

    …nomy in the research system are also very positive.” The Minister also announced changes to his plans for the Teaching Excellence Framework. Maddalaine Ansell said: “Extending the pilot phase of any subject-level Teaching Excellence Framework is a sensible step to take – it is crucial that any additions to the TEF add genuinely valuable information for students and applicants and this must be the test for any subject-level options.” Notes for edit…

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