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  1. New team take office to lead University Alliance.

    …and solving the problems facing society locally, nationally and around the world. At this critical time for Higher Education, and the delivery of the Industrial Skills strategy post-Brexit, the success of Alliance Universities is therefore more crucial than ever.” Professor Alistair Fitt, Vice-Chancellor of Oxford Brookes University and deputy chair said: “I’m delighted to take up this role with the University Alliance. Alliance institutions are a…

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  2. UA Welcomes New Head of Policy

    University Alliance welcomes Susanna Kalitowski, who starts today, as the new Head of Policy. Susanna joins UA from the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years (PACEY), where she was Policy and Research Manager. PACEY represents 30,000 professionals working across the childcare and early years sector. Susanna has extensive experience as a researcher and public policy professional, having worked for a variety of organisations includ…

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  3. Unpacking the TEF narratives: what does teaching excellence at an Alliance university look like?

    …vented these points being covered in all the documents. Graduates with job-ready skills Moving on to Student Outcomes, the consistent message emerging was an aim to support students through continuation to completion and that: “Employability is embedded in our curricula 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…

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  4. Driving the search for City of Culture volunteers at Coventry University

    ruit more than 5,000 volunteers to be part of its City Hosts Programme. Recruitment went underway in February and saw the first cohort of City Hosts signed up by the end of April. Further recruitment drives will take place throughout the year so that City Hosts can complete induction and training before being offered opportunities to volunteer at events. City Hosts will perform a variety of roles in Coventry and Warwickshire, which include providi…

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  5. Made At Uni- The Nation’s Lifesavers

    …st women Kingston University Collaborative drama project to build greater trust in nurses among young people with learning difficulties University of Hertfordshire Providing guidance on the treatment of pregnant women in prison Coventry University Raising awareness amongst midwives of a potentially fatal condition in pregnancy In addition to promoting the fantastic work of our members, University Alliance is committed to improving health and wellb…

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  6. Robert Halfon MP speech on Degree Apprenticeships

    …h are expanding their apprenticeship provision. I’m delighted to be joined today by Prof Quintin McKellar, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Hertfordshire, I know that his university are working towards 250 degree apprentices in the next year. I am also pleased to speak alongside Lauren and Catherine who are working for their degree apprenticeship with Vauxhall Motors – an excellent example of a university forming strong links with local indust…

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  7. University Alliance responds to the Social Mobility Advisory Group

    The Social Mobility Advisory Group has published its report to Government today. Commenting, Maddalaine Ansell, University Alliance Chief Executive, said: “Universities UK’s Social Mobility Advisory Group rightly identifies the complex nature of tackling social mobility and the need to evidence impact. Alliance universities have a long standing commitment to supporting widening participation and maximising the success of our students. “However, a…

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  8. University Alliance responds to TEF trial specification

    …excellence and will support efforts to build greater recognition for this crucial part of their mission. Commenting, University Alliance Chief Executive Maddalaine Ansell, said: “There are decisions here that we strongly welcome, such as a broader approach to benchmarking with contextual assessment and a more granular system for looking at performance differences, and full level descriptors for each award level. However, we think the merits of a h…

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  9. UA response: UCAS equality data report

    Commenting on equality data reports published by UCAS today, University Alliance Chief Executive Maddalaine Ansell said: “Today’s publication by UCAS is an important step in providing greater transparency and data which universities can act upon. “While it is important to recognise the progress made in recent years, this granular information will help institutions focus on areas where more needs to be done. Our research has identified partnership…

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  10. Budget 2016: University Alliance response

    …in their cities and regions – are key partners in the devolution agenda. “Today’s devolution deals will see our institutions doing even more to drive growth: supporting innovation, educating the workforce of tomorrow and working collaboratively to make services – like health – more responsive to local needs. The first science and innovation audits provide an opportunity to recognise and build on strengths across the country, so it is essential th…

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