…niversities, but applicants should be reassured that universities are incredibly flexible and will do what they can to best support students to realise their ambitions in these unusual circumstances. “Students shouldn’t panic, and approach their application as planned, finding the course that’s right for them. They should explore the full range of institutions available and consider what will give them the best student and educational experience….
…be worked out, this is a chance to collectively consider how we meaningfully and sustainably invest in apprenticeships and grasp the opportunity to strengthen our nation’s vocational offer for the benefit of individuals, employers and the economy. The value of degree apprenticeships However, we risk missing a key piece of the puzzle in degree apprenticeships, which have been noticeably absent from the coverage of the prime minister’s commitment a…
…University Alliance have today (30 June 2020) sent the following letter to Ministers across the Department for Education, the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, outlining how Alliance universities can support the covid recovery and regeneration efforts. …
…researchers, scientists and technicians working at UK universities during COVID-19. Responding to the announcement, Vanessa Wilson, University Alliance CEO said: “Today’s announcement is a first step in protecting and enhancing the UK’s research base and we look forward to working with the government to develop the details of the support package. It will be important that interventions support a wide range of research and development activities,…
…ities. “Huge congratulations to all the deserving winners for their outstanding efforts. Reading all the nominations was an incredible privilege and showed the breadth and depth of work and commitment across the Alliance membership to deliver for both students and staff alike. “We received a large number of strong applications, and the tough choices we had to make to pick the winners reflects just how high the standards were. “More so now than eve…
…g diagnostic and analytical kit and testing equipment and ventilators Providing disinfectant biocides for decontamination of PPE protective equipment Upskilling and retraining returning staff and supporting students and staff who are moving onto the NHS register or returning to the workforce Opening halls of residence as a possible place for health staff to stay, or for patients in recovery or immuno-compromised patients to be cared for. Producing…
…he nation’s nurses. We know that many of our students will want to play their part to deliver care during these unprecedented times, and these arrangements offer exceptional steps to enable that.” “Our members are deeply committed to serving their communities and stand ready to work with government and others to finalise the details, and to support and advise final year students who may wish to enter the workforce early.” …
…isappointed we will not be able to gather in person this year, and especially at Kingston University’s new Town House Building, we are so pleased that we can still come together online. We hope that our free virtual event affords our colleagues across the Alliance a chance to come together and hear from a range of external speakers and discuss how, as professional and technical universities, we are learning, responding and adapting to the challeng…
