…ities to expand their degree apprenticeship offer in aerospace and civil engineering roles, alongside roles in allied health, digital marketing, data science and construction….
…shoehorn them into a ‘traditional’ model that, for many, feels outdated in today’s busy world. For those of us who work in universities our interest, surely, should be in understanding and enhancing that modern experience. Students sitting in booths in the LRC cafe. (University of Hertfordshire/ Ian Scott) At Hertfordshire, as a diverse university with a commitment to transforming the lives of all our students, we are learning to work from the pos…
…h Russell Group (2014). ‘A Passion for Learning: The Student Experience at Russell Group Universities’ http://russellgroup.ac.uk/policy/publications/a-passion-for-learning-the-student-experience-at-russell-group-universities/ [Accessed: 23/8/16] Scanlon, E. (2014) Scholarship in the Digital Age: Open Educational Resources, Publication and Public Engagement. British Journal of Educational Technology. 45 (1) 12-23 Stoakes, G. & Cooper, P. (2012). ‘V…
…. Maddalaine Ansell, of University Alliance, a coalition of newer institutions, said: ‘Linking tuition fees to inflation is essential if our universities are to offer world-class teaching.’ Read our full statement here. The article also featured in The Australian as well. …
…search. The judges praised the project for its “potential to revolutionise the recycling of plastics”. Vanessa Wilson, CEO of University Alliance said, “I am so proud of our members. Winning an award on this scale is a fantastic achievement. “The breadth of nominees for both Research Project of the Year Awards just goes to illustrate the diverse nature of universities conducting world-leading, innovative research and I am particularly proud that o…
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…nd equipping graduates with the high-level skills that employers need. To truly capitalise on these strengths, we have proposed a series of policy changes to help us support long-term economic growth and deliver the pipeline of high-skills the country will need in the future. Finally, we are asking government to put university and student finances on a sustainable footing. Without this, none of our other goals will be achievable in the long term.”…
…e skills and knowledge needed by local employers, creating jobs and infrastructure and attracting investment. It is right that we capitalise on our strengths and focus investment zones around universities to create ‘knowledge intensive growth clusters’. This initiative could be truly transformational.” On skills “Alliance universities work closely with employers to design and deliver education that meets the needs of the economy. We know from ou…
We are delighted to launch Our Strategy for 2022-2025 today. Written in consultation with our members, this strategy sets out the Alliance’s purpose to unite and champion the UK’s professional and technical universities, and to support our member universities over the next three years, as they power the UK’s future. The new document highlights UA and its members’ strengths, The strategy establishes the Alliance’s primary goal for the next three y…
…University Alliance CEO said: “We are pleased to see the guidance released today, which offers universities and their staff and students clarity on the plans for the new year, and demonstrates the government’s confidence that universities can safely welcome students back for blended teaching and learning. The guidance rightly states that campus facilities may stay open throughout the Christmas period, and Alliance universities will continue to sup…
