…ough partnerships and collaborations with decision-makers, politicians and community groups that seek to increase the effective delivery of public services and the welfare state, influence international aid and foreign policy and improve community cohesion. Alliance universities are providing invaluable insight into cultural life. Through important work on conserving arts heritage and different aspects of identity they are enriching and informing…
…ities, University Alliance founded the Awards to celebrate the innovation, commitment and excellence that exists across their membership. The winners were selected from over 130 nominations, and their work spans the breadth of university life. They included an individual who has dedicated their professional life to building nursing and critical care in LMIC countries, an outstanding student’s union going above and beyond to support disadvantaged…
…knowledge exchange and learning around the Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF) as well as fostering other benefits and links with enterprise and business. Recent speakers include Research England who provided network members with a unique insight into recent developments with the Knowledge Exchange Framework. Professional Networks University Alliance runs numerous professional networks organised for staff working across a range of directorates and…
…ions where awarding gaps had narrowed and continuation had improved between 2019-20 and 2020-21. Then, through interviews with students and staff, we identified the common attributes that made assessment inclusive across these courses. Now, with data from 2021-22, we are revisiting that work to find out how these practices are being applied in a post-lockdown world, and the barriers and enablers to doing so effectively. What did we find? Throu…
…came out of the QAA Collaborative Enhancement Project. The research project outcomes provide practical insight for the sector, showcasing the inclusive assessment attributes that work on a practical basis, and which barriers need to be addressed. See some of the project outcomes – including the progression report – below. Inclusive Assessment project progression report https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nonVQGXpS9Q Project summary from the Teesside U…
…pproach to regulation and whether it provides value for money. It will therefore come as little surprise that University Alliance is calling on the next government to urgently address financial shortfalls for students and universities in our new policy briefing, Let’s Get Technical: How to Harness the Power of Professional and Technical Universities to Deliver for the UK. We know we will not be alone in making this ask of political parties in the…
…its comprehensive and considered inquiry into the work of the OfS, the regulator for higher education institutions in England. As one of the four higher education mission groups who called for the review, University Alliance particularly welcomes the committee’s recommendations around political impartiality of the regulator; a focus on the long-term financial sustainability of the sector; meaningful involvement and engagement of students and the r…
…lege of Physicians. Debra has been the chair of University Alliance since 2019, and her term will come to an end this Summer. She was at the helm of the alliance from the very beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, and her experience and leadership enabled UA and its members to effectively navigate an extraordinarily difficult period. Under Debra’s leadership, University Alliance has gained seven new members. In addition to her role at UA, Debra…
…DTA3 graduates who are going to do amazing things. Already we can count Data Analysts, Postdoc Fellows and Lecturers amongst our alumni. We are excited to see what comes next for them, and what comes next for the DTA programmes.” Video Production by Slinky Productions…
…ries, the chance to meet so many like-minded people on the law course has definitely been my highlight so far,” he added. Senior lecturer in law Eric Jeanpierre expressed his pride in Jared’s achievements this year. “Jared has done very well to come through the challenges he has faced in his first year and pass all his modules,” he said. “His perseverance has been inspirational and shows just how successful students who come through Clearing can b…
