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  1. As PM shores-up EU funding, UA warns it must not just fall to the “usual suspects”

    …researchers are using an inter-disciplinary approach to tackle some of the world’s most pressing concerns, from climate change, to conflict, to ageing populations. “The government should seize the opportunity to champion and invest in a diverse research infrastructure that meets priority areas post-Brexit, or risk investing in a one-tier system that doesn’t utilise the rich multiplicity of HE institutions or researchers.”   The Doctoral Training A…

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  2. Ladders of opportunity – Strengthening the role of universities in technical and professional education

    University Alliance today publishes its latest policy report, on tackling barriers to the expansion of technical and professional options for learners and examining how the post-18 qualifications system can operate in a more joined up way. Ladders of Opportunity looks at the extensive range of university provision from sub-degree qualifications (Levels 4 and 5) through to postgraduate study (Levels 7 and 8). The findings shed a light on diverse p…

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  3. Research Fortnight HE: Four policy experts talk Brexit

    …the sector as a whole, make a huge difference to their local area. Regional stakeholders understand the value of the various universities in their area, but it’s about how we lift that into the national debate. We need to move away from the old-fashioned image of a university and into what they are actually like today.” Read what she says in full here (£)….

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  4. UA responds to NAO’s report on HE market

    …ation market, University Alliance Chief Executive Maddalaine Ansell said: “Today’s report makes some important points about the development of the HE market: it is right to highlight the need for more comprehensive independent advice and guidance for students and the worrying fall in the number of mature and part time learners. University Alliance has pushed for better support for mature students and for a comprehensive system of careers advice fo…

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  5. Millions of pounds awarded to tackle barriers to student success

    …ersities, in partnership with HE and FE education providers regionally and nationally. Coventry University will lead on a £375,000 project in partnership with Staffordshire University, Birmingham City University, 6th Form College Solihull, CU Coventry (formerly known as Coventry University College), University of Wolverhampton and Halesowen College on ‘Driver: Data Responsive Initiatives as a Vehicle for achieving Equity in Results’. Just under £5…

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  6. Talent: Nurturing early development of students and graduates’ businesses

    …d businesses in Nottingham that started life in The Hive include GoDine, a national restaurant booking service, Strafe Creative, a digital marketing and branding agency, and Prime Principle a market leader with their Classroom monitor – a school pupil online tracking and reporting system. Indeed in its 15 year history The Hive’s students and businesses have won many awards, accolades and competitions. These have included regional prizes at the Not…

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  7. Maddalaine Ansell to speak at THE Young Universities Summit

    …is a must-attend for those who are leading innovation in higher education today. The summit will also host the launch of the THE 150 Under 50 Rankings 2016. Maddalaine will be speaking on a panel on Wed 6 April on Universities’ commitment to knowledge transfer and social entrepreneurship. This discussion will take during the morning session covering the themes of ‘Research, knowledge transfer and industry collaboration’. Also on the panel will be…

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  8. Shaping Society

    …ffective 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 society for the future. Our research impacts on us all – from protecting victims of press abuses and introducing poetry…

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  9. Open Doors: universities open for business?

    Today we are launching Open Doors, a campaign to encourage more businesses to experience the benefits of collaborating with their local university. As part of this we have launched a new interactive map making it easier of businesses to find out how they can work with their local university. Small businesses are the life blood of our economy. They drive regional and national growth and are helping to develop the UK workforce. Improving competitiv…

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  10. New university group launched

    …missions and that it was important that these universities had a voice in national debates. “The growing recognition of the Alliance of Non-Aligned Universities made it necessary for us to come together in a more formal structure. There are many challenging issues facing the higher education sector and it is vital that universities belonging to the Alliance are consulted and able to contribute to all areas of public debate.” The group has met fou…

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