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…ing relevant. By constantly innovating, we keep it fit for a fast-changing world. By supporting students to develop their social capital on campus and beyond, we give them the resilience to succeed. “We welcome the Government’s intention to use the TEF to champion success and drive improvement. As it continues to evolve, it is important that the TEF reflects the different models of teaching excellence which exist across UK higher education and sup…

…ver the relevant skills training that young people will need to succeed in today’s economy. The day is made up of interactive breakout sessions, panel debates, networking opportunities, and talks by influential figures from the worlds of education and business including former schools minister David Laws (Chairman, Education Policy Institute), 18-year-old entrepreneur Ben Towers (Director, Zest the Agency), ‘women in tech’ champion Kathryn Parsons…

…nnouncement of the Stern Review of the Research Excellence Framework (REF) today, University Alliance Chief Executive Maddalaine Ansell said: “Lord Stern’s review of research funding provides an important opportunity to both recognise and better understand Britain’s research strengths, building on the dynamism and diversity which exist in the system. “As Sir Paul Nurse acknowledged in his recent review of the Research Councils, high-quality resear…

…ed economy with strong growth across all cities and regions. This requires world-class research, innovation and opportunities for young people and those already in the workforce to develop the higher-level skills the economy needs. So universities are central to this vision. “We therefore welcome the decision to protect the science budget in real terms and support the next generation of researchers through an inclusive system of postgraduate loans…

…s – said in response to the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s Emergency Budget today: “We are pleased that this budget recognises the value of our universities and seeks to put their funding on a sustainable footing for the benefit of both our students and the taxpayer. “Linking tuition fees to inflation is essential if our universities are to offer world class teaching. It is reasonable to link the increase to teaching excellence and University Allia…

University Alliance has today submitted a response to the Nurse Review of Research Councils. Sir Paul Nurse was asked to lead an independent advisory group to review, with research councils, how they can evolve to support research in the most effective ways. Our response builds on much of the evidence in our latest research report, Evolve. Connect. Succeed., launched on 12 March at the Royal Institution. More about world-class research at Allianc…

…unding must be sufficient to keep our universities amongst the best in the world and for everyone with the aspiration and ability to benefit from higher education to do so. “We are reassured that what Labour have announced today demonstrates a strong commitment to maintaining investment in higher education and in making sure students are able to access financial support through increased maintenance loans. This is critical to securing the future o…

…of our graduates and to fill the skills gaps in their regions, the UK and worldwide. It is crucial we continue to tackle this issue as job-ready graduates lead to greater social mobility and drive economic growth. “The report covers the period up to the HE reforms that came into effect in 2012. Of course we know the current funding system is not sustainable. We are calling on all political parties to consider how they will address the affordabili…

…e for Fair Access (OFFA) report on 2015 – 2016 access agreements published today. Commenting on the report, Vice Chancellor of the University of the West of England and Chair of University Alliance, Professor Steve West, said: “Great strides have been made in ensuring more students than ever before can go on to higher education, whatever their background. “However the debate is too narrowly focused on what universities can do to widen participatio…