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  1. Technical and Professional Excellence: Perspectives on learning and teaching

    …stry and the professions, characterised by teaching and assessment in real-world settings and underpinned by supporting all students to succeed. “Given the continuing importance of this agenda in HE policy, our collection of essays is designed to inform discussion, spur debate and encourage reflection on the attributes which make teaching and learning truly excellent.” ENDS The full list of contributions in Technical and Professional Excellence: P…

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  2. Supporting Global Britain with new publication and Australia delegation

    University Alliance today publishes a new document aimed at international audiences ahead of a delegation of Alliance Vice-Chancellors visiting partners in Australia to strengthen the group’s international links. The publication titled Technical & Professional Excellence highlights the strength of Alliance universities’ offer to international students and overseas partners. It profiles our global connections and aims to raise the prominence of UK…

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  3. University Alliance comments on the appointment of Nicola Dandridge as Chief Executive of the Office for Students

    …and professional education since the industrial revolution and are still crucial to the success of cities and sectors today, educating the professional workforce of the future, providing flexible and responsive R&D to businesses of all sizes and solving the problems facing society locally, nationally and across the globe. We are large enough to take risks, experienced at working with key partners and have never lost the enterprising mindset which…

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  4. University Alliance responds to the Teaching Excellence Framework awards

    …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…

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  5. Transformative knowledge: Bringing the humble emergency exit sign into the 21st century

    …s the Intelligent Active Dynamic Signage System (IADSS), it uses flashing, running green lights, within the arrow of a standard emergency exit sign, to draw people’s attention. It displays a large flashing ‘red cross’ if people are not meant to go a certain way. The signs can be activated automatically when the alarm is sounded, and operators in a control room can close an evacuation route, using the red cross, if CCTV cameras reveal the route is…

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  6. University Alliance responds to the announcement of Stern Review of university research funding

    …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…

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  7. Universities have key role in delivering the Chancellor’s vision for a high-skilled economy

    …-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. We are also delighted that there will be more help for part-time students and…

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  8. Overall student satisfaction increases for Alliance universities

    …tudent satisfaction being maintained within UK higher education. This shows that the sector is working hard to deliver a quality experience for students who are, quite rightly, keen to ensure they get the most out of their time at university. “It is especially true at Alliance universities where we are committed to providing the excellent teaching critical to creating the world’s future leaders and problem solvers. This year’s NSS results show we…

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  9. University Alliance responds to the Emergency Budget

    …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…

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  10. University Alliance response to the Nurse Review

    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…

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