…in international business. Like my apprenticeship, the course allows me to combine class-based theory with on-the-job training. I’ve learnt how to work well in a diverse and multicultural environment, in a student group made up of over 38 different nationalities. “I would recommend apprenticeships to any young person thinking about their future career path. They often have a stigma associated with them, especially when you’re studying one in your…
…udents throughout the entirety of the university admissions process. We welcome the removal of the subject level Teaching Excellence Framework, which would have been complex and costly. However we do support the retention of the TEF as an exercise. Whilst we welcome the recognition of strategic high-cost courses including those which support public services, there are concerns over changes to the T-grant which would see a reduction in funding for…
…ademic networks bringing together peers across the membership to engage on common issues and problem solving. The networks enable members to share and showcase their expertise and innovation, and we regularly invite external stakeholders, speakers and decision makers to discuss topical issues including Ministers, Chairs and CEOs of sector bodies. All of our networks are designed to deliver tangible benefits to our members through brokering powerfu…
…thy diet. In short: Oxford City Council, working with a range of partners, community groups and volunteers, is running a huge operation from Rose Hill Community Centre, now serving as a depot for food parcel distribution. Each week, Oxford Direct Services drivers collect over 25 tonnes of food to supply emergency food parcels and the Community Larders across Oxford. During a typical week, 475 food parcels, including fresh fruit and vegetables, wer…
…ing to the comments, Chief Executive of University Alliance Vanessa Wilson commented: “We’re thoroughly disappointed in the Universities Minister’s comments today, suggesting fewer people should be going to university based on unsubstantiated claims over the value of degree courses. This attack on “low value” higher education is founded on highly limited data and a narrow and over simplistic interpretation of “value”, and it does not reflect stude…
…read about the winners of all 7 awards categories here The list of winners: The Unity Award: The UWE Nightingale, UWE The Braveheart Award: Emily Hughes (posthumously), Kingston University The Professionals Award: The Doctoral College, Brighton University The Innovation Award: Desktop Support & Security Team, USW The Integrity Award: Lorraine Slater , Brighton University The Alliance Award: The Future Quest Team, UWE The Star Award: Ali Bushnell,…
…nges posed by COVID-19, and how we can continue our ambitions to serve our communities throughout the crisis. An introduction UA’s mission has always been driven by the students, communities and industries we serve, and as we have seen over recent weeks, this role has never been more important. During her opening Summit speech, Vanessa Wilson, CEO of UA, stated that during the COVID-19 crisis the value of Alliance universities and their impact on…
…Chancellor of University of Brighton and Chair of University Alliance said: “Given the central role universities across the country play in serving their communities and supporting the economy, it’s vital that higher education institutions are in a position to manage the financial challenges posed by COVID-19. “This package of proposals, if implemented together, will ensure student interests – both now and in the future – are protected and instit…
…t of the first group of architectural apprentices at Oxford Brookes. Tegan commented: “My work mentor at Gensler is very proactive and has regular contact with my academic tutors at the university, so we really feel like a collective group. What’s great is that the university tutors have introduced me to ideas and concepts within architecture that I wouldn’t have explored if I hadn’t taken this course, including artificial intelligence and automat…
…em, performance was being managed through monthly paper reports which were compiled using Excel and charts copied and pasted into a 40+ page performance report. The report was circulated to managers who completed their narrative and this was all copied and pasted back into a final report which was again circulated by e-mail. Apex has automated most of this work with data being pulled directly from our case management system, so charts and graphs a…
