…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…
…machinery) was the best way to drive economic growth. We are now living a world where human capital is the primary indicator of economic growth. In the words of President Obama: ‘those who out-educate us today will out-perform us tomorrow’. Despite all the rhetoric in the UK about too many graduates, too many universities, needing more apprenticeships etc, the evidence suggests that it is the size and quality of our graduate output that will dete…
…of people from across the country. This welcome investment recognises the crucial role that universities play in delivering high impact research and building innovative projects in order to drive growth. “The Government’s commitment to research funding following excellence wherever it exists will safeguard the UK research base and is indeed welcome. Only by continuing to invest in our research-base in this way can we ensure it remains both world-l…
In response to today’s figures on applicants in the 2013 UCAS application cycle, Libby Hackett Chief Executive of University Alliance said: “The 3.5% increase across all university applications is not just welcome but essential for the future prosperity of the UK.” “It should come as no surprise that demand for university places is recovering. It is predicted to rise further in the future and rightly so given the impact of technology on the compl…
…bby Hackett, Director of University Alliance, said: “The changes announced today are a step in the right direction, increasing our ability to place students at the ‘heart of the system’. These changes will create more flexibility for students to apply to the courses that are most in demand, which will mean that the ambitions of the White Paper can be more fully realised. “However, the fact remains that this September there will be 25,000 fewer stu…
In response to today’s UCAS figures, Libby Hackett, University Alliance Director, said: “While the latest UCAS figures show a slight drop, we must not forget there will still be thousands of young people who will be unable to find a place at university this summer and will join the growing number who are unemployed. This is not good for them and it is certainly not good for the UK economy. “At a time when our global competitors are increasing the…
…a greater level of direct public funding for teaching than it is proposing today. Even in difficult economic times, we must not forget the massive public benefit of putting direct public investment into our universities. Higher education is an investment in the essential building blocks for an innovation-driven economy and will help deliver the economic growth the UK needs. “Alliance universities are strong and popular institutions and will of cou…
Commenting on the announcements by the Business Secretary today, Libby Aston, Director of University Alliance said: “This is a welcome announcement from Government. An effectively implemented Graduate Contribution Scheme would address two fundamental weaknesses of the current system – reducing the cost to Government, freeing up money to invest in a higher number of students and replacing a complicated and poorly understood system that ensures tha…
…, learning and teaching, community, public and employer engagement, infrastructure and professional services across the university, all work together to drive a truly innovative project. Sheffield Hallam University – driving regeneration (Page 35) The university uses the academic strength of its teaching and research in the areas of business, manufacturing, sport, leisure and public service – working with these sectors in the region. This informs,…
…t participants need to start to think creatively about solving some of the world’s most pressing social issues. On the 12 month programme participants receive comprehensive training and mentoring including the opportunity to attend social entrepreneurship conferences, seminars and workshops. Award winners will also receive cash awards to further develop their ideas and projects and one to one mentoring from experienced social entrepreneurs. The fo…