…when there are such high levels of youth unemployment? India, for example, wants to more than double the size of its university system to become a “knowledge powerhouse”, increasing the country’s student population from 12 million to over 30 million. And it is not just in the fast-growing, tiger economies but right across Europe, the US and Australia Governments are undertaking ambitious strategies to ensure they will have sufficient high-level sk…
…University Alliance, said: “The high number of well-qualified young people wanting to go to university is further evidence they understand the value of a degree and are determined to improve their future prospects and achieve their ambitions. We strongly believe that the value of a degree is worth the investment for individuals and society, raising hopes and prospects for the future, and the economy, as graduates continue to drive growth. That is…
…ine Biology at the University of Plymouth, said – “I knew at school that I wanted to become a Marine Biologist. I did a lot of research about the subjects I needed to do at school and the courses I should do at University to get the kind of job I was looking for. I found the right course for me at the University of Plymouth which is jointly run with the Marine Biological Association, who share their library and facilities with the university. I lo…
…The Office of Fair Access will set out today what universities who want to charge more then £6,000 for tuition fees have to do in return to get more students from poor backgrounds onto their courses. Libby Aston, director of the University Alliance which represents 23 business focused universities, gives her reaction to the prospect of increased fees. Listen to the full interview. …
…ove down this ranking in terms of our international competitiveness. Do we want to fall into the race to the bottom or join the race to the top? / ends Notes to editor: ‘Job-ready graduates’ Universities must ensure their graduates are ready for employment. Alliance universities are leading the way in delivering ‘job-ready’ graduates. Some examples of this: Nottingham Trent University is one of the top ten universities in England and Wales for gra…
Will you want to vote on university funding and fees in the coming Parliament? Do you have a university in your constituency? This briefing paper is a snapshot of the issues which are likely to be voted on or debated during the next Parliament and the ways University Alliance can provide useful information. Universities are now major generators of economic growth for the UK and the largest employers in some cities. [Download Briefing Paper as PDF…
…nd this is a likely consequence of the reduction in the number of students wanting these degrees. Yet such programmes thrive in a number of University Alliance institutions – particularly in French, German and Spanish., and often combined with the study of contemporary European politics or culture rather than literature. In addition, University Alliance members have a strong commitment to institution-wide language programmes that make a great vari…
Cardiff Metropolitan University Researchers at Cardiff Metropolitan University are applying their innovative product design techniques and technologies to develop safer and less intrusive surgical procedures. By translating 3D images into a format that can be read by Computer Aided Design (CAD) Systems, they can create highly accurate digital models of a patient’s anatomical structure to generate quality prostheses and make surgery and treatment…
