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  1. THE: Ditch the old hierarchies – further and higher education belong together

    …education system that rivals the best in the world, to stand alongside our world-class higher education system”. This implies that technical and academic education are separate pathways. It does not reflect the real world. The boundaries between colleges and universities have been blurring for some time: the majority of degrees taught by universities are vocational – just think of nursing, teaching, engineering, architecture, graphic design – whil…

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  2. Enterprise education

    …utures and are better prepared to navigate uncertainty in an ever-changing world. Enterprise education worth its salt helps graduates to stand out. Despite the longevity of enterprise education, it is arguably time to further disrupt and challenge traditional learning paradigms to make sure that they reflect the changing landscape. Universities should become more firmly anchored in the communities they serve and play a pivotal role in unlocking an…

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  3. Shaping the future of higher education and research

    …d to start focussing more of their collective energy on helping to set the rules of the market We see this as less of a problem and more a valuable opportunity we should grasp with both hands. If the UK HE sector is going to be successful in maintaining its world-leading credentials we are going to have to see greater collaboration in all sorts of areas. It is within this changing environment that I believe universities need to start focussing mor…

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  4. Job Ready: universities, employers and students creating success

    …ement. And for the employers who are committed to this it is not merely altruistic but is about their bottom line. Ultimately it is helping them to recruit the best people they can, to support their future business success.” The interviews highlight that both universities and businesses have a role to play if they are to make their partnership a success, and in particular show that: – many employers are getting involved in a range of ways to help…

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  5. Quality of UK HE will be number one issue during expansion

    …way it is regulated is fit for purpose and suitable for a rapidly changing world. Our new report looks at this complex issue surrounding how quality can be maintained and provides some possible solutions.” ENDS Press contact – Sam Jones 0776 767 3982 or Andrew Henry 07833 236 629 University Alliance brings together leading global universities for science, technology, design and the professions to tackle the big issues facing universities, people a…

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  6. Social Mobility, Higher Education and the 21st Century

    …ural to them; they have been so socialised that they know exactly what the rules of the game are and they are able to effortlessly swim through the challenges life throws at them. Whereas students from non-traditional backgrounds are not fish in water, they are more like bears. And they work incredibly hard but they are carrying with them experiences that the academy does not recognise and, more importantly, that the world outside does not recogni…

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  7. Glasgow Caledonian joins University Alliance

    …re joining University Alliance at a time when our collective impact is so crucial. The ethos and values of our fellow members match our own, demonstrating world-leading research, teaching excellence and strong links to business that provides the modern global economy with the graduates it needs.” ENDS Notes to Editors University Alliance represents 23 major, dynamic, business-like universities at the heart of the sector that deliver world-leading…

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  8. Briefing on University Alliance key policy areas

    …have joint highest graduate prospects with Imperial Alliance universities are leaders in developing graduate attributes, meeting the needs of employers and giving graduates a head start in the graduate market place – world-leading World of Work programme at Liverpool John Moores University, Hertfordshire University „Graduate Futures? service works with students, employers, alumni and staff [Download briefing paper as PDF]…

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  9. University Alliance respond to Policy Exchange report on area of 'crucial economic importance'

    …conomy. These universities have a strong expertise in utililising peaks of world-leading research and building effective partnership with business. It is the universities that know best how to develop these relationships and so we agree that Government support should focus on removing potential barriers. We strongly support the recommendation that the Government should aim to increase the number and scope of the highly successful Knowledge Transfe…

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  10. Sonia Kibet – University of Brighton

    …ad came along. This, for me, was a once-in-a-lifetime dream about to come true. I had to sit down and decide on the course I wanted to do and why – it was Civil Engineering BEng. My decision affected the next years of my life and the career to pursue after graduating. As I applied from overseas, I sought guidance from an agent that helped students wanting to study abroad. Through my agent, I learned of the process of applying for Clearing through…

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