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  1. ‘Squeezed middle’ feels pinch as grant and numbers decline

    March 29, 2012

    …University Alliance, said its members were “the squeezed middle in this environment”. Given that the group’s universities were “doing all the things the government asked of them” in terms of high graduate employment rates and links with industry, it was “very frustrating” for them to have their places cut, she said. Ms Hackett reiterated calls for AAB to be extended downwards to lower grades to create a more open market; for the size of the margi…

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  2. The Economist: ‘Pile them high’

    February 3, 2012

    …In the article “Pile them high”, The Economist argues that ‘Steep tuition fees are not deterring most students. But the attempt to create a market in higher education is off track.” Libby Hackett, Director of University Alliance, comments: “At a time when our global competitors are increasing the number of graduates in the workforce to increase their capacity for economic growth, how can Britain justify a reduction in university places?”…

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  4. University Alliance responds to latest Home Office changes to international student visa routes

    May 24, 2023

    …nessa Wilson, CEO of University Alliance, said: “The UK’s universities are world-leading, with recent analysis revealing that international students boost our economy by £41.9 billion. It is therefore extremely disappointing to see changes to the Student Route – a highly compliant visa route that has widespread public support. The UK’s economy benefits enormously from international students, even when accounting for those that bring family members…

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  5. 2020 reviewed by our networks

    December 17, 2020

    …p positions with in the NHS to support the nationwide effort to stem the spread of the virus; something Birmingham City University PVC Dean Professor Alison Honour is proud they were able to recognise through the creation of a special medal by the School of Jewellery for staff and students working on the NHS frontline. Hundreds of thousands of items of PPE have been donated, specialist equipment loaned and vital research into testing is being unde…

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  6. Augar Review Risks Reinforcing Snobbery About Who Should Go to University

    July 11, 2019

    …quently promised, the UK is to be an economic, industrial and intellectual world-leader post-Brexit, our education system is going to have to do a lot of the heavy lifting. Innovative, applied research, future-proofing businesses in the face of technological change, will be paramount in enabling us to hold our own and command global authority and respect. The value of this is reflected in the government’s Industrial Strategy, yet inadequate financ…

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  7. University Alliance responds to Sir Adrian Smith Review call for evidence

    June 19, 2019

    …s to take a more strategic approach. Creative solutions and greater collaboration is needed to alleviate inefficiencies and address the costs associated with developing overseas partnership, such as collaboration through regional hubs on GCRF. You can read our full response here. It is anticipated interim findings will be presented to Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) ministers in the Summer. To discuss our response, p…

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  8. Ensuring Britain stays ahead of the game in precision technology

    February 12, 2015

    …l Physical Laboratory (NPL) implemented the SURFSTAND results into its instrumentation. With it they have developed online software tools (in the form of its SoftGauges) that allow end-users to check the correctness of the surface metrology software provided by instrument vendors. As a result of its research excellence and strong reputation, CPT was named one of the new EPSRC Centres for Innovative Manufacturing. Supported by £8m in funding, this…

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  9. How Anglia Ruskin University’s Live Brief modules are enhancing graduate employability

    October 26, 2023

    …e Brief experience, the student choir now acts as a performance group for ARU events. In 2022/23, 96 different Live Briefs like these ran in modules across all five ARU faculties, supported by 101 professional partners and benefiting 5,989 students. All-round engagement with an active curriculum ARU’s investment in our Live Brief strategy has been considerable. It ensures that students relate the knowledge and skills they are developing to real-wo…

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  10. #WeAreInternational blog: Blessing Adeleke

    November 14, 2022

    …pport the clarion call for sustainable development in engineering and construction”. “I chose USW because of its world class research and expertise in civil engineering, as well as its excellent facilities and close links with industry – all of which have been evidenced in my research.” “I am proud to have achieved my doctorate. A PhD requires hard work and sacrifice not just from the researcher but from the families and loved ones too, so it is v…

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