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University Alliance has responded to today’s CBI publication ‘Tomorrow’s growth: New routes to higher skills’. Professor Steve West, Chair of University Alliance and Vice-Chancellor of the UWE, said: “The CBI is absolutely right that we need more people with higher-level skills if the UK economy is to build on its strengths and grow. And universities are at the heart of this solution. “Higher skills are an essential part of driving growth and All…

We respond to today’s (30 July) announcement that Professor Wendy Purcell, Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of Plymouth University, has been appointed as the higher education representative on the Board at the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills. Professor Steve West, Chair of University Alliance and Vice-Chancellor of the UWE, said: “We are delighted that Wendy has been appointed to represent higher education stakeholders at BIS. “…

In response to today’s Spending Review Libby Hackett, Chief Executive of University Alliance, said: “We strongly support the government’s position that investment in higher education and science is an investment in the future of the UK. For the £14 billion invested in higher education, the economic return is £60 billion. “It is disappointing to see any cut, even at 6%, because of the potential this has to damage long-term growth. Whilst investmen…

…he *TeaShed, was born in Newcastle two years ago and is still brewed there today. We are renowned for our excellent quality teas, which are exclusively sourced and imported from Sri Lanka to the North East, where they are then packed into quirky packaging, that is designed by me and other young designers. With the pop-up Tea Shed we are staying true to our brand values and employing local young people and giving them the opportunity to take on ser…

…The University of South Wales which opens its doors to its 33,500 students today. The University, with campuses in Cardiff, Newport and the South Wales Valleys, is among the top 10 campus universities in the UK for size and provides Wales with a major regional university, well equipped to compete with counterparts across the border. We are thrilled that Professor Julie Lydon, formerly of the University of Glamorgan, will be Vice-Chancellor of the…

University Alliance responds to today’s HEFCE Financial Health of the Sector Report. Libby Hackett, Chief Executive of University Alliance, said: “Universities have demonstrated good financial management and the ability to adapt in a period of financial uncertainty. They have made responsible and difficult decisions, which are ensuring the health of the higher education sector. “The 85% cuts to teaching and capital funding could have hit universi…

…the worrying impact the reforms have had on postgraduate and part-time recruitment, which are in direct conflict with the projected need of our economy and society. “University Alliance is exploring more radical changes to financing a truly diverse and flexible higher education system in order to keep the UK on the front foot in an increasingly competitive global market. We know from Sir Michael Barber’s report, as well as our own university_visi…

…getting students into ‘big brand’ universities, writes Anna Fazackerley in today’s Guardian. Libby Hackett, director of the University Alliance, a group of business-focused universities that includes Plymouth and Hertfordshire, calls the new measure a “lazy generalisation” that could “force a school’s hand” even if they know a course elsewhere is outstanding or better suited to a particular pupil. Hackett says: “This is very dangerous. The governm…

Today’s A-level reforms, as set out in the Education Secretary’s letter to Ofqual, are far too narrow, with a focus on the few not the many. In response to the reforms, University Alliance Chief Executive, Libby Hackett, said: “Following Ofqual’s thorough consultation process last year we are surprised and disappointed with this announcement. “With over 3/4 of students going to universities other than Russell Group universities – many on outstand…

Today we are excited to be launching our new animation and booklet looking at the future of universities in the UK. Over the past year, as part of our university_vision project, we have been working with experts from right across the sector as well as with industry partners to explore four extreme, but credible, scenarios and what each might mean for universities. These challenging visions for our sector are not intended to predict the future, ra…