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…quality data, University Alliance Chief Executive Maddalaine Ansell said: “Today’s institution-level statistics provide a useful evidence base, increasing transparency and highlighting where, alongside the great strides higher education has made in widening participation, there is still more work to be done. “While getting into university matters a great deal, getting on – in terms of retention and student success – is important too. We’ve identif…

…atistical first release on student enrolments and qualifications published today, University Alliance Chief Executive Maddalaine Ansell said: “Whilst it is positive to see a rise in student numbers, the fall in the number of part-time students continues to be a concern. Making it easier for people to keep learning and gain new skills throughout life is essential if the government is serious about creating a society and economy where no one is left…

Following the announcement today that Mary Curnock Cook is to stand down as Chief Executive of UCAS at the end of April 2017, Professor John Latham, Chair of University Alliance and Vice-Chancellor of Coventry University, said: “Mary Curnock Cook has led UCAS with distinction through an increasingly complex landscape for universities. It’s no small matter to ensure hundreds of thousands of students go through the admissions system successfully ev…

…am gave evidence to the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee today (Tuesday 8 November 2016). Ahead of the government’s Autumn Statement later this month, Professor Latham discusses how universities are key partners in the delivery of a successful industrial strategy, as hubs for innovation. Earlier this year, University Alliance’s report Creating Innovative Regions focused on the role of anchor institutions in supporting regional gr…

…rsity Alliance, we are hoping to build and grow on the partnerships that already exist, to ensure that our sectors continue to have a meaningful two-way dialogue.” Commenting, AHRC Interim Chief Executive Professor Andrew Thompson said: “The AHRC recognises that Universities have long-running strategic relationships with a wide variety of local and national creative practitioners. Some of these partnerships with the creative economy are however le…

…lymouth has always had a spirit of discovery and adventure. This manifests today in the city’s art, culture and creativity. Plymouth’s geographic remoteness can make it hard for its art and cultural activity to get the recognition it deserves. Through offering pump priming and advice and guidance, Plymouth has seen a re-emergence of a diverse and vibrant creative sector. Examples of activity include: The Plymouth History Centre, a major new attrac…

Commenting on the package of education reforms announced today by the Prime Minister Theresa May, including a requirement for universities who want to charge higher fees to establish a new school or sponsor an existing underperforming school, University Alliance Chief Executive Maddalaine Ansell said: “There is a broad consensus that the most significant barrier to progress in widening access is differential attainment rates at ages 16 and 18; un…

…and the HEA, University Alliance Chief Executive Maddalaine Ansell said: “Today’s survey provides important and timely analysis of students’ priorities and experiences. While many of the findings are encouraging, the overall picture is complex. Discrepancies, for example between different disciplines, ethnic groups and between students living at home and independently, will need to be looked at in detail, taken seriously and addressed. “As the im…

…is a must-attend for those who are leading innovation in higher education today. The summit will also host the launch of the THE 150 Under 50 Rankings 2016. Maddalaine will be speaking on a panel on Wed 6 April on Universities’ commitment to knowledge transfer and social entrepreneurship. This discussion will take during the morning session covering the themes of ‘Research, knowledge transfer and industry collaboration’. Also on the panel will be…

…e teaching and research-informed learning which we see across the sector. “Today’s report also reflects University Alliance’s call for the TEF to be delivered in stages to guard against unintended consequences. We hope ministers will pay heed to this message. “As the Committee emphasises, the whole sector has a duty to engage constructively, helping shape and improve the design of the TEF. In the coming months University Alliance and our members w…