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University Alliance today responds to HEPI’s report on the impact on demand of the Government’s reforms of higher education. Libby Hackett, Chief Executive of University Alliance, said: “This most recent report from HEPI confirms the fact that demand for full-time higher education continues to grow, in line with growing demand from the economy(1). Graduate employment rates remain high and the number of graduate jobs continues to grow despite the…

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…

…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…

…announcement. “With over 3/4 of students going to universities other than Russell Group universities – many on outstanding courses attracting high grade students – a more representative advisory panel would enable the A-level process to benefit from expertise from right across the university sector. “This approach was not consulted on and we would be very interested to see the evidence base behind this decision. “The UK higher education sector ha…

…ernational students separately within net migration figures In response to today’s announcement from David Willetts that the Government intend to publish international student numbers separately within net migration figures, Libby Hackett, Chief Executive of University Alliance said: “We strongly support this announcement as an important step towards recognising that international student migration is distinct from permanent migration. “The higher…