…g government policy development to ensure that some of those funds are ring-fenced for economic development initiatives which benefit universities, such as the regionalisation agenda. But Latham is concerned that the future development of the research excellence framework may not emphasise this role for universities. The proposal in the Stern review that universities submit staff according to whether they are focused on teaching, research or a com…
…ot fit easily within the parameters of our existing processes of audit and review. This will involve assembling a massive data set of arts and humanities knowledge exchange activity to develop innovative ways of visualising and analysing it for the purposes of policy formation, in order to give these disciplines their due in the planning and funding processes of UK universities. University Alliance is well placed to contribute to this significant…
…over £12bn and employing over 400,000 people. Margaret Harrison exhibtion preview event, mima, Jane Hutchinson The creative arts, in particular, are integral to Alliance universities – many of which trace their heritage back to the Institutes of Arts and Design created to meet the needs of the first industrial revolution. Working in partnership and responding to local needs are at the heart of all this activity. But while universities have the des…
…stige as the world-class academic education offered by our universities. Co-designing and co-delivering courses with employers is key to achieving this. “Alliance universities have a strong history of working with employers to provide both academic and technical and professional education. We also have considerable experience in helping students entering with vocational qualifications to succeed on academic courses and can help ensure the proposed…
…has announced. Confirmation of the timescale was disclosed in the Budget “red book” published after chancellor George Osborne’s speech on 16 March. The document also says that the government will “review the gaps in support for lifetime learning, including for flexible and part-time study”, after the dramatic decline in part-time student numbers. Maddalaine Ansell, University Alliance chief executive, welcomed the moves on PhD loans and said: “Su…
…on doctoral loans. It is important that we support flexible and part time study. The extension of master’s loans eligibility is a good first step and we look forward to working with the government on its wider review. This could provide a context for exploring the idea of loan accounts for lifelong learning, given the potential for new technology to provide robust safeguards and accessibility.” ENDS…
…Our report Building healthy cities: The role of universities in the health ecosystem has been featured in Research Professional. The article focuses on our findings, in particular, the implications of changes announced in the 2015 Spending review which will see nursing, midwifery and allied health students moved off grant support on to loans and the lifting of the student numbers cap. You can read the full article here (£). …
…lor’s Spending Review, said: “We share the Chancellor’s ambition for a high-wage, high-skilled economy with strong growth across all cities and regions. This requires world-class research, innovation and opportunities for young people and those already in the workforce to develop the higher-level skills the economy needs. So universities are central to this vision. “We therefore welcome the decision to protect the science budget in real terms and…
…does come at a cost. If this is not recognised in the forthcoming spending review, today’s commitment is just empty words,” she said. Ms Ansell also welcomed the commitment to retain the dual-support system for research. “This makes our system dynamic and promotes innovation,” she said, adding that “while we recognise the value of reducing the cost of participating in the research excellence framework, any simplification must not introduce concent…
…does come at a cost. If this is not recognised in the forthcoming spending review, today’s commitment is just empty words. “As institutions that are above benchmark for both recruiting and retaining widening participation students, we are pleased this will be recognized in the TEF. Our success in achieving great outcomes for all our students comes in part from our strong links with industry and the professions. We will continue to develop these –…
