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…highly compliant with relevant visa regulations. These students put their trust in the high quality of UK higher education, and can be trusted in return not to overstay. “We also welcome the announcement that the Migration Advisory Committee will assess the overall impact of international students in the UK. Alliance universities attract students from around the globe, with courses closely aligned to the needs of industry. International students b…

…ted to complete their studies and progress to further study or a good job. Today’s announcement confirmed that seven of the 17 projects will be led by Alliance universities, in partnership with HE and FE education providers regionally and nationally. Coventry University will lead on a £375,000 project in partnership with Staffordshire University, Birmingham City University, 6th Form College Solihull, CU Coventry (formerly known as Coventry Univers…

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…

…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…

…those from the most disadvantaged backgrounds are more likely to apply than ever before. This is testament to the hard work of institutions, that want to contribute to society, reaching out. “But as the Prime Minister has rightly highlighted this week, large disparities still exist. Today’s statistics reveal the persistent gap in application rates between localities, as well as a large and worrying fall in numbers of applications from mature stude…

…rnment’s Productivity Plan, unveiled by the Business Secretary Sajid Javid today. Maddalaine Ansell, chief executive of University Alliance – Britain’s universities for cities and regions – said: “We welcome the Government’s Productivity Plan which recognises the important role universities play in securing the UK’s future success. Alliance universities have a long history of making the difference to our cities and regions – working in partnership…