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  1. University Alliance responds to Sir Keir Starmer’s announcement to overhaul the skills and apprenticeships system

    September 28, 2022

    …policy would embed universities in skills strategy at local, regional and national levels. “It has been clear for some time that reforms to the apprenticeships levy are needed. We hope that the creation of a ‘growth and skills levy’ will give employers the flexibility they need, while ensuring that the hugely popular degree apprenticeships offer is supported to grow. To really turbo-charge degree apprenticeships, regulatory reform will also be ne…

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  2. DTA Summer School 2022 begins this week, with an emphasis on community

    July 5, 2022

    …This year’s theme is centred on ‘The DTA Community’, in celebration of the national network of support and collaboration that has been enabled by the programme, especially during the pandemic. There are multiple activities and networking opportunities happening during and in the lead-up to the event, which are being shared on social media. As part of this, all researchers have been asked to submit an image for the DTA ‘Exhibition of Research’ comp…

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  3. Future of the visual arts transformed in the West of England

    August 20, 2021

    …des partners Bath Spa University School of Art, Bristol City Council, The Brunswick Club, Creative Youth Network, Culture Weston and North Somerset Council. Its collective vision is for the visual arts community in Bristol and the West of England to be more progressive, sustainable and inclusive by 2024. Lynn Barlow, who is Assistant Vice-Chancellor for Creative and Cultural Industries Engagement at UWE Bristol, said: “This is a really exciting de…

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  4. Sexual consent education at Oxford Brookes University

    August 4, 2021

    …p a trauma-informed staff-student dialogue which breaks down issues of mistrust. This year the sexual consent modules were trialled by students studying from foundation to postgraduate level, and by a small group of staff. Their recommendations have influenced revisions to Brook’s modules and shaped our focus for 2021-22. For example, acknowledging that an isolated online resource does not make an effective education programme, we aim to expand mo…

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  5. University Alliance responds to the DfE consultation on Post-Qualifications Admissions Reform

    May 13, 2021

    …(PQA). Arguing that moving to a PQA system could be costly, complex and disruptive, the group instead outlines reforming measures which could significantly improve the higher education admission system for learners and providers. This could include: enhancing information, advice, and guidance (IAG) about post-18 education and training in schools and colleges, making admissions processes more transparent, flexible, streamlined and student focused,…

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  6. University Alliance responds to the Government’s Skills for jobs White Paper and Interim Conclusion of the Review of Post-18 Education and Funding

    January 21, 2021

    …for higher technical skills, and more broadly as an essential part of the national education infrastructure, it is right that further education receives additional investment and post-16 education is reformed. However, it is also vital that the role of universities in delivering technical skills is not forgotten; the divide between academic and technical education can be overstated. Alliance universities are both technical and academic in their e…

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  7. Alliance universities supporting the nation throughout the pandemic

    November 9, 2020

    …PE are just some of the many ways Alliance universities have supported the national effort to tackle the pandemic so far. Alliance universities already play a vital role powering the NHS, training a significant proportion of the workforce and supporting local provision. And if we see an increased need for health services in the coming weeks, Alliance universities stand ready to once again mobilise their communities and hand over facilities and pro…

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  8. Coventry establish Connections Matter network

    October 26, 2020

    …Faith Students’ Union and Student Volunteering Postgraduate Students International Student Support Each area has a team lead that staff and students can reach out to with ideas and resources and there is new content and resources uploaded every week. Some examples of what the platform offers include home activity ideas from the Coventry University nursery, tips on working remotely while caring for others, support to explain Covid-19 to young chil…

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  9. NSS review must seek to enhance student experience

    September 23, 2020

    Reacting to the launch of the Office for Students (OfS) review into the National Student Survey (NSS), University Alliance Chief Executive Vanessa Wilson said: “We welcome what we hope to be an evidence based consultation from OfS that seeks to enhance the NSS and ultimately, improve student experience. “The NSS plays an important role in helping raise the voice of students across the country, and is a vital tool in improving the quality of provi…

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  10. University Alliance gives evidence to Education Committee

    May 19, 2020

    …votal role in re-skilling and re-training efforts at a local, regional and national level. Debra raised with the committee that the ability for UA members to continue serving their communities and supporting any recovery efforts post-covid will be dependent on a number of things: Mitigation for the significant financial challenges universities are likely to face, through a financial underwriting based on current projections Clear guidance from the…

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