Research into communities and societies by Alliance universities is making a great contribution to our cultural and intellectual well-being. As well as helping us understand our heritage and culture, our research is also exploring the nature of the communities in which we live, and the kind of society we want for the future. The power […]
Our fast-changing world means innovation is crucial to succeeding in the global economy. Businesses across all industries depend on cutting-edge research that will allow them to compete and deliver the products and services their customers demand. Ground-breaking research at Alliance universities is helping business and industry partners translate new knowledge into innovative products and services […]
Sherelle Corbridge, second year Law student at Sheffield Hallam University, tells us about her experience at the second exclusive University Alliance open day with prestigious law firm Clifford Chance. Clifford Chance clearly put a lot of effort into organising the open day and it was a huge success! I learnt so much in one day […]
Update: we’ve extended the deadline for this review until Wednesday 21 January – we’d love to hear from you about your thoughts. University Alliance has convened a high-level roundtable of experts from across the higher education sector, industry and central government including No10, Treasury and BIS to explore the ‘New Context for Research Excellence’. They […]
A strong university sector will deliver a strong future – but this depends on ensuring that policy and public investment decisions create the right environment for universities to thrive. Today (Wednesday 10 December), University Alliance will convene a high-level roundtable of experts from across the higher education sector, industry and central government including No10, Treasury […]
Twelve Alliance universities will receive more than £48 million funding for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) teaching capital projects during 2015-16. Alliance universities will receive almost a quarter of the £200 million pot that will be shared by 73 universities and colleges to ensure the higher education sector can develop the facilities and infrastructure […]
We’ve a winner – check out the design which has won this year’s Christmas card design competition. Our theme for this year was ‘Collaboration’, inspired by the extensive number of partnerships that both University Alliance and our universities have engaged with over the past year. The winning entry came from Emma Daniel, a BA (Hons) Graphic Design student at Sheffield […]
Today in the Autumn Statement, the Chancellor announced the results of the Government’s Science & Research Capital Consultation outlining how it will spend £5.9 billion of science research capital from now until 2020/2021. University Alliance welcomes this support for science and research demonstrating the government’s continuing commitment to invest in excellent research, wherever it is […]
Today’s Autumn Statement by the Chancellor of the Exchequer included plans to introduce postgraduate loans of up to £10,000. University Alliance had long campaigned for this proposal. Our statement on the announcement was used in an article by THE following Mr Osborne’s speech in the House. Steve West, the University Alliance chair and University of the […]
Professor Steve West, Chair of University Alliance, said: “We strongly welcome the Chancellor’s announcement today to develop a government-backed postgraduate loan system. Postgraduate study is vital to ensure Britain develops and grows global talent, which will be key to our future success. “The proportion of postgraduates in the economy is bound to become an increasingly […]
