Alliance universities have a deep roots in their local communities, stretching back hundreds of years, with strong links to local industry, businesses and cultural institutions. Their anchor status in the local region provides opportunities not just for those attending the universities, but for the cities and towns in which they are situated. It’s an important […]
A new consortium partnership, the West of England Visual Arts Alliance – of which the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) is a part – was awarded £1.18 million by Arts Council England to transform the future of visual arts in Bristol and the West of England. A new National Lottery development fund was […]
The University of South Wales (USW) is a member of the media.cymru Consortium, which won a £50m bid to develop a world-leading cluster for media innovation in the Cardiff Capital Region. Led by Cardiff University, media.cymru brings together 24 organisations from across the Cardiff Capital Region and includes partners working in education, broadcasting, technology, media […]
Birmingham City University plan to re-house their STEAMhouse project in a disused landmark in the city, refurbishing the building ready to be opened in 2022. THE STEAMHOUSE BUILDING Opening early 2022, at c.100,000 square feet, the STEAMhouse building boasts five storeys of state-of-the-art facilities delivering office space and business support activities to a community of […]
The University of Brighton with Brighton and Hove City Council, Coast to Capital, the Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) and U and I Group PLC, are currently delivering a pilot scheme for the disused Preston Barracks, named FIELD, which offers a temporary home to some of the most innovative start-ups in Brighton. Creating a Northern gateway in to the city, […]
This blog was written by: Professor Debra Humphris, Chair of University Alliance and Vice-Chancellor, University of Brighton; Dr John Smith, Chief Executive of Brighton Academies Trust; Ian Dunn, Provost, Coventry University; and Uly Lyons, Chief Executive of the Better Futures Multi Academy Trust. This article first appeared in HEPI. In a speech to the school sector in […]
When Veronica Oprisan decided to change paths from musical theatre to business psychology, she felt nervous about having to reapply for university. But after securing a place at Kingston University through Clearing she is at peace with her choice and, one year later is now working as a hotline operator where she hopes to reassure […]
University Alliance CEO Vanessa Wilson responds to the news that record numbers of students are set to take a place at university, and encourages learners to consider the full range of institutions available through clearing. “A huge congratulations to everyone receiving their results today. Students should rightfully be proud of their hard work and achievements […]
This blog first appeared in HEPI on 3 August 2021 The National Health Service is enjoying a unique moment in its 73 year-old history as its value is brought into sharp focus by the COVID pandemic. After months of weekly doorstep claps for NHS workers and NHS rainbows – a once ubiquitous sight on British streets […]
Rachel is also project manager for the Sexual Consent Education project the University. University Alliance recently held a seminar for members to share institutional approaches to policies and practice on sexual harassment and misconduct. Rachel Payne, Principal Lecturer in Student Experience, shares the lessons learned from Oxford Brookes University. In the wake of the horrific […]
