Reacting to the Government’s ‘triple lock’ promise for Exam results in England and Northern Ireland, University Alliance CEO Vanessa Wilson said: “The late hour of this change in government policy creates unnecessary additional stress for learners and a number of challenges for universities, but applicants should be reassured that universities are incredibly flexible and will […]
UA response to ARPA inquiry
Written evidence submitted by University Alliance to the Education Select Committee. This submission accompanies our recent oral evidence appearance.
In response to the National Student Survey 2020, published today, CEO of University Alliance Vanessa Wilson said: “It is really pleasing to see that student satisfaction levels at Alliance universities continue to remain very high. “Our member universities consistently work hard to deliver high quality academic learning and professional opportunities, along with an outstanding student experience, […]
The Secretary of State for Education, Gavin Williamson, today (9 July 2020) made a speech on further education reform, which included the decision to abolish the 50% target of young people going to university. Reacting to the speech, Chief Executive of University Alliance Vanessa Wilson commented: “We’re pleased to see the government put further and […]
This article first appeared in Times Education Supplement (Tes) Degree apprenticeships have a vital role to play in the post-Covid recovery, write Robert Halfon and Quintin McKellar The chancellor outlined in his summer statement today a new £2 billion “Kickstart Scheme” to create high-quality job opportunities for under-25s, as well as a payout for employers worth up to £2,000 […]
The Covid-19 crisis should be an opportunity to re-examine how we deliver education, and, as was discussed recently ‘in conversation with Emma Hardy MP’ at the University Alliance Summit, a chance to use our connections with industry to play our part in the nation’s recovery from Covid-19. Several weeks have passed since that conversation took […]
University Alliance (UA) has today (2 July 2020) announced that Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) has officially joined the mission group. UA represents 12 of the country’s best large to mid-sized universities who are leaders in technical and professional education. Alliance universities are known for their close links with industry, professions and employers, and for their […]
University Alliance have today (30 June 2020) sent the following letter to Ministers across the Department for Education, the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, outlining how Alliance universities can support the covid recovery and regeneration efforts.
The UK Government have today announced a support package for researchers, scientists and technicians working at UK universities during COVID-19. Responding to the announcement, Vanessa Wilson, University Alliance CEO said: “Today’s announcement is a first step in protecting and enhancing the UK’s research base and we look forward to working with the government to develop […]
