Following the launch this morning of the post-18 review, we give our initial thoughts. In advance of our full statement, University Alliance CEO, Vanessa Wilson said: “This is a serious, detailed report but we have real doubts that the money, legislative space or political impetus is there. Theresa May’s review risks being dead on arrival. “We […]
University Alliance CEO Vanessa Wilson spoke to the BBC on Saturday 25th May about the anticipated publication of the ‘Post-18 Review’. She warned that “We need to move quickly to end the uncertainty, confusion and damage to colleges and universities’ finances.” To find out more, read the full article here.
Today, Universities UK launches its second phase of the successful ‘Made at Uni’ campaign. The University Alliance is once again incredibly proud to support this initiative. The focus of this campaign is on the ‘Nation’s Lifesavers’, the people and projects within universities across the country whose work is helping to improve all of our health […]
The UA Communications Officer reflects on the first ever DTA Spring School.
Writing for wonkhe.com, our CEO Vanessa Wilson outlines how universities must stand together to respond to the challenges facing the higher education sector – and what this means for University Alliance I have spent my first few weeks at the helm of University Alliance travelling across the UK to meet our members. I have loved […]
University Alliance was represented by three member Vice-Chancellors on the advisory panel for the Universities UK and NUS’s report “Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Student Attainment at UK Universities: #ClosingtheGap” The report also highlights projects by University Alliance members. Kingston University Vice-Chancellor Steven Spier “It shouldn’t need stating, but it is simply unacceptable that […]
University Alliance has commented on today’s publication of the joint Universities UK and NUS report – “Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic student attainment at UK universities: #ClosingtheGap” University Alliance Chief Executive Vanessa Wilson said: “Racial discrimination is one of society’s greatest ills. Equality, inclusion and diversity are simply not optional extras. They are integral […]
Today sees the publication of a joint report by Universities UK and the National Union of Students into a critical issue affecting the higher education sector – the attainment gap between Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) and white students. It shouldn’t need stating, but it is simply unacceptable that race and ethnicity should have […]
University Alliance has published its full response to the Independent Review of the Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework (TEF) calls for views – which closed in February. The Review, commissioned by the government and led by Dame Shirley Pearce, is due to report in the summer. Read the full terms of reference here. University Alliance […]
Vanessa Wilson, CEO of University Alliance commented: “We are extremely disappointed by this news which will have a significant financial impact on our members and the high quality education they provide. This is especially damaging, coming on top of a range of additional costs for universities as employers which the Treasury & the Government have […]
