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  1. University Alliance responds to the DfE’s publication of the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE) consultation response

    March 7, 2023

    Responding to the Department for Education’s publication of the Lifelong Loan Entitlement (LLE) consultation response Vanessa Wilson, CEO at University Alliance said: “Alliance universities are already ahead of the curve in developing and delivering innovative training and education solutions that enable people to upskill and reskill throughout their lifetime. The introduction of a Lifelong Loan […]

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  2. Over 300 businesses sign University Alliance letter calling on Chancellor to protect “essential” regional innovation programmes

    March 2, 2023

    A letter signed by over 300 SMEs and 16 universities has been sent to the Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt this week. The signatories call on the Chancellor to provide bridge funding for university-led research & innovation projects funded through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), which is used by universities to support local […]

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  3. University Alliance announce support for rejection of Springer Nature proposals

    February 21, 2023

    In response to the HE sector’s recent rejection of the proposals presented by Springer Nature, on open access to research, University Alliance CEO Vanessa Wilson said: “Our university members are fully behind the recent decision by the sector, and the negotiating team, to reject the latest offer from Springer Nature. We recognise and welcome the […]

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  4. University Alliance responds to the latest UCAS application figures

    February 9, 2023

    Vanessa Wilson, Chief Executive of University Alliance has commented on the latest figures released by UCAS: On the drop in applications for nursing courses: “During the Covid-19 pandemic, applications to study nursing significantly increased as people felt inspired to contribute to the amazing efforts of the NHS. Application numbers are now returning to pre-pandemic levels, […]

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  5. University Alliance responds to the Lifelong Learning Bill

    February 2, 2023

    Commenting on the publication of the Lifelong Learning (Higher Education Fee Limits) Bill, Vanessa Wilson, University Alliance CEO, said: “Alliance universities are already ahead of the curve in developing innovative training and education offers that enable people to upskill and reskill throughout their lifetime. The introduction of a Lifelong Loan Entitlement will open more opportunities […]

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  6. University Alliance welcomes the University of West London as its latest member

    February 2, 2023

    Today (2 February 2023), University Alliance has formally welcomed its newest member, the University of West London (UWL). The Alliance brings together the UK’s leading professional and technical universities, supporting them to collaborate and share best practice enabling them to provide solutions to powering the UK’s future in terms of growth, jobs, skills and opportunity. […]

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  7. ‘Delivering the Healthcare Workforce of the Future’: University Alliance publishes proposals to help tackle the NHS workforce crisis

    January 31, 2023

    University Alliance, an association of universities which collectively trains 30% of nurses in England, has today (31 January) published a briefing on ‘Delivering the Healthcare Workforce of the Future’.  It comes at a time when the NHS is facing a workforce crisis, with over 130,000 vacancies in England and over 46,000 vacant nursing posts – […]

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  8. Immersive Nursing Simulation at the University of Derby

    January 30, 2023

    The School of Nursing and Midwifery at the University of Derby offers high-quality education from Nursing Associate degrees and Advanced Clinical Practitioner apprenticeships to a range of undergraduate and postgraduate Nursing and Midwifery degrees and continuing professional development. We are proud to offer opportunities for all, at a University recognised for its commitment to social […]

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  9. University Alliance responds to the NMC’s announcement on simulated learning in nursing training

    January 25, 2023

    Responding to the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s announcement to permanently allow up to 600 hours of clinical placements to take place in simulated settings during nursing training, University Alliance CEO Vanessa Wilson said: “This announcement by the Nursing and Midwifery Council is both timely and welcome. It recognises how universities are innovating by using simulated […]

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  10. HE mission groups call for inquiry into the Office for Students

    January 16, 2023

    Signed by four key mission groups within higher education, including University Alliance, the Russell Group has sent a letter to the Chair of the Education Committee Robin Walker MP, to call for a review of the Office for Students. On the fifth year since its establishment, the mission groups strongly recommend an investigation into the […]

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