University Alliance response to UCAS engagement exercise
University Alliance have responded to UCAS’ engagement exercise on allocating UCAS Tariff points to Apprenticeships at Level 3 and SCQF Level 6. Read our full response.
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How the Innocence Project London law clinic is redefining clinical legal education
Read more of: How the Innocence Project London law clinic is redefining clinical legal educationHands-on experience is a defining feature of teaching and learning at Alliance universities. In our latest instalment of the Innovators blog series, University of Greenwich’s Dr. Louise Hewitt writes about how the Innocence Project London provides vital experience and a critical perspective of the criminal justice system for her students. Deconstructing claims of innocence from […]
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University Alliance responds to the latest UCAS application data
Read more of: University Alliance responds to the latest UCAS application dataVanessa Wilson, CEO of University Alliance, has commented in response to the latest UCAS application data, released today (15 January): On the decline of applications for public sector workforce courses, Vanessa Wilson, CEO of University Alliance, said: “The continued decline in applications for subjects like teaching, nursing and midwifery spell trouble for the future of […]
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Why degree apprenticeships deserve your attention
Read more of: Why degree apprenticeships deserve your attentionThis article was originally published in HEPI. Degree apprenticeships. They’re Skills Minister Robert Halfon’s “two favourite words in the English language” and we’re at the beginning of a whole week dedicated to raising awareness and celebrating the many benefits of apprenticeships at all levels (yes this year’s National Apprenticeships Week does clash with World Nutella Day, but that aside…). Armchair […]
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Eight Alliance Universities awarded funding to expand degree apprenticeships
Read more of: Eight Alliance Universities awarded funding to expand degree apprenticeshipsThe Office for Students has announced a £12 million investment in degree apprenticeships in England, with over £2m allocated to Alliance universities. Vanessa Wilson, CEO of University Alliance said in response to the announcement: “It’s great to see eight University Alliance members awarded funding to expand their degree apprenticeship offer. Alliance universities have long been […]
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‘Let’s Get Technical’: University Alliance publishes five policy asks for the next Government
Read more of: ‘Let’s Get Technical’: University Alliance publishes five policy asks for the next GovernmentNote: in July 2024, following the election of a new Labour government, University Alliance has published an updated publication Let’s Get Technical: The First 100 Days. This sets out our recommendations for the government’s first 100 days in office, and in the long-term. University Alliance, an association of the UK’s leading professional and technical universities, […]
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Delivering one of the world’s first Degree Apprenticeships in Midwifery
Read more of: Delivering one of the world’s first Degree Apprenticeships in MidwiferyProfessional and technical universities educate approximately 1 in 3 midwives and specialise in innovative provision such as degree apprenticeships. In our latest ‘Innovators’ blog, Sue Lawrence, Senior Lecturer in Midwifery at the University of Greenwich writes about how her institution innovated by developing one of the country’s first degree apprenticeships in Midwifery. “Back in 2019, […]
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University Alliance responds to UCAS and the Sutton Trust’s report on apprenticeships
Read more of: University Alliance responds to UCAS and the Sutton Trust’s report on apprenticeshipsVanessa Wilson CEO of University Alliance comments in response to a new report by UCAS and the Sutton Trust called ‘Where Next? What Influences the choices of would-be apprentices?’ “We know apprenticeships are popular. They are a great option for students who want to work whilst they study and a great option for employers who […]
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University Alliance responds to OfS announcement on degree apprenticeships development fund
Read more of: University Alliance responds to OfS announcement on degree apprenticeships development fundUniversity Alliance CEO Vanessa Wilson responded to today’s announcement on the guidance received by the Office for Students from Secretary of State for Education Gillian Keegan, to include a £40m degree apprenticeships development fund as part of the 2023-24 Higher Education Strategic Priorities Grant. Wilson said: “Degree apprenticeships are increasingly one of the most popular […]
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University Alliance responds to Sir Keir Starmer’s announcement to overhaul the skills and apprenticeships system
Read more of: University Alliance responds to Sir Keir Starmer’s announcement to overhaul the skills and apprenticeships systemUniversity Alliance has responded to Leader of the Opposition Sir Keir Starmer’s announcement to overhaul the skills and apprenticeships system. Vanessa Wilson, CEO of the Alliance, said: “Alliance Universities lead the way in skills-focussed learning which benefits industry and our public services. We welcome the Labour Party’s proposals to devolve spending on adult education skills […]
