University of Westminster joins University Alliance
University Alliance (UA) and the University of Westminster are pleased to announce that the University of Westminster has joined UA.
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Report urges government to back universities’ high-level skills provision
Read more of: Report urges government to back universities’ high-level skills provisionThe Social Market Foundation’s ‘Skills Sidelined’ report has called on the government to back universities providing high-level skills provision to plug skills shortages.
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New SMF report urges government to back universities to deliver high-level skills
Read more of: New SMF report urges government to back universities to deliver high-level skillsA new report by the Social Market Foundation (SMF) has urged the government to cut bureaucracy and fix the funding issues hindering universities from delivering high-level skills provision such as degree apprenticeships. The report, titled “Skills Sidelined”, underscores the vital need for higher-level apprenticeships in bridging workforce and skills gaps, particularly in key sectors such […]
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University Alliance joins coalition to improve proof-of-concept funding
Read more of: University Alliance joins coalition to improve proof-of-concept fundingUniversity Alliance have joined a coalition coordinated by TenU, urging government to expand a national fund that supports proof-of-concept (PoC) funding. The aim is to bridge the gap between research and commercialisation, and support academics to get their innovations ready for investment. The coalition of organisations includes Knowledge Exchange UK, the Russell Group and University […]
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The Future of Work Starts Here: Studio KT1’s Innovation Journey
Read more of: The Future of Work Starts Here: Studio KT1’s Innovation JourneyWhat started as a small university-funded initiative in 2019 has now delivered over 120 projects and collaborated with industry giants like BBC, Unilever, Matt Collishaw, Canary Wharf, Wates and Mozilla. Studio KT1 was meant to last three years, but it thrived during a global pandemic, launched an award-winning pop-up, and became a profitable, student-powered creative […]
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Professor John Latham CBE named as non-executive board member in government department
Read more of: Professor John Latham CBE named as non-executive board member in government departmentProfessor John Latham CBE, a board member at University Alliance and Vice-Chancellor of Coventry University is set to advise the government on business and trade. Professor Latham has been named as a non-executive board member at the Department for Business and Trade. Vanessa Wilson, CEO of University Alliance said: “We are incredibly proud that Professor […]
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Employers raise the alarm over plans to cut funding for the highest-level apprenticeships
Read more of: Employers raise the alarm over plans to cut funding for the highest-level apprenticeshipsA coalition of employers and apprentices spanning sectors including healthcare, science, construction, manufacturing, creative, business and local government have written to the Chancellor to express deep concern over the planned defunding of level 7 apprenticeships Over 600 signatories have backed the letter, including representatives from over 60 NHS Trusts, 29 local authorities and sector representative […]
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What you study is more important than where you study, according to new survey of graduate employers
Read more of: What you study is more important than where you study, according to new survey of graduate employersWhen hiring, employers tend to value a graduate’s skills, the subject they studied, and vocational experience gained during their degree ahead of grades achieved or whether the graduate studied at a particular university, according to a new survey conducted by CBI Economics. Commissioned by University Alliance, CBI Economics conducted a survey of 252 UK employers […]
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Historic compact agreed to take back control of the UK’s creative education system
Read more of: Historic compact agreed to take back control of the UK’s creative education systemAs the country welcomes in a new political era, leading representatives and policy thinkers from across the creative arts, education and local government have agreed a historic compact. Following an intense day of panel sessions, workshops and keynote speeches at the Creative Education Summit, hosted by Birmingham City University’s prestigious Royal Birmingham Conservatoire (RBC), the group has […]
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Business leaders tell Chancellor: Keep graduate visa to protect UK’s research and innovation
Read more of: Business leaders tell Chancellor: Keep graduate visa to protect UK’s research and innovation18 leaders from Chambers of Commerce and business networks from across the UK have collectively written to the Chancellor to warn against watering down or scrapping the graduate visa route. The letter, which was coordinated by the University Alliance group of universities, has also been signed by leaders from the Russell Group and Universities UK. […]
