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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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.
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Shortlisted nominees announced for the Alliance Awards 2025
Read more of: Shortlisted nominees announced for the Alliance Awards 2025We are delighted to announce the shortlisted nominees for this year’s Alliance Awards. Each of the nominees, whether an individual or team, has made a significant contribution to their university and local or global communities, going above and beyond to deliver substantial real-world impact. With brand new categories launched this year (including the Teaching Innovation […]
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University Alliance and UCAS bust university myths as students sit final exams
Read more of: University Alliance and UCAS bust university myths as students sit final examsUniversity Alliance, the group that represents professional and technical universities, has joined forces with UCAS to bust common myths about university. As young people across the UK finish their final exams and turn their attention to their next steps, the UniMythsBusted campaign is stepping up activity. UniMythsBusted is taking over UCAS’ social media channels with […]
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University Alliance responds to the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy
Read more of: University Alliance responds to the UK’s Modern Industrial StrategyVanessa Wilson, CEO of University Alliance has commented in response to the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy, published today (Monday 23 June) “We welcome the publication of the government’s much anticipated and needed industrial strategy, which rightly emphasises skills, innovation and the university sector’s critical role in the UK’s growth prospects. As anchor institutions across our nations […]
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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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UA responds to the ‘Improving the way Ofsted inspects education’ consultation
Read more of: UA responds to the ‘Improving the way Ofsted inspects education’ consultationUniversity Alliance has responded to the consultation on ‘Improving the way Ofsted inspects education’. In our response we: Read UA’s response to the ‘Improving the way Ofsted inspects education’ consultation.
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The University Alliance Business School Network launches
Read more of: The University Alliance Business School Network launchesOn Thursday 20 March, The University of Hertfordshire hosted the launch of UA’s new Business Schools network. Business School leaders attended the inaugural University Alliance Business School Network Meeting at the Fielder Centre, hosted by Hertfordshire Business School. Attendees included many business school leaders from across the University Alliance membership, 16 professional and technical universities […]
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Aligning my goals with University Alliance: how I made the most of my internship opportunity
Read more of: Aligning my goals with University Alliance: how I made the most of my internship opportunityMy internship at University Alliance was incredible. When application season arrived, like many English students, I felt apprehensive about future career prospects, unsure of which roles my degree would prepare me for, and only had a vague idea of what I wanted to do post-graduation. The only things I was certain of at the time […]
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University Alliance’s submission to the Spending Review
Read more of: University Alliance’s submission to the Spending ReviewUniversity Alliance has made its submission to the Treasury ahead of this year’s Spending Review. The submission highlights how professional and technical universities are critical to delivering the government’s decade of renewal, and focuses on three of the government’s missions: kickstarting economic growth, building an NHS fit for the future and breaking down the barriers […]
