University Alliance

Today UA launches its new Places, Partnerships, Nations & Regional Innovation Network. This network will support UA members to respond collaboratively to the govt's increasing focus on industrial strategy, devolution, skills, and regional innovation. bit.ly/3QbQMDw

We’re delighted to welcome @dmuleicester back to UA as our 19th member. DMU’s strong industry links, block teaching innovation, and global reach will further strengthen our mission to connect and champion professional and technical universities unialliance.ac.uk/2026/03/31/de-…

The Alliance Awards 2026 are now open for nominations!🏆 The Awards celebrate the hard work and dedication of colleagues from across University Alliance. To nominate someone you admire, find all you need to know on the UA site👇 unialliance.ac.uk/our-work/allia…

Take a walk through our new engineering and computing facilities ⚙️ 💻 Our staff and students now have access to the latest in robotics, flight simulators, virtual reality environments and so much more. Tour all our campuses online 👇 experience.kingston.ac.uk

The forthcoming 10-year workforce plan for the NHS must treat universities as strategic partners. A must-read blog from UA Director of Policy Susanna Kalitowski in @Wonkhe today. 🔗 bit.ly/49ICyS7

Happy International Day of Education from everyone at University Alliance 🌎

"International students are being undervalued by the government and represent an easy option for reducing immigration numbers." Watch our CEO Vanessa Wilson's response to the government's new International Education Strategy, published today 👇

To protect student progression, we are urging a pause to the defunding of Applied General Qualifications until V Levels are available. Read our full response to the DfE's Post‑16 Level 3 and Below Pathways Consultation here: bit.ly/3ZiTMiH

Our CEO @VSessa was quoted in @timeshighered today, on the value of mission groups in HE. At a time of financial challenge for the sector, mission groups are a valuable tool for targeted advocacy & collaboration - but they must show impact👇 tinyurl.com/25byudr7

Top billing for UA Chair Prof Jane Harrington in THE’s Faces of 2025! The University of Greenwich VC made headline news with the announcement of the Greenwich-Kent 'super-university'. A prominent example of how Alliance universities are leading with impact and innovation 👇

As 2025 draws to a close, our CEO @VSessa takes the opportunity to reflect on what has been a busy term for HE policy and make predictions on what's in store the sector in 2026 🔮 Find her piece on the website👇 unialliance.ac.uk/2025/12/16/rea…

🚨 @bournemouthuni rejoins University Alliance! As a former and founding member, this marks a significant moment for UA, strengthening our collective mission to deliver innovative teaching, applied research + industry partnerships. Welcome back, BU! bit.ly/4j8iQSW

We've published our response to OfS’ quality regulation proposals ✅ Ambition to reduce burdens ❌ Punitive sanctions linked to TEF ratings ❌ Introducing submission fees Our full response 👉bit.ly/3XQAxN2

‘Much-needed clarity and a win for research environments’ The Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2029 will resume following a three-month pause, with updated guidance now published. Read our response: bit.ly/4s3GLqG

UA CEO @VSessa's post-budget comments on the International Student Levy feature in @ThePIENews👇 thepienews.com/englands-inter…

Read our CEO Vanessa Wilson's full response: bit.ly/3XQ0SKP

🌍 An International Student Levy risks harming universities' finances and a global success story. We will engage with the government on the detail before its implementation - and we ask for a full impact assessment and measures to ease financial strain.

University Alliance responds to #Budget2025

ICYMI: for #Autumnbudget2025, we've made 3 recommendations for HE: 1. A long-term sustainable funding settlement for HE 2. Proportionate regulation for universities 3. Targeted investments, including in HEIF, LSF & L7 apprenticeships Full submission👇 tinyurl.com/59pbxz2r