University Alliance
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Representing the UK's leading professional and technical universities.
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We are UA and we represent the UK's professional and technical universities: who offer hands-on career-focused education and who collaborate with local employers to drive innovation and growth.
Follow for our reaction to HE sector news + our members' latest research and initiatives.
We are UA and we represent the UK's professional and technical universities: who offer hands-on career-focused education and who collaborate with local employers to drive innovation and growth.
Follow for our reaction to HE sector news + our members' latest research and initiatives.
University Alliance responds to #Budget2025 👇
November 26, 2025 at 4:07 PM
University Alliance responds to #Budget2025 👇
ICYMI: for the #Autumnbudget2025, we've made three recommendations for HE:
1. A long-term sustainable funding settlement for higher education
2. Proportionate regulation for universities
3. Targeted investments, including in HEIF, LSF and L7 apprenticeships
Full submission 👇
tinyurl.com/59pbxz2r
1. A long-term sustainable funding settlement for higher education
2. Proportionate regulation for universities
3. Targeted investments, including in HEIF, LSF and L7 apprenticeships
Full submission 👇
tinyurl.com/59pbxz2r
November 24, 2025 at 12:34 PM
ICYMI: for the #Autumnbudget2025, we've made three recommendations for HE:
1. A long-term sustainable funding settlement for higher education
2. Proportionate regulation for universities
3. Targeted investments, including in HEIF, LSF and L7 apprenticeships
Full submission 👇
tinyurl.com/59pbxz2r
1. A long-term sustainable funding settlement for higher education
2. Proportionate regulation for universities
3. Targeted investments, including in HEIF, LSF and L7 apprenticeships
Full submission 👇
tinyurl.com/59pbxz2r
In today’s @timeshighered.bsky.social, University Alliance CEO Vanessa Wilson discusses the potential impact of a government levy on international student fees 👇
November 21, 2025 at 5:05 PM
In today’s @timeshighered.bsky.social, University Alliance CEO Vanessa Wilson discusses the potential impact of a government levy on international student fees 👇
Encouraging to see movement from @newsnmc.bsky.social on reducing placement hours for Nursing and Midwifery students.
We support this direction of travel: UA have long called for reduced emphasis on time served in favour of an outcomes and competency-based approach to nurse and midwife training.
We support this direction of travel: UA have long called for reduced emphasis on time served in favour of an outcomes and competency-based approach to nurse and midwife training.
We’re seeking Council approval to consult on proposed changes to our education standards, aiming to strengthen practice learning for nursing and midwifery students.
Learn more: www.nmc.org.uk/news/news-an...
Learn more: www.nmc.org.uk/news/news-an...
November 21, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Encouraging to see movement from @newsnmc.bsky.social on reducing placement hours for Nursing and Midwifery students.
We support this direction of travel: UA have long called for reduced emphasis on time served in favour of an outcomes and competency-based approach to nurse and midwife training.
We support this direction of travel: UA have long called for reduced emphasis on time served in favour of an outcomes and competency-based approach to nurse and midwife training.
UA has made its submission to the NHS 10-Year Workforce Plan call for evidence.
We’re calling for 4 enablers:
1️⃣ Universities to be embedded in workforce planning at every level
2️⃣ Stronger recruitment & retention
3️⃣ Regulatory reform
4️⃣ Clearer community roles & career pathways
bit.ly/4nT4ExD
We’re calling for 4 enablers:
1️⃣ Universities to be embedded in workforce planning at every level
2️⃣ Stronger recruitment & retention
3️⃣ Regulatory reform
4️⃣ Clearer community roles & career pathways
bit.ly/4nT4ExD
UA's submission to the 10-Year Workforce Plan call for evidence
University Alliance has submitted its response to the Department of Health and Social Care’s call for evidence on the 10-Year Workforce Plan.
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November 17, 2025 at 9:33 AM
UA has made its submission to the NHS 10-Year Workforce Plan call for evidence.
We’re calling for 4 enablers:
1️⃣ Universities to be embedded in workforce planning at every level
2️⃣ Stronger recruitment & retention
3️⃣ Regulatory reform
4️⃣ Clearer community roles & career pathways
bit.ly/4nT4ExD
We’re calling for 4 enablers:
1️⃣ Universities to be embedded in workforce planning at every level
2️⃣ Stronger recruitment & retention
3️⃣ Regulatory reform
4️⃣ Clearer community roles & career pathways
bit.ly/4nT4ExD
Huge congrats to #THEAwards winners @teessideuni.bsky.social, Michael Sweet at University of Derby and Jon Newton at @uwebristolofficial.bsky.social 👏
The support and inspiration you've given to students makes us proud to represent such life-changing universities🥂
The support and inspiration you've given to students makes us proud to represent such life-changing universities🥂
November 14, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Huge congrats to #THEAwards winners @teessideuni.bsky.social, Michael Sweet at University of Derby and Jon Newton at @uwebristolofficial.bsky.social 👏
The support and inspiration you've given to students makes us proud to represent such life-changing universities🥂
The support and inspiration you've given to students makes us proud to represent such life-changing universities🥂
With other health educators, we have written to the Health Secretary calling for education, training, and research to be embedded the heart of the NHS' 10 Year Workforce Plan.
Read our joint letter here bit.ly/4pe2Hx6
Read our joint letter here bit.ly/4pe2Hx6
Universities must be central to delivering 10 Year Workforce Plan, declare healthcare educators
University Alliance has joined forces with other organisations responsible for educating doctors, nurses and allied health professionals to urge the government to include education, training, and rese...
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November 14, 2025 at 9:30 AM
With other health educators, we have written to the Health Secretary calling for education, training, and research to be embedded the heart of the NHS' 10 Year Workforce Plan.
Read our joint letter here bit.ly/4pe2Hx6
Read our joint letter here bit.ly/4pe2Hx6
"Though recognition of the value of arts is positive, students and teachers need to be assured that they will see the benefits in practice."
One week from the Curriculum & Assessment review final report, the Creative Education Coalition reflect on its impact👇
tinyurl.com/4sxuwymr
One week from the Curriculum & Assessment review final report, the Creative Education Coalition reflect on its impact👇
tinyurl.com/4sxuwymr
November 12, 2025 at 1:40 PM
"Though recognition of the value of arts is positive, students and teachers need to be assured that they will see the benefits in practice."
One week from the Curriculum & Assessment review final report, the Creative Education Coalition reflect on its impact👇
tinyurl.com/4sxuwymr
One week from the Curriculum & Assessment review final report, the Creative Education Coalition reflect on its impact👇
tinyurl.com/4sxuwymr
📢 The Curriculum & Assessment Review is out!
Here’s a thread with UA’s key takeaways 👇
Here’s a thread with UA’s key takeaways 👇
November 5, 2025 at 5:50 PM
📢 The Curriculum & Assessment Review is out!
Here’s a thread with UA’s key takeaways 👇
Here’s a thread with UA’s key takeaways 👇
✍️ In our latest blog, Professor Laura Abbott writes about her impactful research into maternal care in prison, that helped inform landmark sentencing reform earlier this year.
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@midwifeteacher.bsky.social
@herts.ac.uk
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@midwifeteacher.bsky.social
@herts.ac.uk
October 30, 2025 at 10:33 AM
✍️ In our latest blog, Professor Laura Abbott writes about her impactful research into maternal care in prison, that helped inform landmark sentencing reform earlier this year.
🔗 bit.ly/435MAcb
@midwifeteacher.bsky.social
@herts.ac.uk
🔗 bit.ly/435MAcb
@midwifeteacher.bsky.social
@herts.ac.uk
Ahead of #autumnbudget2025, we're continuing to urge the Treasury to ensure regulatory burden on universities is proportionate - and to make cuts and simplify where possible.
Full budget submission on the website👇
tinyurl.com/59pbxz2r
Full budget submission on the website👇
tinyurl.com/59pbxz2r
October 29, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Ahead of #autumnbudget2025, we're continuing to urge the Treasury to ensure regulatory burden on universities is proportionate - and to make cuts and simplify where possible.
Full budget submission on the website👇
tinyurl.com/59pbxz2r
Full budget submission on the website👇
tinyurl.com/59pbxz2r
ICYMI: Read all about Coventry University's SET team and their Alliance Award-winning research in Rwanda, which demonstrates how solar tech can be utilised to ensure more equitable energy transitions.
#GlobalResearchImpact
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#GlobalResearchImpact
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Designing for Energy Transitions: Lessons from Solar E-Cooking in Rwanda
"Winning the Global Impact Award at this year's Alliance Awards for our Solar Energy Transitions (SET): Inclusive e-cooking in sub-Saharan Africa project was a genuine privilege, not least because of…
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October 28, 2025 at 9:30 AM
ICYMI: Read all about Coventry University's SET team and their Alliance Award-winning research in Rwanda, which demonstrates how solar tech can be utilised to ensure more equitable energy transitions.
#GlobalResearchImpact
buff.ly/iK0dLKe
#GlobalResearchImpact
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While we welcome the Post-16 Education and Skills white paper, and its policies to improve access and participation, boost university funding and diversify research and innovation - we have some concerns 👇
More here 👉 shorturl.at/i0FVB
More here 👉 shorturl.at/i0FVB
October 21, 2025 at 12:11 PM
While we welcome the Post-16 Education and Skills white paper, and its policies to improve access and participation, boost university funding and diversify research and innovation - we have some concerns 👇
More here 👉 shorturl.at/i0FVB
More here 👉 shorturl.at/i0FVB
How did solar e-cooking in Rwanda cut polluting fuel use by 70% and reshape gender roles?
Global Impact Award winners Dr Alison Halford and Dr Jonathan Nixon from Coventry University write about their groundbreaking SET research project.
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Global Impact Award winners Dr Alison Halford and Dr Jonathan Nixon from Coventry University write about their groundbreaking SET research project.
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October 15, 2025 at 9:15 AM
How did solar e-cooking in Rwanda cut polluting fuel use by 70% and reshape gender roles?
Global Impact Award winners Dr Alison Halford and Dr Jonathan Nixon from Coventry University write about their groundbreaking SET research project.
buff.ly/CR7BN8q
Global Impact Award winners Dr Alison Halford and Dr Jonathan Nixon from Coventry University write about their groundbreaking SET research project.
buff.ly/CR7BN8q
Last night we celebrated our sixth annual Alliance Awards - hosted brilliantly by @herts.ac.uk
Find out all about our fantastic winners 👇
www.unialliance.ac.uk/2025/09/18/n...
Find out all about our fantastic winners 👇
www.unialliance.ac.uk/2025/09/18/n...
Nine Winners Announced at the Alliance Awards 2025
The winners of the Alliance Awards 2025 were announced this evening at a ceremony hosted by the University of Hertfordshire.
University Alliance is a group of 17 professional and technical univers...
www.unialliance.ac.uk
September 19, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Last night we celebrated our sixth annual Alliance Awards - hosted brilliantly by @herts.ac.uk
Find out all about our fantastic winners 👇
www.unialliance.ac.uk/2025/09/18/n...
Find out all about our fantastic winners 👇
www.unialliance.ac.uk/2025/09/18/n...
Kingston University’s Future Skills Workstream has been nominated for the Teaching Innovation Award at the #AllianceAwards2025.
Their curriculum redesign embeds employability attributes across all courses.
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Their curriculum redesign embeds employability attributes across all courses.
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September 15, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Kingston University’s Future Skills Workstream has been nominated for the Teaching Innovation Award at the #AllianceAwards2025.
Their curriculum redesign embeds employability attributes across all courses.
🔗 buff.ly/sBWi71b
Their curriculum redesign embeds employability attributes across all courses.
🔗 buff.ly/sBWi71b
Anglia Ruskin University’s Social Work Team has been shortlisted for the Teaching Innovation Award at #AllianceAwards2025.
Their apprenticeship programme uses reflective wellbeing check-ins and inclusive design to support neurodivergent and disabled students.
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Their apprenticeship programme uses reflective wellbeing check-ins and inclusive design to support neurodivergent and disabled students.
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September 12, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Anglia Ruskin University’s Social Work Team has been shortlisted for the Teaching Innovation Award at #AllianceAwards2025.
Their apprenticeship programme uses reflective wellbeing check-ins and inclusive design to support neurodivergent and disabled students.
🔗 buff.ly/iIksVY5
Their apprenticeship programme uses reflective wellbeing check-ins and inclusive design to support neurodivergent and disabled students.
🔗 buff.ly/iIksVY5
Immersed Festival Team at University of South Wales has been nominated for the Teaching Innovation Award at the #AllianceAwards2025.
Curated by students, the festival blends music, film, art, and activism, partnering with Music Declares Emergency to spotlight climate change.
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Curated by students, the festival blends music, film, art, and activism, partnering with Music Declares Emergency to spotlight climate change.
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September 12, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Immersed Festival Team at University of South Wales has been nominated for the Teaching Innovation Award at the #AllianceAwards2025.
Curated by students, the festival blends music, film, art, and activism, partnering with Music Declares Emergency to spotlight climate change.
🔗 buff.ly/sBWi71b
Curated by students, the festival blends music, film, art, and activism, partnering with Music Declares Emergency to spotlight climate change.
🔗 buff.ly/sBWi71b
Teesside University’s Sport Team has been shortlisted for the Local Impact Award at the #AllianceAwards2025.
Their inclusive sports programmes are helping students stay active, engaged, and connected.
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Their inclusive sports programmes are helping students stay active, engaged, and connected.
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September 11, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Teesside University’s Sport Team has been shortlisted for the Local Impact Award at the #AllianceAwards2025.
Their inclusive sports programmes are helping students stay active, engaged, and connected.
🔗 buff.ly/sBWi71b
Their inclusive sports programmes are helping students stay active, engaged, and connected.
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Robert Gordon University's partnership with the Denis Law Legacy Trust is shortlisted for the #AllianceAwards2025 Local Impact Award!
Their RGUplus programme recognises volunteers making a difference in Aberdeen.
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Their RGUplus programme recognises volunteers making a difference in Aberdeen.
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September 11, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Robert Gordon University's partnership with the Denis Law Legacy Trust is shortlisted for the #AllianceAwards2025 Local Impact Award!
Their RGUplus programme recognises volunteers making a difference in Aberdeen.
🔗 buff.ly/sBWi71b
Their RGUplus programme recognises volunteers making a difference in Aberdeen.
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Anglia Ruskin University’s (@angliaruskin.bsky.social) Trusted Adult Scheme has been nominated for the Local Impact Award at the #AllianceAwards2025.
It’s creating safe spaces and mentorship for young people in Cambridgeshire.
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It’s creating safe spaces and mentorship for young people in Cambridgeshire.
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September 10, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Anglia Ruskin University’s (@angliaruskin.bsky.social) Trusted Adult Scheme has been nominated for the Local Impact Award at the #AllianceAwards2025.
It’s creating safe spaces and mentorship for young people in Cambridgeshire.
🔗 buff.ly/sBWi71b
It’s creating safe spaces and mentorship for young people in Cambridgeshire.
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UA CEO Vanessa Wilson: “We are extremely proud that one of University Alliance’s members the University of Greenwich..is breaking new ground with today’s announcement around the trailblazing collaboration with the University of Kent."
www.unialliance.ac.uk/2025/09/10/u...
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University Alliance Welcomes ‘Super’ University Group in London and South East
University Alliance welcomes the announcement from the University of Greenwich and the University of Kent stating their intention to formally collaborate and create the London and South East Universit...
www.unialliance.ac.uk
September 10, 2025 at 10:13 AM
UA CEO Vanessa Wilson: “We are extremely proud that one of University Alliance’s members the University of Greenwich..is breaking new ground with today’s announcement around the trailblazing collaboration with the University of Kent."
www.unialliance.ac.uk/2025/09/10/u...
www.unialliance.ac.uk/2025/09/10/u...
Coventry University’s Hope 4 The Community CIC is nominated for the #AllianceAwards2025 Local Impact Award!
Their digital health programmes have supported over 30,000 people with long-term conditions.
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Their digital health programmes have supported over 30,000 people with long-term conditions.
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September 10, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Coventry University’s Hope 4 The Community CIC is nominated for the #AllianceAwards2025 Local Impact Award!
Their digital health programmes have supported over 30,000 people with long-term conditions.
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Their digital health programmes have supported over 30,000 people with long-term conditions.
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UWL's LGCHT Aviation Team is nominated for the #AllianceAwards2025 Industry Partnerships Award!
Their collaboration with Wizz Air provides students with hands-on experience and real-world challenges.
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Their collaboration with Wizz Air provides students with hands-on experience and real-world challenges.
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September 9, 2025 at 2:08 PM
UWL's LGCHT Aviation Team is nominated for the #AllianceAwards2025 Industry Partnerships Award!
Their collaboration with Wizz Air provides students with hands-on experience and real-world challenges.
🔗 buff.ly/sBWi71b
Their collaboration with Wizz Air provides students with hands-on experience and real-world challenges.
🔗 buff.ly/sBWi71b
Teesside University's (@teessideuni.bsky.social) Net Zero Industry Innovation Centre (NZIIC) has been shortlisted for the Industry Partnership Award at the #AllianceAwards2025.
It’s driving the UK’s green industrial revolution as a hub for clean energy innovation.
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It’s driving the UK’s green industrial revolution as a hub for clean energy innovation.
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September 9, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Teesside University's (@teessideuni.bsky.social) Net Zero Industry Innovation Centre (NZIIC) has been shortlisted for the Industry Partnership Award at the #AllianceAwards2025.
It’s driving the UK’s green industrial revolution as a hub for clean energy innovation.
🔗 buff.ly/sBWi71b
It’s driving the UK’s green industrial revolution as a hub for clean energy innovation.
🔗 buff.ly/sBWi71b