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University Alliance @unialliance.bsky.social · Dec 2
Hi Bluesky 👋

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.
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University Alliance @unialliance.bsky.social · 21d
Last night we celebrated our sixth annual Alliance Awards - hosted brilliantly by @herts.ac.uk

Find out all about our fantastic winners 👇

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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...
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University Alliance @unialliance.bsky.social · 25d
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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University Alliance @unialliance.bsky.social · 28d
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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University Alliance @unialliance.bsky.social · 28d
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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University Alliance @unialliance.bsky.social · 29d
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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University Alliance @unialliance.bsky.social · 29d
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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University Alliance @unialliance.bsky.social · Sep 10
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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University Alliance @unialliance.bsky.social · Sep 10
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."

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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...
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University Alliance @unialliance.bsky.social · Sep 10
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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University Alliance @unialliance.bsky.social · Sep 9
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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University Alliance @unialliance.bsky.social · Sep 9
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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University Alliance @unialliance.bsky.social · Sep 8
Middlesex University’s Careers and Employability Team has been nominated for the Industry Partnership Award at the #AllianceAwards2025.

Their initiative connects students with real-world experience through consultancy, internships, and employer partnerships.

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University Alliance @unialliance.bsky.social · Sep 8
UWE Bristol’s Centre for Music has been nominated for the #AllianceAwards2025 Heroes Award!

From scholarships to competitions, they’re making music accessible to all students.

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University Alliance @unialliance.bsky.social · Sep 5
Teesside University’s (@teessideuni.bsky.social) Disability Team is up for the #AllianceAwards2025 Equity & Opportunity Award!

Their free, rapid SpLD assessments are helping hundreds of students access timely support.

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University Alliance @unialliance.bsky.social · Sep 5
Birmingham City University’s (@mybcu.bsky.social ) That’s Me! Project is nominated for the #AllianceAwards2025 Equity & Opportunity Award.

The team is working to eliminate barriers to postgraduate research for students from the Global Majority across the West Midlands.

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University Alliance @unialliance.bsky.social · Sep 4
The Brighton Boost team (University of Brighton) is nominated for the Equity & Opportunity Award at #AllianceAwards2025!

Their work supports students from underrepresented backgrounds with financial aid and tailored support.

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University Alliance @unialliance.bsky.social · Sep 4
University Alliance responds to proposed pause to REF 2029

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University Alliance responds to proposed pause to REF 2029
Responding to Minister Vallance’s announcement today on the three-month pause to REF 2029, University Alliance CEO Vanessa Wilson said: “Shortening the REF runway at this stage presents real challe...
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University Alliance @unialliance.bsky.social · Sep 4
Fantastic to see so many UA members shortlisted for #THEAwards, with @herts.ac.uk and @teessideuni.bsky.social vying for University of the Year award 👏
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Chris Havergal @chrishavergal.bsky.social · Sep 4
Congratulations to all those shortlisted for the @timeshighered.bsky.social Awards 2025 - the full list is now live here www.timeshighereducation.com/news/times-h...
Times Higher Education Awards 2025: shortlist announced
Scores of institutions shortlisted across 21 categories as ceremony for coveted sector prizes heads to Scotland for the first time
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University Alliance @unialliance.bsky.social · Sep 3
Coventry University's Solar Energy Transitions project is up for the #AllianceAwards2025 Global Impact Award!

Led by Dr. Nixon & Dr. Halford, the team is tackling energy poverty in Rwanda with solar-powered cooking tech.

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University Alliance @unialliance.bsky.social · Sep 2
Former UA Chair Professor Debra Humphris CBE has been nominated for the Lifetime Achievement Award at the #AllianceAwards2025.

As Vice-Chancellor of the University of Brighton, Debra has been a consistent advocate for inclusion, collaboration, and student wellbeing.

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University Alliance @unialliance.bsky.social · Sep 2
Vital new report out this week jointly authored by @mybcu.bsky.social V-C Professor David Mba on how to maximise the potential of creative technical & professional apprenticeships.

Read more in @artsprofessional.co.uk ⤵️

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We must nurture apprenticeships – here’s how - Arts Professional
A new report from the University of the Arts London and Birmingham City University suggests apprenticeships could be a game changer for the creative industries. Its authors are Professor David Mba, Pr...
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University Alliance @unialliance.bsky.social · Sep 2
Andrew Turner has been nominated for the Lifetime Achievement Award at the #AllianceAwards2025.

He has led several wholesale curriculum redesigns across all educational entities within the Coventry University Group.

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University Alliance @unialliance.bsky.social · Sep 2
University Alliance has appointed a new Director of Communications, Elizabeth Somerville.

Elizabeth will play a key role in advocating for and raising the profile of University Alliance and its members within the sector, to government, and in the media.

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University Alliance appoints new Director of Communications
University Alliance (UA) has appointed a new Director of Communications, Elizabeth Somerville. Elizabeth will join UA from Voice 21, a national charity which campaigns for improved oracy education in…
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University Alliance @unialliance.bsky.social · Sep 1
Dr Laura Abbott (University of Hertfordshire) has been nominated for Research & Innovation Impact at the #AllianceAwards2025!

Her research on maternal justice has led to policy change, including pregnancy being recognised as a mitigating factor in sentencing.

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University Alliance @unialliance.bsky.social · Sep 1
Congratulations to Professor Linda Lawton on her Lifetime Achievement Award nomination at the #AllianceAwards2025!

Linda (@robertgordonuni.bsky.social) has spent decades researching cyanotoxins and advocating for women in STEM.🔬

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