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University Alliance comment on appointment of Professor Les Ebdon as new director of OFFA
Following the confirmation of Professor Les Ebdon being appointed the new Director of OFFA, Professor Janet Beer, Chair of University Alliance and Vice Chancellor of Oxford Brookes University said: “We look forward to working with Professor Les Ebdon to ensure … Continue reading
The Times – ‘Soft ways into university face the axe’
In an article in the Sunday Times Libby Hackett, director of University alliance, welcomed plans to scrap UCAS tariffs for certain vocational courses as alternatives to A-levels. “[Parity of esteem] is a laudable aim, but it never did provide that … Continue reading
THE: Individual course fees may be used for distribution of ‘margin’ places
In an article in Times Higher Education (THE) Libby Hackett, director of the University Alliance said the unexpected hit was bad for student choice as many of the institutions affected were performing strongly on applications. “You are looking at universities … Continue reading
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The Economist: ‘Pile them high’
In the article “Pile them high”, The Economist argues that ‘Steep tuition fees are not deterring most students. But the attempt to create a market in higher education is off track.” Libby Hackett, Director of University Alliance, comments: “At a … Continue reading
University Alliance chair speaks to Channel 4 News
Professor Janet Beer speaks to Channel 4 News’s Krishnan Guru-Murthy on the latest UCAS figures on university applications.
FT: UK university applications fall 8.7%
Applications from Britons for full-time places at English universities fell back slightly from last year’s record high, providing the first evidence that higher tuition fees could be deterring some would-be students, according to new statistics released by Ucas, the universities … Continue reading
University Alliance responds to UCAS applicant figures
In response to today’s UCAS figures, Libby Hackett, University Alliance Director, said: “While the latest UCAS figures show a slight drop, we must not forget there will still be thousands of young people who will be unable to find a … Continue reading
University Alliance names new chair – and a new member
The vice-chancellor of the University of the West of England has been elected as the new chair of the University Alliance as the mission group expands its membership to 24 institutions. Simon Baker reports – read the full article here.
New chair of University Alliance to be Professor Steve West
University Alliance has elected Professor Steve West, Vice Chancellor of the University of the West of England, Bristol, as their new Chair. Professor West will take up the three-year position in August 2012, succeeding current chair Janet Beer, Vice-Chancellor of … Continue reading
University Alliance welcomes the Government’s Innovation and Research Strategy
Responding to the launch of Government’s Innovation and Research Strategy for Growth Libby Hackett, Director of University Alliance, said: “The Government’s commitment to research funding following excellence wherever it exists will safeguard the UK research base and is indeed welcome. … Continue reading
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