University Alliance
@unialliance.bsky.social
Representing the UK's leading professional and technical universities.
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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 👇
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🥂
"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
✍️ 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
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
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.
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Their curriculum redesign embeds employability attributes across all courses.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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It’s creating safe spaces and mentorship for young people in Cambridgeshire.
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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.
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Their collaboration with Wizz Air provides students with hands-on experience and real-world challenges.
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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
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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Their initiative connects students with real-world experience through consultancy, internships, and employer partnerships.
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September 8, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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.
🔗 buff.ly/sBWi71b
Their initiative connects students with real-world experience through consultancy, internships, and employer partnerships.
🔗 buff.ly/sBWi71b
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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From scholarships to competitions, they’re making music accessible to all students.
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September 8, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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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From scholarships to competitions, they’re making music accessible to all students.
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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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Their free, rapid SpLD assessments are helping hundreds of students access timely support.
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September 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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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Their free, rapid SpLD assessments are helping hundreds of students access timely support.
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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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The team is working to eliminate barriers to postgraduate research for students from the Global Majority across the West Midlands.
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September 5, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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.
🔗 buff.ly/sBWi71b
The team is working to eliminate barriers to postgraduate research for students from the Global Majority across the West Midlands.
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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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Their work supports students from underrepresented backgrounds with financial aid and tailored support.
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September 4, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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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Their work supports students from underrepresented backgrounds with financial aid and tailored support.
🔗 buff.ly/sBWi71b
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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Led by Dr. Nixon & Dr. Halford, the team is tackling energy poverty in Rwanda with solar-powered cooking tech.
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September 3, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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.
🔗 buff.ly/sBWi71b
Led by Dr. Nixon & Dr. Halford, the team is tackling energy poverty in Rwanda with solar-powered cooking tech.
🔗 buff.ly/sBWi71b
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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As Vice-Chancellor of the University of Brighton, Debra has been a consistent advocate for inclusion, collaboration, and student wellbeing.
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September 2, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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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As Vice-Chancellor of the University of Brighton, Debra has been a consistent advocate for inclusion, collaboration, and student wellbeing.
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