As a modern, dynamic, and enterprising university, we put students first, working with employers, professional bodies, and government to deliver career-focused education and real-world impact.
At the University of Hertfordshire, we go Above. Beyond.
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#HertsBeatsFaster
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.bsky.social today
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Happy International Day of Education from everyone at University Alliance 🌎
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 first post on BlueSky! And what a way to start by announcing that we have climbed 10 places from 17th to 7th in the annual @peopleandplanet.bsky.social University League. As well as this, we have come joint first in the carbon reduction category. Read more here: www.gre.ac.uk/articles/pub...
Our CEO Vanessa Wilson was quoted in @timeshighered.bsky.social 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👇
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Hello from Herts on Bluesky 👋
We’re an anchor institution supporting our region’s growth through partnerships with employers, professional bodies and government. Our teaching and research tackle real-world challenges, creating positive impact from Herts to the world. 🌍
As 2025 draws to a close, our CEO Vanessa Wilson 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👇
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🚨 Bournemouth University rejoins University Alliance!
As a former and founding member, BU's return strengthens our mission to deliver innovative teaching, applied research & industry partnerships.
Welcome back, @bournemouthuni.bsky.social!
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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 Vanessa Wilson's post-budget comments on the International Student Levy feature in @thepienews.bsky.social 👇
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🌍 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.
📈 To drive growth, we need high-level skills and entry-level interventions.
For skills to be unleashed, it can't all be about the NEETs.
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 👇
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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.
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
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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🥂
We have also repeated our call for a joint ministerial taskforce: to coordinate efforts to expand student recruitment, increase clinical placement capacity, support degree apprenticeships, and strengthen workforce retention.
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
"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👇
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Read our full take: www.unialliance.ac.uk/2025/11/05/w...
A new level 1 stepped qualifications will help improve the national scandal of a quarter of young people fail to achieve a pass in GCSE maths and English by 19.
This doesn't go far enough to address this problem, and we will continue to campaign for alternatives.
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The introduction of V levels is welcome, but concerns remain.
We do not oppose innovation in qualifications but urge caution in replacing well-established AGQs with untested alternatives.
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The Review calls for a broad, balanced curriculum with creative and technical subjects given parity.
We welcome this – but inclusive assessment must evolve alongside curriculum reform.
Our universities lead the way with employment-focussed, skills-based assessment.
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✅ The scrapping of EBacc signals the end of the false academic/technical binary;
❗ But continuing reliance high-stakes exams risks misalignment with between the secondary and HE curricula – and employability.
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