Bournemouth University has rejoined the University Alliance, a mission group linking 18 universities across the UK.
University Alliance (UA) represents professional and technical universities who specialise working with industry and employers, with a strong track record in applied research, and BU rejoins the Group, having previously been a founding member of the UA.
The university will benefit from a range of professional networks and joint programmes, gaining insight and support from member institutions, while adding BU’s voice to help inform government policy on higher education and other relevant issues.
Professor Alison Honour will join the UA’s board alongside Vice-Chancellors from other partner organisations.
On joining the UA, Professor Alison Honour said, “We are pleased to be joining the University Alliance at an important moment for the sector, as we join with other universities to have a collective voice in driving innovation and shaping the future of higher education. We look forward to playing an active role in the Group, alongside other like-minded universities, and I am sure this partnership will benefit our staff and students and help us to champion the value of universities at the highest level”.
Professor Jane Harrington, Chair of University Alliance and Vice-Chancellor and CEO of the University of Greenwich, said, “Bournemouth University will be a powerful addition to the Alliance. Their strong research credentials and commitment to innovation will enhance University Alliance’s mission to tackle local and global challenges. They also bring with them a long tradition of excellence in teaching and learning with a practice-based focus on their delivery.”
Vanessa Wilson, CEO of University Alliance, said, “We are so pleased to have Bournemouth back on board as a member of University Alliance. Under the leadership of Vice-Chancellor Professor Alison Honour, the university is already making strides in driving regional growth and contributing to the wider economy. With their strong reputation for excellence in research, teaching and engagement, Bournemouth’s renewed membership will undoubtedly reinforce our collective voice and strengthen our national impact.”
Other members of University Alliance are Anglia Ruskin University, Birmingham City University, Bournemouth University, University of Brighton, Coventry University, University of Derby, University of Greenwich, University of Hertfordshire, Kingston University, Leeds Beckett University, Middlesex University, Oxford Brookes University, Robert Gordon University, University of South Wales, Teesside University, University of West London, UWE Bristol, and the University of Westminster.
For more information about University Alliance, visit https://www.unialliance.ac.uk/
