Thought Pieces is a space where UVAC associates share reflections on higher-level skills, apprenticeships, and higher education’s vital role in their delivery.
Building on UVAC’s established series of concept and discussion papers, these thought-provoking commentaries explore the conceptual journey of higher and degree apprenticeships, wider skills policy, and the evolution of professional education in universities.
Leading with Compassion: Preparing NHS Apprentices for the Real Work of Leadership, Tammie Harwin We often say that leadership is caught, not taught — but in the NHS, both are true. At this year’s Council of Deans of Health Autumn Conference, compassionate leadership and how we teach it through education, practice, and example was a […]
Past Thought Leadership Pieces
Navigating the Post-16 Skills Landscape: UVAC Summit Highlights Opportunity and Collaboration
28 November, 2025Autumn budget: UVAC Response
26 November, 2025‘Beyond the Levy: Future-Proofing NHS Workforce Pipelines’ Tammie Harwin
31 October, 2025