Thought Pieces

Thought Pieces

Associate Thought Pieces

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.

T-Shaped and Future-Ready: T Levels are Delivering on Progression and Promise

18 December, 2025

T Levels launched in September 2020 as pioneering ‘gold standard’ technical qualifications, with the ‘right blend’ of classroom-based learning (80%) and industry-relevant experience (20%) in the shape of a 45-day, meaningful, co-designed industry placement. The placement enables students to gain real-world experience and applied learning to build and hone skills, while developing the knowledge and […]

Past Thought Leadership Pieces

Reflections on UVAC national conference 2025

2 December, 2025

Preparing NHS Apprentices for the Real Work of Leadership

28 November, 2025

Navigating the Post-16 Skills Landscape: UVAC Summit Highlights Opportunity and Collaboration

28 November, 2025

Autumn budget: UVAC Response

26 November, 2025

‘Beyond the Levy: Future-Proofing NHS Workforce Pipelines’ Tammie Harwin

31 October, 2025

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