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.
Reflections on UVAC national conference 2025, Ann Minton November always brings a sense of excitement at the promise of another UVAC conference, with a chance to meet up with friends and colleagues old and new. This year was no exception, and it seems that I am not alone. Everyone that I spoke to, whether they […]
Past Thought Leadership Pieces
Preparing NHS Apprentices for the Real Work of Leadership
28 November, 2025Navigating 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