Success for four Alliance universities in HR excellence in Research Awards
Published on March 9, 2016
Four Alliance universities have achieved or retained a prestigious award which helps to realise the potential of researchers.
Kingston University has achieved the European Commission HR Excellence in Research Awards, while Manchester Metropolitan University has retained theirs following a two-year self assessment. University of Huddersfield and Plymouth University also retained their Award following their four-year self-assessment.
Institutions who achieve the Award commit to undertaking an internal assessment after two years and an external evaluation after four years.
University Alliance's new strategy: '2035: First for Students, First for Employers' sets out its vision for professional and technical universities to drive high-level skills, employer partnerships and economic growth across the UK.
UA CEO Vanessa Wilson has commented on the government's announcement of new upfront financial support for healthcare students undertaking clinical placements.
