…ffects my daily job. The sudden transition from being a student with little-to-no responsibility, to having full responsibility for a number of people as a nurse is very scary, but I would say that the degree prepared us for it as best as it could, which made the transition a lot smoother and a lot less stressful. Especially in the last part of my studies, all the academics are really looking deeper into preparing us for the accountability that is…
…e resource for people with learning disabilities Sheffield Hallam Specially-designed bra to improve breast cancer treatment Salford University Using Virtual Reality to support children going through court Portsmouth University Student led health clinics for the homeless community Oxford Brookes Physical exercise to support Parkinson’s patients Nottingham Trent University Creation of 3-D printed synthetic organs to train surgeons Manchester Metropo…
…and choice benefits all students – even on campus students have lives and commitments- it is a win-win situation. Often simple, low cost actions can make a difference. Maguire and Morris offer a good ‘go-to’ list when planning changes. Some good first steps for us have been the following: Listen for the voices of commuter students in the data you already collect. You don’t always need a new survey. Consider how the Student Union represents commut…
…ancial challenges facing UK universities, dubbed as one of several problems-in-waiting that have been parked for the next government, who will need to grapple with the subsequent trade-offs. Degree apprenticeships are one of the many things universities deliver that generate little or no income – more often than not, degree apprenticeship delivery does not even wash its face. There are several reasons why degree apprenticeships are costly and burd…
…socialising, which supports motivation while promoting solidarity and peer-to-peer support. One of the key benefits I have gained from my role on the DTA Rep Committee, is developing intimate knowledge of the complexities and challenges associated with the Covid-19 pandemic. The survey we distributed was effective in illustrating its far-reaching negative consequences for our PhD researchers. These include concerns about the continuation of fundi…
…Innovation Ecosystem, I lead a specialist team dedicated to supporting pre-commercial and early-stage innovation. Working together with experienced research and academic colleagues across the Group, we focus on delivering support for business, Intellectual Property (IP) realisation and commercialisation, industrial research, and support and advice for SMEs. This represents a significant growth area for the Group and, by building strategic partner…
…ereira Union Affairs Officer, Leeds Beckett Student Union Supporting their Communities, and the Nation/s, throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. Alliance universities have been at the forefront of the Covid response. Thousands of nursing students from all 12 Alliance universities volunteered to take up positions with in the NHS to support the nationwide effort to stem the spread of the virus; something Birmingham City University PVC Dean Professor Alis…
…a key cohort of students who study at Alliance universities traditionally come from the local community (in some cases as much as 70%) and at least a third of these students are classed as mature. The mature student cohort is often less mobile due to various life circumstances, hence why being able to study at a local university is so critical for them, their families and their communities. But the financials are not stacking up and that’s why we…
…stepped up to the plate. In April, myself and others gave evidence to the committee. The Committee report affirmed many of the issues raised in the evidence-gathering sessions, particularly on the sustainability of higher education funding as it stands. We now look forward to working with the OfS constructively as they address the committee’s concerns in 2024. 2. #InnovateForGrowth and regional innovation funding Ahead of the Spring Statement, we…
…omplex issues and advancing debate? See the full data set here. Building a community-led recovery response As professional and technical universities whose mission is absolutely driven by supporting students, local industry and our communities, it is pleasing that this role is valued by the public. But our universities also know that they can go further and play a key role in turning the tide of devastation that the Covid-19 pandemic is already wr…
