…n economy For the past two decades, Teesside University has been at the forefront of the regional effort to establish a hydrogen economy and this expertise is driving forward an ambitious £11m project to support hydrogen innovation in the Tees Valley. Together with Durham University, Teesside has embarked upon the four-year project which has received funding from the Research England Development (RED) Fund, part of UK Research and Innovation. The…
…high-pressure environment, but it teaches our students how to respond, for instance, when a patient is in pain, or if they need additional support. Having nurses and midwives study in simulated environments is really important. It doesn’t replace the experience of placement, but it certainly complements it. Our facilities are used by our NHS trust partners on a regular basis for teaching too. This partnership is hugely important to ensuring that e…
…d by their ethos of continuous innovation and collaboration. In the latest instalment of UA’s ‘Innovators’ blog, Paul Fairburn explains how Coventry University are delivering ‘challenge-led innovation’, supporting businesses and commercialising research to benefit regional economic growth “The pace of technological change and the disruptive nature of technology is continuing to transform our world. There is no hiding, shying away or opting out. It…
…nct from the traditional law clinic format where students consider a case before it reaches court. Innocence work starts at the end of the criminal justice process, after the trial where the jury find the defendant guilty and after the appeals process, where either leave to appeal is denied or a full appeal is dismissed. The learning is dependent on the subject matter of each case, where students have to understand which evidence was presented at…
…leading the way on projects that make connections with the community. For instance, the UKRI funded Augmented Fashion project aims to change the way people view traditional fashion and textiles. It brings together research teams, Scottish academics, and industry partners in Shanghai to educate consumers about the value of these products. The project uses immersive interactions to emphasise the sustainability, craftsmanship, heritage, and intrinsi…
…port they received – at the trust and at the University – and cited the benefits of not having to worry about fees, especially when they had personally seen so many other students struggling financially. Another praised the support for those who have English as a second language. Another enjoyed the course so much, they are now thinking of studying for a master’s degree. Of course, it’s great for the students, but one of the other additional socie…
…have learnt, however, is that a PhD does not have to be a lonely journey. Reflecting on my career to date as an advocate and social worker, I wanted to join the DTA Reps to work towards ensuring that no one feels alone, while enabling a voice to push for changes that reflect the needs of our community. Katheryn Margaret Pascoe, Ulster University https://youtu.be/ZFV900x0ac8 One of the primary reasons that I wanted to become a DTA Rep, was recognis…
…but my main victory and happiness was still rooting from the fact that I defeated my fears. It was success redefined. This challenge was an eye opener for me and helped me in so many ways that I could not imagine. I would recommend every PhD student to participate as they never know what they can achieve from it. Click here if you’d like to watch Ifrah’s presentation on Prediction and Prevention of Ice Formation on Wind Turbines in Cold Climates….
