…– benefitting regional economies through vital collaborative research. For instance, since opening in July 2023, Teesside University’s Net Zero Industry Innovation Centre (NZIIC) is playing a key role in the decarbonisation efforts of the Tees Valley and beyond. In the latest instalment of the ‘Innovators Blog’, The NZIIC’s Director Dr Gari Harris explains how the centre is helping deliver on the Tees Valley’s net zero ambitions through collaborat…
…our local NHS partners and other providers in the Peterborough region. For instance, we have recently launched a course on paediatric nursing: that stemmed from our local NHS trust outlining what skills needs are required in the city and region. Nursing applications are down 18% across the country this year. That’s why it’s our duty as universities, working with NHS trusts and with government, to ensure that potential students understand how rewar…
…th a hat. I worried it would seem unprofessional. However, my nerves eased instantly when Laura, who would later become my supervisor, complimented my hat. From that moment, the interview felt more like a conversation than a formal assessment, and I genuinely felt that my interviewers were interested in everything I had to say. This experience solidified my decision to choose UA over another internship offer that clashed. UA seemed like the perfec…
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…t ‘success’ looks like for young people, our concern has been that in some instances this could influence the advice and guidance provided to pupils, if schools and colleges seek to bolster their measures to gain a competitive edge. From a careers information advice and guidance (CIAG) perspective, this change signals that schools and colleges should encourage their students to explore a wide range of high-quality post-18 options – although there…
…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…
…g feature of teaching and learning at Alliance universities. In our latest instalment of the Innovators blog series, University of Greenwich’s Dr. Louise Hewitt writes about how the Innocence Project London provides vital experience and a critical perspective of the criminal justice system for her students. Deconstructing claims of innocence from convicted individuals is not a routine feature of degree programmes in higher education, but at the Un…
…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…
…a huge reduction in the number of mature students applying for places. For instance, we found a lot of support workers who wanted to be able to get on to the midwifery programme, but weren’t able to because of a lack money, or time or other responsibilities. Once you deal with at least one of those problems, it all becomes much more manageable for the student. It’s fair to say the students really appreciate the advantages of embarking on a degree…
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