…ulture and adressing the BAME pipeline through our Research and Innovation network, and our Teaching and Learning Network continue to address the black attainment gap and inclusivity in teaching and learning. In 2021 we will be launching a piece of work to drive diversity in academic representation in the media. 2020 has been a tumultuous year in many ways, but has also opened the door for acceleration and innovation in teaching and learning; pr…
…s to this new way of working. We also need to overcome the perception that online teaching is less valuable, and cheaper than face-to-face teaching – predominately underpinned by the traditional model of a student studying full time and living in halls. It goes against what is happening at many Alliance universities (pre-pandemic), where more than half of students commute from home, balancing studying with work and other responsibilities. For thes…
…this area; from patient simulation mannequins, Skills Simulation Centres, online Virtual Case Creators and wards, to world-class laboratories, medical equipment and, on the patient care side, pioneering technology that aids the NHS through partnership work. Find out more about Alliance universities’ world-leading high tech facilities below. https://www.unialliance.ac.uk/2021/07/14/facilities-at-faculty-of-health-education-and-life-sciences-birmin…
…al to conduct research that explores the issues that affect the elderly in order to understand the mechanisms that cause them and to be able to prevent them from happening. I applied to the DTA3 programme because it seemed like a great opportunity for me to develop my skills as a researcher while also being part of a big group of people who I could to collaborate and network with. In addition, the DTA3 programme also offered opportunities to explo…
University Alliance institutions are supporting their local communities through encouraging volunteering, bolstering social enterprises and designing projects to help local people. Our universities’ deep roots in their communities, stemming from partnerships with local organisations, businesses and charities, mean that we are established as a significant source of support within the region. Through volunteering initiatives, social enterprise supp…
…resented their research. This session sparked some amazing discussions and networking among the participants. The Exhibition of Research flash presentation sessions were held both online and in-person on 6th and 7th, and the participants who were not presenting had a chance to interact with a few DTA alumni as a part of the online sessions. The afternoon sessions included ‘Creative Techniques for Academic Writing’ by Katharine D’Souza for in-perso…
…We have rapidly established ourselves as an integral part of the region’s net zero economy and have been credited in a recent independent report with creating a ‘green legacy’ for the region by delivering vital support to regional businesses and helping to create employment and innovation opportunities. Our work as a national centre of excellence for net zero technologies is also attracting international attention, including from South Africa. We…
…ies in the world. https://www.unialliance.ac.uk/2021/03/30/jobs-at-hbo-and-netflix-with-university-of-south-wales/ In order to help support long-term economic growth, productivity and job creation, Birmingham City University’s STEAMhouse encourages co-working, collaboration and knowledge exchange between the arts, science, technology, engineering and maths (STEAM) sectors. https://www.unialliance.ac.uk/2021/03/26/embedding-the-arts-with-stem-subje…
…need formore opportunities for researchers to connect with one another, in order to reduce isolation and promote collaboration. Covid-19 has had wide-ranging effects on our sense of community and connection, disrupting both our research and networking opportunities. Many of our researchers continue to work from home. For those that have been able to return to campus, roster arrangements are operating to facilitate adequate social distancing and pr…
…search and innovation opportunities. Since then, we have built on historic links with Orkney and the Arctic by joining the UArctic network. In doing so, RGU has strengthened its historical ties, and cooperation with Orkney and the Arctic. The Arctic region faces a range of global challenges, including climate change, which has far-reaching implications for the region’s ecology, economy, and people’s lives. RGU’s research and innovation initiatives…
