…27/04/21 https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-he-agencies-other-2021-4-university-alliance-pledges-academic-diversity-in-media/ University Business- 27/04/21 https://universitybusiness.co.uk/headlines/university-alliance-calls-for-more-academic-diversity-in-the-media/ Student returns BBC R4 Today programme – 14/04/21 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1862OflFk4 LBC Radio with Eddie Mair – 13/04/21 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8yklY139c…
…chers At the end of the course, confident researchers had emerged. Our soon-to-be doctoral graduates told us that they have supported the research endeavours of others, been invited onto research advisory groups, and have given international presentations and seminars. Our graduates will use the skills gained throughout the doctorate in their roles within the NHS, contributing to the future leadership of research. As such we have contributed to an…
…he is most definitely a woman with impact (https://www.brighton.ac.uk/women-of-impact/angie-hart.aspx). Prof Hart has a strong commitment to positively affect the life chances of disadvantaged children and young people in England, Europe, and developing countries. Prof Hart leads and works as part of transdisciplinary teams and networks. Crucially, all of Angie’s work is co-productive in nature, applying insights from research within the context o…
…e, should support fair trade – and of the benefit to future generations of buying sustainably-produced fair trade products. Participants also mentioned empathy – being mindful of the situations of others and the impact their purchasing choices could have on those people. A circular economy aims to reduce consumption and encourage consumers to reuse as much as possible so, for example, wearing new clothes more than a few times and giving them to fa…
…p with a local engineering design company to produce a manufacturable point-of-care LAMP device from an earlier prototype. This device has been manufactured in small numbers and demonstrated in the field as an effective test for the Covid-19 virus. Its advantage are its ease of use, speed and effectiveness and its ability to work without the need for laboratory processing. In partnership with the university the team have created a spin-out company…
…sity Alliance Chief Executive Maddalaine Ansell said: “This is a strong appointment to a crucial role. We are delighted that the first CEO of the Office for Students is someone who has a thorough understanding of the higher education sector and is such a highly respected figure. “We look forward to working with her, Sir Michael Barber and their team as the new regulatory system set out in the Higher Education and Research Act is put into place.” N…
…at Anglia Ruskin University The UK forecourt fuel ‘shortage’ and the panic-buying during the first national lockdown are striking and powerful reminders to supermarkets and general stores of the rapidly changeable nature of consumers. The nation (and the world at large) is, of course, also now facing probably the greatest-ever need for behaviour change among consumers – the need to act more responsibly to preserve the future of the planet and pre…
…ackgrounds, that go on to be the highest earners”. You can also read our full statement here….
…ecialists within a particular field of medicine, surgery, or another health-related discipline. Through what is effectively a joint appointment with a local health provider, their contribution is essential for maintaining the quality of clinical services in the region. Supporting thriving communities Our second report looked at the role of universities in reducing inequality in their local communities (Hooper, 2016). Despite efforts by successive…
…fferent types of social support – emotional, financial, informational – allowing us to build a rich and supportive social landscape. All of which means that if you are looking to spend a little money today in order to increase your happiness, you could do far worse than sharing an experience with one of your social groups: sometimes, when spent on doing things with others, money can buy happiness….
