…one of the FutureLearn MOOCs, for example). This compares to more traditional online learning which is continuing to develop alongside MOOCs, has tended to be managed by individual institutions and offers accredited learning in line with more traditional campus-based courses. “Social and economic success will rely on harnessing the online environment.” It is clear that an increasingly competitive and technology-rich world will rely on graduates ha…
…Partners will be involved. You will meet up with others doing the same as yourselves in 8 other EU nations, and this will form the beginning of a sustainable, multi-national, social enterprise network. There you can share experiences, seek help, support one another and of course, trade….
…echelle Davis – Liverpool John Moores University Energy Fairies Ltd are an all-female, family-run company focusing on renewable fuels. The company aims to help save energy, lower emissions and tackle fuel poverty. The product that they will pitch at Innovating Future Business 2017 is an adapted thermal plantation shutter that provides an affordable solution to heat insulation. Go to Energy Fairies’ Facebook page to keep up-to-date with their work….
…here are negative consequences of 100% remote learning on mental and physical health. Staff will need further resource and support too, to ensure they can teach effectively online. It’s important to get the balance right. I’m sure we will soon see sophisticated models of blended learning in practice, e.g. intra-, inter module and hi-flex simultaneous, for a much wider range of courses than expected. What does University Alliance want to see from g…
…and just how difficult it can be to continue to be motivated and achieve goals. But she also knows the great feeling of having achieved those goals, whether it be winning your first client or making your first sale. When she’s not at work, Nadia enjoys photography and travel. Gareth Hoyle, Managing Director, Marketing Signals Gareth graduated in 2006 from MMU Business School after finishing top of his year in e-Business. Straight from university,…
…f Salford’s MediaCityUK campus. Do you have your own top tips for pitching your business idea? Let us know using #UAfuturebiz @UniAlliance …
…turned their conference centre into a Nightingale hospital. More recently, all Alliance universities have given over their sports halls and conference centres to support university and community testing, something members are exceptionally proud of, particularly the speed and “being able to build a series of test centres from nothing in 10 days! Mark Milton FCIPD, Chief Operating Officer University of South Wales. As anchor institutions, Alliance…
…ed, and Suhail Patel for their hospital navigation app. Charlie Hesse of Health+ Health+, an award-winning NHS medical app developed by Teesside University student Charlie Hesse, won £250. Andrew Marshall of Compact Gyms £250 was also presented to Andrew Marshall representing Nottingham Trent University, who pitched his home gym equipment company, Compact Gyms. You can read all about the winners and runners-up at Innovating Future Business 2017 an…
…wellbeing within their cities and regions (Frostick, 2016). This is a central challenge underpinning virtually all areas of public policy. Despite prominent campaigns around smoking, sugar consumption, alcohol abuse, and other high-risk behaviours, rates of preventable illness continue to rise in the UK. We are also living longer, which means that more of us develop long-term physical or mental health problems, adding pressure to overstretched hea…
…s achieving a First Class mark. During the design stage, the partners gradually aligned and refreshed the curriculum to ensure it was industry relevant – which is important for practical subjects such as software engineering. Aston also drew on experience of online provision, particularly its MBA and MSc Professional Engineering. The high-profile programme has helped build the university’s reputation and provides a guaranteed income stream of work…
