…er education.” Part of this indecision is due to confusion between Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) and more traditional forms of online learning. But there are important differences between the two. For a start, MOOCs have so far been operating from a separate platform with ‘star’ lecturers used to entice participants (David Attenborough is a voice on one of the FutureLearn MOOCs, for example). This compares to more traditional online learning…
…me. Dinky Do Dah! Ashema Edwards – Kingston University Dinky Do Dah! is a pop-up nail bar exclusively for children. It uses age appropriate products and designs to deliver a fun service at parties and events. Ashema will pitch the company’s new nail art patches at the competition. Visit dinkydodah.com to see their fun designs. Energy Fairies Ltd Nadine Griffin, Rhianne Griffin, Rechelle Davis – Liverpool John Moores University Energy Fairies Ltd a…
…to one or more of the core items of digital infrastructure, including appropriate hardware, reliable access to the internet, and particularly, appropriate study space. Alliance universities have invested significant resources to provide a digitally inclusive environment for students. They have distributed thousands of pieces of IT equipment, delivered laptops to students’ homes and provided designated socially distanced space on campus for commut…
…difference. He is also a dedicated mentor to many talented young software engineers. Craig is also President of the Oldham Chamber of Commerce, Director of Oasis Community Learning, and a Microsoft Certified Professional Developer and Technical Trainer. Register online to watch students pitch their business ideas to the panel investors on Wednesday 10 May 2017 at the University of Salford’s MediaCityUK campus. Tweet @UniAlliance #UAfuturebiz…
…h in your idea. Tip 5: Show your passion for your business Remember that people often invest in people, so share your previous achievements and experience with the investors. And make sure to bring your smile and enthusiasm along with you. When you are passionate, you send a message to others that you will do everything in your power to make your business a success. Show your excitement for the future of your product or service, and how your idea…
…they have demonstrated in reacting to the pandemic and enabling us to continue to operate with student experience at the heart of what we are achieving.” Caroline Harries, Chief Financial Officer Kingston University The health and wellbeing of staff and students has been at the forefront of universities’ response to the pandemic, with the introduction of online provision, along with developing new resources and approaches to support students with…
…ays from the University of Salford The University of Salford’s very own Pathways saw one investor award £500 to Zahid Tapas, Zeyad Golita, Syed Hussain, Sonia Hamied, 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…
…bined Authority (2014) A Plan for Growth and Reform in Greater Manchester. Online. Hooper, D. (2016) Supporting Thriving Communities: The role of universities in reducing inequality. University Alliance. Online link Royal Academy of Engineering (2015) Investing in Innovation. London: Royal Academy of Engineering. Taylor, F. (2016) Creating Innovative Regions: The role of universities in local growth and productivity. University Alliance. Online li…
…tandards while delivering a fully integrated course. Future plans and developments Aston and Capgemini plan to continue the current enrolment level. The model works well for practical subjects such as software engineering. Aston’s online approach is particularly relevant to the IT industry where staff are often required to work in many different locations on client projects. Aston is currently rolling out the model to other companies as IT skills…
…niversities tointegrate themselves more effectively with industry. Massive open online courses (MOOCs), an accessible and cheap form of online learning, have the potential to make higher learning more flexible, and therefore easier to combine with work placements or even running a business. Professor Anant Agarwal is chief executive at EdX, a non-profit MOOC platform founded by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University with…
