Reflections on the DTA programme, fellows and new videos
“It is hard to believe that the final year of the DTA3 COFUND programme is fast approaching. The past four years have been a whirlwind of activity from undertaking student […] Read More »
By Beth
Doctoral Training Alliance (DTA) case study: Ana Tendero Cañadas
In this video, Ana tells us about her project on the ageing of the human bladder, and how she has found the DTA network beneficial in advancing her professional skills. […] Read More »
Doctoral Training Alliance (DTA) case study: Surya Maruthupandian
In this video, Surya tells us about her project turning waste into construction materials and the benefits of being part of the DTA community “I am Surya. I am a […] Read More »
DTA Summer School 2022 – Three days of Celebration, Collaboration and Community
“After two years of online events, the Doctoral Training Alliance brought together cohorts from its four interdisciplinary (Applied Biosciences for Health, Social Policy, Energy and Future Societies) programmes ... Read More »
Under attack: it’s time universities responded seriously to the worsening threat of cybercrime
The cost of cyberattacks on UK universities is rising. Universities have suffered hard over the past year, with cybercriminals causing extensive disruption to phone, website, and IT systems, leaving institutions [&hel... Read More »
Universities should be partners in shaping the levelling up agenda, says University Alliance CEO Vanessa Wilson
As a key government priority, the levelling up agenda continues to be reflected in ministerial engagements. Areas that are being targeted for ‘levelling up’ are consistently prioritised for ministerial visits. […] Read More »
2021 at University Alliance: the year in review
Written by University Alliance CEO Vanessa Wilson Well…it’s been quite a year. The challenges we have faced as a sector, as a country, and indeed globally, are well trodden territory. […] Read More »
COP26 needs to address air quality as well as climate change
First published in Air Quality News on 29th October 2021 Dr Jo Barnes, Senior Research Fellow at UWE Bristol explains why COP26 must address air quality as well as climate […] Read More »
How supermarkets can engage consumers to think more about household food waste
First published in The Grocer New research shows how shoppers can be educated to think more about food and prevent waste, says Dr Cathrine Jansson-Boyd, associate professor in consumer psychology […] Read More »
DTA Summer School 2021 – coming together to explore interdisciplinarity
University Alliance’s Doctoral Training Alliance (DTA) delivers structured PhD training opportunities to attract and nurture research talent across Alliance universities and partner institutions. Annual Summer Schools... Read More »
