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We are all global
I am very excited about the upcoming University Alliance event “Growing global graduates: UK universities equipping graduates for the future” taking place at Going Global 2013. I will be chairing [...
Growing global graduates
Graduate careers are under the spotlight like never before. Students recognise the value of higher education in improving their employability. Students want to ensure their degree and time at unive...
COPING
The University of Huddersfield has overseen and organised an international research project which seeks to understand and alleviate the plight of children who have a parent in jail. The issue [&hel...
University of Huddersfield: Inspiring tomorrow’s professionals
This week we are showcasing the University of Huddersfield and you can find out more about the University below. You can also read Vice-Chancellor Professor Bob Cryan’s blog ‘Great teaching […]
Great teaching and research a catalyst for economic regeneration
So do we go for excellence in teaching or in research? Both, obviously. They’re fully compatible. In fact, they feed off each other. Undergrads and postgrads are stimulated by an […]
Continued decline in languages threatens our economic competitiveness
Last month UCAS announced a 3.5% increase in the number of students applying to university compared with last year. The relief across the sector was palpable as a further decline […]
A time to pause and reflect
A year ending is always a good opportunity to pause and reflect. For University Alliance 2012 has been our busiest and most active year yet, helping our universities to steer […]
University of Wales, Newport
This week we are showcasing the University of Wales, Newport. Find out more about the university below, read Vice-Chancellor Professor Stephen Hagen’s blog, ‘Creating the Entrepreneurial University...
Keeping it local in Blaenau Gwent
How Newport University’s TV Channel is supporting businesses and communities. The region that Newport serves contains some of the most deprived communities in Britain. Therefore, the University’s r...
Creating the Entrepreneurial University: The Educational Rationale
For some time, my work, both at the University of Wales, Newport, and at previous Universities has been developing initiatives, structures and mindsets towards promoting the model of an entrepreneu...
