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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...
Times Higher Awards – a good reminder that we have much to celebrate
It was my first time attending the Times Higher Awards last night, so a few reflections before I move on to congratulate the winners. My first impression was just how […]
Bournemouth University – Creating, sharing and inspiring
This week we are showcasing Bournemouth University. Find out more about BU below, read Vice-Chancellor Professor John Vinney’s blog ‘Six degrees of separation‘ and check out how the Creative ...
Six degrees of separation
Universities are often accused of not moving with the times. I don’t necessarily disagree with that criticism – it can be challenging being nimble when you’re very big and tied […]
Design: a long view
Design is a historically and culturally situated practice. It has meant different things, to different people throughout history, and so when questioning what role design plays in the educational d...
