Dr. Maria Maynard is Reader in Public Health Nutrition at the School of Health, Leeds Beckett University Tell us a bit about your career in science and how you came to focus on your specialism. Once I began seriously thinking about a career in science, I really wanted to focus on understanding ethnic inequalities in […]
This award is for the DTA Alumni who has demonstrated their commitment to one or more of the UA principles, taking it forward from the DTA programme to their post-PhD activities. Rob Seaborne Liverpool John Moore University for his proactive engagement in leading and developing mental health resources and an open and honest approach He […]
This award relates to our UA principles ‘Professional & Positive’. This award is for the Team who have demonstrated true professionalism and positivity in the face of adversity. The last year has placed exceptional demands and pressures on our Alliance teams, but it is the positivity, committed work ethic and pragmatism of those who […]
This award relates to our UA principles ‘Fun & Enjoyable’. This award is for the team or individual who has ensured that, even in the toughest times, life never got too serious, and made sure that even though it was hard-work, it was always enjoyable and fun. The last year has placed exceptional demands and […]
This award relates to our UA principles ‘Solutions-focused & Impactful’. This award is for the team or individual who have come up with impactful solutions and innovations to the biggest most difficult problems or challenges. The last year has placed exceptional demands and pressures on our Alliance teams, but it is the quick-thinking, solution-driven capabilities […]
This award relates to our UA principles ‘Democratic & Collaborative’. This award is for the Team who have demonstrated great collaborative working, respecting and embracing different viewpoints. The last year has placed exceptional demands and pressures on our Alliance teams, but it is the inclusive nature, bolstering supportiveness and kindness of those nominated for the […]
This award relates to our UA principles ‘Open and Honest’. This award is for the individual that has demonstrated conviction and integrity in their actions and decisions. The last year has placed exceptional demands and pressures on our Alliance teams, but it is the tenacity, integrity and honesty of those nominated for the Braveheart Award […]
Vocation, Vocation, Vocation – a new report from the Social Market Foundation with University Alliance and Pearson – calls for greater recognition of the ‘important contributions’ of vocational entry routes to higher education (HE). The report includes a foreword from Professor Edward Peck, University Alliance Treasurer and Vice-Chancellor of Nottingham Trent University.
University Alliance today publishes a new collection of essays on teaching excellence, outlining bold new thinking from leaders in higher education. Exploring the themes of innovation and excellence in the context of Alliance universities’ distinctive model of professional and technical education, external contributors to the collection include: Office for Students Chair Sir Michael Barber, in one […]
The future success of economic growth in the UK will be based on the talent and innovation of people from across the country. Universities are the engines to build this capacity and drive innovation and create new industries in all our regions. We need a broad base of high performing universities to support this activity. […]
