…or, Policy & projects manager (research, business & innovation), University Alliance Phil Richards, Chief Innovation Officer, JISC Conrad Bird, Director of the GREAT Britain campaign, Prime Minister’s Office & Cabinet Office Communications Sarah Howls, Head of Student Opportunity, HEFCE Prof Koen Lamberts, Chair, N8 Research Partnership and Vice-Chancellor, University of York You can find the latest agenda here….
…Oxford Brookes Social Entrepreneur Awards (OBSEA) provides the resources, networks, confidence and funding that participants need to start to think creatively about solving some of the world’s most pressing social issues. On the 12 month programme participants receive comprehensive training and mentoring including the opportunity to attend social entrepreneurship conferences, seminars and workshops. Award winners will also receive cash awards to…
…Jones, Senior HE Policy Adviser, HEFCE Dr Faye Taylor, Policy & Projects Manager, University Alliance The Annual Summit welcomes up to 250 University Alliance colleagues including Vice-Chancellors, Deputy Vice-Chancellors, Pro Vice-Chancellors, Communications Leads, Deans and any other colleagues of all levels at Alliance universities interested in our work. #UASummit #UACities Book your place here….
…r Universities UK focusing on the Government’s decision to reform the system of funding for student nurses, midwives and allied health professionals in England. In Healthcare degree funding: making the reforms work, Prof West – Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of the University of the West of England and chair of Universities UK’s Health Education and Research Policy Network – sets out why UUK supported the Government over these changes. Read t…
…her to debate issues and challenges facing the sector globally, strengthen networks and discuss collaborative solutions. This year’s event focuses on the theme of building nations and connecting cultures: education policy, economic development and engagement. It encompasses a diverse range of sessions addressing different aspects of this agenda, including growing the skills base for academia and industry, engaging communities, and the role of univ…
…rio. It was great to learn from someone who is actually practicing on a day-to-day basis. Later in the programme we were given a tour of the building. It was a genuine surprise to discover that the law offices contain a restaurant, hairdressers, auditorium, gym, squash courts and even a swimming pool on the 5th floor! The event concluded with a Q&A session fielded by several trainee solicitors who provided advice on the application process. Overal…
…ocal community groups – having a positive impact on the economy and the integration of students into the core of the city’s sustainability vision. Activities so far have included: local green space conservation projects, beach cleans, plastic reduction campaigns, free bike check-ups by a local company ‘Dr Bike’ on campuses, a Summer School in a Day ‘Sustainable Healthcare: The Green Approach’ hosted by the College of Medicine focusing on improving…
…r’s research excellence framework, she pointed out. Paul Harrison, pro vice-chancellor for research and innovation at Sheffield Hallam University and the national director of the Doctoral Training Alliance, said that the training model would encourage PhD students to exchange ideas and support each other. The PhD is often seen as a very lonely way to study,” Professor Harrison said. But he added that “every student on the scheme will come together…
…UK make to our productivity. We should remove international students from the net migration figures and re-introduce the two-year post-study visa.”…
…Professor Mary Stuart, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lincoln, gave an interview during the Going Global conference organised by the British Council as UA’s lead on international affairs. She also spoke in a Going Global session hosted by the Alliance and its partner Australian Technology Network of Universities about the requirements of a global workforce. You can read the full interview here. …
