…NA of Alliance universities: for many, it is the very reason that they came into existence. They have a clear mission to dedicate resource, people, capacity and knowledge to making a positive difference to the communities in which they are based. In times of crisis, listening to the opinions of these communities has never been more important. …
…equipment, universities are in a unique position to offer sponsorship and cost savings to support school improvement and growth within the MAT agenda. Through the provision of placements for teacher training students and the delivery of subsidised continual professional development for staff, university-MAT partnerships ensure a clear professional development pathway that drives school and workforce improvement. University-sponsored MATs are also…
…ies, making the detection of Alzheimer’s or Cancer more efficient and less costly. In the long term, there is also the possibility that these polymers could be used in vaccinations, helping to prevent disease from occurring at all. This may be far into the future, but the Pirbright Institute is already doing amazing work round vaccinations, preventing disease and managing outbreaks, and this application of research to real-world problems is someth…
…e; and standards. “We have made constructive proposals so the TEF is not a costly tick-box exercise but actually strengthens teaching and learning. We need to stop TEF suffering mission creep by constantly trying to be all things, to all people. “We urge ministers to pause and review the introduction of the subject-level TEF, not ploughing on regardless. It would be wise to fix the current flaws before extending it to tens of thousands of courses…
…t up a dedicated blog, and ensured a smooth transition to the provision of online workshops. Lorraine received the University Alliance Integrity Award in recognition of her commitment to supporting the doctoral community. Colleagues praised Lorraine for providing not just information for doctoral students but also reassurance and warmth. She was instrumental in engendering trust and confidence in the Doctoral College and her work during the pandem…
…lls in the right place at the right time. Sounds simple, but it’s not. The networks that we have developed at the University mean we are well placed to support the workforce plan locally and nationally but collaboration across health, social care, further and higher education is key to ensure the ambitious plans are realised. University Alliance members educate one third of all healthcare professionals in the United Kingdom – nurses, midwives, all…
…rrow. Here’s what our Chief Executive, Vanessa Wilson, had to say: https://www.unialliance.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/VID-20200810-WA0000.mp4 Did you know? Alliance universities rated highly for employability in this year’s Graduate Outcomes Survey, with 83% of UA graduates reporting that they are in some form of work 15 months after their course completion. In fact, the newest member of the Alliance, Anglia Ruskin University, rated as one…
…the UK are exposed to vibration at work every single day. The number of HAVS cases continues to rise, and I have seen the heartbreaking reality of this condition—workers left unable to use their hands, losing not just their livelihoods but their independence. Having become aware of HAVS whilst at Rolls-Royce, I became deeply committed to protecting the health and dignity of the people who build and maintain our infrastructure, and I spent the las…
…Research (ICURe), and £300k from Innovate UK. He has also continued to receive support from Herts since embarking on his entrepreneurial journey, working with their Careers and Enterprise teams to secure internship opportunities and gain a like-minded business network. He says, “My goal is to grow a successful start-up, where I can continue to learn and improve myself, both personally and professionally. I love working with people to find innovat…
…pus, linking academia and industry and providing a platform for high-value net zero innovation, with plans to open in 2023. Phase 3, which will include a second teaching building and a Living Lab, has recently secured £20m of Levelling Up funding from the government, and will provide excellent facilities for the local community as well as ARU Peterborough’s students. Anglia Ruskin University is also investing a further £4m in Phase 3 alongside £2m…
