…es Framework (TEF) calls for views – which closed in February. The Review, commissioned by the government and led by Dame Shirley Pearce, is due to report in the summer. Read the full terms of reference here. University Alliance Chair John Latham said: “We back a robust, independent framework on teaching and learning quality. The entire system is subsidised heavily by the taxpayer and no one should be afraid of scrutiny. “The TEF is right in princ…
…my Hunt will respond positively to University Alliance’s plea on behalf of UK SMEs and support their call to use 6% (£170m) of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund to plug the gap when European Regional Development Funding (ERDF) runs out at the end of March. The ERDF currently provides essential university-led support for small and early-stage businesses across the UK. I’d particularly like to see on-going government support for small and micro business…
…ng imposing restrictions on those from abroad who wish to study here. Unwelcoming language and policies do nothing to grow the UK economy, research impact, or our cultural diversity. These are individuals with real lives, with immeasurable talent to offer to our country – we should always welcome them with open arms. In our latest series of blogs, we are profiling the international students who enrich our Alliance Universities with their talent an…
…el training, Continual Professional Development and modular learning. https://www.unialliance.ac.uk/2021/03/30/jobs-at-hbo-and-netflix-with-university-of-south-wales/ As we look to recover from the pandemic, the partnerships underpinning the vocational and technical education at Alliance universities will play a vital role in supporting people to access lifelong learning, re-skilling and up-skilling our current and future workforce. https://www.un…
…h Wales), who was joined by Co-Chairs of the DTA Researcher Representative Committee – Ana Tendero-Cañadas (Bioscience, Brighton), April Murray Cantwell (Social Policy, Sheffield Hallam) and Katheryn Margaret Pascoe (Social Policy, Ulster). In their talk, the DTA leaders discussed the challenges for women in research careers, why the DTA reps put themselves forwards for leadership roles, the development of leadership skills and many things in betw…
…orking, learning and developing as a professional at Vauxhall Motors. https://www.unialliance.ac.uk/our-work-2/technical-skills/higher-and-degree-apprenticeships/hertfordshire-jakes-story/ Rolls-Royce Engineering Higher Apprenticeship student Jemma King talks about the benefits of gaining a degree level qualification whilst you are employed and earning a salary. https://youtu.be/j9xmcZvZuLk Louise speaks about her Digital and Technology Degree App…
…is a wonderful country. Everyone I have met so far is very friendly and welcoming. There is a big cultural difference between China and the UK. Having an added language barrier can make it harder for you to adjust but my host team members have been extremely helpful. They have taught me all about China and have gone out of their way to make me feel at home. So far, I have had a great time here. I am learning about my project, meeting wonderful peo…
…-doctoral opportunities, research impact, generating public engagement and community involvement in research, transitioning to industry, and developing start-ups. These events also offer the opportunity to network and collaborate. At the Spring School earlier this year I was able to witness this first hand, meeting a student from UCLan who is looking into the relationship between urinary incontinence and ageing, a topic closely related to my own r…
…l. After progressing through the ranks at the University of Southampton, becoming Head of the School of Mathematics and later Pro Vice-Chancellor for International, Alistair moved to Oxford Brookes. After four years of leading the university’s Research and Knowledge Exchange portfolio as PVC, he was appointed Vice-Chancellor in 2015. Alistair doesn’t try to predict the future. He says “I want Oxford Brookes, and the sector, to be agile and flexibl…
