…s available across the UK’s leading technical and professional universities. At the programme’s heart is a commitment to international co-operation, using research to cut across boarders and work together to solve some of the world’s biggest challenges. In the first part of our DTA is International series, hear from some of the DTA’s current students on why the international element of the programme is so important: This programme has been extende…
…Student Outcomes 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…
…-ups received venture capital funding in 2020. It’s a similar story in the UK. You just have to be pragmatic. I launched Chater Smart expecting to grow the firm organically rather than looking for outside investment. Growth may happen more slowly, but we can still innovate! How important are SMEs/early-stage businesses to regional economic growth? Incredibly important! 99.9% of UK firms are small or medium sized, so SMEs are absolutely critical to…
…nsidering 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 ta…
…s, and to navigate the ever-changing job market. https://www.unialliance.ac.uk/2021/03/26/jet2-jobs-at-leeds-beckett/ These partnerships produce graduates that have the skills and knowledge to achieve and add value to industry and the professions; equipped with the skills our economy will need for the future. 90% of Alliance graduates are employed or in further study fifteen months after graduation. Employer partners like Screen Alliance Wales (pi…
…search careers, why the DTA reps put themselves forwards for leadership roles, the development of leadership skills and many things in between. Watch the full video below https://youtu.be/Y5cyCx7DSGc…
…while working with partner Cambridge Assessment. https://www.unialliance.ac.uk/our-work-2/technical-skills/higher-and-degree-apprenticeships/anglia-ruskin-nees-story/ As we celebrate the value of apprenticeships during National Apprenticeships Week, former University of Hertfordshire degree apprentice Jake Parrott, 25, reflects on his experience working, learning and developing as a professional at Vauxhall Motors. https://www.unialliance.ac.uk/ou…
…ly 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 people and getting to appreciate the beauty of China and its culture…
…nvolvement 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 research. Meeting her, through the DTA, has facilitated a collaboration that will allow…
…of seriously important HE institutions that are a key part of powering the UK. We educate a huge number of professionals that keep the country functioning, such as teachers, nurses and health professionals.” In taking up the role of Deputy Chair, Alistair hopes to help UA realise our considerable potential to shape the future Higher Education landscape. This is because, at the heart of it all, Alistair is driven by the desire to make things better…
