…education and research sector. The Alliance Award ARU Peterborough, Anglia Ruskin University ARU Peterborough is a new university, designed in partnership to match the needs of local students, employers and the regional economy. It was created during the pandemic to realises a 40-year ambition for a university in and for Peterborough, a higher education ˜cold spot’ in the country. ARU worked at great pace with partners Cambridgeshire & Peterboroug…
The latest BIS Graduate Labour Market Statistics is good news for graduates with the high-tech skills employers are demanding. Not only is the employment rate for graduates the highest since 2007 but they are more likely to be employed in high-skilled jobs than non-graduates. Maddalaine Ansell, Chief Executive of University Alliance, said: “The latest figures demonstrate that degrees continue to be vital for supplying graduates to meet the high-t…
…wards. With live entertainment, appearances from successful nominees and a live chat to engage with the proceedings, we hope you can come along to what will be a great event. Click the event invitation graphic above to register for the event, or find it here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DwtM65CVQd2XpR7Vt7PKtg Thanks to all those who took the time to submit excellent nominations: our panel of external judges are currently deliberati…
…pean Regional Development Fund (ERDF). The ERDF, along with all European Structural Funds, runs out at the end of March 2023. What is the European Regional Development Fund? The European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) is one of the European Union’s Structural Funds. It is intended to help tackle regional disparities across Europe. What is the purpose of the ERDF? It helps to create economic development and growth, providing support to bu…
…order to be effective, it was going to require a lot of organisation and structure. “Organising and leading a mutual aid group containing nearly 1,000 volunteers – with another 250 awaiting approval – has been a huge learning curve. But it’s also been an amazing opportunity to put my leadership skills into practise. “I never realised just how transferable they would be, particularly extending them to a context like this. I’m finding myself using s…
…iminary design work. University of Brighton’s Eastbourne campus This was delivered in previously underutilised areas of the estate but also identified common themes which could be replicated across the estate. Student feedback has been positive. The challenge for universities is balancing the capital investment with ongoing regular maintenance of the estate as neglecting this risks the polarisation of the student experience due to visible extremes…
…successful and both have contributed to other media outlets, including ITV news, I Newspaper, Birmingham Mail, Drapers, Retail Gazette and local and national radio stations. In March 2021 Sophie’s partner was diagnosed with hodgkins lymphoma (blood cancer). Sophie’s response was to start training for a 10K run and raise £2845 for Lymphoma action from donations by colleagues and friends. Her energy, inclusiveness and positivity are examples to all…
…p a trauma-informed staff-student dialogue which breaks down issues of mistrust. This year the sexual consent modules were trialled by students studying from foundation to postgraduate level, and by a small group of staff. Their recommendations have influenced revisions to Brook’s modules and shaped our focus for 2021-22. For example, acknowledging that an isolated online resource does not make an effective education programme, we aim to expand mo…
…trand of work? The TEA is a vehicle through which partner universities can share and develop exceptional CPD offers to the wider group, in the spirit of mutual enhancement. Where possible this will focus on collective/team-based CPD. Open learning opportunities may be: Formal CPD with or without assessment; Informal CPD, i.e. Tweetchats, open webinars, podcasts, teaching exchange and mentorship. The TEA will also connect partners to develop new CP…
…in the UK, not too many. Technology is changing the way we work and the structure of labour market, resulting in an increased demand for graduate attributes. In light of these projections, the Coalition Government’s decision to cut around 25,000 university places for next year could seriously hold back our capacity for economic growth. The report, The way we’ll work, draws on the large body of evidence on the shape of the labour markets in develo…