…on landscape. Fashion, as we know it, has embraced the digital realm, with online sales surging and fashion films becoming powerful marketing tools for creative designs. Immersive technology presents a unique opportunity to create a sustainable future for traditional textile design, production, and consumption. As well as this, RGU Orkney led on an effort to revolutionise digital innovation in Northern Scotland. The University partnered with insti…
…this area; from patient simulation mannequins, Skills Simulation Centres, online Virtual Case Creators and wards, to world-class laboratories, medical equipment and, on the patient care side, pioneering technology that aids the NHS through partnership work. Find out more about Alliance universities’ world-leading high tech facilities below. https://www.unialliance.ac.uk/2021/07/14/facilities-at-faculty-of-health-education-and-life-sciences-birmin…
…A Team swiftly mobilised to move our previous in-person training programme online, developing our Zoom facilitation skills as we went. We’ve hosted four online residential training schools, numerous remote elective sessions and a suite of virtual ‘catch up’ sessions that range from informal coffee socials to DTA Director lead subject discussions that provided academic advice to the DTA community. The training programme now also prepares fellows to…
…Newsnight. 5. The Doctoral Training Alliance went virtual, delivering four online residential events and 55% more elective workshops than previous years (21 in total) on a range of subjects, including research skills, wellbeing, motivation, presentation and influencing skills to name a few. DTA researchers were given the opportunity to showcase their research to the wider DTA community, engage with sector relevant speakers and join virtual social…
…for teaching, learning, and research, moving swiftly to establish blended online provision. They have supported a safe return to campus too; providing Covid-safe facilities and supporting the wellbeing and mental health of students and staff. This week we’re highlighting their vital contributions to the nation so far, showcasing their stories helping on the frontline, supporting their communities and delivering vital research and innovations in C…
…some ideas specifically target commuters, such as ‘Commuters Connect’, an online space set up by our Students Union to help commuters network and engage, many do not. By listening to the voices of our commuters, we realise they are asking for flexibility and choice in how or when they study, socialise or communicate with us. And that flexibility and choice benefits all students – even on campus students have lives and commitments- it is a win-win…
…he Doctoral Training Alliance (DTA) team coordinated over 50 in-person and online events, including our annual Summer School which took place in Greenwich University in July. Looking into 2024, we are excited to further strength our global network through the launch our new website, as well as DTA Connections fellowship award. 7. I’ll raise a glass to that! This is less a moment, and more a series of moments, but it would be remiss of me not to ce…
…ee to choose how they prefer to engage with feedback, be that via email or online/on-campus meetings. Employability = inclusivity? For all students, regardless of circumstance, it is important to feel that the course and assessment has been designed with their needs in mind. This goes beyond practical needs, such as accommodating for students with caring or work responsibilities in scheduling, and includes recognition of the long-term outcomes…
…has conducted two studies to date into the programme in both in-person and online versions: these found it cut loneliness by over 20% and depression by over 30%, among those already suffering from these conditions. The necessary ingredient, Nick says, is not just bringing people together with others in a group but about facilitating “deeper connections and feeling more connected”. It also requires candour and trust from participants: “social conne…
…ebrate the work of our members through the UA Awards 2021, which were held online this year. It was an honour to hear the incredible stories of the winners and nominees, and was a real highlight from the year. We celebrated our Doctoral Training Alliance community too: running our first cross-programme Summer School to showcase the breadth of interdisciplinary research being undertaken across the partnership. We also engaged with government on a n…
