…iance. These are my reflections on a few of the stand-out moments from 2023. 1. ‘Must do better’: the House of Lord’s Industry and Regulators Committee reviews the OfS We kicked off the year by working with our fellow mission groups across the sector on a joint letter calling for an inquiry into the performance of the Office for Students. Though we didn’t get an inquiry from the Education Select Committee, the HoL Industry and Regulator’s Committe…
…Review College (PRC) – that will provide support and challenge to members e.g. on professional practice and course design, and provide development opportunities for PRC members. Special interest groups that will support institution-wide enhancements such as assessment and feedback practices and graduate attributes/ employability. Strategic objectives: To develop students equipped with the skills and aptitudes to succeed in a world shaped by next g…
…nities. We also share a commitment to try alternative modes of provision (e.g. degree apprenticeships) and to create learning spaces that support student-focused and employer-led education. The focus of the TEA is: To develop students equipped with the skills and aptitudes to succeed in a world shaped by next generation technology by supporting staff to improve their teaching practice and develop innovative courses To demonstrate that Alliance uni…
…We all enjoy the benefits of technology and development. But we also pay a price. We create more products and technologies to meet with all the demands, and when we create more, we also use more energy and resources, and in turn, we produce a lot of waste which is harmful to the environment. The Mining industry has a significant contribution to the global economy and development. However, mine wastes including mine tailings represent one of the la…
…h distracted me from focusing on my speech. Luckily my university, Kingston, organised training sessions for the shortlisted students. The training was delivered by Etienne Duval, a former TV presenter, and Prof. Andrea Petroczi from the School of Life Sciences, Pharmacy and Chemistry. They were incredibly helpful and patient with us. They helped me comprehend that some of the technical words which I classify as normal and use in my every day spee…
…pportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration in order to have impact outside of the university. Along with the other Summer School sessions, this has given us plenty to think about and discuss in the future! Throughout the training activities in 2021-22, DTA will provide opportunities for researchers from across its research strands to continue developing interdisciplinary discussions and collaborations. The new programme launching autumn 2021…
…d ammonia (NH3) for 2020 and 2030. Adopting low-carbon farming practices, e.g. reducing animal stock numbers and fertiliser use, and improving waste management on farms could help to achieve those targets as well as reduce particulate matter in urban areas and also nitrogen deposition to vulnerable ecosystems. Unfortunately, the development of biogas/biomethane production from anaerobic digestion of food waste, sewage sludge and animal manures to…
…s and its economy, helping to cement the UK’s position on the world’s stage. Therefore, it has been hugely concerning to hear recent reports that the Home Secretary is considering 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 – w…
…ftware, not to mention the essential textbooks, notebooks, and toilet paper. However, even though preparations smoothed the transition to remote working, “I quickly realised that working from home also meant living at work .” As the weeks and months passed by, days started to blur into one another with no distinction between Sundays, Tuesdays or Fridays. I lost track of the date, and time felt like it was standing still while rapidly slipping away…
…more students would seek higher education overseas in countries like the UK, USA, Canada and Australia. The prediction was accurate, with growth in demand reaching 152% worldwide. Government strategy Despite growth in demand for international higher education worldwide, the UK lost significant market share between 2008 and 2017 as more international students chose destinations like Australia, which offered the additional benefit of an opportunity…
