2021 at University Alliance: the year in review
…y, so watch this space! Have a fantastic break and a happy new year. Check out our festive look-back video for 2021 below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eNgwWnsvJo…
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The DTA is Intersectoral- Part 4
Read more of: The DTA is Intersectoral- Part 4…ed colleagues and form a team to launch a new electric car charger service company, later dubbed as the “airbnb” of electric vehicle charging by the Spark! committee. I provided suggestions and edited the funding application incorporating some of the outcomes of the research funding projects I led over the past years. In the end the application came out as a runner up for the whole nationwide competition and won the Spirit of Spark! award.” Matthi…
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Polling the public to inform our strategic planning to the recovery response
Read more of: Polling the public to inform our strategic planning to the recovery response…ut identifying issues, seeing where the evidence will lead, grappling with complex issues and advancing debate? See the full data set here. Building a community-led recovery response As professional and technical universities whose mission is absolutely driven by supporting students, local industry and our communities, it is pleasing that this role is valued by the public. But our universities also know that they can go further and play a key role…
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Peer Review College
Read more of: Peer Review College…tions by any TEA partner. To enquire about the PRC offers please email TEA@www.unialliance.ac.uk. A. What is the Peer Review College? The TEA Peer Review College draws on cutting-edge pedagogic expertise from across the Alliance to benefit the whole network. It provides national opportunities for Members to remain “in good standing”. The Peer Review College is a shared resource that can be called upon by any TEA partner to work with course design…
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2023 in review
Read more of: 2023 in review…stepped up to the plate. In April, myself and others gave evidence to the committee. The Committee report affirmed many of the issues raised in the evidence-gathering sessions, particularly on the sustainability of higher education funding as it stands. We now look forward to working with the OfS constructively as they address the committee’s concerns in 2024. 2. #InnovateForGrowth and regional innovation funding Ahead of the Spring Statement, we…
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DTA Images of Research Awards winners reflect on their achievements
Read more of: DTA Images of Research Awards winners reflect on their achievements…c Borot (bottom right) All the entries can be found here. The DTA Images of Research Awards is an annual event, where DTA PhD researchers are invited to submit an image summarising their research, along with an accompanying blurb for the competition. The competition is usually held across DTA’s residential schools, and attendees vote on winners at the event. This year is the first time DTA have held a joined up awards event – a positive outcome of…
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Unpacking the TEF narratives: what does teaching excellence at an Alliance university look like?
Read more of: Unpacking the TEF narratives: what does teaching excellence at an Alliance university look like?…all the documents. Graduates with job-ready skills Moving on to Student Outcomes, the consistent message emerging was an aim to support students through continuation to completion and that: “Employability is embedded in our curricula and assessments, ensuring our graduates leave with relevant skills and competencies as well as benefitting from a range of careers support initiatives. Our graduates are motivated and equipped to achieve their full po…
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DTA3 Year in Review
Read more of: DTA3 Year in Review…and knowledge sharing opportunities. We are one of only a small number of UK-based Cofund projects and the only UK umbrella organisation, bringing together 15 host institutions to establish and deliver the programme. 2018 and 2019 were busy years. We collated PhD project proposals, completed the global recruitment of 70 international fellows, aligned HR practices and audit trails across all the partner universities, all at the same time as delive…
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Explainer: international students at Alliance universities
Read more of: Explainer: international students at Alliance universities…in education export income between 2013 and 2015. It is important for the UK to be competitive in its offer to international students because of the many ways they benefit the country: International students ensure that the UK remains globally connected and respected: international students educated here are more likely to do business with the UK in the future, and educating world leaders at UK universities solidifies the UK’s soft power. In 2023…
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Universities should be partners in shaping the levelling up agenda
Read more of: Universities should be partners in shaping the levelling up agenda…hority (CPCA) area has just 24% of 18-24 year-olds in full-time education, compared to 33% nationally. Phase 1 of the construction, which is backed by significant government funding, including Local Growth Funding, capital investment from the Combined Authority, land investment from PCC, and Anglia Ruskin University, will establish the first teaching building for ARU Peterborough, opening its doors to students from September 2022. Construction wor…
