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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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…omplex 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 in turning the tide of devastation that the Covid-19 pandemic is already wr…
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Peer Review College
Read more of: Peer Review College…arning approaches, best practice, and evaluation; Access to a national peer-to-peer network and a space to share ideas for measuring and evidencing student learning gain, engagement and feedback; National opportunities to present, facilitate and support teaching and learning enhancement; for example we may be able to offer leadership roles for staff seeking to move into more senior leadership positions. Opportunities to generate academic outputs o…
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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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The DTA is Intersectoral- Part 3
Read more of: The DTA is Intersectoral- Part 3…more involved as her PhD unfolds. DTA3 is an extension of the DTA programme, following a €6.5million award from the Marie Skłodowska-Curie (MSCA) COFUND Doctoral scheme….
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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?…evented these points being covered in 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…
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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…standing with India to recognise each others’ qualifications, meaning that UK one-year masters’ degrees are now formally recognised in India. Increasing investment in the Study UK campaign, which promoted UK universities in a greater diversity of countries overseas. The UK’s global reputation In March 2024, the University Alliance SU’s network interviewed international students to find out more about their experiences and study choices. Internatio…
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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…September last year. As part of Teesside University, this hub is an up-and-coming centre for innovative and cutting-edge research in the biosciences industry, having played a vital role during the COVID-19 pandemic in working with national and regional business to help train and upskill the vaccine manufacturing workforce. This example is a key indicator of how fundamentally transformative this centre is for the region. Their collaboration with i…
