…ions, preventing disease and managing outbreaks, and this application of research to real-world problems is something Arantza wants to work on. She says the ability to work with an organisation like Pirbright is one of the main advantages of the DTA programme; “The most beneficial element of the programme is that students are encouraged to do placements. This means you learn new things and meet more people- people who can help you in your future c…
…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…
…All the entries were amazing, and I loved learning about each and every research conducted my fellow DTA researchers. “I would like to thank everyone who voted for me. Presenting my work at WinterWind 2020 was one of the biggest milestones for my research and receiving an award that is connected to that experience makes it all even more special. I would further like to thank the DTA team for organising this competition and providing us with a pla…
…the excellent set of entries and finding out more about the range of ground-breaking research projects being carried out across the DTA. DTA researchers, supervisors and members of the DTA Training and Management Groups were also invited to select the most engaging images in the People’s Choice vote. Images were then evaluated according to how effectively they conveyed the area of research to a non-specialist audience. Louise Mitchell (Bioscience,…
…ray of responsibilities. From achieving product-market fit and managing day-to-day operations to ensuring profitability at scale, the complexity can be overwhelming, particularly for those new to business. Finding affordable, comprehensive support can also be a challenge. Disjointed support interventions often have a lack of continuity, with constant starting and stopping leading to a loss of momentum, frustration, higher opportunity costs, and re…
…projects in more depth. We had the choice to share our work as oral, Pecha-Kucha-style or poster presentations, and the themes – how our research relates to the world outside the university and the interdisciplinary element of our projects – helped reveal shared interests and methods across our projects. The interactive poster session in WonderRoom was particularly fun. We learnt a lot about the work of peers outside of our disciplinary cohorts,…
…uch as deprivation. We need this multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary research to address complex and interconnected global challenges. As part of Horizon Europe, the UK could continue to push for and benefit from interdisciplinarity and cross-sectoral collaborations. The humanities and social sciences also receive strong support from the European Research Council, accounting for nearly a quarter of its total budget. I fear that this commitment…
…socialising, which supports motivation while promoting solidarity and peer-to-peer support. One of the key benefits I have gained from my role on the DTA Rep Committee, is developing intimate knowledge of the complexities and challenges associated with the Covid-19 pandemic. The survey we distributed was effective in illustrating its far-reaching negative consequences for our PhD researchers. These include concerns about the continuation of fundi…
…ability of the current funding model, and developing working interventions addressing the barriers of returning to education. Driving regional regeneration will require a re-examination of the communities and places that our diverse range of educational institutions serve, identifying gaps, as well as, excess provision. We would especially have to ensure that part-time and mature learners have more flexible, local options, and that their experienc…
…skills capacity of the vaccine manufacturing workforce within the Stockton-on-Tees region. Sitting at the nexus between higher education, business and public services, it is often Alliance universities that deliver the commercialisation of findings, translational research, innovation support and skills development necessary to develop ideas into application; delivering real-world innovations in care, services, products and delivery. This role wil…
