…r to the Government calling for greater transparency and clarity on the UK Shared Prosperity Fund which was signed by 70 universities and businesses and covered in-depth on BBC 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 skil…
…your commitment to improve post-study work visas. Our university system is world-class and the envy of the world. It educates and has educated the world’s greatest leaders including of course you and almost every politician, across every party. It has enabled some of the world’s greatest brains and creative talents to thrive and inspire the world over. But it’s important to remember that this talent comes not just from the towering spires of Oxbri…
…ceship student Nee Barnor speaks about his experience studying with Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) while working with partner Cambridge Assessment. https://www.unialliance.ac.uk/our-work-2/technical-skills/higher-and-degree-apprenticeships/anglia-ruskin-nees-story/ As we celebrate the value of apprenticeships during National Apprenticeships Week, former University of Hertfordshire degree apprentice Jake Parrott, 25, reflects on his experience work…
…aching and learning 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 acade…
…the world come to the UK to study. Alliance Universities are proudly international. We firmly believe our international students make a vital contribution to the collective strength of the UK’s universities 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…
…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, which got us thinking about how our projects link to the wider community, and may even…
…liver a R&D-led recovery that truly levels-up our regions. To realise this potential, we need a Levelling Up Fund that draws upon existing university expertise and infrastructure, and a UK Shared Prosperity Fund that integrates R&D and allows for the continuation of existing investment….
…iversity mean we are well placed to support the workforce plan locally and nationally but collaboration across health, social care, further and higher education is key to ensure the ambitious plans are realised. University Alliance members educate one third of all healthcare professionals in the United Kingdom – nurses, midwives, allied health professionals – and have proven themselves to be innovative, flexible and resourceful in doing so. Simula…
…the world come to the UK to study. Alliance Universities are proudly international. We firmly believe our international students make a vital contribution to the collective strength of the UK’s universities 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…
…ector showcasing session with DfE officials on the role of universities in running Multi-Academy Trusts. We didn’t pull punches in our response to the ITT market review, and subsequently campaigned for the government to halt its implementation. This is an issue we continue to engage on. In much sadder news, we lost a dear and well-respected colleague this Summer: Professor Jane Turner, Pro-Vice Chancellor at Teesside University, who made such a hu…
