…ities… are we prepared?): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbeAIl0Wn6I April 2020 webinar (DNACPR): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePJKT9MZRXA&t=626s YouTube channel with all webinars to date: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOQLenTftiiC_cFo0aaE-lA/videos BBC news report (incl interviews with GRASSroots group and Prof Tuffrey-Wijne), who contacted us following our webinar on vaccination: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-55732177 The DTA Alumni…
…previous year. [2] More than half of the 20 jobs that grew fastest between 2001 and 2009 were in occupations where the majority have post-A-level qualifications. At the other end of the spectrum, more than half of the jobs that declined the fastest during this period were in occupations where the majority of people are qualified to level 2 (GCSE A*-C and equivalent) or below. Labour Force Survey data, 2010 [3] Wilson T, Review of Business-Univers…
…needed for research. After that I worked as an Asst. Professor in Madurai, India. Later I joined as a scientist in CSIR- Central Building Research Institute, Roorkee, Govt. of India. Presently, I am on a sabbatical from the Institute to pursue my PhD. What made you want to become a scientist/academic? Joining AcSIR – CRRI was the beginning of my transition into research. During this period, I worked on Experimental Investigation on Structural Prop…
…The collaboration has seen part of the campus repurposed to accommodate the 10-station vaccination site, with lecture theatres serving as waiting and observation areas. Between December 2020 and May 2021, 26,830 vaccinations have been dispensed at the clinic. The highest number delivered in any one day currently totals 2,420. …
…nges and opportunities that have arisen from our experiences in delivering online teaching and learning so far. The discussion helped form UA’s submission to the OfS review of digital teaching and learning in English higher education during the coronavirus pandemic, which you can read here. For universities up and down the country, the early days of the pandemic were given over to large-scale digital reform and innovation, as teaching and student…
…g across a range of issues within Alliance universities. In total we run 30+ professional and academic networks bringing together peers across the membership to engage on common issues and problem solving. The networks enable members to share and showcase their expertise and innovation, and we regularly invite external stakeholders, speakers and decision makers to discuss topical issues including Ministers, Chairs and CEOs of sector bodies. All of…
…Team in support with key stakeholders across the county (launched February 2021): https://www.hopinto.co.uk/hertfordshire-supports-apprenticeships/ Panel Event during National Apprenticeship Week organised and supported by the Skills Sales Team (opened by Minister Keegan, Minister for Skills and Apprenticeships): https://www.herts.ac.uk/enterprise-zone/strengthen-yourteam/apprenticeships/unlocking-potential-through-apprenticeships Apprenticeships…
…Our Networks As UA, we run a number of Academic Networks and Professional Networks: Academic Networks University Alliance runs formal academic networks in three key areas: Research and Innovation (R&I), Teaching and Learning (T&L) and Knowledge Exchange and Enterprise (KEE). Teaching and Learning The T&L Network enables expert practitioners to come together to share best practice and innovate in the teaching and learning space. Recent external sp…
…al 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 to work in the country for a short time after graduating. Universities UK estimated that this cost the UK between £1.9 and £2.9 billion in education export income between 2013 and 2015. Because of this, and recognising the value of educatio…
…central to our approach as we design a new blended learning model. Throughout the pandemic UA institutions have shared their experiences, and I am pleased to see so many of these reflected in the review’s report. The review shows us that together, the sector can rise to the challenge and evolve into an agile sector able to meet the demands of the modern learner….
