…ledge exchange events with civic and industry partners evidenced through, e.g. a project to catalogue and showcase 170 key pieces of technical equipment and facilities that are accessible by external partners, including social enterprises and community groups. The Innovation Award, Supported by Duolingo English Test Dr. Edward McCaffrey, Middlesex University, Senior Lecturer in Film at Middlesex University (MDX) Through the Creative Campus Netwo…
…is not always effective, however, and can have a number of significant side-effects which can limit a patient’s quality of life due to the fact that it can be toxic for non-cancerous cells. The focus of the project through the Doctoral Training scheme is to take a new approach which involves making breast cancer cells more sensitive to attack by white blood ‘immune’ cells called natural killer (NK) cells by treating them with low doses of chemothe…
…ernobyl Nuclear Power Plant (ChNPP) complex exposed the core of the reactor. Over the subsequent 9-10 days, large quantities of radioactive material were released into the atmosphere. Prevailing winds shifted during this period so the plume direction was not constant. Significant quantities of radioactive material were deposited in the surrounding environment. The accident had a devastating impact on the local human population resulting in approxi…
…hool teacher for over ten years. She left teaching in 2015 to become a full-time organiser for the National Union of Teachers, and served as Deputy General Secretary of the Socialist Educational Association before being elected to Parliament. Following her election in 2017, and subsequent re-election in 2019, Emma has risen in the Labour Party to become Shadow Minister for Further Education and Universities in 2020.Teaching and education are at th…
…therings. Others that have been set up are dedicated to Women in Research, Parents, BAME and researchers Living alone in lockdown. Facilitating networks for member universities to come together and engage on common issues and problem solving is a core characteristic of University Alliance’s mission. The organisation has over 30 networks available for academic and professional staff, enabling members to share and showcase their expertise and innova…
…earning (SoTL): A sector wide study. The Higher Education Academy. https://www.heacademy.ac.uk/resource/defining-and-supporting-scholarship-teaching-and-learning-sotl-sector-wide-study [Accessed: 23/8/16] Healey, M., Flint, A. & Harrington, K. (2014) Engagement Through Partnership: Students as Partners in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education. The Higher Education Academy. https://www.heacademy.ac.uk/system/files/resources/engagement_through_p…
…We all enjoy the benefits of technology and development. But we also pay a price. We create more products and technologies to meet with all the demands, and when we create more, we also use more energy and resources, and in turn, we produce a lot of waste which is harmful to the environment. The Mining industry has a significant contribution to the global economy and development. However, mine wastes including mine tailings represent one of the la…
…es faced by the industry partners and how could we address them using state-of-the-art or future technologies.” According to Vladimir, this understanding is something Early Career Researchers really benefit from gaining at the beginning of their academic journeys, “The earlier researchers realise how industry works and thinks, the higher the chances are for them to contribute to prosperity of our society. When I was very young, I defined my purpos…
https://www.unialliance.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/SMRS-University-Alliance-COP-V6-221021.mp4.mp4 Climate change, environmental sustainability and the impact on communities around the world are some of the biggest challenges facing us globally. This crisis requires urgent solutions. Now, more than ever, we need urgent, practical research on climate change that makes a difference to our everyday lives. That’s why at University Alliance, we…
…(FE) are seen as particularly important in responding to government reforms. “Co-operating. Being immersed in it for a long time, it’s easy to take for granted the way that universities and FE institutions help each other out simply by talking, sharing experiences.” David Rickard, Network Services Manager, The University of Brighton “Working in partnership with FE to deliver the government’s technical education agenda and relevant elements of the…
