…tment, to research culture. He has previously held roles at the Academy of Medical Sciences and the Medical Research Council, after completing a PhD in virology at Imperial College London. Jonathan Simons, Director of Education, Public First Jonathan Simons is the Director of Education and head of the education practice at the consultancy Public First, which works with some of the biggest organisations in English education to help them shape the…
…ion and business support networks such as the We Are Pioneer group and Medilink Midlands to deliver the programme and create economic growth in the life science sector. This network will provide opportunities for internships, access to NHS test and evaluation sites, academic and commercial facilities in Europe, America, Africa and Australia, access to funding and knowledge exchange and connection to customers. A new intake of 194 entrepreneurs hav…
…the recent thinking in this respect is influenced by the work of Professor Allan Gibb, Paul Hannon and others who have developed the Entrepreneurial University Leadership Programme (EULP), initially based at Said Business School, Oxford, and now sponsored by Universities UK and the National Centre for Entrepreneurship in Education. We also have the responsibility to equip our students with the skills to be the very best that they can be. Highly re…
…” On doubling medical school places “We welcome the commitment to double medical school places. To achieve this, government should support universities to set up new medical schools as well as expanding existing facilities. The professional and technical universities represented by University Alliance have a strong track record of developing new and innovative simulation facilities to meet workforce demands. They stand ready to meet the need for…
…help people build the businesses of the future.” Nazar Amso, CEO, Advanced Medical Simulation Online Limited “Advanced Medical Simulation Online Limited has benefited significantly from its collaboration with CEMET [at the University of South Wales] in that we were able to convert a vision for future remote education and training of technical skills into a proof of concept product. We believe it’s organisations like CEMET that would prove to be pi…
…ction on Thiel embalmed cadavers – people who have donated their bodies to medical science. They are then able to apply what they’ve learnt in clinical settings. One of their medical students, Faye, has been blogging about her experiences in the anatomy suite. ARU’s anatomy lab features a large dissection room with ceiling-mounted computer screens, embalming facilities, radiology software, an innovative virtual dissector, 3D printed models from CT…
…ife care for people with learning disabilities… 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…
…Royal Academy of Engineering (2015) Investing in Innovation. London: Royal Academy of Engineering. Taylor, F. (2016) Creating Innovative Regions: The role of universities in local growth and productivity. University Alliance. Online link United Nations (2013) Inequality Matters: Report of the World Social Situation 2013. New York: United Nations. Wise, G. (2016) Developing productive places: The role of universities in skills ecosystems. Universi…
…ls who went through clearing before starting their university course at an Alliance institution. They share their experiences, advice and reassurance for anyone going through clearing this year. Check them out below: Grace, University of Brighton https://www.unialliance.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Clearing-is-about-YOU-not-just-your-grades-I-DID-IT-My-story.mp4 Peace, Middlesex University Chris Stonadge, University of South Wales Monique, Rob…
…to respond to this research and share their own views on what the future holds, and how we can collectively work towards the future we want for the class of 2034. Speakers include Steve West, Chair of University Alliance and Vice-Chancellor of the University of the West of England and Mark Allan, CEO of UNITE Group. The launch will be followed by a drinks reception which we hope you will be able to attend. Date Wednesday 5 February 2014 Time 3:00p…
