…s through vital collaborative research. For instance, since opening in July 2023, Teesside University’s Net Zero Industry Innovation Centre (NZIIC) is playing a key role in the decarbonisation efforts of the Tees Valley and beyond. In the latest instalment of the ‘Innovators Blog’, The NZIIC’s Director Dr Gari Harris explains how the centre is helping deliver on the Tees Valley’s net zero ambitions through collaboration and impactful research. “As…
…KEF, to drive value and impact via Knowledge Exchange. University Alliance Network Lead Dr Isabel Spence said: “Alliance Universities are uniquely placed to drive forward the knowledge exchange framework agenda so I am thrilled to be launching a network dedicated to growth through collaboration.” “As an alliance, we believe universities are stronger in partnership. By coming together to share expertise, identify best practice and push forward the…
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…icated 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 innovation, and meet with external stakeholders, spe…
…house building is that it has been created specifically to encourage and enable collaborations with likeminded businesses, entrepreneurs, academics, designers and makers both within the STEAMhouse Community and beyond. It’s aim is to help drive innovation and develop new ideas and solutions for business and societal challenges and opportunities. Our Community and guests join together to share good practice, develop new talent and stimulate new ide…
…s for their business, which has developed a range of innovative and sustainable circular economy materials using potato waste. https://www.unialliance.ac.uk/2021/06/08/chips-board-kingston-university/ Kingston University’s #FutureSkillsLeagueTable report included the top 10 professional attributes leading firms, including Deloitte, Mastercard and Lidl, consider key to business success. These include problem-solving, communication, critical thinkin…
…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 our networks are designed to deliver tangible benefits to our members through brokering powerful connections and delivering solutions…
…rsity Alliance’s mission. Isabel’s broad experience across academia and government will be invaluable in ensuring that our networks deliver meaningful opportunities to work together and share ideas.” Isabel said: “I am excited to have joined University Alliance as Network Lead. When a network is successful, it can make a huge difference to all involved, by strengthening connections and identifying and finding solutions to common issues. I am looki…
…llege, Leonard Cheshire Disability and the Learn and Work Institute was established in 2013. Initially, it worked to raise the profile of learning opportunities that increase progression, and simplify pathways such as the transition from informal to formal learning. In particular it aimed to support the development of workplace learning by promoting to employers the pivotal role this has in supporting economic growth. The Network also collected a…