…on Award, that have kept Alliance institutions reaching for new heights, even during a pandemic. Read more about our 4 shortlisted nominees below: Coventry University’s Students’ Union Commercial Team- for finding new and innovative ways to generate income during the pandemic. Usually Students’ Unions generate commercial income through selling coffee, beer and event tickets. Covid has meant that these traditional markets have not been available an…
University Alliance held its inaugural student enterprise competition, Innovating Future Business, on Wednesday 10 May. The competition, organised in partnership with the University of Salford and held at the university’s MediaCityUK campus, showcased innovative, forward-thinking business ideas from students across Alliance universities. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6ryiHKWpE4 Budding entrepreneurs representing 11 Alliance institutions pitche…
…ty College Manchester for eight years taking them from LEA control to independence. Nadia Fortune-Nesbit, Business & Operations Manager, Cariocca Enterprises Nadia oversees the day-to-day running of Cariocca, ensuring that it can fulfill its role in helping the city’s entrepreneurs flourish and achieve success in their businesses. She says that the favourite part of her job is knowing that Cariocca has helped a new business take its first step,…
…ic whose pioneering research is helping stroke survivors regain their independence. Kingston University’s newly appointed Director of Student Achievement Nona McDuff was awarded an OBE for services to higher education, while Head of Widening Participation Jenni Woods and Fiona Jones, Professor of Rehabilitation Research, have been awarded MBEs for services to widening access to higher education and services to stroke rehabilitation respectively. L…
…t rehearsing can give you a lot of confidence. If you have a chance, ask a friend or family member to watch your pitch. They can offer you amazing feedback that will make your presentation a success. Lavinia: “I rehearsed my pitch for about two hours prior, which can seem like a long time, but it was really necessary. Without rehearsing my pitch, I knew I risked looking unprepared. Rehearsing also helped me focus on the most important parts of my…
…sciplinary teams of graduates, academic staff, leading researchers and students together to collaborate on creating cutting edge creative digital solutions in the areas of animation, VR training, app development, AR and 360 degree video for and with industry partners – raising awareness of the possibilities in new sectors while driving innovation. Working in partnership with the private and public sector, Teesside University’s academic staff work…
…effield Hallam University – formerly Sheffield Polytechnic– football team between 1970 and 1999 and from the 1980s worked part-time for Sheffield United after being approached by manager Dave Bassett. In 1999, he became director of the Sheffield United academy and head of youth development. He was the GB team manager for the British Polytechnics Sports Association and the British Student Association football teams and from 1987 to 2011 was the dir…
…ll have a positive impact on the environment because they will be more eco-friendly and result in less waste by consumers. Rukhsana believes her idea is innovative because there is currently no outlet that produces specifically for this market and that this could be an attractive product for large families. “I would be revolutionizing the way people shop for their children with a ‘cost saving’ concept in mind,” she says. Rukhsana’s long-term goal…
…cial discrimination. Louise collaborates with her social work students who endure racism to research, enact, and disseminate innovative anti-racist pedagogies and practices. For example, they developed discussion groups to promote solidarity among these students and to empower them to voice their experiences to create change. One student said: “Thank you for thinking enough about us and hearing our voices”. Louise has gone above and beyond by shar…
…many academic achievements. “During his time as UA Chair, Steve greatly strengthened the Alliance group, building our profile and influence during a time of transition for universities. He continues to provide valuable guidance and support through this period of huge change. We congratulate Steve on his honour and look forward to continue working with him and UWE Bristol in the years to come.” Notes to editors: Prof West served as Chair of Univers…
