…consultation through membership of the HE stakeholder group and meetings with key officials. This resulted in an improved, less burdensome regulatory model for approving higher technical qualifications than was originally proposed. 20.Our DTA collaborations extended beyond our members to a wide range of external organisations including the University of Liverpool, University of Barcelona, Unilever, the NHS, Hewlett Packard and Nokia Bell to name a…
…ts and I love the days I spend in the lab. It is exciting to perform different experiments and obtain the results. Besides that, knowing that through these small steps I am addressing real world problems and what I do matters is something that always keeps me motivated. The construction industry, being one of the major contributors of greenhouse gas, is still in need of so much improvement to reduce its impact on the environment. My work not only…
…doctoral students but also reassurance and warmth. She was instrumental in engendering trust and confidence in the Doctoral College and her work during the pandemic has generated messages of praise from students and staff alike. Lorraine said, “I was thrilled and honoured to win the Integrity Award for my work. As the person responsible for communications and training programmes within the Doctoral College, I found myself at the forefront of our r…
Katheryn Margaret Pascoe DTA3 Social Policy Researcher and DTA Rep Committee Co-Chair Ulster University @PascoeKm Like many of us completing PhDs here in the UK, I have been working from home since March 2020. Initially there was a mad rush to ensure I had the right technology and software, not to mention the essential textbooks, notebooks, and toilet paper. However, even though preparations smoothed the transition to remote working, “I quickly r…
…’s most pressing health concerns from Cancer to Alzheimer’s to increasing mobility for the elderly. Across all strands of the DTA, the emphasis is on producing highly skilled and highly employable researchers. As the University Alliance we are very proud of our members’ contribution to the applied research agenda improving and literally saving the lives of the nation….
…University leaders are also increasingly worried about the impact the cost-of-living crisis is having on students – both current and prospective. The 2023-24 admissions cycle has seen the entry rate for the most under-represented students fall by a record margin. One (small) silver lining is that the sector’s concerns are finally beginning to be taken seriously by some politicians and financial commentators. They are also attracting attention ove…
…rsities are home to some of the most talented, dedicated, and innovative researchers in the country, and many are already working to respond to the immediate and longer-term challenges arising from the Covid outbreak. Find out how we are contributing vital research. Helping on the frontline Hosting a Nightingale Field Hospital, developing rapid Covid tests, supporting students to graduate early and staff to return to work on the frontline and manu…
…educe CO2 emissions and develop sustainable alternatives to traditional cement-based technology and applications. The manufacture of cement is one of the most energy intensive industrial manufacturing processes and is responsible for up to 10% of man-made CO2 emissions worldwide. The significant demand for these materials, and consequently a significant generation of waste, that poses serious environmental and health challenges. Blessing says “The…
…ray of responsibilities. From achieving product-market fit and managing day-to-day operations to ensuring profitability at scale, the complexity can be overwhelming, particularly for those new to business. Finding affordable, comprehensive support can also be a challenge. Disjointed support interventions often have a lack of continuity, with constant starting and stopping leading to a loss of momentum, frustration, higher opportunity costs, and re…
…ions. Realising the potential of these partnerships, however, requires a re-examination of the governance, policy, and practice of delivering MATs. This was the subject of a recent roundtable which brought together representatives from MATs and universities within and beyond the University Alliance. Our collective proposals include: Recognise the role of university/school partnerships to drive change within the MAT agenda and leverage their experi…
