…ng anti-racist practice https://www.advance-he.ac.uk/news-and-views/how-can-we-become-anti-racist-guide Louise collaborated with the NUS/UUK by contributing to a round-table discussion and case-study of best practice published in their 2019 report Black, Asian and minority ethnic student attainment at UK universities: #ClosingtheGap. Here is a link to the research that Louise led to understand the experiences of students who experience racial disc…
…duce students to their lecturers and cover materials that is best done face-to-face (e.g. some elements of Human Computer Interaction). At the same of the Degree Apprenticeship there is an intensive seven-week module to train all students in the basics of software development and databases so they are ready to start work on client projects. What works well and why? By integrating the learning and work experience into a real employment context, the…
…tingham Trent University is working on the world’s first ‘scatter-enhanced’ 3D x-ray security scanner to identify contraband substances. The hi-tech equipment combines a novel x-ray diffraction technique with high-resolution 3D x-ray imaging capability to create an impression of an object’s depth, partially rotate it, and even see around or behind it. The system will speed up security checks and reduce false alarms. Experts in the University’s Sch…
…qual society is a classic wicked problem; however you try to solve it, you come across competing ideas of fairness and incentives that drive in different directions. How do you judge between the bright, hard-working child who achieved excellent A-level results with the support of the best schooling money can buy and the bright, hard-working child who might have done just as well—or even better—if they had had the same opportunity, but actually did…
…after that process has formally concluded and they are unhappy with the outcome. A complainant should only be able to access the OfS’ complaints scheme after 90 calendar days have passed since they submitted a complaint to the provider’s internal complaints process. This is in line with the requirements of the Office of the Independent Adjudicator’s (OIA) complaints scheme. There should be a 12-month deadline for the submission of complaints to th…
…socialising, which supports motivation while promoting solidarity and peer-to-peer support. One of the key benefits I have gained from my role on the DTA Rep Committee, is developing intimate knowledge of the complexities and challenges associated with the Covid-19 pandemic. The survey we distributed was effective in illustrating its far-reaching negative consequences for our PhD researchers. These include concerns about the continuation of fundi…
…, establishing a world-class specialist teaching facilities alongside state-of-the-art research laboratories with its long-term partner Ricardo, the Shoreham-based global engineering, strategic and environmental consultancy and specialist manufacturer. The building will support the further expansion and enhancement of the partnership between Ricardo and the university to advance the design and development of novel low-carbon internal combustion sy…
…ugh these they can then create the informal connections to receive the peer-to-peer support that may become vital for their wellbeing. Develop strong representation systems While it is great that Student Unions (SUs) cover postgraduate representation, I know from my own experience that undergraduate-focused SUs are not the best place for PhD issues to be actively listened to. PhD students need dedicated representation systems and the issues they r…
…divide, limited youth work programmes – which can no longer take place face-to-face – and it has limited movement and engagement in public gatherings. Over the last several decades, we have also seen a decline in young people’s civic participation – for example, participating in voting and affiliation with political parties – particularly in young people aged 18 to 24. “Through our new project, we are going to collaborate with a team of around 120…
…and choice benefits all students – even on campus students have lives and commitments- it is a win-win situation. Often simple, low cost actions can make a difference. Maguire and Morris offer a good ‘go-to’ list when planning changes. Some good first steps for us have been the following: Listen for the voices of commuter students in the data you already collect. You don’t always need a new survey. Consider how the Student Union represents commut…
