…lenges we face following recession. 5. It places greater emphasis on the co-ordinating role of the Technology Strategy Board (TSB) and UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) The range of organisations and initiatives running across the research and innovation landscape that the report identifies demonstrates further the need for high-level leadership and coordination. We agree that the TSB and UKTI are ideally placed to do this. As the UK’s national innovat…
…ce report – ‘The way we’ll work’ University Alliance is a non-partisan, non-political organisation working to promote, safeguard and sustain the public benefit delivered by universities together with our members. Our members are Bournemouth University, University of Bradford, Cardiff Metropolitan University, Coventry University, De Montfort University, Glasgow Caledonian University, University of Greenwich, University of Hertfordshire, University…
…ss that you’ve set up from scratch, looking back to see where you’ve come from, then thinking ahead to where you’re going to be. At the risk of sounding slightly sycophantic, we wouldn’t be here today without the help offered by organisations like the University of Bradford, University Alliance and the other support channels there are, so a big thanks to everyone who’s helped us on our journey so far, I owe you all a beer. Read Bill’s start-up sto…
…nar. Gus Baker, Co-Director, Intern Aware; Professor Suzanne Cholerton, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Learning and Teaching), Newcastle University; Bob Clift, Higher Education Programmes, e-skills UK;Terry Dray, Director, Graduate Advancement and Employer Engagement, Liverpool John Moores University; Stephen Isherwood, Chief Executive, Association of Graduate Recruiters; Raechel Mattey, Vice President-Elect (Union Development), NUS; Johanna Mothander, Cons…
…ts do not get the opportunity to apply their knowledge in a practical, work-related context. And while employers regard a university education highly, they look upon it even more favourably if coupled with great work experience. So how can universities find the balance between academics and practical application, to ensure the best possible opportunities for their students? Combining Higher Education with Work Organisations like University Allianc…
…Dhaliwal, CEO of NACUE, who spoke passionately about the importance of peer-to-peer support and the role of enterprise societies in catalysing entrepreneurship on campus. To truly capture the important role graduate entrepreneurs are playing two individuals, who have benefited from university and NACUE support, came to the stage to give their thoughts. Neomi Bennett, of Neo-Innovations UK, believes she could not have set up her business without th…
…ployer based in the region, such as BarclaysWealth, Santander or Enterprise-Rent-Car. Three prizes are awarded based on employer feedback and the winners receive a cash prize and a short internship with the employer. The projects and internships are an excellent way of improving students’ employability and adding value to their CV. We also understand that in order to produce graduates with long term employability, we must encourage our students to…
…sity_vision project, which has brought together a wide group of people and organisations to stimulate a sector-led debate about the future of universities. This project will continue into 2013 as we explore the issues and challenges facing universities and ask the big questions about how and where universities need to position themselves to deliver the knowledge, networks and communities our country needs. Shabana Mahmood MP and Professor Janet Be…
…t example of BU’s connectivity – the BU Dementia Institute. This is a cross-disciplinary initiative which is working collaboratively with local service providers and people to increase the quality of care and support offered to those with dementia and their families, and to raise awareness of the under-diagnosis of dementia. Changing people’s mindsets takes time, but it is essential if we want to help people close the gap between their aspirations…
…interesting issues, particularly around the need for a coherent and joined-up set of policies for post-14 education. Very interesting questions were raised about whether apprenticeships could or should house higher education; how a genuinely mass higher education sector can be built; creating clearer progression routes through post-14 education; as well as discussion about the value of higher education. The latter was nicely summed up by Baroness…
