…ce. When we are faced with complex problems, we seek to create schemas and organise findings in a way that will aid our understanding. This is all well and good except that sometimes this approach is in danger of missing the point. In the case of universities, this can be a particular problem due to the broad spectrum they cover, both in terms of societal impact and in terms of diversity of institution. The fact is that much of the value to be fou…
…lace that can attract and retain resources and high value added, innovation-driven organisations. “This work is rarely talked about in the press, but it is having an important and lasting impact on the economy and wider society.” It also demonstrates the increasing recognition of the two-way knowledge flows, with users having an important role to play in helping to shape and influence the research and teaching agendas. Universities knowledge excha…
…as well over 1,000 developed partnerships from Aardman to the World Health Organisation, from North America to Vietnam, which it uses to the benefit of its students, research and knowledge exchange activities. One of the largest UK universities and the largest provider of higher education in the South West of England, UWE Bristol has almost doubled the size of its main campus through a deal with HP. The University is consistently among the top uni…
…e a range of study options at USW, offering flexibility and supporting life-long learning. USW is proud to be Wales’s leading widening participation university and is committed to addressing social inequalities, supporting and enabling their students to achieve the best life outcomes possible. Students learn by doing with learning spaces that reflect the industries in which they will work after graduation. The curriculum is co-created with employe…
…cision as to whether they can afford to go to university. The day is being organised by Martin Lewis alongside the National Association of Student Money Advisers (NASMA) and the Higher Education Liaison Officers Association (HELOA). Find out about Student Finance Day (you will be taken to an external site). Video guides Here is an excellent myth busting animation by Bournemouth University, based on Martin Lewis’ 20 facts everyone should know highe…
…d learning environment; doing research on the shoreline; delivering a multi-national project; stepping into professional practice; endless opportunities at university and beyond. These students are fully in the driving seat to gain the education they need and to shape the experience that they want from their time at university. It is often asked whether graduates are being adequately prepared for their future careers and the world around them. As…
…Professor Beer will take over as Chair of the Alliance in the summer. The organisation has made its mark in the sector over its first three years, and we are looking forward to enhancing our reputation as a major force alongside the other mission groups”. Professor Beer is also chair of the Teaching Quality Information / National Student Survey steering group. She is a member of the board of the Equality Challenge Unit and the Higher Education Ac…
…d reassurance for anyone going through clearing this year. Check them out below: Grace, University of Brighton https://www.unialliance.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Clearing-is-about-YOU-not-just-your-grades-I-DID-IT-My-story.mp4 Peace, Middlesex University Chris Stonadge, University of South Wales Monique, Robert Gordon University Hina, Leeds Beckett University Read more advice from our students……
