Faye Taylor, Policy & Projects Manager – Research, writes for Wonkhe about the need for a holistic approach to our research and innovation ecosystem. ‘Taken together, the Green Paper, Nurse Review and Spending Review amount to the biggest overhaul of research and innovation governance and funding structures in 20 years. That means that 2016 is the best […]
The findings of our report, Mind the Gap: Engaging employers to secure the future of STEM in higher education, has appeared in Graduate Market Trends magazine. We are currently running a programme of regional workshops looking at how best to support STEM-related employer engagement in higher education. The next event will take place at Liverpool John […]
Thursday 2 June, 9am – 5pm Coventry University Our annual UA Summit brings together our member institutions and key stakeholders to focus on the key issues facing the higher education sector. This year we are exploring the role of our universities as leaders in their cities and regions, delivering the world-class teaching, research and employer engagement […]
Do you get frustrated about the use of evidence in government policy making? Do you want to increase the policy impact of your research? Take part in the Royal Society’s pairing scheme – Applications for scientists open until Wednesday 9th March Each year the Royal Society’s pairing scheme pairs 30 research scientists with UK parliamentarians […]
Commenting on the UCAS January deadline statistical release, University Alliance Chief Executive Maddalaine Ansell said: “Making university education available to everyone who can benefit is fundamental to social mobility in Britain. So it is encouraging that those from the most disadvantaged backgrounds are more likely to apply than ever before. This is testament to the […]
Greenwich continually strives to make a strong impact on the communities it serves. The innovative partnership between the university and Charlton Athletic Football Club, launched in 2014, is at the heart of this mission to create significant and lasting relationships with local people and organisations. The two partners see mutual benefits from this close association: […]
The Prime Minister has certainly put the cat amongst the pigeons. His broadside in the Sunday Times is reminiscent of Gordon Brown’s assault on Laura Spence in 2000 which led to a foray in the press and accusations of old school elitism. Although different parts of the university sector could readily score points off each […]
University Alliance is one of the British Council’s Reciprocal Partners for this year’s Going Global summit, taking place in May in Cape Town, South Africa. Going Global is an annual forum for education leaders from across the world, coming together to debate issues and challenges facing the sector globally, strengthen networks and discuss collaborative solutions. […]
A clinical system that is used in a handheld device such as an iPad or smartphones ‘watches’ patients’ vital signs, saving almost 800 lives in its first year. The Learning Clinic developed the VitalPAC system with help from medics at Portsmouth Hospitals Trust and clinical outcome modelling experts from the hospital and the University of […]
A free online course supports health and social care workers in providing palliative or end of life care. Sheffield Hallam University partnered with St Luke’s Hospice to launch the free online course. It provides a flexible learning opportunity based on conversations about death and dying, increasing awareness of the needs and experiences of patients nearing […]