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  1. You say you want a revolution…

    …well, we probably do all want to change the world.  And in powertrain engineering, change is happening at an unprecedented rate.  Driven by both legislation and consumer demand, vehicle and engine builders are investing billions to develop more economical, smaller and more lightweight drive systems.  Although the engine remains the heart of the powertrain, it […]

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  2. Green Gown Awards 2015

    Enter the Green Gown Awards now in their 11th year. Alliance CEO Maddalaine Ansell has joined the judging panel for this year’s awards, which recognise the exceptional sustainability initiatives undertaken by universities and colleges across the UK. All categories are open to any tertiary education establishment. With 14 categories, including 1 new Sustainability Professional Award and […]

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  3. Royal Society pairing scheme opens for 2015

    Each year the Royal Society pairing scheme pairs 30 research scientists with UK parliamentarians and civil servants. By spending time together in Westminster and the researcher’s lab, participants learn about each other’s work and gain a greater insight into how research findings can help inform policy making. A wonderful opportunity to gain first-hand experience working […]

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  4. A new kind of global excellence – University Alliance & Australian Technology Network of Universities reception

    You are invited to a drinks reception following the British Council Going Global Conference to celebrate excellence in graduate employability and entrepreneurship, research with impact and business engagement. A new kind of global excellence 17.00 – 18.30, 2 June, 2015 The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors 12 Great George Street, Parliament Square, London, SW1P 3AD […]

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  5. Higher Education after the Election

    Thursday 18th June 2015, Central London The General Election takes place on 7th May and, whatever the outcome, it will herald more change, disruption and opportunities for the sector.  Absorbing the impacts of the General Election will be critical for organisations and leaders in Higher Education. A change of government will herald change, but a re-elected […]

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  6. Times Higher Education Young Universities Summit, 29-30 April

    29-30 APRIL 2015, DUBLIN CITY UNIVERSITY, IRELAND University Alliance Chief Executive, Maddalaine Ansell, will be a keynote speaker at this year’s Times Higher Education Young Universities Summit. The 2015 Times Higher Education Young Universities Summit will be held in Dublin, Republic of Ireland on 29 and 30 April 2015, hosted in partnership with Dublin City […]

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  7. Celebrating success at the Guardian University 2015 Awards

    It was great to be at the Guardian University Awards 2015 at RIBA last month where there was a great showing from Alliance Universities.  I celebrated with colleagues from Nottingham Trent University as we gained triple recognition for innovative projects. NTU scooped first and second prize in the Teaching Excellence category – inadvertently competing against ourselves […]

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