Catherine Kain, a PhD student in Planning from the University of South Australia, recently travelled to the UK and took part in the Doctoral Training Alliance Energy Summer School. She is carrying out research into the value proposition of low carbon sustainable housing development from a property developer’s perspective. My research explores the attitudes and […]
Business degree embraces innovative teaching model which avoids the traditional classroom format Bristol Business School’s Team Entrepreneurship programme is one of the first business degrees to embrace the innovative ‘Tiimiakatemia’ model in the UK. Pioneered in Finland, the model avoids traditional classroom formats. Instead, students launch their own business ventures. They work in a dedicated […]
University Alliance Chief Executive Maddalaine Ansell is featured in Times Higher Education’s coverage of the speech by Jo Johnson this week on value for money and universities. Responding to the announcement that Longitudinal Educational Outcomes (LEO) data will be included in the Teaching Excellence Framework in future, Maddalaine said: “LEO is an excellent tool for […]
PhD students from the UK and Australia recently gathered at our annual Doctoral Training Alliance (DTA) summer schools. The events give research students the opportunity to bond as a distinct group and work collaboratively through a series of workshops, talks and site visits over the course of three days. DTA Energy students, joined by researchers […]
Commenting on The Comprehensive University, a report authored by Prof Tim Blackman and published by HEPI, University Alliance Chief Executive Maddalaine Ansell said: “Universities are making progress on widening participation and many can be proud of their efforts. But overall, the sector is not supporting social mobility to an extent that will have profound societal […]
Commenting on UCAS June application deadline statistics, University Alliance Chief Executive Maddalaine Ansell said: “These statistics show the continuation of some worrying trends, with a fall in the number of applications from mature students, from the European Union and a sharp decline in those applying to study nursing courses, particularly from older age cohorts. “We […]
Commenting on the appointment of Nicola Dandridge as Chief Executive of the Office for Students, University Alliance Chief Executive Maddalaine Ansell said: “This is a strong appointment to a crucial role. We are delighted that the first CEO of the Office for Students is someone who has a thorough understanding of the higher education sector and is […]
Tom Frostick reports back from the Innovation Growth Lab (IGL) Global Conference, hosted by Nesta in collaboration with the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, World Bank Group, Cotec Foundation, “La Caixa” Banking Foundation and Inter-American Development Bank, at the CosmoCaixa, Barcelona during 13-14 June 2017 Like fine tapas, IGL 2017 offered something for everyone. The agenda […]
Commenting on the announcement of TEF awards, University Alliance Chief Executive Maddalaine Ansell said: Alliance universities have a long and proud tradition of excellence in teaching. By designing our courses with employers, we keep our teaching relevant. By constantly innovating, we keep it fit for a fast-changing world. By supporting students to develop their social […]
We are pleased that the work of individuals based at, and associated with, Alliance institutions has been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list this week. A University of Huddersfield professor was made a Dame: Professor Xiangqian Jiang – known as Jane – was awarded a DBE for her world-renowned work on metrology – the science of measurement. […]
