The DTA Rep Committee: Amplifying the voice of PhD researchers
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Don’t Let Snobbery Lead You Astray on A-Level Results Day
Read more of: Don’t Let Snobbery Lead You Astray on A-Level Results Day…amilies across the UK will be sitting down in front of phones, tablets and computers come August 15th, gritting their teeth in preparation for the journey of hope, worry, regret, elation, disappointment and relief. Some would argue that too many will be going through this process, that Universities and degrees have become too ubiquitous. I for one think that’s a dangerous, almost malicious belief – one that smacks of a deeply ingrained prejudice….
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Spaces that inspire
Read more of: Spaces that inspire…portance of creating positive links with business and industry through contact facilitated by the estate is not a new thing, but more and more emphasis is being placed on deliberately creating opportunities for collaboration either through shared programme of study or embedding business and industry within the university campus. Providing areas to collaborate and work together inside the Cockcroft Building at the University of Brighton The Univers…
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Inspiring young people in Europe to engage with their communities
Read more of: Inspiring young people in Europe to engage with their communities…digital divide, limited youth work programmes – which can no longer take place face-to-face – and it has limited movement and engagement in public gatherings. Over the last several decades, we have also seen a decline in young people’s civic participation – for example, participating in voting and affiliation with political parties – particularly in young people aged 18 to 24. “Through our new project, we are going to collaborate with a team of ar…
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Commuting students – enhancing a different student experience
Read more of: Commuting students – enhancing a different student experience…some ideas specifically target commuters, such as ‘Commuters Connect’, an online space set up by our Students Union to help commuters network and engage, many do not. By listening to the voices of our commuters, we realise they are asking for flexibility and choice in how or when they study, socialise or communicate with us. And that flexibility and choice benefits all students – even on campus students have lives and commitments- it is a win-win…
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Prime Minister urged to review international student regulations
Read more of: Prime Minister urged to review international student regulations…f. Steven West, Vice-Chancellor, University of the West of England Press contact – Andrew Henry, andrew@www.unialliance.ac.uk | 07833 236 629…
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Budget 2012: harnessing universities to help build a stronger economy for the future
Read more of: Budget 2012: harnessing universities to help build a stronger economy for the future…mmigration policies do not unduly restrict growth in this area. Making the UK the best place in the world for university-business collaboration Proposal five In keeping with the newly enhanced role for the Technology Strategy Board (TSB), we strongly support the Wilson review recommendation that the TSB should work with universities, research funders and business to establish a boundary-scanning capability with intelligent brokering to facilitate…
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The Economist: Report – Automated, Creative & Dispersed
Read more of: The Economist: Report – Automated, Creative & Dispersed…ith in-class web resources, and others to remain in person only. This would change the level of in-university staff demand, but he says the impact will be positive: “Some professors don’t like to lecture, and others want better resources to support them. MOOCs help here. And for those who want to teach online, we offer special MOOCs to help them develop relevant skills.” Ms Shutt views MOOCs as “more of an evolution than a revolution”, adding that…
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We need a bold and long-term vision for our universities
Read more of: We need a bold and long-term vision for our universities…Libby Hackett Andrew Henry, Communications Manager (Andrew@www.unialliance.ac.uk) | 07833 236 629. Sam Jones, Head of Communications (Sam@www.unialliance.ac.uk) | 07767 673 982. Notes to editor University Alliance website: www.unialliance.ac.uk Embargoed copy of the report can be obtained by contacting Liz McCarty (tel 0117 931 7431) or Philip Walker (tel 0117 931 7363) at HEFCE. For more information on university_vision go to, www.universityvisio…
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Universities must tackle inequality in all its forms
Read more of: Universities must tackle inequality in all its forms…tact Gabriel Huntley, Head of Communications and External Relations on 07890 626099 or email gabriel@www.unialliance.ac.uk ….
