…for the benefit of our students and business and civic partners. We innovate together, learn from each other, and support every member to transform lives and deliver growth. Visit https://www.unialliance.ac.uk/ 2. For press enquiries or request for interviews, please contact Gabriel Huntley, Head of Communications and External Relations, 07580 377 698, Gabriel@www.unialliance.ac.uk…
…ies created through the programme are advertised at https://www.unialliance.ac.uk/dta/cofund/. Notes to editors: List of participating institutions: Coventry University, Liverpool John Moores University, Manchester Metropolitan University, Nottingham Trent University, Sheffield Hallam University, Teesside University, The Open University, University of Brighton, University of Central Lancashire, University of Greenwich, University of Hertfordshir…
…versity Alliance will also launch a new website resource at www.unialliance.ac.uk/research of more than 60 impact case studies submitted by our universities to the REF 2014 exercise. They showcase the excellent research happening in Alliance universities and our impact both on here in the UK and around the world. These case studies show how we are finding new ways to overcome socio-economic challenges: growing industries, improving healthcare, bui…
…r notable barrier is the technology available is not always fit for purpose. Online meeting platforms used to communicate with students are not always designed with teaching and learning in mind. And elsewhere, you’ll find that depending on the discipline, some learners may just need an iPad whereas others, such as those studying computer animation, need high end computers that are not always available. We need to ensure university staff are getti…
…the continent. Find out more about Buffalo Adventures: buffaloadventures.co.uk Compact Gyms Ltd Andrew Marshall – Nottingham Trent University Compact Gyms provides functional, high-quality home gym equipment that folds down after use. Andrew’s business idea is aimed at consumers looking for convenient solutions to exercising in limited spaces at home. Dinky Do Dah! Ashema Edwards – Kingston University Dinky Do Dah! is a pop-up nail bar exclusively…
…what is unique about our diverse university community. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9k9G00v-4tg Examples of A Changed World Content: Harriet Riddell, an alumna of UH ran a sketching class as part of our A Changed World Makealong: https://www.herts.ac.uk/about-us/a-changed-world/the-collection/harriet-riddell2 Julie Kelly, our Academic Registrar, created a presentation: Who Wants to be an Academic Registrar? https://www.herts.ac.uk/about-us…
…ir graduates owe. Our response was featured in the online and print editions of the FT: “Allowing a small number of the wealthiest universities to benefit from buying their loan book rewards the fact that they take the highest achieving students, from the wealthiest backgrounds, that go on to be the highest earners”. You can also read our full statement here….
…eyond their disciplines was a hugely important element of the Spring School. Doctoral researchers attended from each of the DTA’s three core research areas, Applied Biosciences for Health, Energy and Social Policy, and topics varied as widely as Alzheimer’s and night club culture. And yet, through networking sessions, students were able to find connections and possibilities for collaboration within and across their disciplines. I spoke to Cristian…
…where they can enjoy the collaborative power, expertise and reach of the Doctoral Training Alliance. They will be encouraged to share knowledge and collaborate via a new website – www.unialliance.ac.uk/dta – which has also been launched today. The Doctoral Training Alliance will be launched at a high profile event at the Royal Society of Biology, London. …
…education is for, how it should be delivered and how it should be paid for. A common view is that universities must move closer to industry, not least so that they can provide graduates with the skills that companies are looking to hire. Students are pushing harder to fit the bill of their future employers, and increasing numbers of doctorate students— currently 60%—are pursuing careers in business instead of academia. Liz Shutt, policy director…
