…equality, equity and inclusivity with high profile leaders from across the UK. “In a year with so much events that have changed perspectives and called for more needed action, it was important for me to kick start a project that inspires not just our student community but other leaders and individuals to speak up and help create a positive future.” Augusta has so far spoken to Professor Steve West (Vice-Chancellor and President atUWE Bristol), Rad…
…e to hazardous substances and to evaluate mass casualty decontamination outcomes. The research resulted in the development of new policy guidance for emergency response teams dealing with the event of chemical or biological attacks being adopted by both the US and UK Governments. The guidance was followed as part of the UK emergency services response to the Salisbury attack in March 2018. Teesside University- protecting users from counterfeit medi…
…ve a lasting legacy on the higher education sector in Wales and across the UK. Tracey John, Director of Research, Business and Innovation, UWE Tracey brings so much energy, clarity and vision to every conversation. Jav Ghuman, Senior policy advisor, Coventry University Whatever the issue of the day, you know Jav will cut through the noise to the most important details, as well as seeing the bigger picture, and share an astute and thoughtful respon…
…rent students. But it is not yet clear that MOOCs in their current guise (i.e. exclusively online) can act as the solution alone. Social and economic success, defined as ensuring fair access and full utilisation of human capital, will rely on harnessing the online environment to enrich and support face-to-face teaching, and vice versa. Find out more in our policy briefings The rise of online learning is shaking up the sector MOOCs: changing the HE…
…projects, social enterprises and other ventures in regions throughout the UK. How does the ERDF support SMEs? ERDF funding is leveraged by universities across the UK to support SMEs in their local communities grow and innovate. University Alliance members estimate they have supported over 15,000 SMEs in their local areas to start-up and grow since the ERDF was introduced, making significant contributions to their local economies. Universiti…
…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…
…k is “coming from the heart” and “so honest”. Her resources (www.brookes.ac.uk/SIIP) for developing anti-racist practice have been commended by educators for providing “very practical suggestions” at a critical time for fighting racism in British higher education institutions. This is a blog post authored by Louise and published by AdvanceHE in which she describes the ways she is developing anti-racist practice https://www.advance-he.ac.uk/news-an…
…ts to their lecturers and cover materials that is best done face-to-face (e.g. some elements of Human Computer Interaction). At the same of the Degree Apprenticeship there is an intensive seven-week module to train all students in the basics of software development and databases so they are ready to start work on client projects. What works well and why? By integrating the learning and work experience into a real employment context, the Degree App…
…le born after 1970 won’t be able to draw their state pension until they are 68. Blackman’s proposals are radical and, because of current higher-education policy, unworkable. But they do spark ideas that could be made flesh. Most modern graduates will be working for around 50 years and hopefully living for longer still. They will probably change careers several times during this period and constantly develop their skills and experience, so certainl…
…tudents’ unions. The scheme should not have extraterritorial application, i.e. it should not apply outside of the UK. There should be a requirement for a complainant to go through the provider’s internal complaints process in the first instance. A claim to the OfS’s complaints scheme should be submitted only after that process has formally concluded and they are unhappy with the outcome. A complainant should only be able to access the OfS’ complai…
