University Alliance launches new Places, Partnerships, Nations & Regional Innovation Network
University Alliance has launched its new Places, Partnerships, Nations & Regional Innovation Network.
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Read more of: University Alliance launches new Places, Partnerships, Nations & Regional Innovation Network
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Moving Together: How Research Can Transform Physical Activity and Leadership
Read more of: Moving Together: How Research Can Transform Physical Activity and LeadershipBy Dr. Kate Marks, Post Doctoral Research Associate at Durham University Physical activity is about more than fitness. It shapes, and is shaped by: identity, health and society. Yet for many people, particularly those who experience marginalisation, accessing meaningful and sustainable physical activities, is constrained by structural inequalities. Across my research, I examine how intersecting […]
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‘Much-needed clarity and a win for research environments’ – University Alliance responds to REF 2029 updates
Read more of: ‘Much-needed clarity and a win for research environments’ – University Alliance responds to REF 2029 updatesVanessa Wilson, CEO of University Alliance, has responded to the REF 2029 updates following the three-month pause.
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Transforming justice through research: reforming maternal care for pregnant prisoners and new mothers
Read more of: Transforming justice through research: reforming maternal care for pregnant prisoners and new mothersIn this blog, Professor Laura Abbott from the University of Hertfordshire describes how a decade of qualitative research into pregnancy and maternal separation in prison led to landmark sentencing reforms earlier this year. “Pregnancy and early motherhood in prison constitutes a complex intersection of health and justice systems that presents considerable challenges for effective, compassionate […]
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University Alliance responds to the Post-16 Education and Skills white paper
Read more of: University Alliance responds to the Post-16 Education and Skills white paperRead Vanessa Wilson’s response to the Post-16 Education and Skills white paper.
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Designing for Energy Transitions: Lessons from Solar E-Cooking in Rwanda
Read more of: Designing for Energy Transitions: Lessons from Solar E-Cooking in Rwanda“Winning the Global Impact Award at this year’s Alliance Awards for our Solar Energy Transitions (SET): Inclusive e-cooking in sub-Saharan Africa project was a genuine privilege, not least because of the strength of the other shortlisted nominees. Each project was delivering excellent examples of challenge-led research that had both global relevance and local impact. Funded […]
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University Alliance responds to proposed pause to REF 2029
Read more of: University Alliance responds to proposed pause to REF 2029University Alliance responds to Minister Vallance’s announcement of a three-month pause to REF 2029.
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University Alliance responds to the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy
Read more of: University Alliance responds to the UK’s Modern Industrial StrategyVanessa Wilson, CEO of University Alliance has commented in response to the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy, published today (Monday 23 June) “We welcome the publication of the government’s much anticipated and needed industrial strategy, which rightly emphasises skills, innovation and the university sector’s critical role in the UK’s growth prospects. As anchor institutions across our nations […]
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UA/UKCGE Professional Doctorates survey: initial results revealed
Read more of: UA/UKCGE Professional Doctorates survey: initial results revealedThe Professional Doctorates Survey, which was run jointly by UKCGE and University Alliance, has now closed. The survey sought to understand in more detail what is happening in the sector regarding Professional Doctorates and will inform wider research undertaken to understand the perspectives of institutions, funders, employers and the candidates themselves. It also sought to […]
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University Alliance joins coalition to improve proof-of-concept funding
Read more of: University Alliance joins coalition to improve proof-of-concept fundingUniversity Alliance have joined a coalition coordinated by TenU, urging government to expand a national fund that supports proof-of-concept (PoC) funding. The aim is to bridge the gap between research and commercialisation, and support academics to get their innovations ready for investment. The coalition of organisations includes Knowledge Exchange UK, the Russell Group and University […]
