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  1. Tegan’s story – Robert Gordon University

    Tegan shares her university journey from studying Journalism at RGU and changing course via Clearing during her studies to enrol in Communication Design. She tells us more about the process, the support she received, and the many highlights of her time at RGU so far. Why did you apply through Clearing? I applied through Clearing in August 2022 after having […]

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  2. How Hannah followed her heart

    Choosing whether to follow your head or your heart can be tough decision when it comes to deciding on a course and a university. Hannah initially followed her head, but inevitably her heart won over and she pursued her passion in Motorsport Engineering at Derby.In this section Head and Heart Hannah recalls moments in her childhood that […]

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  3. Dr. Maria Maynard

    Dr. Maria Maynard is Reader in Public Health Nutrition at the School of Health, Leeds Beckett University  Tell us a bit about your career in science and how you came to focus on your specialism. Once I began seriously thinking about a career in science, I really wanted to focus on understanding ethnic inequalities in […]

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  4. DTA Alumni Award

    This award is for the DTA Alumni who has demonstrated their commitment to one or more of the UA principles, taking it forward from the DTA programme to their post-PhD activities. Rob Seaborne Liverpool John Moore University for his proactive engagement in leading and developing mental health resources and an open and honest approach He […]

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  5. Professionals Award

    This award relates to our UA principles ‘Professional & Positive’.    This award is for the Team who have demonstrated true professionalism and positivity in the face of adversity. The last year has placed exceptional demands and pressures on our Alliance teams, but it is the positivity, committed work ethic and pragmatism of those who […]

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  6. Star Award

    This award relates to our UA principles ‘Fun & Enjoyable’. This award is for the team or individual who has ensured that, even in the toughest times, life never got too serious, and made sure that even though it was hard-work, it was always enjoyable and fun. The last year has placed exceptional demands and […]

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  7. Innovation Award

    This award relates to our UA principles ‘Solutions-focused & Impactful’. This award is for the team or individual who have come up with impactful solutions and innovations to the biggest most difficult problems or challenges. The last year has placed exceptional demands and pressures on our Alliance teams, but it is the quick-thinking, solution-driven capabilities […]

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  8. Alliance Award

    This award relates to our UA principles ‘Democratic & Collaborative’. This award is for the Team who have demonstrated great collaborative working, respecting and embracing different viewpoints. The last year has placed exceptional demands and pressures on our Alliance teams, but it is the inclusive nature, bolstering supportiveness and kindness of those nominated for the […]

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  9. Braveheart Award

    This award relates to our UA principles ‘Open and Honest’. This award is for the individual that has demonstrated conviction and integrity in their actions and decisions. The last year has placed exceptional demands and pressures on our Alliance teams, but it is the tenacity, integrity and honesty of those nominated for the Braveheart Award […]

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