…rers, students were able to develop valuable knowledge to enable them to become better social workers, and carers themselves were given a voice. Students and practitioners were then able to apply their knowledge in a real-world context to develop enhanced relationships with carers and service users and work in a positive and inclusive way. See also: https://youtu.be/LhTqI8Xdadk Quote: Yvonne, Social Work student: “For me, I’m not only a student, I…
…of parents do not fully understand the bursaries system can be found at – http://www.offa.org.uk/press-releases/bursaries-are-helping-overcome-financialbarriers-to-he-new-research-shows/ University Alliance’s first submission to Lord Browne’s Review looked at the evidence of the impact of fees. Page 38 of this report looks at market failure and the misinformation regarding the current system, this can be downloaded here. University Alliance’s ‘Pr…
…qual society is a classic wicked problem; however you try to solve it, you come across competing ideas of fairness and incentives that drive in different directions. How do you judge between the bright, hard-working child who achieved excellent A-level results with the support of the best schooling money can buy and the bright, hard-working child who might have done just as well—or even better—if they had had the same opportunity, but actually did…
…and secretary of states have done exactly this, taking pot shots at universities, courses and students. We need to leverage our university sector in every way we can – including making our country welcoming for internationals students – to turbo boost our economy.” [1] https://learningandwork.org.uk/resources/research-and-reports/local-skills-deficits-and-spare-capacity/ …
…stry accounting for up to 18% of greenhouse gas emissions, bodies like the Committee on Climate Change are urging companies to look for more sustainable sources. Insects could be the answer. Crickets, for example, offer more protein than beef; meal worms are richer in Omega 3 than salmon; while house flies have more Vitamin B2 than milk. They’re also faster to produce and require a fraction of the feed. But, despite insects forming part of the die…
…e support skills, acute and high dependency clinical skills, first aid and communication skills. The SIM men and SIM baby mannequins are complete with software, which is used to replicate real symptoms, and are enhanced by the manipulation of for example blood pressure, pulse and heart rate for extra realism. SIM Man can also “talk” to the students which adds another dimension to their use in teaching clinical skills and in simulation exercises Mo…
…ld reduce 1,825 coffee cups of unnecessary plastic waste,” she says. Visit https://ayswap.com/ Liverpool John Moores University Coachoom: Matthew Domville LJMU PhD student Matthew‘s business idea supports children to become their best selves – to develop into fitter, healthier and happier individuals. Throughout his research, Matthew has worked alongside school educators and pupils to uncover new ways to increase children’s activity levels and red…
…generation of frontline workers; to help keep this country running and our communities thriving. https://www.unialliance.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/07-UA-IG-feed-PUBLIC-SECTOR-INNOVATION.mp4 The Simulation Centre for Public Sector Training at Coventry University Posted on March 30, 2021 Kaspar the Social Robot helping children with autism Posted on March 30, 2021 Police partnerships at Anglia Ruskin University Posted on March 30, 2021 Gradua…
…an support people living with frailty Posted on July 22, 2021 Hope For The Community supporting the mental health of those with long-term conditions Posted on July 23, 2021 Researching how exercise can help the Down syndrome community Posted on July 23, 2021 ARU to deliver world’s largest healthcare entrepreneurship programme Posted on July 29, 2021 Kaspar the Social Robot helping children with autism Posted on March 30, 2021 Hertfordshire helping…
…ffer a range of apprenticeships with multiple opportunities for integrated work placements. More information below and on their website. https://twitter.com/i/status/1358698672079396865…
