…oving the performance of another form of transport – the cycle. Based in Sheffield Hallam University’s Centre for Sports Engineering Research, she is currently looking to recruit some high-level recreational, semi-professional or elite male cyclists aged between 18 and 45 to take part in a study looking at how body size and shape can impact on performance. The research uses 3D imaging scanners to analyse the performance of riders or road, track, B…
…the different ways in which Alliance universities are meeting the needs of communities: by helping people live happy, healthy lives, training the leaders of tomorrow, creating opportunities and tackling inequality, and promoting prosperity both locally and nationally. The starring roles in a new promotional film from University Alliance were taken by two of our member universities – Kingston and Coventry. Students and staff from both universities…
Commenting on the 2016 Student Academic Experience Survey published by HEPI and the HEA, University Alliance Chief Executive Maddalaine Ansell said: “Today’s survey provides important and timely analysis of students’ priorities and experiences. While many of the findings are encouraging, the overall picture is complex. Discrepancies, for example between different disciplines, ethnic groups and between students living at home and independently, wi…
…ects manager (research, business & innovation), University Alliance Phil Richards, Chief Innovation Officer, JISC Conrad Bird, Director of the GREAT Britain campaign, Prime Minister’s Office & Cabinet Office Communications Sarah Howls, Head of Student Opportunity, HEFCE Prof Koen Lamberts, Chair, N8 Research Partnership and Vice-Chancellor, University of York You can find the latest agenda here….
…bilities are now able to discuss their needs with the Student and Graduate Diversity Officer so that a support plan can be compiled to allow them the best possible university experience. It started monitoring the number of carers it provided support for from 2014/15 and expect that by 2015/16, the university will be supporting around 100 students, juggling their caring responsibilities with their university life. To help raise the aspirations of y…
Our report Supporting thriving communities: The role of universities in reducing inequality has been featured in Times Higher Education. You can read more here about our report – which identifies strategies for success in widening participation drawing on evidence from across the sector. We’ve also brought together a number of case studies which reveal how our universities are playing an essential role in supporting people and communities to succ…
…risk that unless progress accelerates, the Prime Minister’s ambitious targets will be missed. More needs to be done right across the sector to identify potential and talent wherever it exists, so that intakes reflect the whole community. A helpful first step would be for institutions to collaborate in shifting the focus away from just recruitment to genuine outreach.” You can read the full story here. …
…n advisory role to Research UK when it is formed. Environment and impact should be assessed at Panel level within the REF so that challenge-based and interdisciplinary research are fully captured. Consultation should take place with the research community on establishing common currencies and units to measure impact. The REF must retain a selective staff approach to avoid contractual changes which would be to the detriment of the UK research ecosy…
…aims to recognise leaders who inspire the confidence and support of the HE community. Coventry University also took home the Business Partnerships award. The University of Huddersfield won the Buildings that Inspire category – while Plymouth University was runner up. The Social and Community Impact award went to Nottingham Trent University on the night. Teesside University and Kingston Universities were both runners up in the Student Experience ca…
…he potential of researchers. Kingston University has achieved the European Commission HR Excellence in Research Awards, while Manchester Metropolitan University has retained theirs following a two-year self assessment. University of Huddersfield and Plymouth University also retained their Award following their four-year self-assessment. Institutions who achieve the Award commit to undertaking an internal assessment after two years and an external…
