…d. “The help we get from Greenwich is great as well,” he adds. “If we’re struggling, we can meet up with tutors and lecturers.” “There are so many benefits” So, how does it feel to be among a team of world-leading scientists? Adam says Pfizer’s culture of learning helps apprentices feel like part of the team. “They know we’re less experienced, but they still give us challenging work because it’s a learning experience for us. They’re really open to…
…arnor speaks about his experience studying with Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) while working with partner Cambridge Assessment. After completing a degree in economics in my birthplace of Ghana, I moved to the UK to pursue a career as an analyst, but needed a structured learning environment to become a data scientist which I saw as the natural progression. An apprenticeship opportunity with Cambridge Assessment seemed the perfect solution to advanc…
…tory, before moving to their Future Space Enterprise Zone, has created the world’s first medically certified 3D-printed bionic arm. Open Bionics’ Hero Arms are a lightweight, lower-cost option to allow amputees to take part in every-day activities. The arms are controlled by the user’s muscles and have an initiative life-like precision. Open Bionics worked with a number of other organisations when developing their product, including the NHS, and h…
…acturer in industrial vehicles, and will likely be used to make long-haul trucks more efficient and cleaner. Simon Brewster, CEO of Dolphin N2 said “We knew the technology had world-leading efficiency, but it was the research at Brighton that also showed incredibly low levels of NOx emissions. Without this discovery, the technology could still be seen as a dirty engine – with it, it can compete side-by-side with so-called zero emission power, exce…
…e will be driven by cutting-edge research and innovation. As institutions truly embedded in their regions, Alliance universities transform lives and economies, playing a significant role in producing highly-skilled graduates, undertaking research and galvanising the economy. All members are committed to increase the quality and quantity of their research and will significantly help contribute towards the UK achieving the 2.4% share of GDP on R&D e…
…t will connect our students with globally-renowned industry partners, and will give them invaluable insight into what digital skills and innovation the future workforce will need. Deep and meaningful collaboration with industry and the world of professional practice will hugely benefit our students not just during their degrees, but in their futures as they progress into the digital industry. I look forward to seeing what our students will create…
…iance (UA) a mission group within the higher education sector representing world-leading professional and technical universities. Our members specialise in working with industry and employers. This means their students are career-ready, and their knowledge and research drive industry to innovate and thrive. Vanessa joined University Alliance in March 2019 from UK Sport, the government’s elite sport body where she had been the Director of Commercia…
…n partnership with IP Group, developed a novel, controlled-release liquid drug formulation transforming drug intake methods for elderly and dysphagia patients that, following extensive research and funding, is now being developed on an industrial scale. ImmuOne is another Herts success story, set to expand internationally soon after having secured several rounds of significant investment for their in vitro, ‘3D human lung’. Our role as a catalyst…
…a range of prior qualifications including A levels, T levels, BTECS, International Baccalaureate and more. If you would like to check if our members accept a specific qualification that isn’t listed, please email info@unialliance.ac.uk. How can students apply for a professional and technical university? Undergraduate degree applications can be made through UCAS. Most courses will use the January equal consideration deadline, and can also be appli…
…nect people to employment in Data Science and Cyber Security, as part of a national Institute… Patient Simulations and Critical Care at Coventry University Posted on July 15, 2021 Patient simulation Simulated practice within the clinical skills laboratories does not replace clinical experience but it does equip the students with skills that are transferable to clinical practice. Working on… Read more skills case studies here Read more content for…