For schools
…livered by Alliance universities. NSS Alliance universities come top for student satisfaction compared to universities in other groups, according to the National Student Survey. Want to stay in touch? Sign up to updates from UA here….
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Unpacking the TEF narratives: what does teaching excellence at an Alliance university look like?
Read more of: Unpacking the TEF narratives: what does teaching excellence at an Alliance university look like?…iversity mission group to score gold for teaching excellence, and were the national leaders for student experience, it’s perhaps no surprise that we are die-hard ‘TEF superfans’, in the words of our Head of Policy Susanna Kalitowski. But what does teaching excellence look like? An Alliance narrative Despite the constraints of a structured template, I found each narrative told a compelling story of approaches taken to teaching, assessment and stude…
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2023 in review
Read more of: 2023 in review…ion funding as it stands. We now look forward to working with the OfS constructively as they address the committee’s concerns in 2024. 2. #InnovateForGrowth and regional innovation funding Ahead of the Spring Statement, we collaborated with our knowledge exchange and enterprise network to write a letter to the Chancellor, urging him to address the withdrawal of European Regional Development Funding. Over 300 SMEs (who had been supported by UA memb…
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The Newham Plays – Middlesex University
Read more of: The Newham Plays – Middlesex University…c pupils, and ran auditions and workshops as part of their drama classes. Crucially, after each show we offered a series of free drama workshops which engaged pupils in an exploration of the plays’ themes and issues. The people involved at Middlesex and beyond Our research team comprises Dr James Martin Charlton and Dr James Kenworth. Their three plays submitted were partnered and supported by local grassroots organizations and charities The Royal…
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Smarter, greener energy solutions – Teesside University
Read more of: Smarter, greener energy solutions – Teesside University…Researchers at Teesside University have developed smart tools that automatically adapt to changing energy demand and production. This work has led to more accurate predictions of energy need and a significant reduction in energy wastage. And, in collaboration with industry, Teesside University research has enabled wind energy to be integrated into the National Grid – resulting in over 4.2 million homes in the UK being powered by offshore wind….
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Supattra Maneein
Read more of: Supattra Maneein…as production. Supattra presented her research during 2020 at the 2nd International Conference for Energy and Sustainable Futures (ICESF), set up by the DTA Energy Directors and co-hosted by the University of Hertfordshire in 2020, and her conference paper ‘Enhancing methane production from spring-harvested Sargassum muticum’ was published under open access as part of the ICESF proceedings: https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-030-63916…
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Soil-based construction materials research at University of South Wales
Read more of: Soil-based construction materials research at University of South Wales…(AMTeC), is looking into the development of sustainable building and construction materials which use natural, industrial, and agricultural waste, and other by-product materials. Soil has immense potential in sustainable construction, not only due to its abundance and low cost, but also its ability to work in a close synergy with a variety of natural, industrial, and agricultural waste streams. Industrial trials at brick-making plants at Bedfords…
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Green skills for a low carbon post-COVID transition
Read more of: Green skills for a low carbon post-COVID transition…ion sector can support the acquisition of the skills required to support an inclusive low carbon post-COVID-19 transition to a cleaner, fairer economy and society in the region through the provision of courses at Anglia Ruskin University – with a specific focus on ARU Peterborough. This research project will provide a snapshot of the future ‘green skills’ required in one region within two smart cities – Cambridge and Peterborough….
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Climate Change, Agriculture and Natural Resources programme at Greenwich
Read more of: Climate Change, Agriculture and Natural Resources programme at Greenwich…holder agriculture, natural resources management, economic development and rural livelihoods on the challenges posed by climate variability and change. Together with their partners, they will contribute to the search for effective mitigation and adaptation strategies. Key areas of intervention in climate change are: Identifying and assessing potential climate change impacts, especially the consequences for poor people’s livelihoods Developing and…
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Programme Administrator role vacancy
Read more of: Programme Administrator role vacancy…(DTA) training programme for doctoral researchers and supervisors across a national network of 19 universities. The Programme Administrator will work closely with the Deputy Head of Doctoral Training and all members of the UA DTA Team, as well as Programme Leads from partner universities, to ensure that a successful and effective programme is supported in its delivery and monitoring to the relevant UK and EU standards. This is an exciting opportun…
