…ntial to improve the quality of life of everyone working and living in our communities. The concepts the students produced were displayed at LCV CENEX 2015, the UK’s annual Low Carbon Vehicle Event and seen by delegates from Industry and Government. One of the designs, Sultan Lohar’s ‘Orb’ (pictured), is for a 2-seater L-category vehicle combining a clean electric drivetrain and lightweight body to create the ultimate urban vehicle. Return to the…
…de with 90% discarded material. Built in partnership with the construction company Mears by over 360 design and construction students, the Waste House is also ‘carbon negative’, creating about 25% more energy than it consumes. The project repurposes material generally sent to landfill. For example, 19,800 toothbrushes, 4,000 VHS videocassettes and two tonnes of denim form its low-grade wall insulation. The Waste House’s environmental performance c…
Commenting on ‘Protecting the public interest in higher education’, published by HEPI, University Alliance Chief Executive Maddalaine Ansell said: “Bill Rammell’s report is right to draw attention to the significant public benefit created by universities. Institutions with a strong civic mission, such as those in University Alliance, make a huge contribution to both the economic prosperity and social wellbeing of their cities and regions. As our…
…and Vice-Chancellor of Coventry University, said: “We are delighted to welcome the University of Brighton to University Alliance. “Our members are universities with a strong civic mission and deep and strong partnerships with business. We use our international connections, world class real-world research and innovative teaching to help our regions to grow and prosper. The University of Brighton shares this mission and is a natural fit for Univers…
…apted for future climate change High level energy use and performance data comparison; User perspectives in purpose built low energy housing; Integrated approach to low energy housing (new and retro); Low carbon and sustainable cities: Urban heat island issues; Transition to more renewables in energy delivery; Recycling and treatment of water under urban intensification; Optimising stormwater management: Dealing with extreme events; Minimising fin…
Commenting on the package of education reforms announced today by the Prime Minister Theresa May, including a requirement for universities who want to charge higher fees to establish a new school or sponsor an existing underperforming school, University Alliance Chief Executive Maddalaine Ansell said: “There is a broad consensus that the most significant barrier to progress in widening access is differential attainment rates at ages 16 and 18; un…
…a bit too close to the start of the university term to sort things like accommodation. But my attitude towards clearing completely changed following my own experience. Clearing can actually be a great opportunity for students. You suddenly have bargaining power with your grades. Going through the clearing process was very simple and the logistics following that, for example advice on accommodation and an open day for clearing students, made every…
…Hallam University and Nestlé. This is a new kind of apprenticeship that on completion leads to a degree, a guaranteed job and membership of the Chartered Management Institute. In addition apprentices will also see their course fees funded by the company and receive a salary during their placement. The thirteen Chartered Manager Degree Apprentices and Tim Davidson-Hague, Head of Executive Education and Corporate Programmes at Sheffield Hallam, and…
…r in ‘Pendleton Together’, a £650 million regeneration project designed to completely transform the Pendleton area of Salford. Work on the first phase of the project, which includes building more than 1,600 new homes and refurbishing 1,250 existing homes, began in early 2014. The project is being delivered by the Pendleton Together consortium, led by Together Housing Group, building and regeneration specialist Keepmoat, Salford City Council and th…
…that is highlighted as an area where a university might seek a particular commendation is research-led teaching. Although many universities seek to integrate their research and teaching – and see this as the heart of their teaching excellence – the concept is not as well understood as it could be. Proposed changes to the HE landscape will see funding and responsibility for research and teaching being held by different organisations reporting to s…
