…rk, Prof West – Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of the University of the West of England and chair of Universities UK’s Health Education and Research Policy Network – sets out why UUK supported the Government over these changes. Read the full blog here….
…her to debate issues and challenges facing the sector globally, strengthen networks and discuss collaborative solutions. This year’s event focuses on the theme of building nations and connecting cultures: education policy, economic development and engagement. It encompasses a diverse range of sessions addressing different aspects of this agenda, including growing the skills base for academia and industry, engaging communities, and the role of univ…
…sition and values at Clifford Chance, as well as allowing opportunities to network. This was a great chance to meet both successful lawyers and the Clifford Chance graduate recruitment team. On offer was not only an insight into the day to day activities of legal professionals but also a chance to ask questions about future steps in a career in law: specifically – what does a firm such as Clifford Chance look for in the lawyers of tomorrow? Also,…
…tical realities of solicitors’ practice. The course provides students with networking, mentoring and training opportunities via regional and internationally renowned legal firms and is accredited by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Huddersfield’s pioneering Legal Advice Clinic also allows students to provide real advice to real people, helping them to develop their own practical, reflective and autonomous skills. All teaching staff are fellows…
…very student on the scheme will come together for summer schools and postgraduate conferences to discuss their project plans and discuss how they are going”. The networking opportunities would also benefit PhD supervisors, he said. Read the full article here….
…ught masters) depend on international students to run. International graduates are also great for the wider UK economy. We will be following the work of the Prime Minister’s new immigration task group closely. Bringing net migration down to the ‘tens of thousands’ will have an impact on the numbers of international students – affecting the attractiveness of our universities and reducing the skills available to the UK economy.”…
…Professor Mary Stuart, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lincoln, gave an interview during the Going Global conference organised by the British Council as UA’s lead on international affairs. She also spoke in a Going Global session hosted by the Alliance and its partner Australian Technology Network of Universities about the requirements of a global workforce. You can read the full interview here. …
…fish products. The team also plays a key role in the LABELFISH project – a network of laboratories and national bodies developing a common strategy and harmonised techniques to enable genetic traceability and accurate labelling of seafood products sold on the Atlantic. The project also aims to develop a Europe-wide standardised approach to identifying and authenticating major fish products traded in the EU. The UK government, through the Departmen…
…ngines. With the fast-paced changing nature of research in the new, highly-networked context of Science 2.0, the ecosystem will only flourish if we encourage the characteristics of selectivity, collaboration and responsiveness. Our report outlines how we can achieve this. The event will bring together business and university leaders, Parliamentarians and researchers to look at how we tackle the big questions facing the UK. Click here to register y…
…Chief Executive Maddalaine Ansell was featured in a story in the Guardian Higher Education Network blog about proposed cuts to the European research budget which could risk British universities losing their position as world-leading institutions. She had called the proposals a ‘backwards step’ for UK and European researchers. You can read her full statement on this issue here….
