…echnical jobs during the conflict wanted to continue doing so. Although welcomed into the profession during the war, women were under pressure to leave the workforce to release jobs for men returning from the forces. The organisation was founded not only to resist this pressure but also to promote engineering as a rewarding job for women as well as men. Today is National Women in Engineering Day, which was first set up by WES two years ago to focu…
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…
…suppliers to examine strategies to ensure the UK Higher Education remains competitive and appealing at a national and internal level. Key agenda themes include: Marketing & Recruitment, Student Experience, Facilities & Technology and Research & Collaboration Speakers include: Maddalaine Ansell, Chief Executive, University Alliance Dr Faye Taylor, Policy & projects manager (research, business & innovation), University Alliance Phil Richards, Chief…
…undations for this success were established in 2010/2011 when Salford CAN (Community Action Network) was established. One of the first activities was the Care Experienced Mentoring Programme supporting children in care in Salford Schools and Children’s Homes. Looked after children are mentored by Salford students who are either care-experienced, students on the MA Social Work programme, or both. The university also leads on the training of foster…
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…
…from widening participation backgrounds and ensuring they achieve good outcomes once they arrive. “But we cannot and must not rest on our laurels, and as this report shows, there is a 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 b…
…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…
…on digital skills to help inform the ongoing Science and Technology Select Committee inquiry on Digital Skills. The event, at the London offices of Google UK, involved representatives from universities, sector bodies and business, and was chaired by Nicola Blackwood, Member of Parliament for Oxford West and Abingdon and Chair of the Science and Technology Committee. The discussion covered three themes – schools, higher education and employers. Rea…
