…search 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 evaluation after four years. Read more about the Awards here….
…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…
…inations of Leavers from Higher Education Survey (DLHE) and HMRC data as a common metric for graduate employment. The arguments against this have been well-rehearsed in recent months: many believe there are methodological issues with DLHE, and linking what someone has learnt as a result of teaching to whether they have a job is problematic. Like many others across the sector, the HEA suggests in its response to the Green Paper that student employa…
…he Extra Life initiative is a partnership between the University, Middlesbrough Council, Public Health England, Middlesbrough College, James Cook University Hospital and the Students’ Union and seeks to nurture and improve health and well-being for the community. Teesside University supports various events as part of Extra Life, including Dry January, National No Smoking Day and Stress Down Week. It has also launched Be Sporty, informal and fun sp…
…ship to unlock the secrets of its ability to work so effectively on hard-to-heal wounds. Avita Medical Ltd, a regenerative medicine company specializing in developing products and technology that provide innovative treatment solutions derived from a patient’s own skin. Its lead product, ReCell®, can be used by a clinician to rapidly create, at point of care in approximately 30 minutes, a treatment solution called Regenerative Epithelial Suspension…
…idence base and implemented gradually. “One of University Alliance’s key recommendations in response to the government’s green paper is that the TEF should be introduced in stages. This will allow for proper evaluation of its operation in practice, giving space to make changes or commission further research where required, including on how prospective students can make the most informed choices possible. “In particular, with the government’s focus…
…ting 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 universities as anchor institutions, underpinning a vibrant national culture and working towards political stability. Registration for the event opened this week, with early bird registration cl…
…en interest in being part of the policy debate and promoting scientifically-sound, government decision-making. For four days in November, I spent time at the Palace of Westminster and within the Department of Health learning about the inner workings of the government policy machine. Because of my experience as a professor of health economics, I was paired with Lord Prior of Brampton who is Minister for NHS Productivity and Efficiency and a member…
…and diversity which exist in the system. “As Sir Paul Nurse acknowledged in his recent review of the Research Councils, high-quality research takes place in a wide range of institutions and any funding system must be inclusive. “It is important that a genuinely competitive system is retained and that the real-world impact of research continues to be reflected, particularly at a time when big changes are underway in the research and HE funding land…
…ssava’s journey ‘from farm to fork’ has improved crop production and the incomes of rural farming communities. The NRI’s research also featured in our Real World Impact project, read more here. The University of Huddersfield was honoured for its work in promoting, producing and presenting contemporary music to an international audience. The university has brought new music to new audiences and developed generations of creative artists. It also cre…
