…itable electrical strategies Site visits to check for any deviations from ARUPs design Alongside his role at Arup, Mathew is completing his degree including working on his final year project. “As part of my Degree Apprenticeship, I was required to complete a work-based dissertation project. I chose to create a template office building, I designed the electrical services for this office while taking into consideration future developments such as sm…
…earner and the person teaching them is that of a continuum, from a digital world of the Virtual Learning Environment, social networks, online library resources and Google to the physical facilities of the learning space with direct interaction with the teacher, other learners and facilities that enable face-to-face teaching. An acceptance of this continuum fundamentally changes the approach to space design and incorporates not just technology to s…
…the programme including: Business Faculty (including Business Management, Marketing, Accounting, Economics, Information Management and Hospitality); Computer Technology; Education (Teaching and non-teaching pathways); Healthcare (Nursing, Midwifery, Physiotherapy); History; Mathematics; Social Sciences (Politics, International Relations, Criminology, Sociology, Social Geography, Social Policy, Anthropology); and Sport and Nutrition. Participants…
…experts to identify issues, generate solutions, and bring new services to market. They often act as the anchor that pulls people together – providing a focal point for interaction – as highlighted in the recent Witty Report on encouraging a British invention revolution. Universities often run innovation networks, work closely with Local Enterprise Partnerships in support of local economic growth, and provide a link for small businesses to other b…
…udes the story of capitalism through voices from developing countries, and politics staff have changed the curriculum to introduce political thought from around the world. In our healthcare faculty, nursing academics consulted with students about their uniforms to make sure they not only meet the health and safety needs of patients, but also the religious and cultural needs of students. Another of the key recommendations in the report is the need…
…ilities. To date, student law offices based on the Northumbria model have been established in countries across Europe, Japan, Bangladesh, the USA and most recently in Uganda. Back to Real World Impact…
…only increase as technology advances even further. With the global sensor market currently worth (US)$490 billion and growing at over 10% each year, Sensor City presents an exciting opportunity for both universities and SME businesses to work together and share knowledge in this cutting-edge sector. As a best practice centre, not only will start-ups benefit from all that Sensor City has to offer but so too will established sensor tech businesses…
…have highlighted her skills in leading and managing with compassion. She truly has been an inspiration. Professor Doyle has led the Birmingham City University School of Nursing and Midwifery in an exemplary fashion and her strength and compassion is an inspiration. The “perfect storm” of lockdown induced rapid switch to online learning, the impact of the Nursing and Midwifery Council Emergency Standards, the Health Education England directive to…
…students paid summer internships in New York, San Francisco, Amsterdam and Stockholm. Many members of staff work in relevant industry sectors. Students also get their own first-hand experience of working in the commercial world, undertaking live projects, which include placements with a range of UK companies and work with designers in the build-up to London Fashion Week. Their experience of professional practice is enhanced through a careers modul…
…are, education, IT, engineering, and the creative industries. If we want a world-leading economy, we need a world-leading skilled workforce. Our competitors know this. Countries such as Singapore and Germany have proactive strategies in place to develop their workforce through increased university participation. The evidence for sustaining and indeed increasing the percentage of young people educated to at least degree level is overwhelming. This…
