…as Principal Investigator) teams of international researchers to undertake complementary multidisciplinary research and development work to evaluate, improve and develop the water quality infrastructure and operational reliability of rural community water points throughout developing countries. Initially, my work was focused in sub-Saharan Africa, principally Malawi but also included Botswana, Ghana and Uganda. Originally my work was directed towa…
…that declined the fastest during this period were in occupations where the majority of people are qualified to level 2 (GCSE A*-C and equivalent) or below. Labour Force Survey data, 2010 [3] Wilson T, Review of Business-University Collaboration, February 2012 http://www.wilsonreview.co.uk/review/ [4] http://cdn.hm-treasury.gov.uk/autumn_statement.pdf [5] Wilson T, Review of Business-University Collaboration, February 2012 http://www.wilsonreview.c…
…siness failure is much less likely to be seen as a learning opportunity by UK entrepreneurs: 13% thought so compared to the G20 average of 23%. With reports of more than a fifth of new businesses failing within the first 12 months, it is critical that we see failure as a learning opportunity – in order to prevent it becoming a barrier. Room for improvement There are of course a number of issues to address as we work to support enterprise and nurtu…
…ration system that fully supports researcher mobility, by extending the welcome commitment to introduce fast-track visas for scientists to the postgraduate and early career researchers who are of vital importance to the UK research base. “University Alliance has sought to remedy some of the issues with research council funding and support postgraduate researchers through our unique Doctoral Training Alliance model. Our DTA and DTA/3 researchers ar…
…nd staff from 12 Alliance universities. DTA Energy will focus on producing doctoral graduates equipped with the skills and experience to tackle the global challenge of ensuring future security and sustainability of energy supplies and the management of energy demand. Whether the communities of the future are mega-cities, urban, rural or remote, the infrastructure that supports them – including housing, manufacturing, transport and services – will…
…ose at midday on Friday 23rd November 2012. Submission: Send image to info@www.unialliance.ac.uk with the subject line ‘Christmas Card Competition’. Please include name, course/occupation and name of university. Competition rules: 1. This contest is open to students and staff at University Alliance institutions. 2. A maximum of two front covers will be accepted per entrant. 3. The University Alliance logo should be included somewhere on the front…
…l interests. However, whilst our specific research varies, the challenging doctoral journey was the common denominator. We felt like a group of kindred spirits in a safe house, and a firm bond ensued. From the outset, it was anticipated that the Summer School would be productive and effective in my research career development, however, it proved to be substantial and invaluable: offering perspective, connections, and collaboration, which is the vi…
…d shortages and persistent low productivity as a country. According to the UK Commission for Employment and Skills, by 2024 almost half of all UK employment will be in highly-skilled occupations. It has become a truism that many of today’s graduates will work in – or even invent – new industries which don’t yet exist. Already, we see how the pace of technological change and automation is disrupting industries left, right and centre. Old notions of…
…uality and access must be maintained.” / End. Notes for Editors [1] http://www.bis.gov.uk/higher-education-funding-2010-11 [2] OECD statistics (‘Education at a Glance’). According to OECD data, the UK’s annual expenditure on HE is lower than most other OECD countries in terms of expenditure per student, percentage of GDP per capita and as a proportion of total education funding. The US spends 50% more per student (in terms of expenditure as a perc…
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