…n local capacity and demand for placements. It is therefore welcome that the NMC have today re-introduced emergency standards allowing 3rd year nursing students to enter paid placements, whilst retaining flexibility for higher education institutions to make decisions in partnership with service partners. Alliance universities will continue to work incredibly closely with local healthcare providers and public health bodies to respond appropriately;…
…who are amongst the most employable and enterprising in the country. What makes a member? A commitment to excellence, world-leading practices and outcomes Prioritising innovative teaching and the student experience Place based, applied research and engagement with industry and communities Delivering talent and skills for industry and public services A commitment to supporting social diversity Many of our member universities can trace their origin…
…to support people, particularly in these exceptional times. “I hope the use of the telepresence robot at the Saatchi Gallery will help to normalise these technologies and make people more open and willing to explore their potential.” For more information, visit the UWE Bristol website….
…yone safe. Athanasios is part of the security staff at Daniel Defoe and Marie Dove works as a receptionist at the Cutty Sark accommodation. Make sure you say thank you next time you see them. …
…n activity, which already receives relatively low levels of funding, could make the recovery period for these industries even more protracted and damaging. Next task for the taskforce The potential loss of tuition fee income and the ongoing impact of Covid-19 on businesses and charities will inevitably have an effect on the research and innovation capacity of University Alliance members. While we are some way off ‘cliff-edge’ decision time on rese…
…rsity of Greenwich. From promoting connections with business, to ensuring teaching excellence, Professor Harrington brings a wealth of experience which will make her a valuable addition to our board. We look forward to working closely with her.”…
…is is because, at the heart of it all, Alistair is driven by the desire to make things better through Higher Education and the range of benefits it brings to the country. He says, “I’ve worked in HE all my adult life and I’ve always been most passionate about two things – students and research. Students are the leaders and influencers of the future- ultimately they hold the fate of our nation in their hands-and they are the most fun and interestin…
…ing stone to university. Therefore it’s essential that we work together to make the case for long-term sustained investment across early years, schools, colleges, adult education and our universities, or we risk shutting down these opportunities for future students.” Speaking of the investment in NHS workforce, Vanessa Wilson said: “The investment in allied healthcare training is a welcome relief to an over-stretched sector. Alliance universities…
…Our passion for and promotion of the creative arts is at the heart of what makes us unique as universities. Along with their valued importance to our own universities and students, we believe the creative arts are fundamentally crucial to society as a whole. With celebrated artists from L.S. Lowry to Grayson Perry; multiple MOBO, Grammy, BAFTA and Brit award winners, and a former children’s laureate and current poet laureate among our members’ alu…
…iscussed how clearing has changed and where work still needs to be done to make the process as smooth and efficient as possible for students. She said “Applicants (and their teachers) are more knowledgeable about the clearing process, and… students are becoming more savvy about the opportunities that clearing offers.” “Its negative perception has decreased, and it has become an increasingly mainstream and acceptable part of the application cycle.”…
