Alliance universities are well-connected in their communities, and partner with businesses to apply research and share knowledge and innovation; helping industry take action and adapt to the impacts of climate change, and finding sustainable solutions to the challenges facing businesses. Transport is one of the biggest emitters of pollution in the world, accounting for 17% of global emissions. Alliance universities have been researching ways to m…
…of the food industry, from the types of things we consume, where our food comes from and who farms it, to learning from the past. Microalgae: sustainable food source of the future? Posted on October 14, 2021 Edible insects at Oxford Brookes University Posted on October 14, 2021 FOOdIVERSE project: diversifying sustainable and organic food systems Posted on October 24, 2021 Amplifying the voice of consumers in advancing fair trade and sustainabili…
…ange. The climate crisis is a much a social issue as it is scientific one. Communities across the world are being affected by the impacts of the crisis, and it is the duty of policy makers across the world to input changes that will ensure a more sustainable, carbon neutral future. At the Alliance, we’re already thinking about how we can make a smooth and effective transition into a environmentally conscious post-COVID economy, through energy poli…
…Alliance universities work with a wide range of industry and business partners, professional bodies, charities and other organisations to address skills needs, develop applied research and undertake projects that benefit their local community. Read why these organisations are supporting the #UApoweringUK campaign…
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…business. My employer has fully supported my studies, allowing me time to attend university. Teesside University have also been really supportive – they understand the pressures of juggling university life with a full time job and family commitments. If you’re thinking that a degree apprenticeship is for you then go for it. You’re also never too old or too young to learn. Plus the fact you get to work in a cohort is much more interesting as every…
…ided excellent support.” “I enjoy being able to meet new people from other companies, going through the same course as I am. This gives me an insight into the type of work others do in different departments and businesses.” Jason says working alongside his studies has not just benefitted him financially, it has made the content much more interesting to study as he can apply straight away to his day-to-day work, at Tony Gee and partners, where he i…
…ng professional and technical universities. At its heart, the programme is committed to being International, Interdisciplinary and Intersectoral. In the series The DTA is Intersectoral, we showcase how our funded PhDs cut across different sectors, building bridges between academia and industry, and provides students with the skills and experience required by industry through work placements and research partnerships. In part one of the series hear…
…ion at the heart of Birmingham, there will also be open talks allowing the community to be part of the wider media debate. One such talk has already taken place with Executive Editor of HuffPost UK Jess Brammar. In Short: The partnership between HuffPost and BCU began in September 2019. The HuffPost Centre for Journalism is the first centre of it’s kind HuffPost will help design modules with real-world challenges, lead tutorials on news, lifestyle…
…the quality of Brighton’s teaching, learning and assessment, as well as outcomes for learners. Inspectors also praised the quality of placements, diversity and breadth of experience-sharing among the apprentices, and the way that student feedback informs teaching. In Short: The programmes engage learners from a diverse age range between 19 and 59 years. They support social mobility by removing potential barriers to learning that might previously h…
