…will be able to apply straight for Incorporated Engineer status with the Institute of Civil Engineers. I will then look to work for a few more years before applying to become a member of the Institute of Structural Engineers.”…
…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…
…Senior Leader.” Gemma Zabbar, Senior HR Officer, Hertfordshire County Council said: “It is vital for Hertfordshire County Council to develop our staff, so they have the right skills to strengthen our organisation and progress in their career pathways. By completing degree apprenticeships at the University of Hertfordshire they will be able to demonstrate the key skills, knowledge and behaviours required of them to excel on an individual level as w…
…ng research culture through their Centre for Research in Public Health and Community Care and research units in Allied Health Professions. Their research in turn informs their educational delivery, creating an innovative workforce, fit for the NHS into the future. Their flexible courses are continually evolved to meet NHS and wider stakeholder needs, and recent additions include Nursing Associate and Nursing Degree Apprenticeship courses. In Short…
Susanna joined University Alliance in September 2019 as Head of Policy. Prior to joining UA, Susanna was the Policy and Research Manager at the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years (PACEY), a membership organisation representing 30,000 professionals working across the childcare and early years’ sector. Susanna has extensive experience as a researcher and public policy professional, having worked for a variety of organisations in…
…ing technical and professional universities. At the programme’s heart is a commitment to international co-operation, using research to cut across boarders and work together to solve some of the world’s biggest challenges. In the first part of our DTA is International series, hear from some of the DTA’s current students on why the international element of the programme is so important: This programme has been extended following a €6.5million award…
…and professional universities for students, communities and industry Our Objectives University Alliance has a collective and influential policy voice. Membership of the University Alliance is highly valued and sought after. Alliance universities are widely valued for the benefits they bring to students, society and to the economy. University Alliance networks are delivering meaningful, timely and positive outcomes for members. University Alliance…
Beth joined University Alliance in July 2019 as Head of Communications and Public Affairs. Prior to joining UA, Beth was campaign manager at Universities UK, developing and leading the successful MadeAtUni campaign. Before this, she led on political and public affairs at Universities Wales. Her career began in the student movement where she held various elected roles including president of the National Union of Students in Wales, and representati…