…earch papers he has published, the offer of a post-doc at QMUL but incredibly importantly, also through the development of Inside Academia, relating to mental health in academia (https://www.insideacademia.co.uk/) and The MindSide Podcasts (https://www.insideacademia.co.uk/mindside-podcast). These illustrate his wider professional engagement with not just mental ability, but also mental health in academia. It has been an honour and a pleasure to w…
…cellence for net zero technology and innovation, the NZIIC has an unashamedly bold ambition to be a key player in the decarbonisation of what has traditionally been one of the most carbon-intensive regions of the United Kingdom. However, we believe the Tees Valley’s industrial heritage will be key to the success of this mission. There is a will both from policy makers and from industry to see it achieved and to take advantages of the opportunities…
…ons and greater collaboration is needed to alleviate inefficiencies and address the costs associated with developing overseas partnership, such as collaboration through regional hubs on GCRF. You can read our full response here. It is anticipated interim findings will be presented to Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) ministers in the Summer. To discuss our response, please contact Ellie Russell, Deputy Head of Policy e…
…way last year because there were not enough places for them. Even with the anticipated reduction in applications, there will still be thousands of young people who will be unable to find a place at university this summer and will join the growing number who are unemployed. This is not good for them and it is certainly not good for the UK economy. “Urgent action is needed by this Government. The Chancellor has the opportunity to demonstrate some cl…
…re is no identifiable ‘threshold’ or ‘critical mass’ and volume is ‘evidently not the only factor’.” (1) Commenting on the value for money of public investment in research, Professor Janet Beer, Vice Chancellor of Oxford Brookes University and Chair of the Alliance, said: “The economic and social impact of research is related to quality – not necessarily volume. The case studies we have highlighted demonstrate that Alliance institutions are busine…
…community. They have traded the health and wellbeing of Higher Education students in favour of other parts of the economy in a move that is both nonsensical and deeply disingenuous to the nation’s future workforce, upon whom we will all rely to power the UK’s future.”…
…with face masks. I have learnt all the skills I have used to make the scrubs at university such as understanding patterns and constructing garments to a high standard.” Leeds Beckett University Vice Chancellor Peter Slee said: “We are so proud to see so many of our students join the fight against COVID-19, by finding innovative ways to put their skills and knowledge to great use. Our three fashion students and their designs are yet another example…
…thout any mistakes. I then delivered my presentation to everyone in my family one by one. Only with practice, I could finally present in front of two or more people with a camera recording me constantly. Once I presented, I was not sure if my presentation was good enough for the competition or if I would win; I could be a runner up I thought. However, I felt victorious for the fact that I did not lose focus during the presentation and I was not at…
…pport for students and their communities in managing the transition to online delivery, and recognising the role Alliance universities will continue to play in a recovery period post covid. Visit the Summit website to access the rest of the content over the two day event. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnM8g6PmGCM&t=10s…
…and professional decision-making, for public benefit’. Four years previously, and almost as if in anticipation, we launched our Professional Doctorate in Nursing at Oxford Brookes University. The professional doctorate in Midwifery followed shortly after. At the time of writing, our first cohort of professional doctorate students are preparing for, or following up on their vivas, in which they discuss and defend their projects. It has been a long…
