…r hard work, dedication and commitment to the University Alliance core values. Representing 15 of the UK’s leading technical and professional universities, University Alliance founded the Awards to celebrate the innovation, commitment and excellence that exists across their membership. Winners were selected from over 130 outstanding nominees. They included a collaboration between students and staff to provide deeper insights into the experiences o…
…r hard work, dedication and commitment to the University Alliance core values. Representing 15 of the UK’s leading technical and professional universities, University Alliance founded the Awards to celebrate the innovation, commitment and excellence that exists across their membership. Winners were selected from over 130 outstanding nominees. They included a collaboration between students and staff to provide deeper insights into the experiences o…
…as Programme 2014-2020 co-funded by the European Regional Development Fund under subsidy contract No 2S01-043. Project timeframe The project commenced on 1 January 2016 and will run until 31 December 2019. Project aims Our research is investigating the blocks and drivers for social enterprise innovation and growth by engaging with 45 key social enterprise stakeholders, 90 social enterprises and 30 social enterprise support organisations across the…
…– particularly in England – with a 41% decline in the number of part-time undergraduates over the last five years. However, 90% of the UK’s current workforce will still be in work in the next decade, and it is predicted that over the next 30 years, there will be 13 million vacancies but only 7 million school leavers to fill them. Peter Horrocks CBE, vice-chancellor of The Open University, said: “The higher education sector faces a number of chall…
…ies for students. The provision of flexible funding to students: through mechanisms such as Individual Learning Accounts and/or the expansion of Advanced Learner Loans, which may incentivise providers to offer a wider range of provision that would allow students to upskill and reskill through various forms and modes of post-18 education, based on their needs….
…es. The focus on healthcare is of personal interest to Prof. Humphris, who undertook a professional qualification in nursing at the start of her career. Prof. Humphris later progressed through academia to the role of Vice-Chancellor but remains a passionate advocate for the value of professional qualifications and the role of Alliance institutions in delivering vital skills to the NHS workforce. Chair of University Alliance Professor Humphris said…
…ionally accredited graduates with the right skills to help grow their businesses. Alliance universities: Aberystwyth University, Bournemouth University, University of Bradford, De Montfort University, University of Glamorgan, Glasgow Caledonian University, University of Hertfordshire, University of Huddersfield, University of Lincoln, Liverpool John Moores University, Manchester Metropolitan University, Northumbria University, Nottingham Trent Uni…
…niversities have strong expertise in this approach. These are universities undertaking world-leading research, often in highly rated STEM departments, working closely with industry to generate near-market solutions, business start-ups and creating jobs. “Alliance universities have found that the most successful approach is one where business links and engagement are embedded across a range of university activities. These universities have develope…
…generation of frontline workers; to help keep this country running and our communities thriving. https://www.unialliance.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/07-UA-IG-feed-PUBLIC-SECTOR-INNOVATION.mp4 The Simulation Centre for Public Sector Training at Coventry University Posted on March 30, 2021 Kaspar the Social Robot helping children with autism Posted on March 30, 2021 Police partnerships at Anglia Ruskin University Posted on March 30, 2021 Gradua…
…the students’ business proposals, and more details on the investors can be found on our blog. Data on graduate start-ups taken from HE Business and Community Interaction Survey 2015/16 by HESA: https://www.hesa.ac.uk/data-and-analysis/publications/hebci-2015-16 For press enquiries please contact Joshua Hastings, Communications Officer: joshua@www.unialliance.ac.uk / 020 7839 2757…
