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Careers and labour market information
Read more of: Careers and labour market information…attend. Download slides from UA talk summarising labour market trends Sign up for email alerts Original research We and our member universities keep a close eye on labour market trends, and that includes surveying and regularly speaking to employers. In March 2024, we have commissioned CBI Economics to conduct a large-scale survey of employers to understand what they look for in applicants, and particularly university graduates. This research wil…
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Case studies: skills and development
Read more of: Case studies: skills and development…pond to this challenge are significant… Connecting people to employment in computing at Birmingham City University Posted on July 16, 2021 Birmingham City University will deliver a new Institute of Coding Skills Bootcamps initiative to connect people to employment in Data Science and Cyber Security, as part of a national Institute… Patient Simulations and Critical Care at Coventry University Posted on July 15, 2021 Patient simulation Simulated pra…
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University Alliance responds to Sutton Trust’s report on reforming student maintenance
Read more of: University Alliance responds to Sutton Trust’s report on reforming student maintenance…income graduates). In response, Vanessa Wilson, CEO of University Alliance commented: “Current levels of student maintenance have become inadequate in ensuring the poorest students’ living costs are covered during their studies. Whilst universities and students’ unions have been doing their bit to increase hardship funding and wellbeing support, there is now such a level of need that it requires policy action from government. With London Economics…
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University Alliance responds to DfE’s Advanced British Standard consultation
Read more of: University Alliance responds to DfE’s Advanced British Standard consultation…n fit for purpose. The retention of the status quo in the proposals is therefore a missed opportunity to reflect increasing cross-party concerns that the current approach is no longer sufficient. We recommend that the DfE consult closely with a range of stakeholders, including universities and employers, to design a new forward-thinking, inclusive and authentic assessment system fit for the future. The significant shortage of teachers is by far on…
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Healthcare
Read more of: Healthcare…ories Immersive Nursing Simulation at the University of Derby Posted on January 30, 2023 Improving transition for newly qualified nurses – University of Derby Posted on May 11, 2022 Enhancing health in care homes and communities during the pandemic – University of Hertfordshire Posted on May 11, 2022…
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Teaching and learning
Read more of: Teaching and learning…platforming of ‘Pro-localism’ through The Newham Plays Posted on September 20, 2024 By Dr James Kenworth How the Innocence Project London law clinic is redefining clinical legal education Posted on February 20, 2024 By Dr. Louise Hewitt Unpacking the TEF narratives: what does teaching excellence at an Alliance university look like? Posted on December 18, 2023 By Katharine D’Souza More insights Publications University Alliance response to UCA…
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University groups call for cross-government health education taskforce
Read more of: University groups call for cross-government health education taskforce…e response to challenges in the capital. Given the success of this unified effort in the London region, we therefore endorse the establishment of a cross-governmental health education taskforce to ensure join-up at the national level and encourage cross-sector collaboration right across the country.” Gordon McKenzie, CEO of GuildHE said: “Recruiting and retaining enough healthcare and allied health professionals is essential to meet the ever-incre…
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Invitation to Tender: University Alliance Employer Research
Read more of: Invitation to Tender: University Alliance Employer Research…creative arts, degree apprenticeships and more. We collaborate as UA to benefit our members and their communities, and to provide expertise to policy makers. Project timeline Deadline for proposals: 23:59, Friday 8 March Interviews: w/c 11 March Project kick-off: Monday 25 March. Final report and project close: Friday 31 May (provisional date). Tender process Bidders must submit an electronic copy of their tender submission no later than 23:59, Fr…
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University of South Wales: Aisha and Awais Saeed
Read more of: University of South Wales: Aisha and Awais Saeed…a nice mix.” Aisha: “I’ve had a really great breadth of experience at the company and I’ll always appreciate them giving me those opportunities, because I think it’s really enriched what otherwise would have been a quite general business and management degree,” “With the building society having a dedicated person in the HR team who looks after us on Network 75, I’ve always felt supported when doing my degree apprenticeship. I’ve got a lot out of…
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