…ers of creative-industry graduates in Scotland. The University’s research reflects its expertise across eleven schools—stimulating excellence in interdisciplinary knowledge exchange to deliver innovative solutions for businesses and industry that result in economic, societal, environmental, or cultural impact. As an institution and a community, RGU values curiosity, authenticity, approachability, collaboration, enterprise, ambition, respectfulness…
…and Deputy Vice-Chancellor at the University of the West of Scotland since 2018, where his portfolio involved strategic and operational planning, executive-level leadership of the UWS Deans of School, and oversight of the university’s academic and professional services portfolios. He was previously Vice-Principal and Deputy Vice–Chancellor (Academic) at Abertay University. With more than thirty years’ experience of working in universities, Profes…
…ty to protect public health – University of Hertfordshire Posted on May 11, 2022 Enhancing health in care homes and communities during the pandemic – University of Hertfordshire Posted on May 11, 2022 Improving transition for newly qualified nurses – University of Derby Posted on May 11, 2022 Using environmental DNA research to trace endangered or invasive species – University of Derby Posted on May 11, 2022 Making the workplace more equal – Oxfor…
…reduce costs to a sustainable, fair and reasonable level and deliver full compliance with UK funder policies. The savings will help our members respond to the multiple financial challenges they face and support their research ambitions. As the largest open access agreement with UK institutions, this agreement represents a key milestone in the sector’s transition towards full and immediate open access to UK research; 80% of UK research output can…
…on University’s RIBA Sterling award winning Townhouse building, on 7th June 2022. Individuals and teams across the University Alliance membership can nominate themselves or each other to be considered for any of the following categories. Nominations are now open! Star Award Professionals Award Alliance Award Innovation award Braveheart award DTA Alumni Award Jubilee Award The nomination window is open from now until Wednesday 6th Apr…
…reform allows space to retain the advantages of the current system whilst reforming certain elements – recommendations for which were covered in our consultation response. Now would not have been time for a radical overhaul, especially when the proposed measures didn’t address the issues that need fixing. We also welcome the Lifelong Loan Entitlement (LLE) proposal, along with the £60m investment intended for the Student Loan Company to support th…
…munities’ release of the Levelling up white paper on Wednesday 2nd February 2022, Vanessa Wilson, CEO of the University Alliance, said: “University Alliance welcomes the government’s long-awaited levelling up paper and its recognition of the essential role education and research plays in driving economic and social prosperity across the country. The high-quality professional and technical education offered by universities in the Alliance will be k…
…and reputation across the UK and globally, is also set to open in September 2024. This landmark building is proposed to be net zero carbon in construction and operation, aligning to the University’s sustainability strategies and its low carbon expertise and research agenda. At Derby, academic expertise, research and innovation is used to foster talent, support skills development and promote links with businesses regionally, nationally and globally…
…ed in the draft strategy. However, as a mission group of universities, we have concerns about the following three areas: Regulatory burden – the proposals appear more likely to increase rather than reduce burden Timing and sequencing of upcoming reforms – the regulator is planning significant changes to nearly every area of regulatory activity Balance of priorities – the draft strategy reflects government priorities, potentially at the expense of…
…ation. In light of the pace at which government intends to implement the recommendations, for reference I have included a breakdown of the key recommendations, University Alliance’s original RAG assessment of the recommendations, our concerns as highlighted following the government’s response, a re-calibration of the RAG assessment following the Government’s response and potential remedy which I attach by way of an annex to this letter. In summary…
