…The Foundry at UWE, Bristol was part-funded by the Institute of Coding and is delivering a range of new courses to tackle skills shortages in digital technology. The Foundry hosts a high-profile calendar of technology outreach and engagement events across cyber security, computer science, creative technologies and STEM subjects designed to widen participation around coding and digital skills. …
…l in providing space and opportunities for our members to work together on common issues, and to engage with external organisations and issues. It is fantastic to see these successful collaborations emerging from the connections made at these networks. These projects all aim to enhance the quality of UA members students’ learning experiences and will deliver outputs that will benefit the wider higher education sector. Details of projects: Developi…
…cation in the UK. A new partnership means they will now deliver training for police forces across the South East as part of a major overhaul of police officer training. New Police Constables will enrol on a three-year Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship, which combines a degree programme with on-the-job training, while a two-year Degree Holder Entry Programme will be available for new recruits who already have a degree. The Policing Institute f…
…s a key player in responding to the opportunities and risks around artificial intelligence in industry and society. The institute has received significant funding to develop use of ethical AI in sectors such as Human Resources and legal, supporting start-ups, scale-ups and established companies to maximise productivity, margins, growths and turnover. The IEAI’s world-class team of AI researchers, data analysts, social scientists and business resea…
…of Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials trilogy, as well as the Lena Dunham-directed HBO drama ‘Industry’, and two series of Sky One’s popular drama `A Discovery of Witches’. USW students and graduates have also worked on two seasons of the Netflix series, Sex Education. After a number of successful graduate placements on season one, production company Eleven Film arranged for 18 work placements during the filming of the second series for graduate…
…n N2 engine developed at the University of Brighton highlights the state-of-the-art research being undertaken throughout our members. The invention is seen as one of the most significant advances in engine design in years and is being hailed as extremely efficient, making it more comparable to a fuel cell than to a traditional engine. It also produces near-zero emissions of harmful nitrogen oxide (NOx) – a world first that has been pioneered by th…
…nesses developing clean and green products, services and processes to scale-up. The platform provides access to university facilities and expertise, commercialisation advice, coaching and workshops and an investment readiness programme. It has over 1000 members that has created 300 green economy jobs and 70 new products and services. The Platform is the South East Regional Hub of Clean Growth UK, a national business innovation network, that has co…
…ng poverty, food and nutrition security, sustainable agriculture, climate change, gender and social equality, responsible production and consumption, exploitation of natural resources and environmental management. Their work has been highly commended. NRI’s recent awards include three Queen’s Anniversary Prizes for Further and Higher Education, the Times Higher Award for International Collaboration, and the Guardian University Award for Research I…
…hip and management training opportunities Provide bespoke accredited or non-accredited training, to enable women to progress into – and within – leadership roles in SMEs across the Leeds City Region Professor George Lodorfos, Dean of Leeds Business School, said: “As an Anchor Institution we are committed to supporting local SMEs and entrepreneurs – especially during these difficult times. Strong leadership is key in achieving resilience and future…
…he Clinical Simulation Centre provides a well equipped, state of the art facility which can replicate a range of clinical settings and includes: Nursing bays ICU with adjoining debriefing room Clinical Skills room The Community Flat A paediatric cubicle Media Control Suite Assessment Rooms Midwifery Unit & SCBU A paediatric high dependency area Ultrasound rooms Ambulance and Emergency Medicine Department TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR…
