…lans to level-up and ‘build back better’. Universities across the research ecosystem have a vital role to play, not least in bringing together these strategic ambitions. With their strong links with business, entrepreneurial spirit and partnerships within existing civic infrastructure, Alliance-type universities can deliver a R&D-led recovery that truly levels-up our regions. To realise this potential, we need a Levelling Up Fund that draws upon e…
…s. As more people want to know about their food, consumers are placing greater importance on being able to trace where it has come from and what it actually is. National UK and Spanish media covered the issue, while the BBC series Fake Britain, Newsround and Channel 4 documentaries Dispatches and Food Unwrapped commissioned the research team to provide advice on genetic identification, seafood traceability and fisheries sustainability. Image credi…
…he MOOC, which is far in excess of global averages. For many participants, online learning was a new experience. Online access is not always easy– they had to travel, sometimes long distances, to weekly contact classes and share computers, tablets and mobile phones. We attribute success – in terms of participant MOOC completion – to a blend of the digital and physical learning spaces and the way in which the MOOC enabled collaborative learning and…
…in technology to support enterprise, JISC, Sophie Haworth, Trainer, HESA, Yusaf Mirza, Tableau Pre-Summit fringe events: Wonkhe workshop: Twitter Surgery Mark Leach, founder, Editor in Chief and Director, Wonkhe, on how to get the most out of Twitter. One-to-one and group session. Teaching and Learning PVC Network Communications Network International PVC Network This conference is closed to staff at Alliance universities. Click here to register yo…
…licy panel discussion which included Professor Andy Westwood, Professor of Politics, University of Winchester, Professor Julie Lydon, Vice Chancellor, University of South Wales, Ryan Shorthouse, Director Bright Blue and Sorana Vieru, Vice-President HE, NUS (L-R) Professor Nigel Culkin, Professor of Entrepreneurship, University of Hertfordshire, introducing the Regional Leadership panel discussion: Supporting healthy innovation ecosystems – is loca…
…e uniquely able to answer. Universities work with partners from around the world on research and innovation that is making a difference today. University of Huddersfield researchers are developing a safer nuclear power which could transform the UK’s energy independence The University of the West of England, which has been a centre of excellence in biosensor research for 20 years, is using gene technology to develop a rapid predictive test to enabl…
…e uniquely able to answer. Universities work with partners from around the world on research and innovation that is making a difference today. University of Huddersfield researchers are developing a safer nuclear power which could transform the UK’s energy independence The University of the West of England, which has been a centre of excellence in biosensor research for 20 years, is using gene technology to develop a rapid predictive test to enabl…
…ending the UK government funding guarantee for successful UK applicants to Horizon Europe until December 2022. Alliance institutions have been successful recipients of EU programme funding for many years, which has helped to create ground-breaking applied research and innovation. In order for the UK to continue benefitting from these collaborations, we hope association to Horizon Europe is formalised at the earliest opportunity. In the meantime, t…
…y valuable asset to the Alliance. CEO Vanessa Wilson congratulated John on today’s news saying “John is thoroughly deserving of such an honour for a number of reasons, not least his lifelong commitment and dedication to higher education. “John has transformed Coventry University and in turn the local community and the life chances and outcomes of the students it serves, much for the better. “We are extremely proud to count Coventry as a University…
…ed correctly pads can be used for up to three years. Science class on menstrual health in Nepal Reusable pads are less expensive in the long-term and are more environmentally-friendly than disposable pads. These are aptly named dignity kits, freedom kits or menstrual management packs – rather than using terms such as ‘sanitary’ or ‘hygiene’ – to break the link with periods being seen as impure and dirty. As part of our research, we surveyed 286 gi…
