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…recognised in Coventry University’s Staff Excellence Awards for two years running. KPIT has welcomed the rapid implementation of the courses, a direct consequence of the innovative ‘flying faculty’ approach. Working with KPIT has allowed the university to develop the programmes collaboratively, creating a blueprint for how the university can deliver such training in the future. “KPIT support us with their knowledge of industry and by helping our…
…ou hit your flow), experiment and find what works best for you. Tiny tasks Breaking my goals into very small tangible tasks helped to reduce the overwhelming sense of swimming through treacle. Instead of telling myself, “Today I will write the background chapter,” I began to break it down into smaller tasks. Ticking these smaller tasks of the list shows progress and can make that overarching goal no longer feel insurmountable. Dedicated workspac…
…s inspired by her research into the use of wind turbines in cold climates. Runner up of the People’s Choice was Lénaïc Borot (Bioscience, Liverpool John Moores University) with ‘Does the activity of the brain allow me to watch what you’re watching?’. This image was inspired by her project which studies how the brain processes sensorimotor information. A huge well done to all DTA researchers who submitted images, and a huge congratulations to Ifrah…
…hether it becomes the basis of a conversation, with the augmented power of word of mouth. We heard of librarians telling students and staff that our bespoke version had added value as a ‘limited edition’. Several new lines of copy for explaining the scheme emerged in similar fashion. Inclusion of the books in programmes aimed at specific student cohorts (e.g. International students; Head-Start; Welcome Connector and Ambassador Training; Summer Sch…
…ghbour at TeesAMP (Teesside Advance Manufacturing Park), has seen the construction of a new engineering hall which will serve as a catalyst for industrial decarbonisation efforts in the Tees Valley. In this shared facility, joint research bids will be assembled and, upon success, executed within the engineering hall. Anticipated as a catalyst for technology readiness levels (TRL) four to six – research excellence and breakthroughs – the engineerin…
…olence, which will now be included in the curriculum for all new police recruits in the four states. Potentially tens of thousands of police officers are now being trained in gender rights and victimisation every year – and the resulting impact on support for women and girls who come to the police having been the victim of violent crimes represents not just a significant change, but a cultural shift. The project has also included senior members of…
…e them with open arms. In our latest series of blogs, we are profiling the international students who enrich our Alliance Universities with their talent and generosity. #WeAreInternational — Ivy with her son Morrissey Ivy’s passion for sustainability will help reduce factory waste – Ivy Ct Yu, Hong Kong A Fashion Textiles and Design graduate, Ivy Ct Yu chose Middlesex University due to the reasonable course fees and the degree content. Having move…
…e them with open arms. In our latest series of blogs, we are profiling the international students who enrich our Alliance Universities with their talent and generosity. #WeAreInternational — Student’s community exercise programme and research tackles older peoples’ loneliness – Nick Bender, USA Middlesex University MSc Sport, Physical Activity and Exercise for Special Populations graduate Nick Bender, is a former US Marine, who set up a community…
…ational — Helping stroke survivors through robotics project – Vignesh Velmurugan Vignesh Vignesh Velmurugan grew up in Chennai, India, where he completed his bachelor’s degree in engineering before pursuing an ERASMUS+ funded master’s programme in Europe, studying in both France and Poland. He then applied to join the University of Hertfordshire to continue his research in medical robotics, where is currently studying for a PhD. “I have always bee…
