…lion to the economy every year. The university has been recognised for its commitment to graduate employability and providing students with transferable skills. All undergraduate courses include at least two weeks work-related learning each year and this contributed to Leeds Beckett being award silver in the Teaching Excellence Framework. Three prominent research institutes for sport, sustainability and health make Leeds Beckett a leader in applie…
…e specifically, by understanding the ice formation process and offering an effective solution, I hope to help expand wind power across more cold regions and therefore further promote clean energy. The funding for this project through the Doctoral Training Alliance, and then the placement through the Newton Fund, have both helped me towards this goal. I have now been in China for five months. I have visited an aircraft manufacturer, observed icing…
…, announced last night, is fantastic news for universities, businesses and communities. It has always been clear to the HE sector that opportunities for employment after graduation are key to attracting the best international students to the UK, which will be even more crucial post-Brexit. The UK economy must be given the chance to benefit fully from the highly skilled international graduates we educate, if we are to meet future challenges and hol…
…Vanessa Wilson said: “The investment in allied healthcare training is a welcome relief to an over-stretched sector. Alliance universities play a vital role in training future generations of nurses and NHS staff, but currently, institutions are struggling to recruit students across the sector as cuts to the Continuing Professional Development fund have restricted numbers of clinical placements. “We’re extremely pleased to see today’s announcement o…
…ked for a variety of organisations including the Equality and Human Rights Commission, the Hansard Society, and the Institute for Public Policy Research. CEO Vanessa Wilson welcomed her appointment saying, “We’re delighted that Susanna is joining us, especially during this exciting time for the Alliance as we renew our vision, strategy and mission. Her wealth of experience in influencing politicians, the media and the public through insight and re…
…ndy Morley on the psychology of presenting and bias in research was very useful for self-reflection, particularly as we had previously prepared a short presentation for one of the planned workshops. This session will also definitely be of use when preparing future presentations and public speaking events. In spite of it feeling quite daunting to present my work so early on in my PhD journey, having the opportunity to get feedback from experienced…
…ork in the UK for two years following their graduation. Vanessa Wilson, Chief Executive of University Alliance said: “We welcome the minister back to the role during what is an important junction for UK higher education and the country. As we look to the needs of our economy and workforce post-Brexit, Alliance Universities are well-placed to deliver the high-level skills and creativity needed to drive the necessary innovation, workforce developmen…
…al career-focused education, and a range of qualifications exist in all regions in the UK. Until the detailed content of T Levels is confirmed it will be difficult to determine the level and nature of overlap with other qualifications, and we are concerned that the pace of reform could outstrip a fuller and more informed basis for decision-making. You can read our full response here. Detailed plans will be brought forward in the second stage of co…
…r on decolonising curricula/pedagogy for members of the TEA. 21st June at 12:30pm This one hour webinar will focus on strategies for rethinking your curriculum in light of conversations concerning the decolonising of curricula. The webinar will encourage discussion with participants to reflect upon the questions typically asked by academics when planning a curriculum, and to consider strategies for revising common pedagogic approaches to curricula…
…opportunities offered by higher education, shows this doesn’t have to be the case. Indeed, the continuation rates for those supported through the University’s KU Cares programme are now higher than the overall student population. They are extremely motivated students who have overcome real hardships and make an important contribution to the diverse learning environments on our campuses. “This pilot project is a welcome step towards ensuring they…
