…that a COVID-19 vaccine is set to be manufactured on Teesside has been welcomed by the National Horizons Centre which will provide vital training to the vaccine manufacturing workforce. The National Horizons Centre will help build the region’s skills capacity to assist with the manufacture of COVID-19 vaccines. Sixty-million doses of the Novavax vaccine are set to be manufactured in Stockton-on-Tees by FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies (FDB) with…
…as well as face to face teaching and interaction, which will in of itself combat isolation. “Universities nationwide, not least those within the University Alliance, are well placed to support a safe return to in person teaching, with extensive asymptomatic testing, increased cleaning, updated guidance on social distancing, ventilation and face coverings in place. The government must urgently take action and allow a 12th April return to campus fo…
…and national priorities, and can play a major role both in supporting the UK to become a global science superpower, and in delivering the Government’s levelling-up agenda. With reports that the government is preparing to significantly cut the budget for research, University Alliance are deeply concerned that this would all be at risk if research funding is cut. Writing in the letter, University Alliance Chair Professor Debra Humphris and CEO Vane…
…Research has been conducted through their spinout company, Oxford Expression Technologies Ltd, to develop a Covid-19 vaccine. Awarded a grant by Innovate UK to work in partnership with Vaxine Pty Ltd. Covax-19® is a vaccine based on production of recombinant spike protein manufactured in insect cells and the Innovate UK grant will enable OET experts to use their technology to help Vaxine to improve the yield and scale of production….
…enhanced education and workforce development, and ultimately enabling more companies to bring life changing medicines to market faster. The National Horizons Centre is also exploring more ways which it can use its state-of-the-art facilities and expertise to support FDB, and other vaccine manufacturers, with skills development as it continues its integral role in the fight against COVID-19. We are delighted to offer up the expertise, facilities an…
…h Wales), who was joined by Co-Chairs of the DTA Researcher Representative Committee – Ana Tendero-Cañadas (Bioscience, Brighton), April Murray Cantwell (Social Policy, Sheffield Hallam) and Katheryn Margaret Pascoe (Social Policy, Ulster). In their talk, the DTA leaders discussed the challenges for women in research careers, why the DTA reps put themselves forwards for leadership roles, the development of leadership skills and many things in betw…
…ing, learning and developing as a professional at Vauxhall Motors. https://www.unialliance.ac.uk/our-work-2/technical-skills/higher-and-degree-apprenticeships/hertfordshire-jakes-story/ Rolls-Royce Engineering Higher Apprenticeship student Jemma King talks about the benefits of gaining a degree level qualification whilst you are employed and earning a salary. https://youtu.be/j9xmcZvZuLk Louise speaks about her Digital and Technology Degree Appren…
…e released to enter the workforce early, but it is important this does not come at the expense of their necessary training requirements and is responsive to the regional variance in local capacity and demand for placements. It is therefore welcome that the NMC have today re-introduced emergency standards allowing 3rd year nursing students to enter paid placements, whilst retaining flexibility for higher education institutions to make decisions in…
…th and wellbeing of staff and students has been at the forefront of our response to the pandemic and was key to ensuring teaching and learning continued effectively. This briefing outlines the support given by Alliance universities to their student communities throughout the crisis. It includes examples of: Student support including for those isolating Support for particular groups of students Financial support and the provision of digital infrast…
Commenting on the announcement today from the Secretary of State for Education, Gavin Williamson MP, to review the university admissions system, University Alliance Chief Executive Vanessa Wilson said: “This is a timely call for a consultation to develop a more fair and transparent system of admissions that delivers equity of opportunity for all. “Sharpening up contextual admissions policies in particular is crucial if the government is serious a…
