…d their protections could be strengthened. The Bill is blind to research and innovation skills development and knowledge exchange activities. Nor does it place a duty on UKRI to promote fair and open competition for funding, which it should. If you look carefully, however, the opportunities arising from UKRI outweigh the legislative challenges.” Read the full piece here….
…said: “The government’s assurance on funding for EU students will be a relief to anyone thinking about studying here next year. It shows that we want bright minds to come to Britain to enrich our culture and support local businesses up and down the country. It will also help to promote our world-class education system abroad. We look forward to working with government to ensure the message that Britain remains open and welcoming to international s…
…Times Higher Education‘s coverage of the Government’s new TEF measures reveals that England’s new assessment of university teaching will award institutions with ratings of “bronze”, “silver” and “gold”. The article also featured comment from Chief Executive Maddalaine Ansell. You can read our full response to the Government’s publication of how the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) trial year will work here….
We responded to Business, Innovation and Skills Committee’s inquiry looking at the Northern Powerhouse and Midlands Engine. This focussed on whether the Government’s devolved arrangements can deliver improved economic growth and examine if the models for devolved decision-making and co-operation on areas such as skills, science, innovation and R&D are delivering economic growth and whether they should be adopted by other regions. Click on the ima…
…forts to build greater recognition for this crucial part of their mission. Commenting, University Alliance Chief Executive Maddalaine Ansell, said: “There are decisions here that we strongly welcome, such as a broader approach to benchmarking with contextual assessment and a more granular system for looking at performance differences, and full level descriptors for each award level. However, we think the merits of a highly skilled employment metri…
…ing principle of teaching and learning across the University of Lincoln. In 2013 the QAA awarded a commendation to the University for its enhancement of student learning opportunities, citing Student as Producer alongside other novel approaches to student engagement. Student as Producer provides students at all levels with opportunities to work on real academic research projects. For example, Lincoln’s School of Psychology engages undergraduate an…
…published a collection of case studies highlighting examples of research-informed teaching from across Alliance universities, covering a broad range of existing practice. These aim to explore what research-informed teaching looks like across different disciplines and how it benefits students, academics and universities, as well as employers and the wider community. Click on the image to download the booklet or follow this link. Read our full pres…
…ity economies, connecting people to opportunities and addressing global challenges. Bringing together higher education leaders from across the globe, it will examine this in the context of four lenses: research and innovation; talent development and flows; societies and communities and leadership. At this year’s event, held in Cape Town, UA Chief Executive Maddalaine Ansell and Prof Malcolm Press, Vice-Chancellor of Manchester Metropolitan Univers…
… Informal activities UWE Bristol: Green Capital puts students at heart of community Taking a lead in sustainable activities across the city… Graduate recruitment Sheffield Hallam University: Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeships A new kind of apprenticeship with SHU and Nestlé… Graduate recruitment University of Greenwich: Work-based learning embeds practical skills into studies Greenwich offers work-based learning with degree apprenticesh…
…ions – economic, social and cultural. Skills are central to success in the complex, rapidly changing economy of the 21st Century, and they are also an important way for people to achieve fulfilment, to be happier and more confident. Our latest report, Developing productive places: The role of universities in skills ecosystems examines the case for universities to be a major player in meeting the UK’s skills needs. Click on the image (right) or the…