…overall quality of our research and almost 80% of our research is rated as world-leading (4*) or internationally excellent (3*) in the latest Government Research Excellence Framework (REF) assessment. Over the last few years, UWL has invested more than £150 million into the campus to create an inspiring social and learning environment for students in which they can develop and thrive. * Average all questions, National Student Survey 2022 ** Exclud…
…simulated clinical placements for nursing and other health students. Yet crucially, increasing capacity on healthcare courses requires years of preparation and long-term investment in new buildings, facilities and staff. “there is huge potential for the higher education sector to be more involved in finding solutions to longstanding issues.” In response for this need for a joined-up approach to planning, earlier this year, University Alliance pub…
…yability, RGU was named top in Scotland, fourth in the UK, and 34th in the world. The University’s many innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives diversify and strengthen the economy, creating new products, services, and jobs. With strong industry links and considerable health and social care provision, RGU is the main source of graduates for NHS Grampian and one of the largest providers of creative-industry graduates in Scotland. The University…
…s, with his work being exhibited at a national and international level, in world-renowned galleries. One of Luvera’s works, the Assembly exhibition was co-created with over 50 people who had experienced homelessness in the Brighton and Hove areas in 2014. The exhibition comprised over 70 photographs, a 50-minute soundscape, performances by The Cascade Chorus (a community choir for people in recovery from addiction issues), and a programme for memb…
…Database (PPDB), one of the most comprehensive pesticide resources in the world, developed at the University of Hertfordshire. First launched in 2007, the database was developed by the Agriculture and Environment Research Unit led by Professor Kathleen Lewis. Two decades of continuous research have created a comprehensive, independently verified database for pesticide risk assessments, which has now been viewed over 7.5 million times. The databas…
Oxford Brookes’ low carbon building research holds world-leading expertise in the field of carbon mapping, building performance evaluation, low-carbon retrofitting and climate change adaptation of buildings and neighbourhoods. Other related areas of expertise include urban energy modelling using Geographical Information Systems (GIS), smart energy communities and design of low-energy buildings in diverse climates. The group is leading a number of…
…and the North Sea. “According to the UN World Tourism Organisation, this already-popular area will see tourism increase by 5-8%. This will put pressure on the already limited raw materials in the region, where industry, agriculture and tourism are already competing. “We will be working with Norfolk county council and the project site is Great Yarmouth, one of the high dense tourist destinations (per population). In high session, the tourism sector…
…e – from salt water to scale-up To maintain current consumption trends the world needs to produce 50-70% more food by 2050. University of Greenwich researchers have been looking into Microalgae and how it could revolutionise the food industry. As the primary producers of the marine food web, Microalgae are an underexploited resource. They consume more CO2 than they produce, they grow faster than any other plant, and they can be grown in extreme en…
…oducts 2. A vision to grow that business (not necessarily to take over the world, but to create multiple valuable jobs) 3. A commitment to high quality of design, engineering and/or craftsmanship As stated above, there is a preference for pioneers in construction design and technology. About the development In July 2014 the University of Brighton exchanged contracts with Brighton and Hove City Council to bring forward the development of Preston Ba…
…adults are living with obesity. Childhood obesity has been classed by the World Health Organisation as one of the most serious challenges for the 21st Century. Old or young, obesity carries significant health, social and economic consequences. The Foresight Tackling Obesities systems map illustrates the complex web of factors that cause obesity. Heterogeneous and interdependent individual and socio-environmental level factors all interact dynamic…
