…y with 65,000 small scale cocoa farmers in Cote D’Ivoire. As Kheti and the Rural e-Services study reveal, advances in technology can provide answers to our questions, even the remotest ones. The Rural e-Services project was featured in University Alliance’s Spotlight Report UK Research and Innovation Overseas: A snapshot of University Alliance activity in developing countries. The report provides an overview of Alliance institutions’ activity in d…
…covering everything from food security to viral threats in the developing world. Between them, the 20 institutions in University Alliances are already working in 95 countries eligible for Official Development Assistance (ODA). As a result, they are well-placed to fulfil the objectives of GCRF, as well as other funds aimed at reducing global poverty. Find out more about our members’ work and our recommendations to government in our Spotlight Repor…
…he British Council’s annual gathering of education leaders from across the world. At the event, over a thousand delegates will come together to explore collaborative solutions to global issues and discuss the role of higher education. Taking place in London on Monday 22 – Wednesday 24 May, this year’s conference will explore the theme Global cities: connecting talent, driving change, looking at the role of universities and colleges as global conne…
…rict observational principles, it strives for the same level of emotional truth found in the films I admire. Down by the stage we are doing an interview. The questioner wants tips about research and filmmaking. I mention the importance of working alongside people you trust on issues you care about. In academia, working with communities is sometimes talked about as if there is a public ‘out there’, just waiting to be engaged. My experience with Won…
…tter. Face Lab, Liverpool John Moores University, show their facial reconstruction techniques As the showcase illustrated, Alliance universities support and promote an environment in which our creative activities and economy can flourish. For example, the REACT Hub – a partnership between UWE Bristol and the city’s arts and cultural cinema centre Watershed along with the Universities of Bath, Bristol, Cardiff and Exeter has led to more than 50 dyn…
…ts to bridge a shortfall in essential creative skills. The university also runs an Automotive and Transport Design Course which supports students to explore the cars, and transport systems, of the future. Students on this course are working with the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP) to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases from vehicles. They are developing feasible ideas and concepts for new-generation low carbon vehicles. These take up f…
…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 students…
…tudents and engineers from research institutes and the industry around the world to discuss soil, water, energy and environmental change challenges. Participants will hear leading keynote speakers from industry and academia and take part in parallel thematic sessions of presentations and workshops. Contributions are now being accepted from (but not limited to) the following general topics: Buildings adapted for future climate change High level ene…
…em designing, building and testing their own electric-powered locomotives, running them on the Institute’s test rail track. The course provides enthusiastic young people with the chance to engage with railway research and consider career opportunities they may want to pursue in the future. Running from September 2016, a new MSc programme in Railway Systems Safety and Risk will secure the rail industry’s safety skills gap in the future. There is co…
…time 3D and Virtual Reality (VR) software and is using technology from the world of gaming to develop applications for businesses, educators and governments across the globe. Spearhead founder Dan Riley, a graduate of Teesside University, has been helped to fund potential overseas leads through the Enterprise Europe Network North-East in which Teesside University is a delivery partner. The company has also been supported with incubator space in th…