…s. The project repurposes material generally sent to landfill. For example, 19,800 toothbrushes, 4,000 VHS videocassettes and two tonnes of denim form its low-grade wall insulation. The Waste House’s environmental performance continues to be monitored and is used regularly as an ‘open studio’ facilitating the university’s work with local communities. The university is also researching people’s emotional attachments to objects to shift the values a…
…s originally from the Tunisian Republic, to establish her artisan business designing intricate homeware products both in the UK and abroad. When Hend started her business she collaborated with skilled craftspeople from her native Tunisia and established an ethical network of manufacturers which provided jobs and enabled local craftspeople to sell their wares internationally. She launched the first Hend Krichen collection ‘Tunisia Made’ in 2013 and…
Commenting on the HEPI paper Designing a Teaching Excellence Framework: Lessons from other sectors, University Alliance Chief Executive Maddalaine Ansell said: “This report makes a strong and timely case for a Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) built on a strong evidence base and implemented gradually. “One of University Alliance’s key recommendations in response to the government’s green paper is that the TEF should be introduced in stages. Thi…
…ncluding universities, to find solutions. There are numerous aspects of the 11-16 curriculum that are likely to have an impact on the success of the ABS. It is therefore imperative that the DfE also conducts a review of the 11-16 curriculum and is genuinely open-minded to making changes. In fact, there is arguably much stronger support for the reform of qualifications at Level 2 (notably GCSEs) than at Level 3. A significant issue that needs to be…
…of signatories below: As government prepares to announce its plans for post 18 education funding, it is crucial that Ministers do not limit access to skills essential to the UK’s economic success. We fully endorse the government’s drive to deliver high quality provision and strong value for students and tax-payers in higher education. Robust value assessment of all disciplines, including creative, is therefore vital before any funding decisions ar…
…nable collaborations with likeminded businesses, entrepreneurs, academics, designers and makers both within the STEAMhouse Community and beyond. It’s aim is to help drive innovation and develop new ideas and solutions for business and societal challenges and opportunities. Our Community and guests join together to share good practice, develop new talent and stimulate new ideas. We bring those new ideas to fruition with the support of state-of the…
…ries exploring intersectional experiences of sexual consent; positions of trust between staff and students; and toxic masculinity. By-stander training and designing an in-depth fresher’s week programme for September 2022 are also priorities. Whilst the modules are designed for students they will also be accessible to staff. In this way staff can better support students who are affected by sexual misconduct and violence. We believe that staff train…
…-year project will work with hospital staff and people with dementia to co-design and test resources that can be used during constant observation to support person-centred care. Dr Melanie Handley, Research Fellow in Health and Care for Older People and joint project lead at the University of Hertfordshire, said: “We are delighted to be working with university and hospital partners in Hertfordshire, Leeds and Nottingham to support best practice fo…
…he other side and beat this virus.” Second year BA (Hons) Fashion student, Ruby Lee, has also designed sets of scrubs which have been donated to the NHS workforce. She said: “I have made three sets of scrubs so far, however, I plan on making more once I have completed my university projects along with face masks. I have learnt all the skills I have used to make the scrubs at university such as understanding patterns and constructing garments to a…
…nts focus on finding concrete solutions to some of the greatest challenges within HE teaching and learning. Participants tease out “quick wins” and strategic workable long-term solutions to ‘wicked’ problems, e.g. addressing the BAME attainment gap, embedding employability and designing inclusive curricula. Penny Sweasey who manages the TEA and runs the sandpit events said “I am really proud of the work we have done through the TEA, bringing unive…
