…www.university-alliance.ac.uk Media contact: ahenry@university-alliance.ac.uk | 07833 236 629. The January 2012 Grant Letter to HEFCE confirmed that 10,000 modernisation fund student numbers will not be consolidated and an additional 5,000 student numbers have been removed to reduce the risk of overspend. Of the 20,000 Core and Margin numbers – the vast majority of which has come out of HE numbers – around 10,000 have been allocated to universitie…
…t detailing misconceptions around student support can be found at – http://www.dius.gov.uk/~/media/publications/B/BIS-RP-009 A previous report for OFFA warning that three quarters of students and two thirds of parents do not fully understand the bursaries system can be found at – http://www.offa.org.uk/press-releases/bursaries-are-helping-overcome-financialbarriers-to-he-new-research-shows/ University Alliance’s first submission to Lord Browne’s R…
…uality. Switching to hydrogen-fuelled heating systems, if and when these become available, may also not necessarily be pollution-free, with NOx emissions potentially as high as current gas-fired boilers. Agriculture Agriculture is another area where reducing emissions could have potential co-benefits for climate change and air pollution. The UK is currently forecast to breach emission ceiling thresholds for PM2.5 and ammonia (NH3) for 2020 and 203…
…se students may need to fit their studies around continuing work or family commitments, so I to encourage universities to collaborate with employers in creating courses that meet businesses’ needs and are sufficiently flexible to be accessible to students of all ages and backgrounds. Of course, for effective partnerships to be built and maintained, businesses must buy into the idea as well as universities, so I am very pleased to see individual em…
…niversity Alliance institutions contribute a substantial proportion of the UK’s doctoral training capacity in the professional subjects – in some areas over a quarter of the UK’s doctoral training capacity. About University Alliance University Alliance is a group of 23 major, business-engaged universities committed to delivering world-class research and a quality student experience around the UK. They are universities without boundaries: deliverin…
…to open innovation. By defining projects into modular ‘challenges’ it is becoming increasingly common for academics, researchers and private organisations to seek solutions through a network of problem solvers from diverse backgrounds and experiences. As a global organisation and anchor institution, we have a responsibility to support economic development, local growth and regeneration in the towns, cities, regions and countries in which we and ou…
…heir communities. Paul Drechsler CBE, Chairman, International Chamber of Commerce (UK), Former CBI President and Chancellor, Teesside University said: “Universities are a vital source of inspiration, innovation, economic growth and job creation to local communities, and have been critical to the success of towns, cities and regions for many years. Universities have the capabilities to drive economic, social and cultural recovery, working in part…
…ment using real-world challenges led by the commercial sector. Case study: Combining Community Service with Clinical Assessment Experience at University of Huddersfield Every year University of Huddersfield staff and students work in partnership with external clinicians and sector partners to provide an innovative undergraduate clinical skills event, and at the same time promote leg health to the local community. Members of the public are invited,…
…cation and research policy for the benefit of our students and business and civic partners. We innovate together, learn from each other and support every member to transform lives and deliver growth. Visit www.unialliance.ac.uk #UACities For press enquiries please contact Gabriel Huntley, Head of Communications and External Relations on 07890 626099 or email gabriel@www.unialliance.ac.uk ….
…way by graduates. Graduates have made a significant contribution to growth, even during the downturn, generating an extra £55,000 by paying higher income tax and social contributions – far outweighing the public cost of their education.” Press contact – Andrew Henry, andrew@www.unialliance.ac.uk | 07833 236 629 Download the OECD Report. About University Alliance University Alliance is a group of 24 universities offering a distinct student experie…
