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  1. Cultural enrichment: Contemporary music festival attracts new audiences and engages local community

    …f the artistic programme, and to respond to regional and national need. An international platform for new music in the UK, the festival enthuses existing and attracts new audiences through innovative programming and informed presentation – providing opportunities for British artists to present their work and, as a producer, developing opportunities for British artists internationally. hcmf// generates over £1.2 million of economic impact for the l…

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  2. The missing piece of Sunak’s puzzle? Degree apprentices

    …of the prime minister’s commitment and were not specifically mentioned in today’s summer statement. Degree apprenticeships are a vital rung on the ladder of opportunity. We consistently hear from parents and young people that progression pathways are essential to making apprenticeships an attractive route for young people. Degree apprenticeships are not only vital to ensuring that parity of esteem exists between academic and vocational routes, bu…

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  3. Birmingham City University collaborates on first HuffPost Centre for Journalism

    …ost will help design modules with real-world challenges, lead tutorials on news, lifestyle, politics and entertainment, and host talks. Students will also be given the opportunity of work experience in the newsroom alongside the HuffPost editorial team. Jess Brammar, Executive Editor of HuffPost UK: “We couldn’t be more thrilled to be partnering with Birmingham City University to welcome students to the HuffPost Centre for Journalism. We love what…

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  4. University Alliance write letter to Schools Minister to raise concerns over ITT market review recommendations

    …g teacher supply issues in this country. We are already seeing worrying recruitment trends in teacher training across the UK, especially at secondary level. The implementation timetable for the proposed reforms for all parties concerned is unrealistic and together with worrying developments on the pandemic, with the emergence of the new variant, and the school system still in recovery from phase 1 and 2 of the pandemic, there is a real danger of u…

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  5. Alliance universities awarded prestigious Queen’s Anniversary prize

    …ity of Greenwich The University of Greenwich was recognised for the ground-breaking work of their Natural Resources Institute (NRI) to find smart solutions for pest control that have an impact on human, animal and plant health, especially in the developing world. Professor David Maguire, Vice Chancellor of the University of Greenwich, said: “This is a fantastic achievement and the whole university community is proud of this honour. It reflects onc…

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  6. International Day of Happiness: reflecting on what makes us happy

    …e the importance of happiness in the lives of people around the world. The International Day of Happiness can be a useful time for us to reflect on what makes us happy, and how we can make positive changes in our lives that are likely to enhance our happiness. For instance, while it is a truism that money doesn’t buy happiness, it has been shown that money can buy experiences (like holidays, music concerts, nights out), which in turn can promote h…

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  7. Alliance universities set to play a vital role in the UK’s recovery from the pandemic

    …to develop new technologies, developing green innovations, redesigning a struggling high street, and working with TV companies to produce new programmes. The campaign has been backed by major employers and industry partners, including the International Chamber of Commerce, along with support from numerous SMEs and local organisations who work with Alliance universities to deliver change for their communities.   Paul Drechsler CBE, Chairman, Intern…

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  8. University Alliance ‘relieved’ as UK re-joins Horizon Europe

    …h industry, and this has benefitted significantly from Horizon funding and international partnerships fostered over many years. Our universities and their partners across Europe will be relieved today that this vital work can continue. Universities and research communities will now be able to kick-start new projects and programmes with our partners in Europe and beyond. This is a vital step in delivering on the Government’s aspirations to make the…

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  9. The Welcome Return of Post-Study Work Visas

    …ted return of post-study work visas, announced last night, is fantastic news for universities, businesses and communities. It has always been clear to the HE sector that opportunities for employment after graduation are key to attracting the best international students to the UK, which will be even more crucial post-Brexit. The UK economy must be given the chance to benefit fully from the highly skilled international graduates we educate, if we ar…

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