Wonkhe: It’s time for real action on the BME attainment gap
…written for Wonkhe on how their two institutions are working strategically to address attainment gaps and ensure all students can succeed. Read the piece in full on the Wonkhe website….
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UA response: UCAS equality data report
Read more of: UA response: UCAS equality data report…h as the most effective ways of supporting underrepresented groups to apply. “Whilst access to university is important, retention and student outcomes for disadvantaged groups matter too if everyone is to be given an equal chance to succeed. Our research found that university leaders can make the difference by setting clear objectives and ensuring these are embedded across their institution. Tackling inequality in all of its forms should be at the…
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Creating innovative regions: The role of universities in local growth and productivity
Read more of: Creating innovative regions: The role of universities in local growth and productivity…ibutions that universities offer local businesses (especially micro and small firms) to innovate and scale up: knowledge, talent, access to finance and space. Click on the image to read the report. You can also read our full press release here….
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Space: New innovation centre set to transform sensor applications across the world
Read more of: Space: New innovation centre set to transform sensor applications across the world…us jobs. With £13billion currently generated by the sensor industry in the UK, and 1.4m people employed in sensor-aligned professions, the new facility will ensure that the innovation and entrepreneurial spirit of students and academics can be harnessed by industry. Sensors play an important role in our day-to-day lives. Detecting and monitoring change in temperature, light, pressure, sound and humidity, their uses are wide reaching in industry, s…
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Talent: Helping entrepreneurs see the bigger picture
Read more of: Talent: Helping entrepreneurs see the bigger picture…is studies, employ other students and expand Splaat Media into a new region. In 2014 Greg worked with over 650 schools and groups and is on track to hit 900 in 2015. Although he has built many great partnerships with his clients and the bulk of his business is school drama photography, he is now becoming more and more involved in live event photography. Splaat Media is made up of three full-time employees, five photographers and six customer assis…
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University Business: Universities must tackle inequality in all its forms
Read more of: University Business: Universities must tackle inequality in all its forms…Coverage of our report Supporting thriving communities: The role of universities in reducing inequality has featured in University Business. You can read the full story here. Download a copy of the report to find out more about how universities reduce inequality in their cities and regions….
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Creating jobs & business opportunities: Award-winning programme tackles some of the world’s most pressing issues
Read more of: Creating jobs & business opportunities: Award-winning programme tackles some of the world’s most pressing issues…nk creatively about solving some of the world’s most pressing social issues. On the 12 month programme participants receive comprehensive training and mentoring including the opportunity to attend social entrepreneurship conferences, seminars and workshops. Award winners will also receive cash awards to further develop their ideas and projects and one to one mentoring from experienced social entrepreneurs. The focus of the programme is about learn…
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Research Professional: To boost access, halt drop outs
Read more of: Research Professional: To boost access, halt drop outs…Coverage of our report Supporting thriving communities: The role of universities in reducing inequality has appeared in Research Professional (£). You can also read our full press release here and download the report here. …
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University Alliance responds to the Government’s Higher Education White Paper
Read more of: University Alliance responds to the Government’s Higher Education White Paper…nition that Innovate UK should be a business-facing organisation with its own protected budget, but integrated within UK Research and Innovation, is also very welcome.” Notes The White Paper, Higher education: success as a knowledge economy, can be found here….
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THE: HE White Paper: the higher education sector responds
Read more of: THE: HE White Paper: the higher education sector responds…or research in legislation is very welcome as is the recognition of the importance of innovation in the new institutional architecture.” You can read our latest response here….
