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  1. Adapting buildings for future climate change – conference June 2017

    …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…

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  2. Transformative knowledge: Institute of Railway Research securing future of our rail services

    …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…

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  3. Talent: DigitalCity Fellowships helps fledgling entrepreneurs

    …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…

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  4. How can the HEA’s Embedding Employability Framework be used to help universities engage employers?

    Over the past couple of months, we’ve run a series of regional workshops, exploring how to best support STEM-related employer engagement in higher education. These events follow the recent publication of our research report, Mind the gap – engaging employers to secure the future of STEM in higher education. As part of the programme, the Higher Education Academy presented their Embedding Employability in HE Framework. Here, the HEA’s Hugh Mannerin…

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  5. This app can change your life

    …n the shoulder there…) and a year or so after first hearing about it, I’m drumming my fingers impatiently for public release. No, it’s not the latest version of one of those popular fruit-based puzzles or beach battle strategy games. It’s called ‘Ava’ – and ‘she’ would help you to follow what people are saying around you in real-time. As a deaf person, it will be a boon in meetings or conferences, but perhaps much more so when I’m in the pub with…

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  6. Teaching and training: The Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise

    …ities dealing with vulnerable members of society such as the homeless and drug abusers, including The Big Issue. PDSE frequently encounters people who are ashamed, scared or embarrassed of their teeth and feel marginalised by mainstream healthcare. Some of the work has influenced local policy and provision, such as the NHS adopting the school outreach model and expanding it to the most deprived schools in the region. The Family Nurse Partnership h…

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  7. Research: Lab4Living

    …work with numerous partners including academic colleagues from across the world, the private sector and key healthcare eco-system organisations such as NHS Trusts, older people’s services and others. Third sector partners such as Age Concern, the University of the Third Age and Sheffield Elders also play an active role in contributing to the research process. Research projects they worked on include developed a revolutionary new neck collar which…

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  8. Applications open for Royal Society’s pairing scheme

    …ament at night (Image credit: UK Parliament www.parliament.uk) Do you get frustrated about the use of evidence in government policy making? Do you want to increase the policy impact of your research? Take part in the Royal Society’s pairing scheme – Applications for scientists open until Wednesday 9th March Each year the Royal Society’s pairing scheme pairs 30 research scientists with UK parliamentarians and civil servants. By spending time togeth…

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  9. Going Global 2016

    …aking place in May in Cape Town, South Africa. Going Global is an annual forum for education leaders from across the world, coming together to debate issues and challenges facing the sector globally, strengthen networks and discuss collaborative solutions. This year’s event focuses on the theme of building nations and connecting cultures: education policy, economic development and engagement. It encompasses a diverse range of sessions addressing d…

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  10. Finding out what a law firm looks for in the lawyers of tomorrow

    …chance to meet both successful lawyers and the Clifford Chance graduate recruitment team. On offer was not only an insight into the day to day activities of legal professionals but also a chance to ask questions about future steps in a career in law: specifically – what does a firm such as Clifford Chance look for in the lawyers of tomorrow? Also, the day was a good opportunity to speak to students at other universities and compare how law is taug…

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