…lecting on her experience of taking part in the pairing scheme, Carole said: “This was a wonderful opportunity to gain first-hand experience working alongside a member of parliament. Their ability to keep so many ‘balls in the air’ is impressive as is the enthusiasm and skill of the backroom staff who support them! This scheme gives one an opportunity to see the reality of life in the political arena, and is one I would recommend to all.” Apply no…
…ent is also likely to move quickly with further reform. Our presenters and commentators will provide important insight and understanding of the policy implications of new directions. Register your delegate place here. Speakers include: Professor Sir Tim O’Shea Principal and Vice Chancellor, University of Edinburgh Professor Nora Ann Colton Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), University of East London Mark Leach founder, Editor in Chief and Director…
Location: Millennium Gloucester Hotel, London Future EdTech 2015 is neither another conference or trade show…it’s your opportunity to join the conversation. 50+ global thought-leaders and innovators sharing their latest projects and 250+ of your peers in attendance will provide you with the expertise at the heart of the new education economy through carefully curated sessions, interactive formats and plenty of networking. Don’t let external press…
…sity Employability Winner: Coventry University Entrepreneurship Winner: Cardiff Metropolitan University International projects Runner up: University of the West of England Online and distance learning Runner up: Coventry University Research impact Winner: University of Greenwich Social and community impact Winner: Plymouth University Student diversity and widening participation Runner up: Kingston University Student experience Winner: University o…
…stead they learned from watching other colleagues. In 1998 the Home Office commissioned the research team to conduct a nationwide study of police interviewing in the UK – the first world-wide study of its kind – into interviews of suspects, witnesses and victims of crime. The team concluded that the training officers received was not being fully transferred into the workplace, particularly because the training itself was not practical enough. This…
…ation ecosystem is evolving. How do we ensure it is the envy of our global competitors, and continues to transform our world? Please join us as we showcase excellent UK research, and celebrate its transformative impact on our society and economy – building sustainability, improving healthcare, growing industries and shaping society. As well as the launch of a new report into the UK’s research ecosystem, the event will include a science fair. This…
…ed people for professions (health, teaching, education) to support the new communities. Increasingly, they are part of local economic leadership. Most Alliance universities are on the board of their local LEP or participate in sub-panels. They set the strategy and are instrumental in bringing it to life. For example, the Greater Lincolnshire LEP identified engineering as a priority sector and the University of Lincoln collaborated with Siemens to…
…, said: “UK universities get up to 20 percent of their external research income from the EU. So a hit to the Horizon 2020 budget will have a significant negative impact on our research base. “Investment in science and research leverages private investment and leads to deep and long-lasting social and economic benefits, including job creation and growth. Many Horizon 2020 funding streams are directed towards those parts of the economy with the grea…
…ding scheme.” Sustainable funding for higher education Professor West added: “But we still need the government to put the higher education funding system on a more sustainable footing – the current public subsidy on existing student loans is too high: for every £1 the government gives out in student loans, they will only get 55p back. University Alliance warns that this is creating an unsustainable funding system that could result in cuts to stude…
…politan University Professor Steve West, Chair of University Alliance, said: “We are totally delighted at the success of our Alliance universities at the THE Awards which recognises the hard work carried out by their academic and professional staff and students. “From providing the best possible educational experience for students to providing jobs for their local communities, from leading the way in supporting employers and industries to nurturin…
