…s on teaching excellence and would like to help the Government deliver its commitment to introduce a framework to recognise universities offering the highest quality teaching. It is important we get this right – done well, it should incentivise many different kinds of teaching excellence and encourage innovation. If we get it wrong, it may become a burdensome bureaucratic exercise that incentivises the wrong kind of behaviour. It is, of course, a…
…ers want graduates that are analytical, problem solving and who have great communication skills. “Alliance universities offer practice-based, industry-focused courses which give our graduates the skills employers want and enable them to hit the ground running in their chosen careers.” Notes The BIS Graduate Labour Market Statistics published today revealed: The employment rate for working age graduates of 87.5% is the highest level seen since the…
…kills’ consultation on support for postgraduate study. Plans for £25,000 loans were unveiled in this year’s budget, following the announcement of £10,000 loans for taught master’s students in last December’s Autumn Statement. Some of our comments have since appeared in a round-up of sector responses in a story in Times Higher Education. To read the story visit here. You can also find our consultation response, alongside previous submissions to gov…
…ch year the Royal Society pairing scheme pairs 30 research scientists with UK parliamentarians and civil servants. By spending time together in Westminster and the researcher’s lab, participants learn about each other’s work and gain a greater insight into how research findings can help inform policy making. A wonderful opportunity to gain first-hand experience working alongside a member of parliament Last year, Carole Perry, Professor of bioinorg…
…al London The General Election takes place on 7th May and, whatever the outcome, it will herald more change, disruption and opportunities for the sector. Absorbing the impacts of the General Election will be critical for organisations and leaders in Higher Education. A change of government will herald change, but a re-elected government is also likely to move quickly with further reform. Our presenters and commentators will provide important insig…
…cess. Take a whirlwind tour of pan-European HE projects and innovation at Future EdTech 2015, gain the insight you need and shape the conversation. Registration is complimentary for Universities and Higher Education Institutions – ensure you secure your place today!…
…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…
…erviewers’ skills throughout their careers, which was fully adopted by the UK police and formed part of the UK government’s Professionalising the Investigative Process (PIP) agenda. The New Zealand Police Force, Australian Federal Police and three Australian Territories have now also adopted the approach, and it is spreading. The training involves Cognitive Interviews (CI). The team researched the effectiveness of this innovative type of interview…
…y affects how they behave but can also affect other animals around them. A common occurrence of this is at the vet when nervous animals seem to trigger similar reactions in other pets. Researchers working in the School of Life Sciences at the University of Lincoln have been carrying out extensive research for the past 20 years in the emerging field of veterinary behavioural medicine. This explores the use of biological chemo-signals to regulate th…
…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…
