…date: midday, Monday 30 November 2015. Submission: Send your image to info@www.unialliance.ac.uk with the subject line ‘Christmas card competition 2015’. Please include your name, course/occupation with the name of the university you attend. Competition rules This competition is open to students and staff at University Alliance institutions. A maximum of two front covers will be accepted per entrant. The University Alliance logo should be included…
…to midday on Tuesday 2 December 2014. Submission: Send your image to info@www.unialliance.ac.uk with the subject line ‘Christmas Card Competition’. Please include your name, course/occupation and the name of the university you attend. Competition rules: This contest is open to students and staff at University Alliance institutions. A maximum of two front covers will be accepted per entrant. The University Alliance logo should be included somewher…
…n lead to an improvement in mental fitness for people in the Down syndrome community, but the effect hasn’t been studied extensively. Because of this lack of data, many doctors and parents don’t prioritise physical fitness for people with Down syndrome. If successful, it is hoped that published findings from the Mindsets study can lead to exercise becoming an integral part of life for people with Down syndrome. The study will collect data on the i…
…n lead to an improvement in mental fitness for people in the Down syndrome community, but the effect hasn’t been studied extensively. Because of this lack of data, many doctors and parents don’t prioritise physical fitness for people with Down syndrome. If successful, it is hoped that published findings from the Mindsets study can lead to exercise becoming an integral part of life for people with Down syndrome. The study will collect data on the i…
…ersity with the aim of increasing social mobility. Through our partnerships with schools, colleges and communities Alliance universities are working hard to raise aspirations, inspire people, and make options clearer.” –ends– Press contact – Andrew Henry, andrew@www.unialliance.ac.uk | 07833 236 629 About University Alliance University Alliance is a group of 24 universities offering a distinct student experience shaped by a commitment to deliverin…
…Peter was the recipient of over £3m in research funding, holds an honorary doctorate from the University of Plymouth, and is a visiting professor at the Universities of Fuzhou and Shaoguan in China. In 2015 he was a finalist for the Guardian’s most Inspiring University Leader of the Year and in 2017 led the University of West London to being awarded the Times Higher Outstanding Senior Leadership Team as well as being shortlisted, a year later, for…
…We responded to the Department for Education’s consultation on postgraduate doctoral loans. Read our submission here or click on the image (right). You can read about the original consultation here….
…stepped up to the plate. In April, myself and others gave evidence to the committee. The Committee report affirmed many of the issues raised in the evidence-gathering sessions, particularly on the sustainability of higher education funding as it stands. We now look forward to working with the OfS constructively as they address the committee’s concerns in 2024. 2. #InnovateForGrowth and regional innovation funding Ahead of the Spring Statement, we…
…c Borot (bottom right) All the entries can be found here. The DTA Images of Research Awards is an annual event, where DTA PhD researchers are invited to submit an image summarising their research, along with an accompanying blurb for the competition. The competition is usually held across DTA’s residential schools, and attendees vote on winners at the event. This year is the first time DTA have held a joined up awards event – a positive outcome of…
…ce needs to each other through their environment. This algorithm will help come up with the most effective way to communicate to households. Currently many individuals or families living in homes benefit from smart meters or other smart devices that advise them on how to use their energy in the most efficient way possible, based on their usage. However, research has shown that this guidance does not effectively communicate people’s energy use at d…
