White Paper stifles student choice and growth of the sector
…faster rate. University Alliance Website: www.unialliance.ac.uk For further information contact: ahenry@www.unialliance.ac.uk | 07833 236 629….
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Historic compact agreed to take back control of the UK’s creative education system
Read more of: Historic compact agreed to take back control of the UK’s creative education system…nce, whose members include Birmingham City University and many others who offer valuable opportunities to study creative subjects, I am delighted to see passionate representatives from a range of sectors able come together and deliver a plan of action through the development of a Creative Education Compact. The Compact not only sets out measures for the new government, but also outlines how we as sector representatives can take back control of cre…
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The DTA Rep Committee: Amplifying the voice of PhD researchers
Read more of: The DTA Rep Committee: Amplifying the voice of PhD researchers…, while supporting more tailored training options. [April Murray Cantwell] Coming up! The Committee is currently working towards an end-of-academic-year event for all DTA researchers. More information will be forthcoming in the New Year, so watch this space. Katheryn Margaret is also developing a Mini-Methodology Festival to encourage peer-to-peer learning and to support researchers’ understanding of the diverse methodologies that inform qualitati…
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University Alliance shocked at David Willetts’ outdated and elitist comments
Read more of: University Alliance shocked at David Willetts’ outdated and elitist comments…ase contact Sam Jones for contact details on 07767 673 982 or email sjones@www.unialliance.ac.uk. 2. About the Alliance: University Alliance represents 23 major, business-focussed universities at the heart of the sector delivering world-leading research with impact. Alliance universities educate over 26% of all UK students and achieve some of the highest graduate-level employment rates. Alliance universities offer a research- informed, academic le…
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Comment on the latest UCAS application figures
Read more of: Comment on the latest UCAS application figures…DS Notes to Editors The UCAS figures will be available from their website (www.ucas.com) Copies of our recent publications, ‘Proposal for a Graduate Contribution Scheme in England’ and ‘Efficiency, leadership and partnership: an approach that delivers shared economic priorities’ are available from the University Alliance website. University Alliance represents 23 major, dynamic, business-like universities at the heart of the sector that deliver wo…
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Peer Review College
Read more of: Peer Review College…tions by any TEA partner. To enquire about the PRC offers please email TEA@www.unialliance.ac.uk. A. What is the Peer Review College? The TEA Peer Review College draws on cutting-edge pedagogic expertise from across the Alliance to benefit the whole network. It provides national opportunities for Members to remain “in good standing”. The Peer Review College is a shared resource that can be called upon by any TEA partner to work with course design…
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2017 Winners
Read more of: 2017 Winners…tudent Charlie Hesse, won £250. Andrew Marshall of Compact Gyms £250 was also presented to Andrew Marshall representing Nottingham Trent University, who pitched his home gym equipment company, Compact Gyms. You can read all about the winners and runners-up at Innovating Future Business 2017 and their business proposals here,…
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Coventry University says…
Read more of: Coventry University says……e university students. Travelling between home and university costs money, buying food and drink costs money, ensuring you have all the right equipment and having a social life costs money. Knowing what support and advice is available is invaluable, so ask about budgeting tools, saving tips and advice, as well as the scholarships, bursaries and grants available. Having a city centre campus that also has accommodation within walking distance, as we…
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Collaboration will be key in delivering the NHS Workforce Plan
Read more of: Collaboration will be key in delivering the NHS Workforce Plan…e that the plan is delivered and it meets local need. Across England / the UK, local services need to be shaped to respond to local needs. While there are commonalities, each Integrated Care System (ICS), town, city or borough, and sometimes even each street, has a unique need. ICSs can understand those needs and can work within localities to address them if they have the staff with the requisite skills in the right place at the right time. Sounds…
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Four reasons why Universities should be at the heart of the NHS Long-Term Workforce Plan
Read more of: Four reasons why Universities should be at the heart of the NHS Long-Term Workforce Plan…nd care homes receive £5,000 per nursing student they offer placements to, compared with £30,000 for doctors. The low tariff means there is less incentive for providers to offer student placements, particularly during a workforce crisis when resources, including teaching resources, are already stretched. Simulation in nursing education needs to be fully embraced. Simulation is revolutionising healthcare education: new simulation units and virtual…