…als in schools and family homes, researchers are working to make Kaspar available to every child that needs it. A first-stage trial to evaluate the effectiveness of Kaspar as a clinical intervention for the NHS is due to begin later in 2017….
…eal way to build on the work the University has been doing to increase awareness of engineering careers for young children, according to Vice Dean of the University’s Faculty of Science, Engineering and Computing Dr Lucy Jones. “Kingston University has been partnering with Primary Engineer for a number of years now and we work with them to turn the engineering designs of primary school children into reality,” she said at the time of the showcase “…
…ulture that recognises, retains and develops talent whilst proactively addressing gender inequality Create a range of leadership and management training opportunities Provide bespoke accredited or non-accredited training, to enable women to progress into – and within – leadership roles in SMEs across the Leeds City Region Professor George Lodorfos, Dean of Leeds Business School, said: “As an Anchor Institution we are committed to supporting local…
…nces. This year’s competition highlighted that developing the ability to present evidence-based scientific arguments to the wider public is particularly pressing for early career researchers. Through summarising their research in a single image and a short text, competition entrants put into practice these skills in disseminating their projects across the now paramount virtual realm. The judging panel, made up of DTA National Director Tara Dean, U…
…Thankfully, the KEF should create a framework for doing so, and raise awareness of the value of knowledge exchange activities in and of themselves. However, we also need a means for capturing and promoting the many additional benefits the agenda can bring to our universities, particularly for pedagogy, curriculum, and the student experience. Having a confident assertion of the wider value of KE, especially beyond its monetary return, will be esse…
…h to shape the future and to take advantage of the opportunities it will present. These subjects help us to understand ourselves, our society and our place in the world, creating a mind-set of cultural agility, which enables us to navigate through multicultural environments, to be adaptable, globally mobile, and sensitive to difference. The Labour Force Survey shows that graduates in all disciplines have very similar employment rates and are equal…
…l biomedical science degree while caring for her son Tyler. During a work placement with Nemaura Pharma Ltd she came up with a new medical device to help people with chronic illness. Laura won The ‘Woman Who…Rising Star in Further Education’ award for her innovative idea. She is also working on setting up a STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) careers society for women at Coventry University. It was a challenge but I’m glad I chose to…
…events. IUDRO uses the innovative nature of drone technology to raise awareness and understanding of how drones are use and their future potential. Find out more at www.iudro.com University of Greenwich CNPPS: Kamal Farid Kamal has come up with an idea that has the potential to turn the UK’s pavement sector into a carbon-negative industry. He has launched CNPPS, a completely new technology for paving hard surfaces through the use of secondary use…
…empowering the student voice by reorganising the structure of student representation so that it matched the makeup of the organisation, promoting accountability and providing opportunities for undergraduates to learn abroad. A new category – Course and Curriculum Design – was introduced this year and the University of Huddersfield was its first winner for Flying Start. This initiative provides an introduction to undergraduate study that helps rai…
…e HE market: it is right to highlight the need for more comprehensive independent advice and guidance for students and the worrying fall in the number of mature and part time learners. University Alliance has pushed for better support for mature students and for a comprehensive system of careers advice for every stage of life. The government’s forthcoming review of tertiary education must fully examine these issues. “Graduate salaries need to be u…
