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  1. Applicants are demonstrating their awareness of what it takes to be competitive

    January 31, 2011

    …g their awareness of what it takes to succeed in a globally competitive recruitment market. This is why we need more investment in our universities, an investment that guarantees significant long-term returns. Despite severe spending cuts in many countries, it is a remarkable fact that the UK is one of the only OECD countries not increasing investment in higher education, research and science. The UK cannot stand still and allow our global competi…

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  2. Universities are driving growth through innovation and enterprise

    February 18, 2011

    …nded initiative to develop a joined-up approach to the bio-sensing and instrumentation community. The Institute is already working with the SIKTN on a project to develop a National Directory of UK companies working in bio-sensing. 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 stude…

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  3. Star Award

    June 9, 2021

    …less so, who had done what in the team, sharing success. She has arranged online ‘health and wellbeing’ events and runs a weekly Zoom ‘Huddle’ which attracts 80+ staff to share news and fun – a serious exercise in wellbeing and ending with the traditional online Mexican wave. Tracey was just remarkable, keeping the team together and connected, looked out for everyone’s wellbeing, ensured the team continued to deliver across the board to the highe…

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  4. Enterprise education

    October 31, 2017

    …utures and are better prepared to navigate uncertainty in an ever-changing world. Enterprise education worth its salt helps graduates to stand out. Despite the longevity of enterprise education, it is arguably time to further disrupt and challenge traditional learning paradigms to make sure that they reflect the changing landscape. Universities should become more firmly anchored in the communities they serve and play a pivotal role in unlocking an…

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  6. How supermarkets can engage consumers to think more about household food waste

    October 28, 2021

    …ng the first national lockdown are striking and powerful reminders to supermarkets and general stores of the rapidly changeable nature of consumers. The nation (and the world at large) is, of course, also now facing probably the greatest-ever need for behaviour change among consumers – the need to act more responsibly to preserve the future of the planet and prevent further climate change. This is absolutely top of mind in the UK with COP26 approa…

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  7. Knowledge exchange remains crucial for growth

    May 8, 2012

    …ties might be right for them. This is why they are diversifying around the world, bringing in further funding and showing why UK is such a vital export industry. A knowledge exchange framework The HEFCE report offers a framework for understanding the role of universities in knowledge exchange. Although slightly clunky, this framework breaks down the contribution of universities in to the following key areas: the role they play in contributing the…

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  8. Commuting students – enhancing a different student experience

    September 27, 2019

    …shoehorn them into a ‘traditional’ model that, for many, feels outdated in today’s busy world. For those of us who work in universities our interest, surely, should be in understanding and enhancing that modern experience. Students sitting in booths in the LRC cafe. (University of Hertfordshire/ Ian Scott) At Hertfordshire, as a diverse university with a commitment to transforming the lives of all our students, we are learning to work from the pos…

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  9. The 2019 University Alliance Summit

    June 6, 2019

    …Firstly, we have a commitment to supporting social diversity. We are about breaking down barriers by educating students with fantastic capability, but often from challenging sometimes disadvantaged backgrounds, who are juggling dependents, jobs and life, and enabling them to fulfil their true potential and promise. Secondly we prioritise innovative teaching and the student experience. Thirdly Alliance Universities are place based institutions, the…

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  10. Supporting student mental health during the pandemic and beyond

    March 3, 2021

    …lso been proactively contacting students to see how they’re doing. We’ve already contacted thousands of students through phone calls, emails and other communication channels and we plan to reach many more by June 2021. We know that not all students need our help, but the point is that we’re keeping in touch and letting them know that support is available and easy to access when they need it. And there are many more examples of innovative support w…

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