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…ational — Helping stroke survivors through robotics project – Vignesh Velmurugan Vignesh Vignesh Velmurugan grew up in Chennai, India, where he completed his bachelor’s degree in engineering before pursuing an ERASMUS+ funded master’s programme in Europe, studying in both France and Poland. He then applied to join the University of Hertfordshire to continue his research in medical robotics, where is currently studying for a PhD. “I have always bee…
…essfully completing my course, I decided to move abroad and join Hult International School in Dubai, where I am now studying a master’s in international business. Like my apprenticeship, the course allows me to combine class-based theory with on-the-job training. I’ve learnt how to work well in a diverse and multicultural environment, in a student group made up of over 38 different nationalities. “I would recommend apprenticeships to any young per…
…eady and can apply the results of their excellent research to deliver real world impact.” Professor Yvonne Barnett, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research, Nottingham Trent University and DTA Director, Applied Biosciences for Health, said: “The healthcare sector is a fast-moving, global market. The UK must commit to developing our world-leading research base to make sure we continue to be leaders in this field. “Alliance universities understand this, an…
…ement. And for the employers who are committed to this it is not merely altruistic but is about their bottom line. Ultimately it is helping them to recruit the best people they can, to support their future business success.” The interviews highlight that both universities and businesses have a role to play if they are to make their partnership a success, and in particular show that: – many employers are getting involved in a range of ways to help…
…nd look at other options for incentivisation.” On applications from international students, Vanessa Wilson, CEO of University Alliance, said: “The marginal increase in international student applications demonstrates the continued draw of UK higher education. The benefits are mutual: international students drive over £40 billion in education export income for the UK every year, approximately £560 per citizen. They also contribute additional subsi…
…It is far too complex for both students and sponsors. In this post-Brexit world, our universities should be a bridge to international cooperation and we need a visa system that enables this. University Alliance supports an overhaul of the current system and fast.” Former Universities Minister Jo Johnson MP said: ‘The UK will lose its world-beating position in the global higher education market if it does not improve its offer to international stu…
…ses (particularly STEM taught masters) depend on international students to run. International graduates are also great for the wider UK economy. We will be following the work of the Prime Minister’s new immigration task group closely. Bringing net migration down to the ‘tens of thousands’ will have an impact on the numbers of international students – affecting the attractiveness of our universities and reducing the skills available to the UK econo…
…is an excellence that has been tested not only in academia but in the real world. The real world changes and so do we. What is required by industry and the professions now is not the same as what was required in the 50s and 60s – or even the 70s, 80s and 90s. We still work with employers to ensure our courses deliver what they need. 37% of our courses are accredited by PSRBs, many of our courses involve work placements or sandwich years. We are em…
…ll be crucial to cutting through the noise Alliance universities undertake world-class research that solves real-world problems – more than a fifth of the UK’s top research in engineering, allied health and design is done by us. We produce enterprising and entrepreneurial job-ready graduates: 89 per cent of our graduates are employed six months after graduation. 31 per cent of graduate start-ups that survive three years or more. We have a turnover…
