…le. So at the moment, there’s this amazing bionic technology that exists but it’s out of reach for most patients because it’s so expensive. We want to completely change that and make it really accessible and de-marketize a really helpful technology.”…
…In Greenwich, the university gave use of its onsite kitchens to the local Greenwich Mutual Aid group, and staff members and students supported vulnerable people with prescription collection, deliveries and food parcels to those vulnerable people from across the local area. Find out more about how the University of Greenwich aided in their local coronavirus efforts here….
…of boundaries between work and home proved challenging for some, particularly those with family commitments. They reported that frequent meetings could feel burdensome as they tried to simultaneously manage work duties with children and other carer responsibilities. Particularly for those respondents who usually work offsite, EWFH created a welcome sense of inclusivity and collegiality. This was largely because teams used the same technology chann…
…ree in Architecture, and I was looking to build upon this but take a slightly different path, Town Planning provided that opportunity. When I was offered the chance to become an apprentice with Arun District Council that was a real help, from a financial perspective but also in terms of being able to apply my studies to my new role as a planner. “I already had a place to study the course full time however, over the summer the apprenticeship was ad…
…eople to employment in computing at Birmingham City University Posted on July 16, 2021 Patient Simulations and Critical Care at Coventry University Posted on July 15, 2021 More Skills for the future Healthcare for the future Immersive Nursing Simulation at the University of Derby Posted on January 30, 2023 Improving transition for newly qualified nurses – University of Derby Posted on May 11, 2022 Enhancing health in care homes and communities dur…
…ton, Lincolnshire, Jack found a few options within a reasonable travelling distance, including Derby. The phone call he had with the course leader convinced him that Derby was the right university to choose. He says: “I just felt it was right because of how much they cared, compared to how robotic the other ones were. They gave me additional information, offered to answer questions, and had a proper conversation. It was more personal and less li…
…recasts in 2024–25, 80% of universities could be in deficit in 2025–26. Early indications from our member universities suggest that they are now forecasting decreases of 20-40% for 2024, meaning that the worst-case eventuality modelled by PwC is now likely. This decrease has likely been driven by government policy restricting the ability of one-year international masters students to bring dependents with them to the UK, combined with anti-internat…
…, big data and AI technologies to solve several water use challenges, including providing real-time updates on the quality, quantity and demand for water in urban areas. Research aims Using array of smart technology sensors to provide real-time updates on the quality, quantity and demand for water, the project will monitor the pipe network across a section of United Utility’s jurisdiction. This will enable daily operations to be better coordinated…
…flying from Gatwick. Other materials were taken from construction project discards, including thrown-away bricks, ply sheets and off-cut timber, as well as domestic rubbish including old plastic razors, denim jeans, DVDs and video cassettes, that were slotted into wall cavities to help with insulation in the house. These were then monitored to see how efficient their insulation qualities are, bringing scientist postgraduate research students into…
…e opportunity to try out a brand-new CT scanner, set to be installed in early 2020. Virtual Environment Radiotherapy Training – a life-size 3D virtual radiotherapy treatment room, where students can learn to deliver doses of radiotherapy using the Virtual Linear Accelerator (VLA). A £5 million Optometry and Clinical Skills Centre which opened in 2019 to provide modern teaching and learning spaces for trainee paramedics, nurses, physician associate…
