…igher education will take up the opportunity to be vaccinated and we will continue to take every opportunity to encourage that they do so. Signed, Professor Julia Buckingham CBE, President, Universities UK Professor Debra Humphris, Chair, University Alliance Professor Julie Lydon OBE, Chair, Universities Wales Professor Sally Mapstone, Vice-Convener, Universities Scotland Anthony McClaran, Chair, GuildHE Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell, Chair, Russe…
…aduates with critical business and financial management skills to effectively identify and harness innovation as well as nurture talent and enable entrepreneurialism to thrive, essential components for a successful future UK plc.” Professor Paul Gately, Chief Executive, MoreLife said: “Our partnership with our local Alliance University allows us to access the latest cutting-edge research to inform our programme content; helping people live healthi…
…tter says that universities are well prepared to welcome students back safely, pointing to the millions of pounds invested to ensure campuses are Covid safe and secure, and the data showing little evidence of on-campus infection or transmission within the wider community. Professor Debra Humphris, Chair of University Alliance and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Brighton said: “We are urging the Prime Minister to uphold his public commitment t…
…ced by students and staff. The publication also emphasises the need for early intervention in developing talent, and highlights particular initiatives aimed at supporting Early Career Researchers. The publication has been developed following a roundtable held between UA’s Research and Innovation Network and UKRI CEO Professor Dame Ottoline Leyser, during which UA members emphasised their shared commitment to supporting an inclusive and positive re…
…earchers, and expand the diversity of R&D talent pipelines. “Our universities are committed to taking action to progress equality, diversity and inclusion across our research programmes, our institutions, and in wider society, but we also recognise that we have a long way to go to truly realise this ambition. In the coming weeks, months and years, I look forward to working with my colleagues across the Alliance on driving through long-term strateg…
…hose daily routine, health and wellbeing has been affected or disrupted by COVID-19. The ten-minute programme is particularly appropriate for people with mobility problems, long-term health issues and those whose normal daily activities have been restricted by the lockdown. In short: The chair-based exercise programme was devised during the first few days of the Covid-19 lockdown by researchers from the Centre for Movement, Occupational and Rehabi…
…lities in the East of England region. In short: Households who are relatively financially secure have been able to spend time improving their diets during lockdown, whereas those struggling financially or in economic hardship have experienced their diets worsening. Job losses have meant that people in the region have sometimes had to engage with the benefits system and food banks for the first time, both of which were reported to be traumatic and…
…role has been enhanced and the purpose is to support and welcome students to Coventry University and to give additional guidance in very unprecedented times due to Covid-19. “It’s a worrying time for many students, so we wanted a friendly approach to supporting them, encouraging social distancing, safely guiding them to the right buildings at the right times and ensuring they follow the updated relevant safety rules.” Visit the Coventry University…
…r. The increased demand for university places is to be welcomed, particularly on strategically important courses such as healthcare. However, there are very real, practical challenges facing an already stretched sector as a result. We welcomed the announcement by universities minister Michelle Donelan of £10 million in additional funding for capital investment, but these challenges will require innovative policy solutions, not just finances. Place…
…number of challenges for universities, particularly with capacity on those courses which require practical delivery and placements, and decisions are being taken against a backdrop of ensuring staff and students are kept safe from Covid. As a member of the newly established ministerial Higher Education Taskforce, University Alliance will address these challenges and will look to ensure universities are supported in managing this transition and cha…
