…had a place to study the course full time however, over the summer the apprenticeship was advertised, and I decided to apply as I knew it would be a great opportunity. The structure of the apprenticeship works really well, I really enjoy being in a workplace whilst studying as I feel I have a great support network from both the University and my employer.” Hannah Riddle, Planning Apprentice, Arun District Council….
…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…
…olicies and practices implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic had positively affected awarding and continuation gaps, and whether these practices could be applied to a post-pandemic assessment environment. Each university partner analysed internal data on assessment outcomes for the pandemic years, and which awarding gaps/continuation rates had improved during this time. They then interviewed students from those programmes to explore the ways ass…
…active in responding to all the queries as quick as possible and I personally really appreciated such prompt support. Tips if you are applying through Clearing Make sure that you apply as soon as the portal opens because in some courses places are given on first come first served basis, but in case of any unexpected situation if response to your application gets delayed, just be patient and calm. The university team will contact you as soon as pos…
…I would be now if I didn’t go to RGU through Clearing. If anything, due to COVID, I would most likely be at home still, which is not an ideal situation. I am so grateful that I had this opportunity presented to me and that I took it. I am having an absolute blast with my time at RGU so far, it is an excellent University that has been extremely well organised during these complicated times. As for my course, I am currently doing Law and it is amazi…
…ate an employability programme which supports autistic students Posted on June 15, 2021 Connecting people to employment in computing at Birmingham City University Posted on July 16, 2021 UWE Bristol and Weston College pilot an innovative technical skills solution for Bristol Posted on July 16, 2021…
…h of COVID-19, many communities will need economic transformation, especially those already suffering the consequences of industrial decline – the very places under the spotlight as part of the levelling-up agenda. As anchor institutions, Alliance universities are proud to be rooted in local economies and to be playing an active role in solving these challenges and supporting businesses, big and small, throughout the country. The skills, knowledge…
…and are provided with a Safe Behaviour Ambassador t-shirt so they are easily identifiable. The Ambassadors are also paid Voluntary Living Wage rate for the hours they work due to ARU’s Living Wage accreditation and via our on campus recruitment agency, ARU Temps. Safe Behaviour ambassador duties include reminding students and staff to wear masks in most indoor areas on campus, unless exempt, and distribute masks where appropriate. To remind stude…
…to University Alliance. We also said thanks and goodbye to Professor Julie Lydon, Vice-Chancellor at the University of South Wales. Autumn/winter again: Autumn was a season of ‘hellos’. Dr. Ben Calvert began his tenure as Vice-Chancellor at USW. We also welcomed three new members of staff: Katharine D’Souza, Research and Data Analyst, Asma Shahzad, Programme Administrator and Annie Bell, Head of Communications and External Affairs. I was delighted…
…ermarket aisles. With insects increasingly being touted as an environmentally friendly food source, getting over ‘consumer disgust’ in Western audiences is likely to prove the biggest stumbling block. We do see a lot of horror, especially when it comes to something big like a tarantula. What’s really interesting is that at events where we have families, we struggle to keep children’s hands off the bugs! Professor Janine Dermody Indroneel Chatterje…
