…n in driving behavioural change. In order to release the full potential of our contribution, we’re asking government to help power Alliance universities by utilising them as key players in helping the UK reach its net zero ambitions: See case studies below of just some of the ways in which Alliance universities are crucial to helping the UK to Power Action on Climate Change….
…ider use of healthcare robots to support people living with frailty in the community. Individuals with frailty have different needs but, commonly, assistance is needed in activities related to mobility, self-care, domestic life and social activities. Whilst providing cost-effective and high-quality support for an aging population is a high priority issue, the lack of adequate social care provisions in the community and funding cuts have added to t…
…AS; Nick Hillman, HEPI; Caren Milloy, Jisc; Clare Viney, CRAC; Owen Gower, UKCGE; Helen Snaith, UKRI. University Alliance Awards 2021 Shortlist You can read more about each of the shortlisted nominees here. Alliance award University of Hertfordshire’s ‘Changed World’ digital archive initiative, capturing the personal and professional experiences of the Covid-19 lockdowns. Teesside University – For the co-creation of their staff Values and Behavi…
…Covid-19 related health issues such, while continuing to respond to other communicable and non-communicable diseases through their augmented and strengthened competence, while maintaining nursing capacity within the healthcare service. Teesside University will support the manufacture of a Teesside vaccine by building the skills capacity of the region’s life science industry. The university’s National Horizons Centre will lead the work to develo…
…ss higher education across a geographically large region with very few universities. In Bangladesh, the conference ended with a commitment from the head of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry and the head of the University Grants Commission (roughly equivalent to a combined HEFCE and SFA) to work together to create more internships and work placements. In time this might grow to encompass other forms of collaboration. Th…
…evalent reality, then the role of designer will not only expand, it will become ever more crucial. If every object becomes different to every other object, and tailored to the user, then every object has to be individually designed. For too long design has been seen as something that is glued onto a product or service after it has been developed. We need to develop new models of design integrations that improve upon the best of the UK’s advantage…
…itious and will continue to deliver world-leading research with and for industry, the public and third sectors and wider society.” -Ends- Full details of the funding can be found on the HECFE website – http://www.hefce.ac.uk/news/newsarchive/2015/Name,103785,en.html More information about University Alliance can be found on our website – www.unialliance.ac.uk Media contact: Sam Jones, 0776 767 3982…
…e entering the job market it is still the case that a degree is by far the best route for most individuals. Universities will work hard to help with the transition into employment for all students.” Notes to editor Press contact: Andrew Henry, Andrew@www.unialliance.ac.uk | 0207 839 2757. To speak to Libby Hackett, Chief Executive of University Alliance, please contact Andrew@www.unialliance.ac.uk. University Alliance is a non-partisan, non-politi…
…wider ambitions of our many students.” ENDS Press contacts Sam Jones, sam@www.unialliance.ac.uk or 07767673982 and Andrew Henry, andrew@www.unialliance.ac.uk or 07833 236629 University Alliance is a non-partisan, non-political organisation working to promote, safeguard and sustain the public benefit delivered by universities together with our members. Alliance members are Bournemouth University, University of Bradford, Cardiff Metropolitan Univer…
…e downloaded from the ‘Research and Publications’ section of our website – www.unialliance.ac.uk. University Alliance represents 23 major, dynamic, business-like universities at the heart of the sector that deliver world-leading research with impact and are actively business focussed. Through evidence-based policy and research, the Alliance aims to improve policymaking in higher education to the benefit of the UK economy and society. Alliance univ…