…ort. Please get in touch if you require more information, or would like to arrange one to one practice interviews for academics who would benefit from individual coaching. This online session is led by Adam Batstone, a former BBC journalist who has worked in newspapers, radio, TV and the BBC News website. Adam specializes in helping academics to get the most out of media interviews and has worked with Royal Holloway University, The University of…
…ay. There is a powerful strand in our DNA that runs through the University today, and it runs through the Alliance itself. That golden thread is a strong bond with employers, a sense that university is not only about broadening horizons and unlocking talent, but that it also provides very real and tangible contribution to the industry and prosperity of a nation. This is not just a story from history. It is a compelling case for the value of the Un…
…less so, who had done what in the team, sharing success. She has a rranged online ‘health and wellbeing’ events and runs a weekly Zoom ‘Huddle’ which attracts 80+ staff to share news and fun – a serious exercise in wellbeing and ending with the traditional online Mexican wave. Tracey was just remarkable, keeping the team together and connected, looked out for everyone’s wellbeing, ensured the team continued to deliver across the board to the highe…
…gital teaching and learning in English higher education during the coronavirus pandemic, which you can read here. For universities up and down the country, the early days of the pandemic were given over to large-scale digital reform and innovation, as teaching and student support moved online. Six months later, universities are welcoming back students with a blended learning approach (a mix of online and face-to-face teaching). For Alliance univer…
…ost will help design modules with real-world challenges, lead tutorials on news, lifestyle, politics and entertainment, and host talks. Students will also be given the opportunity of work experience in the newsroom alongside the HuffPost editorial team. Jess Brammar, Executive Editor of HuffPost UK: “We couldn’t be more thrilled to be partnering with Birmingham City University to welcome students to the HuffPost Centre for Journalism. We love what…
…. The subject of edible insects hit the headlines when Sainsbury’s started stocking Eat Grub-branded insects as a tasty on-the-go snack. And 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…
…p positions with in the NHS to support the nationwide effort to stem the spread of the virus; something Birmingham City University PVC Dean Professor Alison Honour is proud they were able to recognise through the creation of a special medal by the School of Jewellery for staff and students working on the NHS frontline. Hundreds of thousands of items of PPE have been donated, specialist equipment loaned and vital research into testing is being unde…
…self-promotion. So as part of my PhD, I set out to find out more. I was already following some female entrepreneurs online, particularly in food and health, and could see the power that social media was providing to these start-ups. I started to wonder about the experience of female entrepreneurs who are marketing their business (and themselves) online. With my own company, I had had a brand name which was quite distinct from my own persona, allo…
…innovation; read through our profiles to see what our inspiring women scientists of the Alliance are made of. Professor Sarah Barman Posted on February 8, 2022 Dr. Dannielle Green Posted on February 8, 2022 Professor Linda King Posted on February 8, 2022 Surya Maruthupandian Posted on February 8, 2022 Professor Susan Brooks Posted on February 9, 2022 Dr. Maria Maynard Posted on February 10, 2022 Dr. Emma Hayhurst Posted on February 10, 2022 Dr. Sa…
…ty; innovation; and skills. Our intention was to demonstrate, through real-world examples, the breadth and nature of the contribution that anchor institutions make to their cities and regions. This could then be used to inform the policy debate about devolution to the English regions, and the proposed reforms to the regulation of higher education and research. We argue that, although universities are often seen as national assets and the policy re…
