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  1. Sexual consent education at Oxford Brookes University

    August 4, 2021

    …shaped our focus for 2021-22. For example, acknowledging that an isolated online resource does not make an effective education programme, we aim to expand module content into a student-led podcast series exploring intersectional experiences of sexual consent; positions of trust between staff and students; and toxic masculinity. By-stander training and designing an in-depth fresher’s week programme for September 2022 are also priorities. Whilst th…

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  2. We need more than workshops to support the wellbeing of PhD researchers

    December 1, 2020

    …g, passion for my project was what pulled me through – but this reserve is running empty for current researchers. This reminder from our representatives has better equipped us to address the issue of motivation in our upcoming training. Offer hands-on training opportunities to improve understanding of career pathways Most PhD researchers are well aware of the low prospects of remaining in academic jobs after they complete their thesis. Despite thi…

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  3. Alliance universities supporting the nation throughout the pandemic

    November 9, 2020

    …their stories helping on the frontline, supporting their communities and delivering vital research and innovations in Covid care. Supporting our communities Throughout this crisis, our members have demonstrated their deep commitment to serving their communities. Staff and students have been leading volunteering initiatives to support vulnerable groups, and universities have been offering their support to local businesses to help them navigate the…

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  4. Regional Investment, European Funding and Defining Value: The Future Challenges for Research

    December 18, 2019

    …t. University Alliance has argued for a system that supports the full spectrum of researcher mobility, enabling a much-needed increase in the number of postgraduate and early career researchers. The rumoured shake-up across Whitehall may create new departments that as a sector we need to quickly and effectively make our case to. Defining value The humanities and social sciences are often at the forefront of my mind when I think about research coll…

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  5. 2023 in review

    December 14, 2023

    …and economic growth, announced in September. At Labour party conference in Liverpool, our #InnovateforGrowth drinks reception celebrated our members’ research and innovation work, and teased some of our next steps, which we’ll be moving forward in 2024: watch this space! 3. The Long-Term NHS Workforce plan One of the big developments of the year for alliance universities – who train a third of the country’s nurses – was the announcement of the lon…

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  6. Doctoral Training Alliance (DTA) case study: Surya Maruthupandian

    September 26, 2022

    …ng applications. I personally am looking forward to further my career in research in sustainable construction materials. The skills, networking and the knowledge I have gained during this course of my PhD has provided me with the necessary skillset for an academic as well as a non-academic career. All the discussions with alumni have provided us with necessary information on what and when to prepare for chosen career, helps us work towards the goa…

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  7. How are the Alliance Awards shortlists and winners selected? 

    July 18, 2024

    …ly consider the nominations.   The Innovation Award (supported by Duolingo English Test)  Andrew Disbury, Senior Advisor, Duolingo English Test  Hetan Shah, CEO, British Academy  The Braveheart Award (supported by UCAS)  Sander Kristel, Chief Digital and Data Officer, UCAS  Alison Johns, CEO, Advance HE  The Star Award  Alex Stanley, Vice President Higer Education, National Union of Students  Sandra Booth, Director of Policy and External Relations…

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  8. How volunteering for the NHS helped me become a pandemic-resilient PGR (and introduced me to the Queen!)

    June 10, 2021

    …the progress of knowledge in my specialist field, I could also support the lives and livelihoods of those in my local community. In fact, the latter can be deeply satisfying and could potentially be the grit to get your PhD over the line. Can spending five minutes of your time for someone in your community really be sufficient to turn you into a dauntless, extra-resilient PhD researcher? From my experience, yes! When I hear people whom I have supp…

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  9. University Alliance launch ‘Driving Academic Diversity in their Media Voices’ campaign with live online panel event

    April 28, 2021

    …ers ExpertFile. From this, journalists and other media representatives can search for their chosen topic and select UA specialists from the field for comment. The bank holds the profiles of over 60 academics, who will be available for media comment. The online panel discussion event included introductions from campaign coordinators Beth Button, Head of Communications at University Alliance, and Justin Shaw, Chief Higher Education Consultant at Com…

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  10. How Coventry University Group are driving ‘challenge-led innovation’

    February 23, 2024

    …ected in our mission of creating better futures. Identifying emerging real-world challenges and delivering innovative solutions to the world’s societal and economic needs is vital in us achieving this. Embracing Coventry University Group’s commitment to impactful, transdisciplinary and challenge-led research is therefore of paramount importance. As Director of the Innovation Ecosystem, I lead a specialist team dedicated to supporting pre-commercia…

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