…groundbreaking research into how to reduce the carbon footprint from waste-to-energy (WtE) plants by using carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology will have a huge impact on decarbonisation efforts in the region. The East Coast Cluster aims to remove nearly 50% of the UK’s industrial emissions. To achieve this, there is a need for innovative solutions like CCS retrofits to WtE plants. The WtE sector is projected to contribute up to an estimat…
…programme which reflects the needs of industry and society. It provides students with a network of researchers, academics and industry professionals, as well as a variety of compulsory and elective training opportunities, giving them support during their doctorate and the preparation required for employment following it. At the start of their journey, our DTA students are brought together with the rest of their cohort to be formally welcomed to t…
…ction industry, being one of the major contributors of greenhouse gas, is still in need of so much improvement to reduce its impact on the environment. My work not only helps in reusing waste materials and reducing emissions, but also helps in conservation of natural resources. Performing this research as a part COFUND DTA3 provided with an incredible opportunity of being a part of a research group which is larger and widespread across universitie…
…projects in more depth. We had the choice to share our work as oral, Pecha-Kucha-style or poster presentations, and the themes – how our research relates to the world outside the university and the interdisciplinary element of our projects – helped reveal shared interests and methods across our projects. The interactive poster session in WonderRoom was particularly fun. We learnt a lot about the work of peers outside of our disciplinary cohorts,…
…evelopment pathway that drives school and workforce improvement. University-sponsored MATs are also an effective means for realising a shared educational ambition for the MAT-served regions and the unique challenges they and their communities face. Education partners can develop a connected curriculum, with subject viability met through the support of the university, and a seamless skills system that delivers locally responsive learning pathways b…
…sional accreditation were also decision making factors for international students. Many chose their degree at an Alliance university because it was professionally accredited, because it included a placement or because it was practical and industry-focused. The universities represented by University Alliance specialise in this kind of industry-engaged course, and one third of courses at an Alliance university are accredited. Hear from some of our i…
…central to the hope that this country’s recovery will be driven by cutting-edge research and innovation. Through our focus on applied research, knowledge exchange and innovation, we are working towards ensuring a fairer, greener, healthier, more prosperous, and resilient UK. Alliance universities are home to some of the most talented, dedicated, and innovative researchers in the country, and many are already working to respond to the immediate an…
…for academics. Find the full presentation here. Alongside the campaign, a manifesto has been released outlining the objectives and activities of the campaign – this can be found here. Following this, an insightful discussion was chaired by UA Chair Professor Debra Humphris, who was joined by campaign champions Professor Vini Lander – Professor of Race and Education, and Director of the Centre for Race, Education and Decoloniality at Leeds Beckett…
…rease 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 collaborations with Europe. Alliance universities are delivering research across a range of contemporary themes, from health and well…
…ive industrial manufacturing processes and is responsible for up to 10% of man-made CO2 emissions worldwide. The significant demand for these materials, and consequently a significant generation of waste, that poses serious environmental and health challenges. Blessing says “The decision to study a PhD was to support the clarion call for sustainable development in engineering and construction”. “I chose USW because of its world class research and…
