…Vice Chancellor for Enterprise and Business Engagement at Teesside University, Professor Jane Turner OBE. You can now watch the full segment here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2X_nwVZfgk&feature=youtu.be Clip credited to BBC Newsnight….
…that universities were doing as part of the national effort to combat Covid-19. Professor Debra Humphris, Chair of University Alliance and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Brighton and a former nurse, said: “It is gratifying that the role of universities in both the battle with COVID-19 and the national effort to rebuild in its aftermath is being recognised by the public. “Alliance universities work closely with the NHS and social care sectors…
…ns such as University Alliance members should be open to students through A-levels, T-Levels and a third, but no less valuable, route at level 3 which facilitates broad career-focused technical education as well as allowing for combined programmes. There should be flexibility for young people to change their minds about future progression routes and occupations. The range of different higher education learning environments should be better underst…
Source:www.samgyimah.com Sam Gyimah was appointed the new joint Minister for Higher Education at the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and the Department for Education in this week’s reshuffle. Times Higher Education asked the HE sector what his priorities should be – UA chief executive Maddalaine Ansell was featured in the article. Maddalaine said: “Sam Gyimah takes on the role at an important juncture. His top priority is…
…epth in STEM research, so the additional funds for PhD studentships are welcome alongside funds to attract researchers from overseas. The Research Councils must distribute these funds on the basis of fair and open competition, recognising excellence wherever it is found, and the creation of UKRI must be used as an opportunity to iron out the administrative issues that have prevented this from happening in the past.” You can read our full statement…
…in Baines, Professor in Health Economics at Coventry University and Dr Jean-Christophe Nebel, Associate Professor in Computing Science and Bioinformatics at Kingston University were among those taking part in the scheme last year. Professor Baines has analysed many aspects of health care efficiency over a 20 year career. He was paired with Lord Prior of Brampton who is Minister for NHS Productivity and Efficiency and a member of the House of Lords…
…s the political, business, academic and charity worlds to work together, to think long term about how we ensure there are enough places to meet greater demand from young people and have the high-skilled capabilities we need to grow the economy.” Media Contact: Andrew Henry,ahenry@www.unialliance.ac.uk or 07833 236 629 Full UCAS figures available here….
…Chancellor, and Prof Julian Beer, Director of Research and Innovation, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Regional Enterprise, Research and Innovation) Business Secretary Vince Cable said: “I applaud this initiative of Plymouth University and Western Morning News. It’s a very imaginative scheme to promote small business in the area. The aim of the Regional Growth Fund is to help local people unlock the growth and jobs opportunities in their area, and I’m pleas…
…ducate over 26% of all UK students and achieve some of the highest graduate-level employment rates. Alliance universities offer a research- informed, academic learning environment and a culture of innovation and enterprise, equipping graduates who will help deliver growth to the UK economy. Our universities maintain a revolving door with business to help ensure graduate employers get innovative and thoughtful, professionally accredited graduates w…
…ducate over 26% of all UK students and achieve some of the highest graduate-level employment rates. Alliance universities offer a research- informed, academic learning environment and a culture of innovation and enterprise, equipping graduates who will help deliver growth to the UK economy. Our universities maintain a revolving door with business to help ensure graduate employers get innovative and thoughtful, professionally accredited graduates w…