University of Derby joins the University Alliance
…e joined and look forward to working with fellow University Alliance members to help drive forward positive change regionally and nationally.”…
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Middlesex University joins University Alliance
Read more of: Middlesex University joins University Alliance…overseas campuses in Dubai and Mauritius, or for Middlesex awards around the world. The University Alliance provides an important and influential voice for its member institutions and our goals and ambitions align extremely well. I look forward to working collaboratively with members as we put our new strategy into action to meet the social and economic challenges ahead.”…
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‘Failing to invest in climate change research could have dire consequences’
Read more of: ‘Failing to invest in climate change research could have dire consequences’…portance of universities in helping our country reach its climate action ambitions. Specifically, it’s important for the government to recognise and fund excellent research wherever it’s found, and address regional imbalances in R&D funding – to support our universities to continue creating excellent climate research, no matter their geography. Alongside this funding, the upcoming skills and innovation agenda from DfE needs to work hand-in-glove w…
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New technologies address role of environmental pollution in decline of honeybees
Read more of: New technologies address role of environmental pollution in decline of honeybees…ring of harmful pollutants, including neonicotinoids – which are particularly toxic for bees. Alongside this, we have been applying mathematical, statistical and artificial intelligence methods to gather information through signals from various types of devices monitoring the activities of pollinating insects, especially bees. This should improve our understanding of the lifecycle of bees and other insects and help identify problems occurring with…
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Greenwich grant to boost sustainable tourism
Read more of: Greenwich grant to boost sustainable tourism…h the tourism and hospitality industry’s SMEs and entrepreneurs. While the Covid-19 lockdown is painful for the sector, there is an increase in the awareness of the inter-connectivity between businesses and sustainability, in terms of the environment and society. “We cannot go back to the old way of running business but need to re-orientate to a more sustainable practices. “The tourism and hospitality sector has been hit hard by the lockdown. But…
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Measuring environmental pollution through bee hives
Read more of: Measuring environmental pollution through bee hives…ring of harmful pollutants, including neonicotinoids – which are particularly toxic for bees. Alongside this, we have been applying mathematical, statistical and artificial intelligence methods to gather information through signals from various types of devices monitoring the activities of pollinating insects, especially bees. This should improve our understanding of the lifecycle of bees and other insects and help identify problems occurring with…
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Alliance universities are fulfilling a civic role within their communities
Read more of: Alliance universities are fulfilling a civic role within their communities…k/2021/03/29/university-of-greenwich-support-local-mutual-aid-group-during-covid-19/ https://www.unialliance.ac.uk/2021/08/24/supporting-refugees-in-south-wales/ https://www.unialliance.ac.uk/2021/03/30/mend-the-gap-bcu-enhancing-support-for-carers/ https://www.unialliance.ac.uk/2021/08/26/stevenage-welfare-benefits-appeals-project-from-hertfordshire-law-school/ https://www.unialliance.ac.uk/2021/08/26/driving-the-search-for-city-of-culture-volunt…
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Inspiring young people in Europe to engage with their communities
Read more of: Inspiring young people in Europe to engage with their communities…endship groups. Citizenship education can create informed, critical, socially and morally responsible global citizens, who can really make a difference in their communities.” As part of the project, the team will examine existing programmes which are developing young people’s skills and feelings of inclusion, giving them the confidence to become youth ambassadors and engage with their communities. Dr Laredo said: “We are interested in how youth wo…
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Partnerships to power the NHS
Read more of: Partnerships to power the NHS…-robot/ https://www.unialliance.ac.uk/2021/03/26/manufacturing-the-novavax-covid-19-vaccine/ https://www.unialliance.ac.uk/2021/03/30/partnership-will-explore-use-of-robots-to-improve-patient-care/ https://www.unialliance.ac.uk/2021/07/29/a-nursing-academic-at-the-university-of-south-wales-has-helped-develop-a-new-tool-to-support-people-with-a-learning-disability-in-wales/ https://www.unialliance.ac.uk/2021/07/20/coventry-university-expert-contrib…
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Network exploring how robots can support people living with frailty
Read more of: Network exploring how robots can support people living with frailty…ty of care, in the face of a shrinking care workforce, have been particularly exposed during the ongoing Covid-19 crisis. Professor Praminda Caleb-Solly said: “Healthcare robots are increasingly recognised as solutions in helping people improve independent living, by having the ability to offer physical assistance as well as supporting complex self-management and healthcare tasks when integrated with patient data. “The EMERGENCE network will foste…
