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  1. Alliance universities, global challenges and the future of the GCRF

    February 6, 2017

    …Alliance institutions currently work in 95 middle and low-income countries worldwide – almost two thirds of the total number eligible to receive Official Development Assistance (ODA). This makes Alliance universities well placed to fulfil the objectives of the GCRF as well as other funds aimed at reducing global poverty through the dissemination and transfer of excellent research and innovation. The GCRF also presents an opportunity to grow the re…

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  2. Evolve. Connect. Succeed. Funding a healthy research and innovation ecosystem

    March 12, 2015

    …. The UK’s research ecosystem must be: selective so we continue to develop world-leading expertise, collaborative to maximise complementary strengths, responsive and relevant to the rest of society and industry, and committed to nurturing future capability. Alliance universities have these characteristics built into their DNA, demonstrating particular strengths that are well-suited to meet today’s challenges. The report concludes that continued an…

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  3. Applicants are demonstrating their awareness of what it takes to be competitive

    January 31, 2011

    …ness start-ups in the past 5 years. Liverpool John Moores University’s The World of Work (WoW) initiative aims to ensure that every student is equipped with the skills they need to stand out from the crowd and successfully engage in the world of work, either because they possess skills which are highly valued by employers or because they are well equipped to set themselves up in their own business. (http://www.ljmu.ac.uk/wow/) University of Hertfo…

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  5. University groups call for cross-government health education taskforce

    February 19, 2024

    …f a cross-governmental health education taskforce to ensure join-up at the national level and encourage cross-sector collaboration right across the country.” Gordon McKenzie, CEO of GuildHE said: “Recruiting and retaining enough healthcare and allied health professionals is essential to meet the ever-increasing needs of society, and a more strategic approach is needed bringing together all partners including universities. Convening a new ministeri…

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  6. Tackling chemical and plastic pollutants in the world’s oceans

    February 12, 2015

    …water to marine life. This research has informed the policy and actions of national and international governments and bodies with regards tackling microplastics, including the United Nations, the United States Secretary of State, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the EU as well as the UK government. It also motivated several global companies including Unilever, Colgate Palmolive and L’Oreal to withdraw microplastics (which th…

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  7. Evidence highlighted by University Alliance proves that research excellence is not determined by volume alone

    December 16, 2009

    …arch; excellence is not determined by volume alone; and it is the peaks of world-leading research excellence that determine the position of the UK as a world leader. “We are not calling for radical change – quite the opposite in fact. We are urging the Government to maintain a consistent, evidence-based approach by continuing to selectively fund research based on excellence alone.” “In a difficult fiscal environment it is essential that these exis…

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  8. Being innovative about the future of innovation funding

    August 21, 2015

    …, underpinned by our universities’ crucial role in helping our businesses, cities and regions to flourish. [1] https://www.gov.uk/government/news/productivity-plan-launched [2] Global Competitiveness Index 2014-15, The World Economic Forum, 2014; Main Science and Technology Indicators, OECD, 2015 [3] The Global Innovation Index 2014, Cornell University, INSEAD and WIPO, 2014; EU Innovation Union Scoreboard, European Union, 2015…

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  9. Inclusive arts practice: reaching new understandings of what is truly inclusive – University of Brighton

    May 11, 2022

    …experiences and new insights. Side-by-Side (2013) was the first major international inclusive arts exhibition, delivered in partnership with the Southbank Centre and the Brighton-based learning-disabled artists’ collective, Rocket Artists. The exhibition created a forum for discussion about the nature and legitimacy of inclusive artistic practice and paved the way for further site-specific performances as well as inclusive, creative methods of int…

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  10. New team take office to lead University Alliance.

    September 5, 2019

    …ping the future workforce and solving the problems facing society locally, nationally and around the world. At this critical time for Higher Education, and the delivery of the Industrial Skills strategy post-Brexit, the success of Alliance Universities is therefore more crucial than ever.” Professor Alistair Fitt, Vice-Chancellor of Oxford Brookes University and deputy chair said: “I’m delighted to take up this role with the University Alliance. A…

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