…ven when he is outside the classroom; “The apprenticeship has broadened my understanding of Mechanical engineering and encourages me to continue to learn more “on the job”. The apprenticeship has guided me to look at systems, interfaces and processes in more depth with a more practical ‘hands on’ approach. The modules of the MSc are diverse, so I am constantly learning in the classroom and then transferring this knowledge to site.” Younus has also…
…lt. It will be vital that UKRI is systematically gathering intelligence to understand the different needs of different places. Excellence exists across the UK. Attempting to grow excellence from scratch will not build relevant capacity and encourage inward investment, whereas Investing in potential and widening existing R&D excellence across the UK will in turn support better place outcomes. The UK should shift back to valuing the amount and quali…
…r refugees and asylum seekers to benefit from higher education Encouraging under-represented groups to progress in education… Helping disadvantaged students Salford University: Pulling down barriers for care leavers and carers Only 6% of care leavers at the age of 19 progress to university… Supporting Success University of Portsmouth: Volunteering is a win-win for students and their local communities Hundreds of students give their time to hel…
…ment, CAD modelling visualisation and prototyping of this product which is undergoing further development to be brought into the market. Another collaborative example for HDTI was the Orthros model, created by Geoff Harbach of LEMPIS. It’s a single-handed games controller, designed to have all the functionality of an original manufacturer’s controller for games consoles like Playstation and Xbox. It was created so that the gaming experience is mor…
…Second, the Australian system includes a loan design called FEE-HELP. The undergraduate FEE-HELP loan carries a 25% surcharge that gets added to the loan and, in effect, creates a student loan where the cost of non-repayment of loans is zero. This is a relatively small part of the Australian system but provides an excellent proof of concept that is possible to operate a student loan that does not carry public subsidy. This is worth repeating. The…
…still 22% below 1989 funding levels in real terms.[4] Independent research undertaken by the Financial Sustainability Strategy Group for HEFCE proved that the sector did not enter a new era of affluence with the introduction of fees but remained under-funded. The report concluded that without further investment the “quality of the student experience and the reputation and contribution of English higher education will suffer.”[5] “The proposed cuts…
…tal in creating the exemplary and impactful KU Cares programme which provides comprehensive and tailored support for care leavers, young adult carers, estranged students, and forced migrants. The Professionals Award: recognising a commitment to professionalism as well as positivity to deliver positive outcomes and results in challenging circumstances Winner: The Doctoral College, Brighton University Forged a dynamic team effort dedicated to main…
…mpany by guarantee without share capital, registered in England and Wales, under company number 8137679 Registered Office: University House, 109-117 Middlesex Street, London E1 7JF Officers Group Professor Jane Harrington, Chair – Vice-Chancellor, University of Greenwich Professor Roderick Watkins, Deputy Chair – Vice-Chancellor, Anglia Ruskin University Professor Peter John CBE, Treasurer. Vice-Chancellor and President, University of West London…
…yourself or others of bias, do something about it; devise policies and processes which limit the effect of bias. Examples include setting clear criteria before making an evaluation or assessment (and sticking to them!); asking for specific examples rather than generalising; and trying not to make decisions when tired or stressed as you are more likely to revert to ‘fast thinking’ with all the possibility of error and assumption. But overall, have…
…base. It is essential, however, to base this on a full and evidence-based understanding of the relationship between excellence and ‘critical mass’. “It is essential that we focus on quality, which means ensuring the success of all centres of excellence that are carrying out world-leading research, maintaining a business-focus, and delivering graduates and post-graduates for the new economy. Separate research undertaken for Higher Education Policy…