…in the UK, not too many. Technology is changing the way we work and the structure of labour market, resulting in an increased demand for graduate attributes. In light of these projections, the Coalition Government’s decision to cut around 25,000 university places for next year could seriously hold back our capacity for economic growth. The report, The way we’ll work, draws on the large body of evidence on the shape of the labour markets in develo…
…2020 and 2030. Adopting low-carbon farming practices, e.g. reducing animal stock numbers and fertiliser use, and improving waste management on farms could help to achieve those targets as well as reduce particulate matter in urban areas and also nitrogen deposition to vulnerable ecosystems. Unfortunately, the development of biogas/biomethane production from anaerobic digestion of food waste, sewage sludge and animal manures to displace natural gas…
…nths should be an age. But it doesn’t feel that way. Key politicians are already rushing to make themselves heard and setting out proposals that they want to see in party manifestos. Over the holiday period, Home Secretary Theresa May delivered, if you like, one of the first shots in the campaign but her proposal appears to have been brought down by ‘friendly fire’ from colleagues in her own party. And it’s a development that we at University Alli…
…. FAST uses a sophisticated algorithm and rapid method to identify illegal online pharmacies, discouraging visitors from buying pharmaceuticals online and providing valuable information for Interpol and other national bodies in identifying and classifying illegal activity. The research has also given rise to essential guidelines that assist agencies in tackling the online trade of falsified medicinal products. The international peace-seeking Chira…
…nationally and globally – including the Great Ormond Street Hospital and UCL (UK); Oulu University Hospital and University of Oulu (Finland), Nicosia General Hospital (Cyprus), Sentec (previously called Swisstom) and Emergex (UK); and Dartmouth College and Florida State University (USA)….
…se generated by the UK green industrial revolution, as we seek to lead the world in achieving net zero. Innovation funding is already being used to establish new green hubs across the country, from Teesside to South Wales. During these difficult economic times, businesses will need to reduce costs, but new and efficient products and ways of working can shield them from decline. Universities partner with businesses on a range of innovation activity…
…ental in the establishment of several of Coventry University’s most ground-breaking initiatives, most notably its Technology Park and – more recently – the Institute for Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering (AME) in collaboration with Unipart Manufacturing Group. AME – the ‘faculty on the faculty floor’ – brings an innovative approach to teaching on the front line of industry, as well as delivering groundbreaking research. Under John’s leadershi…
…22.3 million national centre of excellence for the bioscience industries already enjoys a fruitful collaboration with manufacturers FDB. The centre, which is based at Teesside University’s Central Park campus in Darlington, has already developed a bespoke training course for FDB staff looking at the latest development in biologics and imparting the necessary skills to carry out process development and manufacturing of vaccines. Alongside, the Cent…
…strong in health, engineering, technology and design – areas that remain crucial for today’s growing industries. Twenty per cent of our research staff join us from industry, giving us a head start in understanding what business needs – and responding to this. Alliance universities also have strong – and growing – international connections. Nearly a quarter of our research funding comes from outside the UK – this is five per cent above the sector…
…and the University of the West of England. About the Ipsos MORI study: The online study surveyed two target groups from England to understand their opinions on University fees. Target 1 was made up of male and female undergraduate students aged 18-24 and target 2 consisted of male and female parents who were aged 25+ and had a child aged under 24 years old. The survey was conducted using an online panel methodology and fielded from the 7th May 201…
