Enterprise Stars: Meet the student entrepreneurs – part 2
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The DTA is Intersectoral- Part 3
Read more of: The DTA is Intersectoral- Part 3…tunities and benefits for her career. As she put it, “It was my dream to become a scientist, hopefully working in a research centre. In the UK there are lots of opportunities for research scientists and it is a recognised marker around the world.” Arantza’s research crosses barriers between Chemistry and Biology, as well as academia and professional research, as her PhD is run jointly by UCLan and the Pirbright Institute, a research facility looki…
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Digital teaching and learning: time for a blended approach
Read more of: Digital teaching and learning: time for a blended approach…e modes of learning, for example UA universities have large proportions of commuter, part-time and mature students who have to balance other commitments with study. There is an increasing demand for flexible study options and more needs to be done to address the perceptions that online learning is less valuable or cheaper than a ‘traditional degree’. Government and Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Bodies (PSRBs) should ensure that the measur…
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Doctoral Training Alliance celebrates first anniversary with launch of new industry collaboration
Read more of: Doctoral Training Alliance celebrates first anniversary with launch of new industry collaboration…e advantage essential for business and world-class research.” ENDS Notes to editors: The DTA was set up in response to industry needs and to promote the UK’s economic growth and productivity. KTN is the UK’s Innovation Network, established by Innovate UK to build better links between science, creativity and business. Read Professor Harrison’s blog on the DTA and collaboration. …
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We need more than workshops to support the wellbeing of PhD researchers
Read more of: We need more than workshops to support the wellbeing of PhD researchers…ll do little to assuage worries. While the reforms promised in the UK Research and Innovation Roadmap will help address these for future generations, in the meantime, by adopting these recommendations providers of doctoral training can go some way to relieving the complex pressures faced by the current generation of PhD researchers….
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Health networks & partnerships: Developing innovative community health care products
Read more of: Health networks & partnerships: Developing innovative community health care products…DTI was established in 2009 and provides specialist consultancy support to companies developing community health care products and services, along with a flexible collaborative work space that allows companies to test and develop their products further. Examples of the support provided include usability testing of products, product design and prototyping, and designing healthcare apps (often in collaboration with the University’s Serious Games Ins…
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Climate Action with the DTA
Read more of: Climate Action with the DTA…UA’s flagship collaborative programme – is focusing in on the research our doctoral researchers are doing to address the global challenges of climate change. Across the DTA network, doctoral researchers are looking at how we can reduce our energy consumption and provide more sustainable societies for all to live in. Building on the applied research strengths, industry-focus and collaborative ethos of our members, the DTA supports four interdiscipl…
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Under attack: it’s time universities responded seriously to the worsening threat of cybercrime
Read more of: Under attack: it’s time universities responded seriously to the worsening threat of cybercrime…tandard, all our UK University customers have protection surpassing that recommended in the UK National Cyber Security Centre principles and guidelines. Whatever the short or longer term future holds, surviving in a competitive world requires resilience and mobility. Adequate protection and digital transformation doesn’t need to be costly. Delivered properly, SaaS can provide huge benefits, the least of which is reassurance that you are no longer…
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Global impact
Read more of: Global impact…e event of chemical or biological attacks being adopted by both the US and UK Governments. The guidance was followed as part of the UK emergency services response to the Salisbury attack in March 2018. Teesside University- protecting users from counterfeit medicinal products. Research at Teesside University has led on the fight against fraudulent medicines, preventing harm to users and influencing policy which has directly shaped transnational law…
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Unpacking the TEF narratives: what does teaching excellence at an Alliance university look like?
Read more of: Unpacking the TEF narratives: what does teaching excellence at an Alliance university look like?…all the documents. Graduates with job-ready skills Moving on to Student Outcomes, the consistent message emerging was an aim to support students through continuation to completion and that: “Employability is embedded in our curricula and assessments, ensuring our graduates leave with relevant skills and competencies as well as benefitting from a range of careers support initiatives. Our graduates are motivated and equipped to achieve their full po…
