…company for an older people’s wellness and group exercise programme. Nick runs the group, which is also the subject of his academic research into reducing loneliness and depression. When he arrived at Middlesex University in 2018 Nick, discovered Walk and Talk For Your Life, a programme of exercise as medicine for older adults started at the University of British Columbia four years previously. His interest was piqued by research showing that gro…
…and regions, with real and tangible links to industry delivering applied research with real world impact. Fourthly we are the engine house delivering the talent skills for industry and public services. Without us the nation would stall and falter. Alliance universities are making a difference. They are vibrant, energetic institutions, expanding and innovating to meet the changing needs of society. They have a unique perspective and a distinct voic…
…ce and obtain a postgraduate teaching certification,” he said, “and I am now a lecturer in civil engineering.” “I plan to use my knowledge and expertise to be of value to the world – researching on areas of sustainability in built environment, and inspiring the next generation of civil engineers.”…
…ducing highly skilled and highly employable researchers. As the University Alliance we are very proud of our members’ contribution to the applied research agenda improving and literally saving the lives of the nation….
…n partnership with IP Group, developed a novel, controlled-release liquid drug formulation transforming drug intake methods for elderly and dysphagia patients that, following extensive research and funding, is now being developed on an industrial scale. ImmuOne is another Herts success story, set to expand internationally soon after having secured several rounds of significant investment for their in vitro, ‘3D human lung’. Our role as a catalyst…
…dvice on topics such as grants and funding, post-doctoral opportunities, research impact, generating public engagement and community involvement in research, transitioning to industry, and developing start-ups. These events also offer the opportunity to network and collaborate. At the Spring School earlier this year I was able to witness this first hand, meeting a student from UCLan who is looking into the relationship between urinary incontinence…
…ector showcasing session with DfE officials on the role of universities in running Multi-Academy Trusts. We didn’t pull punches in our response to the ITT market review, and subsequently campaigned for the government to halt its implementation. This is an issue we continue to engage on. In much sadder news, we lost a dear and well-respected colleague this Summer: Professor Jane Turner, Pro-Vice Chancellor at Teesside University, who made such a hu…
…hrough online events. Over the coming weeks, the Students’ Union at Anglia Ruskin University is holding an online bake-off, mindfulness workshop and an arts and crafts workshop. We’ve been hosting similar activities at UWE Bristol and in February ran a series of feel good events, including a free, stand-up comedy event for students and staff featuring A-list comedians. With the government’s roadmap to easing lockdown restrictions, hopefully it won…
…ly competitive. I was chosen from over 150 PhD students and early career researchers from around the world. Participants attended from the world’s leading universities and industrial organisations including Berkley, MIT, Imperial, Rolls Royce, Mitsubishi and the International Atomic Energy Agency. The two weeks kicked off with an icebreaker challenge, to construct the tallest possible spaghetti structure, which could hold the weight of a marshmall…
…safe and welcoming environment to international students from all over the world…” Fatima hopes her research will serve as best practice guidance to local authorities, policy makers, and private waste management sectors across the country, and assist them in setting up an effective waste management system. “I am proud to be studying my PhD at USW. I chose USW because it is an incredibly diverse university and provides a safe and welcoming environm…
