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  1. Why is it important that universities and businesses collaborate?

    …loor’. Set to be officially opened this June, it houses state-of-the-art robotic automation, forming, joining, analysis and simulation, metrology and product verification technology. This is a facility we are incredibly proud of, which brings teaching, research and live manufacturing onto one site – meaning an engineering undergraduate has never been quite so hands on. All UA members have similar success stories of this nature. It is important tha…

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

    …h and innovation ecosystem. University Alliance has also launched a new website resource of more than 60 impact case studies submitted by our universities to the REF 2014 exercise. They showcase the excellent research happening in Alliance universities and our impact both on here in the UK and around the world. These case studies show how we are finding new ways to overcome socio-economic challenges: growing industries, improving healthcare, build…

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  3. Pioneering new technology to treat cancer patients

    …ton therapy doses and 3D images of where radiation is absorbed at a tumour site. Being able to see how radiation interacts with a tumour in 3D is considered to be the ‘holy grail’ of radiotherapy. Proton therapy has also emerged as a promising alternative to conventional radiotherapy. Unlike x-rays, less radiation is lost as a proton beam travels through healthy tissue on course to the target tumour, and none after the tumour. This means much high…

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  4. Turbo-charging the engines of the future

    …ost importantly, creating and safeguarding jobs at the BorgWarner Bradford site. The five year project is valued at £7.6 million with £2.3 million from the Government and the majority from investment from BorgWarner. BorgWarner’s customers have been impressed with the link-up and investment, and some are also considering working with the University. These developments have established the region as an important location in the automotive supply ch…

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  5. University Alliance responds to latest UCAS application figures

    …sed courses which give our graduates the skills employers want and enable them to hit the ground running in their chosen careers.” Notes for Editors The full set of UCAS statistics on January applications can be found on their website from Friday 30 January. The date of 15 January on which the statistics are based is the date when applicants are guaranteed equal consideration by universities. It is not the closing date for applications to universi…

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  6. Science and research – the first election hustings?

    …s, and so on. Both Huppert and Clark reinforced the principle of funding excellence wherever it exists. However, this is despite the fact that the Coalition Government’s recently published Science and Innovation Strategy only committed to competitive allocation for “over half” of the £3 billion to support individual research projects and labs. Clark also noted that funding needed to be more agile and facilitate collaboration.* Inevitably two areas…

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  7. The Guardian University Awards 2015

    …tice, achievement and innovation across a range of categories. Honouring excellence in everything from teaching practice to inspiring facilities, the awards act as a sector benchmark and offer universities a seal of approval for their most outstanding work. All shortlisted entries will be invited to attend the awards ceremony in central London in March 2015, where the winners will be announced. In addition there will be a dedicated site which will…

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  8. The Guardian: What skills do you need besides a postgraduate degree?

    …rsity to obtain certificates that enable them to go straight onto building sites; aircraft repair company GE takes up to 60 interns a year from the University of New South Wales; and Coventry University runs a global leaders programme for postgraduates, including lectures from inspirational leaders of global organisations and opportunities to learn a language, study overseas or volunteer with different communities.” Further details on these and a…

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  9. University Alliance joins campaign for increased female participation in STEM

    …a national campaign through use of a logo and signposting to a campaign website. Use consistent campaign messages in our communications activities on women in technology and engineering careers. Work in partnership with other Compact signatories to align messages for maximum effect, for example by timing relevant activity to support Tomorrow’s Engineers Week in November 2014 and National Science and Engineering Week in March 2015. Run an event / e…

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  10. Why universities are the best places to start a business

    …activities, which have real time employer engagement and live projects on site such as the development of buildings or ground-breaking research projects. They also have opportunities for placements and internships with industry leaders and innovative small businesses or workshops with practitioners at the cutting edge of their industry sectors. Universities are now a hotbed for successful enterprise. The facts speak for themselves. In the 2012-13…

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