…r materials were taken from construction project discards, including thrown-away bricks, ply sheets and off-cut timber, as well as domestic rubbish including old plastic razors, denim jeans, DVDs and video cassettes, that were slotted into wall cavities to help with insulation in the house. These were then monitored to see how efficient their insulation qualities are, bringing scientist postgraduate research students into the research team. Ten to…
…iden their social circle and make new friends. The City Hosts programme is completely flexible for those who want to get involved, with the option to commit to supporting as little as three events between May 2021 and May 2022 or the opportunity to volunteer for more if they want to. “This is a very exciting moment as we launch our recruitment for our City Hosts. We seek to engage residents in many ways – as audience members, participants, support…
…nform the government’s National Plan for Sport and Recreation, providing recommendations to the House of Lords Select Committee on how to remove barriers to participation and physical activity. The evidence submitted by the panel addresses prominent issues found in sport and recreation in the UK that include racism, homophobia, transphobia, misogyny and ableism. The recommendations will look to influence the government’s strategy and policy for sp…
…this partnership I have been able to access top class teaching within state-of-the-art facilities right on my doorstep in Bristol – plus I have benefited from the Government Lifetime Skills Guarantee funding to pay for this course; all of this will help me to secure a new job, with options to progress afterwards and continue with training.” Dr Phillips concluded: “We know the objective of the ‘skills for jobs’ white paper. Its intention to reform…
…edicine in Chelmsford opened in 2018. The £20 million building boasts state-of-the-art skills facilities, GP simulation rooms, an anatomy suite and a Harvard style lecture theatre. Take a look around. School of Medicine https://youtu.be/gFCu6Ii4UZs Anatomy suite A thorough knowledge of anatomy is essential for those who wish to work in medicine, surgery and pathology. ARU’s medical students explore the structure and function of the human body in a…
…ine received the University Alliance Integrity Award in recognition of her commitment to supporting the doctoral community. Colleagues praised Lorraine for providing not just information for doctoral students but also reassurance and warmth. She was instrumental in engendering trust and confidence in the Doctoral College and her work during the pandemic has generated messages of praise from students and staff alike. Lorraine said, “I was thrilled…
…skills capacity of the vaccine manufacturing workforce within the Stockton-on-Tees region. Sitting at the nexus between higher education, business and public services, it is often Alliance universities that deliver the commercialisation of findings, translational research, innovation support and skills development necessary to develop ideas into application; delivering real-world innovations in care, services, products and delivery. This role wil…
…e been working online over the past 12 months. Keeping them informed and up-to-date with the latest information has been a huge undertaking. When I was nominated for the Star Award, I was extremely flattered as I was simply just doing my job. My use of Moodle at the time, was used to engage with the students in a way that enabled them to see the hundreds of events and opportunities that we, as a University, were able to offer them. Students have t…
…Partnership (OxLEP), includes successful and growing scale up leaders who come together to explore common constraint issues, co-create solutions and maximise the impact of potential improvements. They benefit from the knowledge and skills of Oxford Brookes Business School, combined with external, professional, facilitated support over the course of a year. Each Network has 8-10 business leaders who meet 8 times over the course of a year. The scal…
…r the community to transform Kingston Town Centre and enable students to become actively involved in community projects. The strategy will become the blueprint to help secure future funding opportunities and development plans for the area. Co-developed with local groups, social enterprises, residents, public institutions and businesses, the refreshed approach sets out strategic priorities and guidelines for local people, businesses and strategic p…
