…plying a multidisciplinary approach to the study of obesity. It integrates community-based programmes aimed the prevention and management of obesity with strengths in nutrition, dietetics, physical activity, psychology, epidemiology, public health and is also involved in undergraduate, postgraduate and professional training and education. Through this integration, they have expertise to enhance the implementation, effectiveness and scalability of…
…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…
…omplement this, we’ve provided researchers with new tools to establish peer-to-peer connections virtually. They’re encouraged to reach out to one another using digital researcher profiles which detail the research interests and contact details of their peers. We’ve also established a cross-programme, cross-institutional representation system. While supporting our ability to actively listen to our students’ voices, this empowers researchers to orga…
…sing in the country. What makes a member? A commitment to excellence, world-leading practices and outcomes Prioritising innovative teaching and the student experience Place based, applied research and engagement with industry and communities Delivering talent and skills for industry and public services A commitment to supporting social diversity Many of our member universities can trace their origins to Britain’s industrial revolution and have wor…
…them to a context like this. I’m finding myself using skills including time-management, team-working and delegation. I’ve written mutual aid safeguarding and GDPR guidance for volunteers – with some help from the professionals of course. “It’s been a whirlwind, but we are making a difference and that’s what it’s all about. “We’re still being inundated with offers of help and now the elderly and vulnerable in our local area are getting in touch for…
…s, to create a Covid-safe and secure environment. Many have developed COVID-19 self-help guides for students to cover key issues that have arisen as a result of the pandemic, and are in constant communication with their university communities to keep them informed as situations develop. UA and our members will continue working in consultation with public health experts to develop plans in line with the latest guidance, and will continue to monitor…
…ns to protect research and knowledge exchange are swift and targeted. A one-size-fits-all approach is unlikely to work (another reason why it’s important for the taskforce to hear from a range of institutions), but we’re glad that these conversations are happening now for when the need arises. Any medium and long-term recovery will require innovative solutions that can only come through consulting a wide range of voices. One way of achieving this…
…sible place for health staff to stay, or for patients in recovery or immuno-compromised patients to be cared for. Producing disinfectant hand gel Using 3D printers to create materials for PPE protective equipment and ventilators Providing free car parking facilities for local hospital workers Developing a training video (for resus) to be used by the trust to train staff to respond to Covid19 Students are volunteering in local trusts and delivering…
…skills needed by industry; bridging current and future skills gaps. We welcome the new government’s commitment to support and further invest in higher technical education, and we are ready to deliver the skills needed to ensure the UK keeps up with the global pace of innovation post Brexit.” Notes University Alliance is the voice of professional and technical universities working at the heart of their communities. Alliance universities work wit…
…rofessions? 2. Investing in higher technical skills Will political parties commit to making post-18 education more accessible and flexible to allow people to continually learn and upskill throughout their lives and ensure the UK keeps up with the global pace of innovation post Brexit? 3. Broadening the definition of value Will political parties commit to defining value beyond salary based metrics and creating diverse talent pipelines to a range of…
