…ments such as smart building technology and Internet of things (IoT)”. The main aims of the project were: To develop the main electrical equipment within the building, such as the transformer, generator and UPS back up. Research was conducted into areas that could be altered from normal design practices. Renewable energy systems that are still viable for usage, with calculations for their possible returns on set locations of the building and place…
…of, and identifying the appropriate, software tools for specific tasks. Excellent knowledge of Excel including using pivot tables and data filtering Experience of working with individuals and groups at a range of levels across organisations Highly organised with an ability to prioritise tasks with meticulous attention to detail Full job description here Closing date: 11.59pm Thursday 16th September 2021 How to apply To apply, please review the jo…
…in partnership with Technology One, the Alliance Awards are our chance to celebrate the amazing work of colleagues, students and teams across the alliance. Each award recognises a person or team who have made an outstanding contribution to professional and technical higher education, in line with the University Alliance core values: integrity, professionalism, innovation, collaboration and fun. We are very pleased to share that the shortlist for…
…above and beyond in everything he did even talking alongside the Vice Chancellor on a number of all staff briefings, answering questions and acting as a figurehead, staying calm and giving people the reassurance they needed. Andrew Graham, Research Associate at Teesside University Andrew was nominated for conviction and integrity during his PhD journey, following his experiences of being an Occupational Therapist on an NHS ward, and the lack of i…
…a source for a type of fuel cell to create electricity. The Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) is an electrical circuit that is driven by microbes such as bacteria. Two compartments are separated by a membrane; the microbes sit on one side and use dirty water like urine as a food source. In doing so, they produce electrons in a chemical reaction, which flow into the clean compartment. This flow of electrons creates electricity, with the amazing by-product…
…seeing this programme blossoming over the coming weeks. What better way to celebrate this incredible time for the city, than putting what makes Coventry special – its people – front and centre. We want everyone to come and help us make this an incredible year for Coventry. So, sign up, your city needs you!” Martin Sutherland, Chief Executive of the Coventry City of Culture Trust Vijay Lakhanpal was born in Kenya, moved to Coventry in 1966 and it h…
…ess and succeed in higher education. Our universities, where the intake of students from lower socio-economic groups is higher than the sector average, have done particularly well. “On Access Agreements’ 10th birthday, we can all celebrate how Alliance universities are making a huge difference to social mobility in the UK – transforming lives and supporting the economy.” OFFA are celebrating the anniversary by tweeting out using the hashtag #acces…
…rsary Prize for Higher and Further Education this year. Professor Wendy Purcell, Vice-Chancellor commented, “Plymouth University is a modern, dynamic institution – one ranked by Times Higher Education as among the top ten in the UK under the age of 50. At the same time, the University’s roots lie in the School of Navigation, founded by Dr John Merrifield in 1862 to answer a national call for improved training and education for mariners. While the…
…aduate-level skills. So we must work harder to ensure that everyone with the aspiration and ability to go to university can do so. Lifting the cap on student numbers will help – poorer students will always be disadvantaged in a system that restricts places. 3. Improve access through improvements to maintenance loans: The cost of a policy to reduce fees to £6,000 should be balanced against our ability to ensure that students from all background are…
…er states, including the UK, who each regulate activities within their own sites. However, they have not typically regulated fishing. The sites cover 17% of EU waters and 23% of English inshore waters. Using UWE Bristol research, the Marine Conservation Society, acting together with environmental lawyers, challenged the UK government’s approach: in 2012 the Government department Defra accepted that fisheries are indeed subject to the Directive. It…
