2021 at University Alliance: the year in review
…lso be developing a new strategy, so watch this space! Have a fantastic break and a happy new year. Check out our festive look-back video for 2021 below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eNgwWnsvJo…
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‘Failing to invest in climate change research could have dire consequences’
Read more of: ‘Failing to invest in climate change research could have dire consequences’…he Leeds city region, understanding the benefits of retrofitting them to become more energy efficient to improve energy poverty, reduce costs and become more eco-friendly. Leeds Beckett University is leading a research project called the Demonstration of Energy Efficiency Potential (DEEP) to investigate the impact of thermally retrofitting solid walled homes to inform government projections and estimate the potential carbon and cash savings. Gener…
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Developing low-cost air quality monitors for Heathrow Airport
Read more of: Developing low-cost air quality monitors for Heathrow Airport…tance from the University’s researchers, Alphasense produced the OPC-N2, a commercial variant of the ‘Heathrow’ particle sensors, which quickly sold to more than 20 countries worldwide. Beyond the UK, the OPC-N2 has been adopted by the United Nations Environment Programme for its air quality monitoring networks across major cities within developing countries. The pilot network scheme focused on Nairobi, with a further 30 cities targeted in Africa…
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Working with NASA on improving global weather forecasts
Read more of: Working with NASA on improving global weather forecasts…since records began in the 1800s, and widespread flooding devastated local communities. Combined with the growing concerns around climate change, the importance of being able to accurately predict the weather, in order to prepare and potentially save communities and to plan for the impact on the environment and the economy, has never been clearer. Maths researchers at the University of South Wales have been working with NASA to refine their atmosp…
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Stevenage Welfare Benefits Appeals Project from Hertfordshire Law School
Read more of: Stevenage Welfare Benefits Appeals Project from Hertfordshire Law School…listen, assess situations and offer valuable, objective advice. You will become a stronger communicator, able to work empathetically and explain complex situations clearly. You will also learn to be proactive and manage your time to work to strict deadlines, which are all key employability skills. This project also provides students with an unrivalled opportunity to develop advocacy skills by representing clients at the First-tier Tribunal where a…
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Turning Preston Barracks into a home for Brighton’s most innovative start-ups
Read more of: Turning Preston Barracks into a home for Brighton’s most innovative start-ups…of design, engineering and/or craftsmanship As stated above, there is a preference for pioneers in construction design and technology. About the development In July 2014 the University of Brighton exchanged contracts with Brighton and Hove City Council to bring forward the development of Preston Barracks, a significant mixed-use regeneration scheme for the city. The £150 million GDV scheme is part of a wider regeneration project that is set to ra…
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How volunteering for the NHS helped me become a pandemic-resilient PGR (and introduced me to the Queen!)
Read more of: How volunteering for the NHS helped me become a pandemic-resilient PGR (and introduced me to the Queen!)…s a volunteer. They will truly value your volunteering, especially if they come to learn during the brief chat that you are a PhD student with challenging demands to meet. It couldn’t be any better. Occasionally, when I feel dispirited, I reminisce about the cheerful voices and appreciative expressions at the other end of the telephone line, and then I find reasons to keep going in my PhD research. Helping others stay motivated through volunteerin…
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Creative arts subjects vital for supporting UK innovation and economy
Read more of: Creative arts subjects vital for supporting UK innovation and economy…ort students and graduates to gain experience of working on paid real-life commercial projects, and broaden the use of their creative digital skills to be used in sectors such as engineering, healthcare and the police. https://www.unialliance.ac.uk/2021/06/08/tucan-studio-teesside-university/ Teesside also recently became the first Adobe Creative Campus in Europe, joining a select group of colleges and universities that are driving the future of…
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University Alliance launch ‘Driving Academic Diversity in their Media Voices’ campaign with live online panel event
Read more of: University Alliance launch ‘Driving Academic Diversity in their Media Voices’ campaign with live online panel event…Button, Head of Communications at University Alliance, and Justin Shaw, Chief Higher Education Consultant at Communications Management –one of our campaign partners. During his slot, Justin emphasised the need for a campaign of this kind, and for the Expert Bank resource, in diversifying the kinds of expertise that are covered in the press and for encouraging academics to engage with the media. Beth explained how the campaign aims to double the nu…
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UK universities are not obstacles the government needs to overcome
Read more of: UK universities are not obstacles the government needs to overcome…with a combined turnover of £157 million. We also supported almost 24,000 commercial and non-commercial organisations with consultancy, research and the provision of facilities and equipment. So why, then, are universities being increasingly sidelined in the recovery effort? The March budget paid lip service to world-leading universities, and there was a welcome nod to the role of universities in the government’s plan for growth, but they remain…
