…between 2012 and 2019 (only the three most recent plays were submitted to REF 2021). Through our successful, long-term partnership with three local schools, we helped approximately 250 young people from diverse backgrounds, such as Asian, Black, African, Caribbean or Black British, to develop skills and self-belief by acting in the shows and partaking in a range of associated activities. Working with schools’ drama teachers, we identified talented…
…esign for a low-cost Optical Particle Counter, was taken up by Essex-based company Alphasense. Since 2015, over 18,000 units have been integrated into air quality monitoring systems in 70 countries. This delivered significant economic impact: at least £53.2m in associated commercial revenues and 32 new jobs. The devices were used by the UN Environment Programme to map air pollution hotspots in the developing world and by World Athletics to monitor…
…erings should align with the needs of employers and meet learner demand Outcomes-focused: there should be clear and cohesive pathways to educations and career outcomes. High-quality: learners should feel confident that they are receiving high-quality, innovative teaching. The blueprint proposes three ‘key enablers’ that would support the LLE to be an innovative and transformative system: Education hubs: regional education hubs would play an essent…
…uals, teams and projects were selected for their hard work, dedication and commitment to the University Alliance core values. Representing 15 of the UK’s leading technical and professional universities, University Alliance founded the Awards to celebrate the innovation, commitment and excellence that exists across their membership. Winners were selected from over 130 outstanding nominees. They included a collaboration between students and staff to…
…y through skills development, and having a broader civic impact within our communities. “Many of our strategic ambitions align with those of University Alliance, and as a member we have an opportunity to collaborate with like-minded institutions and become part of a strong collective voice working to positively influence government and key decision-makers. “We are delighted to have joined and look forward to working with fellow University Alliance…
…research, their focus on equality and inclusion and their links with local communities reflect the key strengths and values of an Alliance University. In these uncertain and unsettling times for the sector, it is essential that professional and technical universities unite to ensure our continued success. Alliance Universities are leading the way in practice-based teaching and research and innovating in the ways we work with industry and our commu…
Annie joined University Alliance in 2021 as Head of Communications and External Affairs. Prior to joining UA, Annie headed up the communications team for the UK Government’s prestigious Chevening Awards scholarship, which is delivered by the Association of Commonwealth Universities. Annie has extensive experience within the higher education sector and previously held a variety of roles at Universities UK International and the National Union of St…
…d links within their regions to make a difference to local people, helping communities to overcome, tackle and adapt to the impacts of the crisis. University Alliance are also calling for universities like theirs and the research they produce to be utilised and funded as a key component of the UK’s climate change response, as will be laid out at COP26 next week. They have developed a number of high-level policy asks to government which, if actione…
…or constant vigilance from the emergency services there. These fires are becoming more common and one of the reasons for this is climate change. Warmer temperatures in the summer and associated drier conditions desiccate plant materials and create more vegetation litter, providing more fuel for these fires. Several studies have linked the increase of wildfires with climate change in various parts of the world, such as North America and Southern Eu…
…ted in quicker crisis action when faced with water scarcity in the hotter, Mediterranean climate, whereas use of the technology in Germany supported the utility company’s efforts to monitor energy efficiency when pumping water from lowlands to highlands. …
