…of tomorrow need to have the flexible attitude to adapt to a fast-changing world, and the resilience to cope with the challenges of the workplace. Does an NHS manager want to be sure that a graduate can do a day’s nursing and cope with whatever comes up? We incorporate all-day “exams” simulating a medical environment that provides an authentic experience for student nurses. Does a business want graduates who can provide solutions to an unfamiliar…
…t needs igniting.” Graduates are meeting the needs of employers across the world. They are senior civil servants and Members of Parliament, taking great decisions that affect the lives of millions of people; they are leaders in business, shaping the future of companies and countries; they are intellectuals and academics in their own right, in professorial chairs and seminar rooms across the world of universities; and they are authors, artists, poe…
…lans to level-up and ‘build back better’. Universities across the research ecosystem have a vital role to play, not least in bringing together these strategic ambitions. With their strong links with business, entrepreneurial spirit and partnerships within existing civic infrastructure, Alliance-type universities can deliver a R&D-led recovery that truly levels-up our regions. To realise this potential, we need a Levelling Up Fund that draws upon e…
…(DTA) is coordinated by University Alliance, and is a funded PhD programme run across 20 universities and partner institutions. DTA researchers benefit from financial support and an enhanced training programme and support network. This gives them access to not only the world-class facilities, supervisors and support at their home institutions, but also a broader professional community, spanning all 20 partner universities. The DTA is the largest n…
…cent award of €6.5m for the programme from the European Union is fantastic news and a ringing endorsement of the DTA approach, and we look forward to seeing it continuing to grow in future. DTA National Director Prof Tara Dean said: “The success of our DTA programme can not be underestimated and its size is a testament to that. To have 150 PhD students in three years is something that we are proud of. It is the largest multi-institution PhD traini…
…our international competitors, this is a sentiment frequently captured in newspaper headlines and widely held by many in the UK. But is it true? And if so, does it matter? On Tuesday 27 March, together with The Work Foundation, we held a roundtable event to launch our report ‘The way we’ll work: labour market trends and preparing for the hourglass’. The event was also an opportunity to discuss policy issues and recommendations on how the UK can r…
Today sees the publication of a joint report by Universities UK and the National Union of Students into a critical issue affecting the higher education sector – the attainment gap between Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) and white students. It shouldn’t need stating, but it is simply unacceptable that race and ethnicity should have any bearing on how well a student does in their degree. Unlocking potential and advancing knowledge are surel…
…and professional education since the industrial revolution and are still crucial to the success of cities and sectors today, educating the professional workforce of the future, providing flexible and responsive R&D to businesses of all sizes and solving the problems facing society locally, nationally and across the globe. We are large enough to take risks, experienced at working with key partners and have never lost the enterprising mindset which…
…t participants need to start to think creatively about solving some of the world’s most pressing social issues. On the 12 month programme participants receive comprehensive training and mentoring including the opportunity to attend social entrepreneurship conferences, seminars and workshops. Award winners will also receive cash awards to further develop their ideas and projects and one to one mentoring from experienced social entrepreneurs. The fo…
…tudent satisfaction being maintained within UK higher education. This shows that the sector is working hard to deliver a quality experience for students who are, quite rightly, keen to ensure they get the most out of their time at university. “It is especially true at Alliance universities where we are committed to providing the excellent teaching critical to creating the world’s future leaders and problem solvers. This year’s NSS results show we…
