…on driving through long-term strategic, cultural and organisational change.” To see the publication and all the case studies in full, go to https://www.unialliance.ac.uk/our-work-2/applied-research/researchimpact…
…The six-week scheme was designed for people with osteoarthritis – the most common form of arthritis – and aims to help them to understand their condition better, realise that exercise is a safe and effective self-management strategy to reduce hip and knee pain and recognise the physical and psychosocial effects of joint pain. The scheme is delivered in some 220 sites across the United Kingdom including community centres, leisure centres and school…
…d in February ran a series of feel good events, including a free, stand-up comedy event for students and staff featuring A-list comedians. With the government’s roadmap to easing lockdown restrictions, hopefully it won’t be too much longer before these activities can be delivered in person and students are able to bond with their peers face to face. Alongside addressing students’ emotional needs, universities are recognising the practical impact o…
…icularly for those respondents who usually work offsite, EWFH created a welcome sense of inclusivity and collegiality. This was largely because teams used the same technology channels to communicate during their EWFH. This shared approach helped “flatten” traditional perceptions of hierarchy among employees and also enabled workers to meet colleagues they would not previously have connected with. However, virtual networking events were also marked…
…ent who has received support from both HPFT and the Student Wellbeing team commented: “Although I did well in my first year at university, during my second year I started to struggle as the past caught up with me. A GP at the University of Hertfordshire Medical Centre referred me to HPFT’s Community Adult Mental Health Services. I was offered almost a year of psychological therapy, which has helped me cope better with the past and also with the pr…
…sor Wendy Wills, Director of the Centre of Research into Public Health and Community Care at the University of Hertfordshire, said: “Increasing demand in supermarkets, panic buying, detrimental impacts on household incomes and social distancing have severely disrupted food practices since the start of the pandemic. While local authorities and community groups stepped up rapidly and innovatively to respond to food security issues over the past few…
…ving a hospital spring up in the space of two weeks across from my office is not something I could ever have predicted at the start of the year, everyone here has risen to the challenge with all the energy, willingness to collaborate and community spirit I’ve come to expect from our students and staff. This is us at our best, and demonstrates how we and the higher education sector can play such a vital role in the current pandemic. This article wa…
…and our mission. Universities to the rescue The road to recovery will not come easy, but there is an opportunity: the R&D Roadmap. This can help address some uncertainty, as well as some old issues such as the UK’s talent, innovation and growth gaps and imbalances. To mitigate these, consideration in the detailed R&D plan should be given to disparities in need, prosperity and opportunity in locations and communities within regions—so the governme…
…nd emerge stronger than ever.” Vanessa Wilson, University Alliance CEO said: “I am thrilled to formally welcome Anglia Ruskin University to the Alliance. I am pleased that our work to champion the vital impact of technical and professional universities continues to attract those who share in our vision. “There has never been a more important time for us all come together under a shared mission and goal, where collaboration is key to meeting the ch…
…rewards of this whole process has been learning to manage differences and come together as a team. As well as attending sessions and working on our project, we went on some fascinating tours of both the Google Arts and Culture Labs, where we saw the work they are doing with AI and deep learning, and the advanced research facilities at the French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission. I was also able to experience a new culture. Taking…
