…t people diagnosed with it are over the age of 60. The gut microbiome is a complex ecosystem of commensal, symbiotic and parasitic organisms, which are in constant communication with the gut, the immune system and the nervous system. By identifying bacterial species and their metabolites as contributors or indicators of a disease state, James’ research could potentially lead to the development of new diagnostic measures and treatment strategies. B…
…relevant challenges for learning and assessment with input from employers, community groups and service users, using real world environments and simulations to provide work-based learning opportunities Alternative provision Commitment to try alternative modes of provision (accelerated degrees, degree apprenticeships, low residency learning, etc.) Responsive learning environments Creating learning spaces that support student-focused and employer-le…
…from mainstream education and endeavours to re-engage them in education. Simon, who left school with few qualifications, began his career as a baker. He became involved in youth work after helping people on the council housing estates where he lived and was invited to become a paid youth worker and encouraged to study for a degree in youth and community work and applied theology. He later continued his studies for a PhD before embarking on a teach…
…e. We measured the extent of their identification with their family, local community, and a third group of their choice. We also measured their satisfaction with life, a key component of happiness. We found that the more participants identified with each of the three groups, the higher their satisfaction with life. There was also an additive effect: the more groups participants identified with, the higher their satisfaction with life. We found the…
…l shift. The project has also included senior members of the Indian police coming to the UK to learn from us and other police forces to take ideas back to India. Now, on the back of the project, the Madhya Pradesh state police force has committed to opening 51 one-stop victim support centres for women having seen a similar model when in the UK as part of the study tour. At the centres, victims will be able to access crucial services such as medica…
…ic insecurity, the report finds, is not just felt by those on the lowest incomes but is experienced across the income and class distribution, particularly those with lower-medium incomes. Overall, 75% of respondents expressed concern that the cost of living would continue to outpace wages. Economic insecurity is deliberately defined in broad terms, to be distinct from inequality and poverty but relational to them. In addressing economic insecurity…
…estions of the consultation, and HEFCE and the other funding councils have come up with fair solutions to both. Compared to what was originally on the table, letting institutions identify individuals with significant responsibility for research is a much better method of determining all staff submission which reflects the approach proposed by University Alliance. “Likewise, allowing more than one institution to count the publications of a research…
…and support. “The Knowledge Exchange Framework must look beyond simply the commercialisation of research, patents and intellectual property, which are only one aspect of a much wider range of interactions between universities, businesses and communities, alongside entrepreneurial activity. “To work effectively the ‘KEF’ needs to reward and incentivise a full range of transformative collaborations, not just a narrow slice of existing activity. Ther…
…lands, affording individuals an extra €150 if they agree to participate in community activities. Basic income pilots have happened before with no lasting legacy. But as populations continue to age and expand, and jobs get lost to automation, it may be wise not to dismiss the concept until we have more evidence for its effectiveness. Small experiments can yield big results In addition to discussions on basic income – which have yet to yield results…
…has contributed to a significant improvement in graduate employability on computing programmes, as measured through DLHE, with an 8% increase in professional level employment in the last two years alone. Links with industry practitioners and employers continue to grow, with 21 industry sponsors, including Sky, Microsoft and Accenture signed up to ExpoTees. Employers have also advised on curriculum development, for example on choices of programmin…
