…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…
…ange Framework’, University Alliance Chief Executive Maddalaine Ansell said: “Alliance universities work with 16,000 businesses, including 11,000 small and medium sized enterprises, and more than two fifths of successful graduate start ups come from our members. So we’d support any move to give this aspect of universities’ mission greater recognition and support. “The Knowledge Exchange Framework must look beyond simply the commercialisation of re…
…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…
…GDP. Commenting, University Alliance Chief Executive Maddalaine Ansell said: “Whatever the outcome of the general election, the most pressing challenge facing the next government will be to build a strong economy and a fair society. “Alliance Universities stand ready to play their part. We design courses with employers to make sure they are relevant and constantly innovate to keep them fit for a changing world. We excel at research with impact – s…
…sbands has served as vice-chancellor of Sheffield Hallam University since January 2016, and is a champion of innovation and collaboration, delivering real change, and inspiring the higher education community. Vote for him online here. You can see the complete shortlist on the Guardian’s website. Winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on Wednesday 29 March….
…ing on-the-spot advice to avoid critical threats to crops and livelihoods. Commenting on the report, University Alliance Chief Executive Maddalaine Ansell said: “Alliance universities’ research and innovation activity is transforming millions of lives: increasing global food security, investigating novel ways to provide safe water and improve air quality, and helping communities to rebuild following conflicts and environmental disasters. Addressin…
…niversity Sport (FISU). Also recognised in the New Year’s Honours list were: Dr Katherine Grainger, Chancellor of Oxford Brookes University since March 2015, has been made a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire for services to Sport and charity. The rower, with five Olympic medals, is Great Britain’s most decorated female Olympic athlete. Jo Boylan-Kemp, a former Principal Lecturer of Nottingham Trent University, has been awarded a MB…
…into educating and engaging me. For that, I am very grateful – and the nice thing is, I know it goes both ways. Useful inks Online exhibition Mark Prest: Portraits of Recovery Michaela Jones: in2recovery Huw Wahl Christina Nuñez …
…ided to the UK’s flagship creative and cultural industries.” Editor’s notes: A clearer picture: A guide for arts and cultural organisations engaging with universities, produced by University Alliance and Arts Council England is online here. The research team of the AHRC-funded project ‘The Hidden Story: mapping knowledge exchange partnerships for the creative economy’ is led by Professor Alex Williams from Kingston University and Co-Investigators…
