…port, the government’s elite sport body where she had been the Director of Commercial and Communications. During her 7 years at UK Sport, Vanessa worked on four Olympic and Paralympic, Summer and Winter Games including the Games hosted in London. Vanessa began her career joining the Civil Service from university where she worked in various government agencies and central government departments including the Employment Service, Department for Educa…
…rtise in the fields of migration and social relations in particular have become well-recognised around the world, with projects underway on many different continents which are improving dialogue between communities and strengthening human security. “I look forward to seeing the impact and success of this project, alongside the many others being led and pioneered by our world-leading researchers.” Professor Andrew Thompson, UKRI champion for in…
…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…
…support these areas, which include but are not limited to: Co-creation/ Co-production Cutting-edge technical and professional curricula co-created with our students, employers, community groups and service users; Immersive learning and assessment Progressive and innovative pedagogies which integrate live, employer-relevant challenges for learning and assessment with input from employers, community groups and service users, using real world enviro…
…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…
…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 medical attention, police liaison, legal advice, DNA testing and counselling, in a safe and comfortable environment and all under one roof. These centres will meet the…
…ced 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, resilience to a volatile job market is as important as creating more stable employment. As a s…
…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…
