…rogramme. Nick runs the group, which is also the subject of his academic research into reducing loneliness and depression. When he arrived at Middlesex University in 2018 Nick, discovered Walk and Talk For Your Life, a programme of exercise as medicine for older adults started at the University of British Columbia four years previously. His interest was piqued by research showing that group exercise on its own didn’t reduce loneliness, and he want…
…raduate Research, a highlight of the Doctoral College calendar. This campus-based event has regularly brought together research students and supervisors from across the institution in celebration of doctoral research. In 2020, after months of planning and preparation, the festival scheduled for 1st April had to be cancelled as the UK headed towards lockdown. Lorraine made a swift about-turn and, along with colleagues, began rapidly tackling the mu…
…F, ever changing ministers and secretaries of state and of course the still-present potential of a no-deal Brexit, Alistair is focused on guiding both Oxford Brookes and the wider sector through “the minefield ahead”. Providing a strong collective voice and a steer to the sector is, for Alistair, one of the greatest attractions to being part of a mission group; “The mission group opens doors to things you cannot access as a single university. They…
…isciplines was a hugely important element of the Spring School. Doctoral researchers attended from each of the DTA’s three core research areas, Applied Biosciences for Health, Energy and Social Policy, and topics varied as widely as Alzheimer’s and night club culture. And yet, through networking sessions, students were able to find connections and possibilities for collaboration within and across their disciplines. I spoke to Cristiano Pedroso-Rou…
…enge of a potential no-deal Brexit, Debra believes “we are absolutely stronger together”. Furthermore, she says “universities will be more important than ever, delivering the high-level work force, the innovation and creativity, that the economy needs.”…
…oximately £560 per citizen per year International students support financial sustainability for our universities without increasing the contribution of taxpayers or students: international student fees now subsidise loss-making research and teaching for UK students to the tune of £3bn a year. This is what some of our international students said about why the route is important to them: https://youtu.be/A5SiMwGn00A Back to contents…
…an make that overarching goal no longer feel insurmountable. Dedicated workspace Within two months of working from home, my living room was an exploded office. Diagrams pinned on the walls, books all over my desk, post it notes littering the dining table, annotated articles spilling onto the floor. Once I was able to consolidate the academic shrapnel, I had more room to breathe. Having space, however, is a privilege. If you are restricted in choic…
…overnment to continue to provide capital funding for simulation, and a long-term guarantee from the NHS that universities will continue to receive a proportion of the tariff to deliver simulated practice hours. This will support them to invest in the staff and equipment required to scale up their simulated training provision. A new regulatory framework for nursing education should be explored. For many years, the NMC has followed an approach, base…
…e workforce Both HE and FE institutions have a vital role to play in the up-skilling and re-skilling efforts needed to help the UK weather the challenging economic period ahead and create the highly skilled workforce we need for the long-term. And rather than emphasise a false divide between the two, the government should build a world-class ecosystem which incentivises greater joined-up working to meet local and regional needs. With their long-es…
…apprenticeship provision. They place a high priority on ensuring that high-quality apprenticeships provide life-changing opportunities.” Professor Jane Turner OBE DL, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Enterprise and Business Engagement), leads the University’s apprenticeship provision. She said: “We are absolutely delighted to receive such fantastic feedback across all areas of our Higher Apprenticeship provision. “The University is passionate about ensuring…
