…ith their colleagues to ensure their views are represented. These local groups then feed into a central programme steering group which manages work projects, schedules work and oversees liaison with contractors and project managers. Finally, a programme board, chaired by the PVC for Education and Student Experience, agrees standards and allocates budgets. Using exemplar spaces to set future standards – instead of simply refreshing existing facilit…
…hanced staff and student engagement as well as collaboration. For example, online learning ‘festivals’ and working across multiple campuses. At TU, our Digital and Online Learning teams worked with staff to help them consider how to extend the learning environment beyond the conventional spaces. Staff have embraced innovation and delivered novel solutions which will become part of our norm, for example: Use of simulation software to carry out asse…
…parently sets out the standards of behaviour expected of all staff, people managers and senior leaders at the University. The Framework continues to be embedded throughout the employee journey. There is a specific link to the performance of every colleague through the Professional Development Planning & Review process. Staff Quotes: “I was really pleased to be included in shaping the framework, and be a representative voice for my peers. I feel th…
…s. Regional innovation systems for Social Enterprises innovation are quite varied and do not always match supply and demand. Regional Social Enterprises champions help to energise and integrate Social Enterprises innovation systems, encouraging the attraction of resources and interlinked support measures. Public procurement has a significant role to play here, although changing policy conditions make this difficult. Most importantly, regional auth…
…f space featuring new teaching and research facilities, as well as digital manufacturing and engineering, manufacturing metrology, and functional materials laboratories. Leading manufacturing skills development and technological change in the region, the revamped facility marks a critical step in tackling the challenges presented by engineering skills gaps, the transition of electric transport manufacturing, and working towards the 2050 net zero t…
…health and social care in the community.” Amirabdollahian, Professor of Human-Robot Interaction at the University of Hertfordshire and the lead of the work package on safety, regulation and ethics for integration said: “In order to ensure adoption of these emerging technologies and ensure that healthcare robotic solutions are easily deployed and integrated as part of frailty care, it is important to define the safety, regulatory and ethical requi…
…new students will also be able to take part in the University’s Head Start online programme, set up to give them an insight into what undergraduate life is like and how to settle in more easily. Kingston University’s Clearing hotline is open Monday to Friday from 9am until 5pm until the start of term, excluding Bank Holiday on Monday 30 August. The hotline is open for additional hours on the following dates: Thursday 18 August, 8am to 7pm; Friday…
…iduality in our society. Even today it is difficult to find realistic BAME manikins in simulation facilities. We have therefore worked with industry partners to develop a range of BAME and culturally inclusive simulation manikins. In addition, we draw on the sim-versity toolkit to develop and assess our approach throughout the spectrum of our activities. Student success The aim of GLASC is to extend learning opportunities to equip students with al…
…ring the pandemic. The DTA Team support researchers to coordinate these groups themselves via WhatsApp groups and virtual gatherings. Others that have been set up are dedicated to Women in Research, Parents, BAME and researchers Living alone in lockdown. Facilitating networks for member universities to come together and engage on common issues and problem solving is a core characteristic of University Alliance’s mission. The organisation has over…
…rtaking extensive cytotoxicity tests on the purified water to ensure it is safe for human consumption. In-situ testing of my water treatment system has recently commenced in Lunzu Township, Blantyre, Malawi. Initial field data demonstrates that improvement in groundwater quality of around 80% can be achieved. Thus, if implemented for every shallow well in Malawi around 1.5 million Malawians could have significantly improved water sources. Anecdota…
