…lliance publications this year, focusing on the leadership role of universities as anchor institutions in cities and regions, working within wider ecosystems and responding to common real-world challenges in an enterprising, innovative and creative way. You can read our full press release including recommendations from the report here….
…achievements to the Guardian website’s 8 million daily readers around the world. Of those readers, one in five describes themselves as a student – exactly the people who need to know which universities are doing an especially great job. All you have to do is pick a category in which you believe you stand out. The categories honour excellence in everything from teaching practice to beautiful buildings, and the awards offer universities a seal of a…
…e readership of teachers and trainee teachers in texts which are essential reading on most FE teacher training programmes. They have also informed national policy and practice debate about learner behaviour and motivation in further education. People with disabilities have also benefited from the research after it demonstrated evidence of the effectiveness of ‘facilitated communication’ – a technique that helps those with disabilities, including i…
…ersities are doing through business partnerships to get their students job ready. “Wates Construction helps students at Liverpool John Moores University to obtain certificates that enable them to go straight onto building sites; aircraft repair company GE takes up to 60 interns a year from the University of New South Wales; and Coventry University runs a global leaders programme for postgraduates, including lectures from inspirational leaders of g…
…earning’ approach for all students; combining face to face teaching where possible, aligned with engaging online provision. Although Mr Hutton has since apologised for his claim, I’m afraid this reservation and undervalue of services provided by universities outside of the Russell Group is nothing new, and shows how certain universities are still unjustly regarded by some political commentators. The reality is all of higher education serves studen…
…st-results admissions system. Whatever the process, universities recognise how quickly the clearing process has changed, and know that it will continue to be scrutinised, so the pressures on them to get it right are immense.” Read the full article here….
…s universities and its economy, helping to cement the UK’s position on the world’s stage. Therefore, it has been hugely concerning to hear recent reports that the Home Secretary is considering imposing restrictions on those from abroad who wish to study here. Unwelcoming language and policies do nothing to grow the UK economy, research impact, or our cultural diversity. These are individuals with real lives, with immeasurable talent to offer to ou…
…l2O3, Fe2O3, and CaO; compounds that can be found in cement we use in construction. On the other hand, the worldwide demand on cementitious materials has increased considerably in the last 15 years. There is an opportunity to explore the potential of such mineral wastes in the manufacture of cementitious binders. The use of mine tailings in cement can offer a solution to both the problems discussed. I believe the use of these wastes in cement shal…
…ive modelling and tailored knowledge, succeeded. Wider research drawing on worldwide publications led to an understanding of which interventions are best to achieve effective recycling under specified circumstances. The findings identify factors such as knowledge (of a recycling programme), social norms (regarding recycling) and action planning (by residents or other stakeholders), providing a rigorous checklist tool through which any community –…
…from shortlisted or winning entries, all of which were created to make the world a better place through engineering. Primary Engineer founder Dr Susan Scurlock MBE said: “This exhibition at one of the most important travel hubs in the United Kingdom is testament to the commitment of our partner organisations who rely on a variety of engineering professionals to keep ahead of the game. Each year I am astounded by the designs by pupils, some as youn…
