…rtake more hours of placement than almost any other country in the world. Even a small reduction in the number of hours needed would free up places for a higher number of students. A focus on assessing competence, rather than hours completed, would ensure both that our nurses are equipped to deliver outstanding care to patients and that we have enough nurses to staff our NHS.”…
…s directly affects the sustainable development goals. These wastes vary in composition with some of them being rich in SiO2, Al2O3, 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…
…communities. Tenovus’ mobile support units bring cancer treatment into the community so patients avoid the stress and expense of travelling to hospital Collaborative research with Tenovus Cancer Care, a charity that supports cancer patients and their families, has provided them with valuable insights to optimise local provision of cancer care services in the community. The GIS models produced by USW allowed the Tenovus Cancer Care research team to…
…experienced practitioner – to strengthen their confidence and build their competence in their first post. Funded by the Department of Health, the University of Derby and Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust explored the most effective support for preceptees and preceptors alike. Research findings The findings led to proposals including: The need for specific time to be devoted to preceptorship Adequate preparation for preceptors to un…
…l benefited from the Pesticide Properties Database (PPDB), one of the most comprehensive pesticide resources in the world, developed at the University of Hertfordshire. First launched in 2007, the database was developed by the Agriculture and Environment Research Unit led by Professor Kathleen Lewis. Two decades of continuous research have created a comprehensive, independently verified database for pesticide risk assessments, which has now been v…
…es. Vanessa Wilson, University Alliance CEO said: “We are thrilled to welcome Robert Gordon University to University Alliance. The university’s mission is closely aligned with that of the Alliance. It has a long history of working with industry and is recognised as one of Scotland’s top universities for teaching and student experience, as well as being a go-to choice for employers. University Alliance is committed to bringing Alliance universiti…
…ultiple tasks, projects and stakeholders simultaneously You have excellent communication skills, good at building networks and maintaining relationships, are determined, not easily flustered and don’t mind if the plan changes at the last minute Excellent communication skills, good at building and maintaining relationships with people at all levels and from all backgrounds Full job description here Closing date: 11.59pm Wednesday 20thApril 2022 How…
…get the more I’m sure that you can only be yourself – and so I’m much more comfortable being just who I am in work. Which barriers would you say exist to you as a woman scientist and how can we overcome them? I think there is still a large expectation that to achieve your potential you should work in a traditional way: long hours, proudly don’t take your holidays, work full time. What we need to move to is recognising that: a) that will put a lo…
…arriers would you say exist to you as a woman scientist and how can we overcome them? As a female it is common to experience unconscious bias from colleagues and students. For example, across Higher Education, student evaluation surveys often feature inappropriate and judgemental comments for female lecturers more so than for male lecturers. Raising awareness of unconscious bias might help to improve things. Is there anything you do in your day-to…
…mpowered to shape their own lives and the world around them. The Middlesex community is diverse, inclusive and equitable, with over 165 student nationalities in its London campus. The Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings, which assess universities against the United Nations Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs), recently ranked Middlesex 12th out of 776 institutions globally for SDG5 Gender Equality. Research and engagement at Middlesex…
