…on projects for the members of Vauxhall’s board and I was given opportunities to present my work to them. “My degree apprenticeship certainly had a big impact on my life, mindset and attitude – and I now consider myself a lifelong apprentice. I’m always looking to build on what I’ve learnt in the workplace with extra study. After successfully completing my course, I decided to move abroad and join Hult International School in Dubai, where I am now…
…in now,” he added. Jared bounced back and successfully passed all his modules – being described as an inspiration by his tutors. He said he’s really enjoyed the degree programme and the continued support from his lecturers has helped him through his health problems and to adjust to living overseas. “While life has been a bit chaotic with moving countries, the chance to meet so many like-minded people on the law course has definitely been my highli…
…onomies, playing a significant role in producing highly-skilled graduates, undertaking research and galvanising the economy. All members are committed to increase the quality and quantity of their research and will significantly help contribute towards the UK achieving the 2.4% share of GDP on R&D expenditure by 2027. Central to this mission is a commitment to expand the diversity of R&D talent pipelines and addressing barriers faced by students a…
…ridge, Chelmsford and Peterborough all of which are students and demonstrates ARU’s commitment to the wellbeing of our students, staff and the local community. In short: Shifts cover peak hours on campus and Ambassadors are given specific areas to monitor to guarantee all of campus is supervised. These students act as advisers to ensure the guidelines are being followed and will escalate or report any concerns they may encounter. Ambassadors recei…
…ers through brokering powerful connections and delivering solutions and outcomes. Academic Networks University Alliance runs formal academic networks in three key areas: Research and Innovation (R&I), Teaching and Learning (T&L) and Knowledge Exchange and Enterprise (KEE). Teaching and Learning The T&L Network enables expert practitioners to come together to share best practice and innovate in the teaching and learning space. Recent external speak…
…which are more efficient and better for the environment. Following the success of this research phase, a consortium including the University of Brighton and global engineering specialists Ricardo joined together to form the company Dolphin N2 to bring the products they had created to market. The internal combustion engines they have designed rival fuel cells and batteries in their efficiency and produce near-zero emissions of harmful nitrogen oxid…
…vidence base on widening access and participation in higher education – to underpin universities work on the ground. It was announced in a wide ranging speech on access by Universities Minister Chris Skidmore on a visit to Nottingham (28th February, 2019). It also came as the OfS’ new guidance for access and participation plans, which all providers must have approved as a condition of their registration. The charity, will be an affiliate member of…
…We submitted our response to the House of Commons Select Committee Inquiry into the quality of apprenticeships and skills training. You can download by clicking on this link or on the image opposite….
…The Science and Technology Committee has published its conclusions from its inquiry into setting up UK Research & Innovation. The Higher Education and Research Bill will see the Government create ‘UK Research & Innovation’ (UKRI) — a new organisation of nine ‘councils’ comprising the seven research councils, Innovate UK and Research England. We submitted evidence to the Inquiry, which can be read here….
…educing inequality. OFFA’s Director of Fair Access to Higher Education Professor Les Ebdon said: “I’m glad to see this report celebrating the ways that fair access to university enriches society and the economy as well as transforming individuals’ lives. “University Alliance is absolutely right to highlight the importance of a whole-institution, whole student lifecycle approach to widening participation. Embedding access goals throughout an instit…
