…elationships that play out during the course of Nuñez’s photography project. Wonderland combines personal testimony with footage of participants taking self-portraits and work-shopping as a group. Over the course of 17 minutes, the viewer is exposed to the individual confidence and mutual bonds that emerge as the project comes to fruition. Research and cinema go back a long way – to at least the turn of the Nineteenth and the beginning of the Twen…
…s and the creative economy, which employs 400,000 people and is worth £12bn. Commenting, University Alliance Chief Executive Maddalaine Ansell said: “As cultural leaders in their cities and regions universities catalyse creativity, promote access to great art and cultural activities and support growth and job creation in the creative economy. “We are proud to be showcasing many fantastic examples of this activity from across Alliance institutions,…
…kills and competitive advantage essential for business and world-class research.” ENDS Notes to editors: The DTA was set up in response to industry needs and to promote the UK’s economic growth and productivity. KTN is the UK’s Innovation Network, established by Innovate UK to build better links between science, creativity and business. Read Professor Harrison’s blog on the DTA and collaboration. …
…m across Alliance universities, covering a broad range of existing practice. Commenting, University Alliance Chief Executive, Maddalaine Ansell, said: “Alliance universities have always recognised that excellent teaching goes hand in hand with excellent research. A creative relationship between research and teaching enhances the student experience, improves student employability and enriches the research culture. “Diversity is a strength of our hi…
…ng its value to more than £20m. Nottingham Trent University is receiving £3.8m from the European fund which, combined with match-funding, means it will spend £7.6m on helping businesses to innovate through a range of schemes such as: Creation of dedicated technical hubs in food and drink, materials engineering, computing and data, and design innovation, all offering unprecedented access to university expertise and graduate talent, supporting busin…
…ovation activities our universities offer in their local regions and cities. You can read our full report Creating innovative regions: The role of universities in local growth and productivity here. Access to finance Nottingham Trent University: Helping more than 2,000 businesses boost their innovation NTU is to receive a share of £10.1 million in European funding… Access to finance UWE Bristol: Collaborating on the development of driverless car…
…ith were highly skilled, and who hoped to enhance their skills through the UK education system. The university also offered support to those in schools, colleges and without entry level qualifications. However many of these individuals see the UK education system as intimidating and inaccessible, and as a result, the university has endeavoured to build relationships that are not simply one-way, to prevent further isolation. For example, the asylum…
…akeholders. Confirmed speakers Neil Carmichael MP, Chair, Education Select Committee and Co-Chair, Sub Committee on Education, Skills and the Economy Maddalaine Ansell, Chief Executive, University Alliance Liz Flint, Head of Innovation Networks, Innovate UK Charlotte Heyes, Head of Innovation and Place, BIS Professor John Latham, Vice-Chancellor, Coventry University Mark Leach, Editor, Wonkhe Professor Julie Lydon, Vice-Chancellor, University of S…
…deliver better outcomes and make a real difference to those living in the community. Building healthy cities outlines the increasing contribution universities are making to building healthier cities and regions and tackling public health challenges through research-informed policy and practice in areas such as built environment, planning and community health. The report is the first in a series of University Alliance publications this year, focus…
…orrow and harnessing world-class research to make a real difference to our communities. Teaching & training University of Lincoln: Meeting the workforce needs of local healthcare community The University of Lincoln is producing new generations of nurses… Teaching & training Plymouth University: The Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise Plymouth is helping to lead a transformation in dental education… Teaching & training Kingston University: Par…