…patients’ vital signs, saving almost 800 lives in its first year. More than 30,000 doctors and nurses across 51 hospitals now use the system. Meanwhile a simple cookery task created by a researcher at Sheffield Hallam University, sets people recovering from brain injuries the job of cooking a chilli con carne. This help doctors to make a speedy diagnosis and create a programme of rehabilitation. Plymouth residents can report road repairs and vote…
…of examples of universities working with partners in their regions to overcome complex challenges. Although we focused on four particular areas, we could have chosen many more. We are currently exploring the role partnerships between universities and arts organizations play in place-making. It would also be interesting to look at their role in improving the built environment, transport infrastructure, and tackling the issues facing refugee popula…
…uting. They are some of the biggest degree apprenticeship providers in the UK. What do we do as an Alliance? We come together as the University Alliance group to benefit our member universities and their communities, and to provide expertise to policy makers. That includes: Providing professional networks for leaders and staff at our member universities to learn from each other and work through common issues and opportunities. Running joint progra…
…d governance, as well as managing the scholarship offering and support for doctoral training partnerships. Jennie studied South East Asian Studies at the University of Hull, and before taking up her first role at King’s she completed a library training position at HM Treasury and worked for the Art & Humanities Research Board, British Academy (the predecessor to AHRC). Outside of work, Jennie has just successfully completed a RHS Level 2 Diploma i…
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…ss higher education across a geographically large region with very few universities. In Bangladesh, the conference ended with a commitment from the head of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry and the head of the University Grants Commission (roughly equivalent to a combined HEFCE and SFA) to work together to create more internships and work placements. In time this might grow to encompass other forms of collaboration. Th…
…and earnings, and strengthen relationships between universities and graduates. Steve West, chairman of the University Alliance, which represents 22 of the newer universities, whose graduates often work in science, technology and start-up companies, responded: “[This] would penalise universities that take students from non-traditional backgrounds, who are more likely to stay within the region they study [usually closer to home to start with] and go…
We’ve challenged all Doctoral Training Alliance (DTA) PhD students to submit an image with a short blurb that represents their current research project or topic area for our annual ‘Images of Research’ competition. All entries will be displayed at this year’s Summit and again at the Summer Schools, where prizes will be awarded for a people’s choice, judge’s winner and runner up. You can read about the event in a blog post from our DTA team here….
…nds of funding and support opportunities, I believe funding options will become extremely competitive and may become bias towards certain industry sectors, leaving the ecosystem unbalanced.” Wendy McCristal, Director, The Mental Wealth Company “Starting a small business just before the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic could have spelled the end of my business. Having free access to training that helped me to grow my business, network with other…
…lopment of Inside Academia, relating to mental health in academia (https://www.insideacademia.co.uk/) and The MindSide Podcasts (https://www.insideacademia.co.uk/mindside-podcast). These illustrate his wider professional engagement with not just mental ability, but also mental health in academia. It has been an honour and a pleasure to work with Rob. He is an open, honest, collaborative and professional academic. His approach to metal health and r…
