…arning at the heart of everything it does The Open University (OU) was the world’s first successful distance teaching university, founded on the belief that there were many more people who were capable of studying to degree-level than could attend traditional campus universities – and that communications technology could bring them high quality degree-level learning. Since its foundation in 1969, over two million people have studied with the OU an…
…demonstrates a viable business with a low cost of entry, evidence of sound market research, and crucially, an innovative idea with ‘wow’ factor. You can read all about the entrants’ business proposals here. Innovating Future Business 2017 investors include: ANS Group; Cariocca Enterprises; Marketing Signals; Wakelet; and Web Applications UK. Read below to find out more about them: Scott Fletcher MBE, ANS founder Scott Fletcher is one of the UK’s…
…ces campaign, both to highlight the growing list of diverse spokespeople already available and to develop more. As one of the “media champions” recruited to support this campaign, I was invited to share my thoughts at the launch event on how initiatives like this can go further to drive diversity in the media, particularly for academics from black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds (which THE abbreviates to BAME). We know from research underta…
…y and cultural views of education; and the importance of city level labour market trends and the role of universities shaping labour markets, anchoring investment and raising aspiration – particularly in less affluent cities. The evidence shows that we need more graduates. These graduates need to be equipped with attributes that enable them to be adaptable, innovative and productive. Universities have a role to educate, train and provide opportuni…
…g to try them.” This upswing in adults willing to give insects may be good news for the environment, especially with the recent IPCC report suggesting we have limited time to start making big changes. And with the livestock industry accounting for up to 18% of greenhouse gas emissions, bodies like the Committee on Climate Change are urging companies to look for more sustainable sources. Insects could be the answer. Crickets, for example, offer mor…
…tive we need a greater proportion of graduates in our workforce. We also need to create genuine progression opportunities to drive social mobility and equip the population for the demands of an hourglass-shaped labour market. You can read more about the impact on changes to the labour market in a blog by Libby Hackett, Director of University Alliance. Read the report Follow the debate on Twitter @UniAlliance | #needmoregrads…
…plication alongside global citizenship in all of our graduates. Our report today presents our position for engaging with further debate and consideration on this important issue.” The report shows that the projected public subsidy on existing student loans is too high; 45% and growing. That means that for every £1 the government gives out in student loans, they will only get 55p back. University Alliance warns that this is creating an unsustainabl…
…fordable juices from fruit considered ‘ugly’. Frugly juice aims to rescue fruit from the rubbish. In the UK alone, seven million tonnes of food is thrown away each year with up to 40% of fruit and veg not even making it from farms to supermarket shelves due to its ‘ugly’ appearance. Despite, as Harry explains, still being beautiful on the inside. Frugly aims to intercept wasted produce, like the 1.4 million binned bruised bananas every single day…
…ties, benefitting everyone – not just students and graduates. Leon Taylor, BBC Commentator – Sheffield Hallam University graduate Interesting in being involved? If you’re interested in getting involved, there’s lots of information on the Universities Week website or contact your university to see what events are planned for the week. You can also contact the Universities Week team if you have any questions, please email or telephone 0207 419 5483….
…w if and when we are able to offer individual school talks, or when we are running events you can attend. Download slides from UA talk summarising labour market trends Sign up for email alerts Original research We and our member universities keep a close eye on labour market trends, and that includes surveying and regularly speaking to employers. In March 2024, we have commissioned CBI Economics to conduct a large-scale survey of employers to unde…