…To develop students equipped with the skills and aptitudes to succeed in a world shaped by next generation technology; To demonstrate that Alliance universities are world leaders in professional and technical education for sustained student success; and Ultimately, through evidencing our success and demonstrating our approach delivers better outcomes for some students, to retain a competitive edge in the sector as evidenced in increased policy inf…
…in some form of work 15 months after their course completion. In fact, the newest member of the Alliance, Anglia Ruskin University, rated as one of the top five universities in the country for graduate employment. What’s more – 86% of UA graduates said that their current activity is meaningful. Alliance universities also rated highly again in this year’s National Student Survey, with the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) ranked joint…
…of workshops, presentations and social activities, allowing them to learn new skills, share experiences with their peers and prepare for life after the PhD. Doctoral researcher Ana Tendero Canadas shares her thoughts on her first summer school. I started working on my PhD on the ageing bladder back in April, as part of the Centre for Stress and Age-related Diseases at the University of Brighton, in collaboration with the University of Portsmouth…
…he criminal justice system. The work starts with six weeks of training for new students before they are allocated their case. Some students work on an existing case, others start a completely new case but regardless, the investment in the work is the same. Students are exposed to each other’s thoughts and emotions whilst working together. They feel able to express how they feel because the clinic environment is a safe space for them. The best lear…
…ave gone above and beyond to create a more informative student portal with news, events and opportunities. The need for more in-depth communications was important so that we could keep students fully informed and connected. Being in a student communications role for me, is an absolute delight. It is humbling to discover how much they truly appreciate all that you do for them and at the moment, they rely on us even more to support and encourage the…
…he research ecosystem have a vital role to play, not least in bringing together these strategic ambitions. With their strong links with business, entrepreneurial spirit and partnerships within existing civic infrastructure, Alliance-type universities can deliver a R&D-led recovery that truly levels-up our regions. To realise this potential, we need a Levelling Up Fund that draws upon existing university expertise and infrastructure, and a UK Share…
…me smiling.” Cecilia Gialdini (Social Policy, Ulster University), who was runner up in this category with ‘Linguistic justice for the world’, said: “I love being part of this heterogeneous community where social scientists, engineers, and bio-scientists work side by side to reach a more equal, healthier and more sustainable society” The winner of the People’s Choice Award was Ifrah Mussa (Energy, Kingston University) for her image The snow never…
…. This has allowed members to draw on civic partnerships to support infrastructure, projects, planning and investment in the regeneration of our local towns and cities. As we begin to recover from the pandemic, this role will become even more important, as our universities stand ready to support an economic, social and cultural recovery. Check out how Alliance universities have supported investment and regeneration in their local towns, cities and…
…y accommodation offer from universities. Under some strict local authority rules, living outside their local area means they will lose their priority place on the housing list. Students in these circumstances may instead have to live in temporary expensive accommodation, leading to further financial hardship. Given the huge variation in support available to care leavers across different regions, the group of universities that I chair as vice-chanc…
…. Her own educational journey has fundamentally shaped Debra’s approach to running a university, and higher education more broadly. She says “I really believe in the value of in-practice learning. Whether its curating collections, testing engines, surveying a site, working in health practice or in the reality of running business, having that hands-on experience is such an important part of learning.“ This is partly what drew her to University Alli…
