…st-results admissions system. Whatever the process, universities recognise how quickly the clearing process has changed, and know that it will continue to be scrutinised, so the pressures on them to get it right are immense.” Read the full article here….
…s universities and its economy, helping to cement the UK’s position on the world’s stage. Therefore, it has been hugely concerning to hear recent reports that the Home Secretary is considering imposing restrictions on those from abroad who wish to study here. Unwelcoming language and policies do nothing to grow the UK economy, research impact, or our cultural diversity. These are individuals with real lives, with immeasurable talent to offer to ou…
…l2O3, Fe2O3, and CaO; compounds that can be found in cement we use in construction. On the other hand, the worldwide demand on cementitious materials has increased considerably in the last 15 years. There is an opportunity to explore the potential of such mineral wastes in the manufacture of cementitious binders. The use of mine tailings in cement can offer a solution to both the problems discussed. I believe the use of these wastes in cement shal…
…from shortlisted or winning entries, all of which were created to make the world a better place through engineering. Primary Engineer founder Dr Susan Scurlock MBE said: “This exhibition at one of the most important travel hubs in the United Kingdom is testament to the commitment of our partner organisations who rely on a variety of engineering professionals to keep ahead of the game. Each year I am astounded by the designs by pupils, some as youn…
…ople differ. They may be large, small or specialist; teaching a broad spectrum of subjects or focusing on very few; using traditional academic techniques or honing skills relevant to the workplace and they are all valuable. Which university you choose will be based on a broad range of criteria, perhaps including its perceived ‘prestige’, but also maybe the career opportunities it offers, its location, the support network or teaching style. The mos…
…ering research’ had ‘led to the development of 3D imaging that is now used worldwide in managing security and public safety’. This is not the first time this work has been singled out for attention – it was recognised as part of Nottingham Trent’s 2015 Queen’s Anniversary Prize. The Research Project of the Year Award went to the University of Salford for an international collaboration that has hugely increased understanding of how nuclear radiatio…
…Partners, a strategic partnership which brings together universities, NHS trusts, commissioning groups and City authorities, to ensure local priorities reflect local needs, in a way that a more distant funding body with its own agenda could not, including a focus on specific challenges such as dementia and self-harm. UWE’s World Health Organisation Collaborating Centre for Healthy Urban Environments, which promotes evidence-based policy and practi…
…ated trials of their kind globally. They also provided more data on the long-term risks associated with cannabinoids which has global importance for drug legislators. As well as leading to two patents, the results attracted widespread media coverage and were summarised on the MS Society website. Crucially, they are helping in the search for therapy in the disease’s secondary progressive stage when patients have few treatment options. Back to Real…
…wledge; how we deliver value; and how we connect to communities around the world. Our education system needs to adapt to this rapid pace of change, as individuals and the economy place new and changing demands on how and what higher education delivers. This means seriously considering the evidence on the need for, and value of, graduates to ensure that decisions we make are well informed, not made in a short-term vacuum. It also raises inevitable…
…re. Reduced funding from Government is no excuse for limited ambition. Our world class sector can flourish, given a clear and ambitious long-term vision of universities. We remain committed to working with Government to direct their investment towards sustaining a healthy, diverse, world-class university sector that contributes to the UK’s economic recovery and so much more. For more information please contact Andrew Henry at University Alliance,…
