…nd production; with its comprehensive package of business support having already helped a range of innovators take their products to market. In December 2019 more than £3 million was invested to create a new virtual reality and cutting edge technology hub at the University’s STEAMhouse facility. It is anticipated STEAMhouse will help create up to 10,000 jobs across the West Midlands region and help support the growth of the Midlands Engine. For ex…
…gates. Globally there’s massive skills shortages in many areas, from construction to software development, so we really do have to invest in building the skills pipeline.” Speaking after the event, Professor Quintin McKellar, Vice-Chancellor at the University of Hertfordshire, said: “It’s clear that training providers and employers alike welcome the proposals outlined in the Skills for Jobs white paper, which puts employers at the heart of post-1…
…reviews, seeking course enhancement, developing new courses and refreshing marketing may find it helpful. While we expect it will develop over time to meet the needs of TEA partners, the initial offers are set out below. TEA partners can submit requests for support from the Peer Review College through Basecamp. There are two levels of membership within the Peer Review College: PRC Members: With a proven track record in teaching in a range of disci…
…ement, supporting teachers in their professional development or refreshing marketing for their courses. The PRC is also designed to provide national opportunities for members to remain “in good standing” (vis a vis the UKPSF) and to support the professional development of teachers (and progression routes via teaching) across Alliance universities through, for example: Exposure to a national and interdisciplinary perspective on teaching and learnin…
…of a native cacao variety and developed a bamboo nursery to support production last year. He wants to encourage further direct trade of Tree of Wisdom Chocolate products between smallholders in Ecuador and the European market. By providing a direct supply, customers can purchase a quality product that they trust which has a positive impact in the poorest regions of coastal Ecuador. Find out more at www.treeofwisdomchocolate.com…
…Vocation, Vocation, Vocation – a new report from the Social Market Foundation with University Alliance and Pearson – calls for greater recognition of the ‘important contributions’ of vocational entry routes to higher education (HE). The report includes a foreword from Professor Edward Peck, University Alliance Treasurer and Vice-Chancellor of Nottingham Trent University….
…ves credit where it’s due and will spell an end to the cut-throat transfer market seen in previous cycles. Detail matters when it comes to the REF. We are pleased that the funding councils have taken this conciliatory approach to addressing the sector’s concerns.” Notes for Editors University Alliance has written widely on the design and implementation of REF 2021 including articles for HEFCE, Wonkhe and Research Fortnight. Our response to the con…
…e. In fact, my Chinese experience was challenging until I understood this crucial cultural concept of relationships holding the keys to pivotal doors in my journey. I learnt, through tenacity that vital, yet elusive, links can unlock rewarding and unforgettable experiences. The DTA Energy Summer School concluded a memorable and satisfying chapter in my PhD. I found that the structure of the Summer School was well developed with a good combination…
…if properly contextualised to take into account local and regional labour markets, has the potential to provide useful information for prospective students choosing courses once the time lag issue has been addressed: currently it only includes data which is eight years out of date. If used as part of TEF, it should also be benchmarked. Since salary varies according to geography, subject studied and even parental income, raw earnings data should n…
…twin poles of capturing regional funds or the global international student market. “I think some universities are introducing a more local view around some activities,” he said. “I think universities have a very strong role to play in their local economic environment.” On Brexit, Latham said that University Alliance is looking ahead beyond the two or three-year withdrawal period. “What’s happening beyond then? Everybody’s worried about how we’re g…
