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  1. UA responds to EPI report on tertiary education system

    …action. “With a strong track record of providing opportunities for those already in the labour market including through Continuing Professional Development (CPD), and as key partners in the degree apprenticeships programme, University Alliance welcomes moves towards creating multiple pathways into highly skilled employment. “Working lives are getting longer and more precarious, and our skills and education systems need to be flexible to support li…

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  2. Talent: Helping design graduate launch successful international artisan homeware company

    …fe immersed in different cultures has definitely shaped my work and I’m a true believer that artefacts tell the tale of a place and time,” Hend explained. Hend’s latest collection, ‘British Made’ aims to contribute to the revival of the British craft movement. “British craft, and in particular ceramics, has been in decline for a number of years now,” she said. “My new collection fuses traditional British ceramics with a modern twist and the materi…

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  3. Access to finance: Helping more than 2,000 businesses boost their innovation

    …supporting local economic growth.” The Enabling Innovation programme will run until 31 March 2019 and is expected to help at least 2,500 businesses in the region. Funding is from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) portion of the D2N2 LEP’s allocation of €251m in European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF). D2N2 is a private sector-led partnership of business, local authorities, skills and training providers, social enterprise and c…

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  4. Higher Education Show

    …and appealing at a national and internal level. Key agenda themes include: Marketing & Recruitment, Student Experience, Facilities & Technology and Research & Collaboration Speakers include: Maddalaine Ansell, Chief Executive, University Alliance Dr Faye Taylor, Policy & projects manager (research, business & innovation), University Alliance Phil Richards, Chief Innovation Officer, JISC Conrad Bird, Director of the GREAT Britain campaign, Prime Mi…

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  5. Campus wellbeing: Festival offers a health boost for body and mind

    …oga and table tennis. All the sessions are free and led by experienced instructors and are designed to give staff and students of all abilities the chance to get involved. In addition to the physical activities, the last Festival of Wellbeing in 2015 also included a mocktails dry bar, serving non-alcoholic cocktails, a farmers’ market and a public lecture titled ‘Boozed up and Busted’, which provided an informative look at student drinking behavio…

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  6. Wonkhe: Universities are regional leaders

    the findings have impact – sometimes bringing new or improved products to market, sometimes bringing new understanding to social problems that make it clear what changes are needed to improve the quality of life. In her blog for Wonkhe, Chief Executive Maddalaine Ansell writes about the role of universities in our cities and regions. ‘Over the course of this year, we will shine a spotlight on some of the ways in which universities contribute to t…

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  7. Health networks & partnerships: Teaming up in the community

    …ommunity projects include an organised walk by Charlton and the Community Trust to raise funds and awareness for its Down’s Syndrome project, which is being supported by the university. These tie-ups are contributing to Greenwich’s new Sports, Health & Wellbeing Strategy. Building on links with local communities, the overall aim is to support higher levels of participation in sport and physical activity. Greenwich has also launched a strategic par…

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  8. University Alliance: Sharing best practice in employer engagement to meet STEM skills gaps

    …ay we will ensure that graduates are equipped to succeed in the global job market and local skills gaps are met. “Our report set out a clear challenge to universities and business to solve the STEM skills shortage. Alliance universities are up for this challenge and will make a start by sharing best practice.” The ‘Mind the Gap: Engaging with employers in your region’ workshops are taking place at: The University of Lincoln, Tuesday 26 January 201…

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  9. University Alliance in context… what do students think?

    …ng that they believed their university had strong links with industry than Russell Group students. So what should University Alliance institutions do with this information? We suggest the following four points: Review their existing communications and, if not done recently, conduct research amongst prospective students to understand whether they are picking up the messages about how the university will enhance their employability. Put particular e…

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  10. Informal activities: Green Capital puts students at heart of community

    …ecause of the city-wide efforts that Bristol’s people and businesses are already making towards creating Britain’s most liveable city. The Student Capital project puts students at the heart of Bristol’s Green Capital 2015, with students from UWE Bristol and the University of Bristol taking a lead in sustainable activities across the city. The project empowers and supports students to work in the community on projects with a sustainability focus. B…

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