…nise the significance of bringing students together who have different but complementary spheres of expertise. The rich mix of disciplines also accommodates exploration of new digital applications, along with analysis of new business models emanating from embedded digital workflow. Students are actively encouraged to develop their professional reputation through display of outputs, networking with industry partners who visit the new campus, and ex…
…s system as unsustainable, adding that the long-term solution “has to be a combination of looking at a taxation system of some sort, and…contributions that are coming through employers”. Professor West raised the question of whether a mooted graduate tax should be applied not only to “graduates [who] are coming out”, but also to those who have already been through the system. Taxing existing graduates might be “politically impossible”, he conceded…
…ealth, design, and engineering laboratories to performing arts studios and computing, students have access to cutting-edge resources that enhance their learning experience. As a testament to its commitment to excellence in teaching and learning, Coventry University has been selected to host three national Centres of Excellence. These centres have enabled significant investments in the fields of health, design, and mathematics, further enhancing th…
…casting very different messages to the world than the UK. The letter states: “In an age of increasing global mobility, the number of individuals considering a university education abroad is growing rapidly. In this market for talent – and export income – the UK performs exceptionally well, with 9.9% of the total market share in 2009, and export earnings of £7.9 billion. International students also play an important role in towns and cities up and…
…, 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. #Un…
…rom the private sector. Libby Hackett, Director of University Alliance said: Improving competitiveness, thinking of new and creative approaches and high-level skills have always been crucial to business success and growth. Universities are key to unlocking this hidden potential and we welcome further support to strengthen the collaborations that already exist between universities and business. Our international competitors are investing heavily in…
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…by successive Ministers, that the quality of the student experience had become a secondary consideration by many in the sector. A wide range of organisations, the CBI as well as the National Student Forum (now defunct), the Select Committee as well as the Secretary of State, all expressed concern that priorities in higher education had shifted away from the provision of high quality learning and teaching. The answer, Ministers – and Lord Browne –…
…stand the changes, Martin Lewis and the team at MoneySavingExpert.com have come up with a range of easy to understand guides and videos. We’ve posted them here along with the brilliant animation by Alliance member, Bournemouth University. Student finance day, 14 November, 2011 Student Finance Day, on November 14, is a national day dedicated to explaining the 2012 changes to student finance in England. The main aim of the campaign is simple – to en…
…iversity Alliance response to the Business, Innovation and Skills Committee: Government reform of Higher Education report, Director, Libby Hackett said: “We are entering a time of incredible change for students and universities. Combined with the new student control measures, the scale and pace of the change against the backdrop of the unknown is worrying. We join the Committee’s call to hold off from further changes to create a degree of short-te…
