…students’ unions and other partner organisations, to launch an Employment Commission, on how students’ unions can increase access to employment opportunities throughout study in paid internships, work placements and work-experience. As our recent Pound in Your Pocket research into students and employment points out, some groups of students including student parents have numerous additional burdens with which to contend. The world of student emplo…
…r example, Professor Jones has been the principal investigator for a UNICEF-funded project to combat child sexual abuse in the Eastern Caribbean. Her colleague Nigel Parton, who is the NSPCC Professor of Applied Childhood Studies, has recently been recruited to join a global team of experts who will advise the £41 million Glenn Inquiry into child abuse in New Zealand, which aims to present its findings to the UN. For more information visit the COP…
…proud of. As Anchor Institutions, our universities continue to offer a life-changing experience for their students, solutions to the complex problems and remain a key pillar of our economy and society. We remain ambitious for the future of UK higher education and look forward to the exciting opportunities that await us in 2013. We invite you to get involved and work alongside us as we continue to champion the transformative effect that universitie…
…ge for the knowledge economy we are building We have something very special which must be nurtured and developed. I look forward to the continuing debate over the coming months as we play the long-term game and think about our legacy for generations to come. …
…in the neighbouring BBC departments. Indeed, we share our space with a post-production company through an educational partnership that includes students having access to that professional environment. By blurring the boundaries between learning and work, we are able to offer students distinctive opportunities not only to acquire expertise through access to colour grading technology that is rarely seen outside Soho, but also to develop important sk…
…funding if the economy ever recovers”. He singled out the government’s core-and-margin system – where places are reallocated to cheaper providers – as an area where the Alliance had tasted lobbying success, contributing to the decision by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills to soften the rules in 2013-14. Is the margin policy no longer a threat? “Never say never. It’s only a solution for one year,” said Professor West. For him, the…
…iversity. Coventry University is dedicated to providing students with state-of-the-art equipment and facilities across all academic disciplines. From health, 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 na…
…g that export earnings from this activity could more than double by 2025.” -Ends- 1. The full letter and list of signatories can be found on the Universities UK website here. 2. Alliance university Chancellors who have signed the letter are: Miss Lucy Armstrong Acting Chair of the Board of Governors Northumbria University Mr Rod Bennion Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Chair of the Board Plymouth University Sir Ian Carruthers OBE Chancellor University of t…
…, 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…
…iversity research facilities. The fund will allocate its first bids in 2012-13 and will attract additional co-investment from 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 c…
