…e future’ event which looked at the role universities play in regional and national growth. Speakers included: Libby Hackett, Director, University Alliance Wendy Purcell, vice-chancellor, Plymouth University Angela Saini, award winning science journalist and author Dr Neil Lee, senior economist, The Work Foundation Barry Sheerman MP – MP for Huddersfield Universities are critical to the future growth of our economy. However much we may see this st…
…e higher education sector and ensures the group is well-placed to provide crucial evidence and play a vital role in improving national decision-making.” Chair of the University Alliance and Vice-Chancellor of Oxford Brookes University, Professor Janet Beer, said: “I am delighted that Libby Aston has been appointed to champion the work of the University Alliance. With substantial experience of working in higher education policy, I know we have some…
…nts’ unions to co-produce more detailed case studies based on complex real-world situations. We reiterate the need for the OfS to urgently provide clarity on how it understands free speech ‘within the law’ in the context of transnational education (TNE). We are also concerned that a number of elements in the regulatory advice are unduly onerous for providers, notably those related to record keeping in the context of HR processes, governance, train…
…proffering workable solutions to complex issues, and now is one of those crucial times where early engagement could help steer a more favourable path through the quagmire. The LLE, on the face of it, captures everything Alliance universities are good at: increasing access and participation amongst disadvantaged groups; addressing regional and national skills needs to boost economic growth; and delivering the skills and knowledge required for the…
…or delivering high-quality learning is consistently recognised through the National Student Survey, with 2021 seeing RGU ranked as Top Modern University in the UK and Scotland. For graduate employability, RGU was named top in Scotland, fourth in the UK, and 34th in the world. The University’s many innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives diversify and strengthen the economy, creating new products, services, and jobs. With strong industry links…
…iddlesex and beyond The Middlesex research team behind the project consists of Professor Richard Bayford, Dr Andrew Tizzard, and Dr Andy Bardill. Along the way, the team has collaborated with several universities, hospitals and industry partners – locally, nationally and globally – including the Great Ormond Street Hospital and UCL (UK); Oulu University Hospital and University of Oulu (Finland), Nicosia General Hospital (Cyprus), Sentec (previousl…
What do Danish law makers, British beekeepers and international environmental campaigners have in common? They have all benefited from the Pesticide Properties Database (PPDB), one of the most comprehensive pesticide resources in the world, developed at the University of Hertfordshire. First launched in 2007, the database was developed by the Agriculture and Environment Research Unit led by Professor Kathleen Lewis. Two decades of continuous rese…
…, support skills development and promote links with businesses regionally, nationally and globally. In addition to traditional degree routes, the University’s apprenticeships, continuing professional development, knowledge transfer and sector-leading online courses create opportunities for individuals, employers and communities to develop and flourish. Located in the heart of England, the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution, the University of…
…ity The UK forecourt fuel ‘shortage’ and the panic-buying during the first national lockdown are striking and powerful reminders to supermarkets and general stores of the rapidly changeable nature of consumers. The nation (and the world at large) is, of course, also now facing probably the greatest-ever need for behaviour change among consumers – the need to act more responsibly to preserve the future of the planet and prevent further climate chan…
…with the young people which can be used by youth organisations across the world to attract young people into civic engagement spaces and social responsibility in their communities. Dr Laredo said: “Research shows that participating in activities that use creativity and arts enhance confidence, self-awareness, and self-presentation. We often see young people who don’t think of themselves as particularly creative at school really enjoy the arts in…
