…ical: How to harness the power of professional and technical universities… Covid-19 response Alliance universities have been proudly supporting their communities, and the nation, throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. This includes training a significant proportion of the NHS frontline workforce, contributing to lifesaving research,… The University Alliance Strategy Our Vision Technical and professional universities working together, unlocking potentia…
…veloping mental health resources and having an open and honest approach Molly Browne Coventry University for having a positive impact upon peers and demonstrating a collaborative, supportive and collegiate approach Naomi Burn Teesside University for working collaboratively with colleagues across different projects and demonstrating a professional, innovative and fun attitude Pascal Schirmer University of Hertfordshire for the fundamental role he h…
…argeted and enhanced hardship funding and support. They have invested heavily in providing Covid secure campuses and continue to work closely with government to navigate and adapt to the uncertainty ahead. The overwhelming majority of staff have risen to the challenge and adapted rapidly and innovatively to the situation, working tirelessly to ensure learning outcomes are met and students receive the support they need. Alliance universities have a…
…In Greenwich, the university gave use of its onsite kitchens to the local Greenwich Mutual Aid group, and staff members and students supported vulnerable people with prescription collection, deliveries and food parcels to those vulnerable people from across the local area. Find out more about how the University of Greenwich aided in their local coronavirus efforts here….
…) by members of the University Alliance. The goal of the project was to analyse assessment practices for cohorts of students during and post the Covid-19 pandemic, considering the impacts of large-scale assessment change triggered by the pandemic and the resulting educational pivot. Despite the challenging times, it was recognised that many of the changes made to assessment policy and practice had positively affected awarding and/or continuation g…
…ng to a new continent, redesigning my research project and establishing fully remote working arrangements in light of Covid-19. What I have learnt, however, is that a PhD does not have to be a lonely journey. Reflecting on my career to date as an advocate and social worker, I wanted to join the DTA Reps to work towards ensuring that no one feels alone, while enabling a voice to push for changes that reflect the needs of our community. Katheryn Mar…
…support university and community testing, something members are exceptionally proud of, particularly the speed and “being able to build a series of test centres from nothing in 10 days! Mark Milton FCIPD, Chief Operating Officer University of South Wales. As anchor institutions, Alliance universities are deeply rooted in their local communities and regions, and these relationships have been central to the pandemic response. “Throughout the pandemi…
…ent voice to be amplified and integral to the development of the programme. 19. We engaged closely with DfE on the higher technical education consultation through membership of the HE stakeholder group and meetings with key officials. This resulted in an improved, less burdensome regulatory model for approving higher technical qualifications than was originally proposed. 20.Our DTA collaborations extended beyond our members to a wide range of exte…
…buted to the Summit over the two days. The Awards The Summit wrapped up with a closing plenary and with the first ever UA Virtual Awards. You can read about the winners of all 7 awards categories here The list of winners: The Unity Award: The UWE Nightingale, UWE The Braveheart Award: Emily Hughes (posthumously), Kingston University The Professionals Award: The Doctoral College, Brighton University The Innovation Award: Desktop Support & Securit…
…tand ready to play a crucial role in the social and economic recovery from covid, especially as higher technical education at UA universities will play a pivotal role in re-skilling and re-training efforts at a local, regional and national level. Debra raised with the committee that the ability for UA members to continue serving their communities and supporting any recovery efforts post-covid will be dependent on a number of things: Mitigation for…
