…nd encourage a D/PVC to lead and champion each of the themes to support buy-in/ engagement of the TEA Management Group and to get more recognition for what we are doing. For each theme we suggest forming action learning sets who will participate in three half-day meetings over a 6 – 9 month period: Meeting 1 Looking at experiences, sharing the challenges, information gathering (including bringing in UK / global experts e.g. relevant individuals fr…
…uncil for Higher Education in Art and Design The Professionals Award Anne-Marie Graham, CEO, UK Council for International Student Affairs Joe Marshall, CEO, National Centre for Universities and Business The Alliance Award Ceri Nursaw, CEO, NCEE Rose Stephenson, Director of Policy and Advocacy, HEPI The DTA Alumni Award Daniel Moore, Associate Director Insight & Engagement, Research England Tamsin Mann, CEO, Praxis Auril The TechnologyOne…
…racted local, more mature students onto these programmes. However, the then-Government’s decision to withdraw the NHS Bursary Scheme in 2017 saw a huge reduction in the number of mature students applying for places. For instance, we found a lot of support workers who wanted to be able to get on to the midwifery programme, but weren’t able to because of a lack money, or time or other responsibilities. Once you deal with at least one of those proble…
…ge of backgrounds to study healthcare subjects. Some of our students are 18-year-olds straight from school and college, but there are a significant number coming back to education as mature students. Some have started families, some have had other careers. What we are saying to them is: you can have a great impact on other people’s lives, no matter what your background is. It’s incredibly rewarding to make a positive impact on your own community….
…ved this year – whether that’s winning prestigious awards, opening state-of-the-art new facilities, widening participation or acting as engines for economic growth. Meanwhile, with their focus on industry and on post-graduate employability, our Doctoral Training Alliance (DTA) and DTA3 programmes continue to go from strength to strength. On top of that, UA can be proud of policy successes on BTECs, PQAs, degree apprenticeships and Research and Inn…
…d the degree content. Having moved to London from Hong Kong in 2014, the 36-year-old juggled studying with part-time and raising her young son. Her three-year-old Morrissey provided her with motivation throughout the course and Ivy regularly used her skills to make new clothes for him as well as giving new life to old ones. Ivy’s final collection had a strong emphasis on sustainability, working closely with a knitting factory and using only deadst…
…re. Unwelcoming language and policies do nothing to grow the UK economy, research impact, or our cultural diversity. These are individuals with real lives, with immeasurable talent to offer to our country – we should always welcome them with open arms. In our latest series of blogs, we are profiling the international students who enrich our Alliance Universities with their talent and generosity. #WeAreInternational — Computer Science graduate Romi…
…tric nurse and he was drawn to Middlesex University mainly due to its state-of-the-art sports and nursing facilities. He was awarded a full sports scholarship by the International Olympic Committee’s refugee support programme, which proved invaluable to his weightlifting progress. Since graduating with first-class honours in 2019, he has been appointed to a lead nurse role in Harrow, north-west London. Cyrille was selected among 29 athletes who co…
…r Higher Education to realign itself with societal challenges and a congested regulatory environment. The factors include: Policies and policy institutes Economic Socio-economical Technological Legal Pedagogical drive Equality and diversity Research Find the full report here. …
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