…mplementation groups. C. CPD product offers ProductDetails Webinars An easy-to-access and flexible format to support members working on specific areas of challenge. The TEA-CPD network held its first Open Webinar on 14th February with 33 participants discussing the implementation and implications of the Academic Professional Apprenticeship. A recording of the webinar is available on the Basecamp CPD site and will be updated with further resources…
…ot having to worry about fees, especially when they had personally seen so many other students struggling financially. Another praised the support for those who have English as a second language. Another enjoyed the course so much, they are now thinking of studying for a master’s degree. Of course, it’s great for the students, but one of the other additional societal benefits of the degree apprenticeship route is that it attracts local people, who…
…haping my life aspirations”. Heraldas is now co-founder and CEO of an early-stage biotech start-up, ACellZ. His company is based on research developed by University of Hertfordshire PhD students and is focused on chemical safety in the eye. Heraldas has been very successful in securing large grants to grow his business, including £50k from Innovation to Commercialisation of University Research (ICURe), and £300k from Innovate UK. He has also conti…
…e for their needs. Apprenticeships are designed to require at least 20% off-the-job training, and this too can be an issue for many small businesses to manage. To address this, the University of Hertfordshire has a robust development and approval process in place for apprenticeships. Employers are consulted in this process, not only to understand the demand and the needs of their workforce, but to seek regular feedback and involvement from them in…
…ntry was still being affected by lockdown. We followed that up with a Covid-19 student supervisor certified e.Learning programme, on which over 3000 students across 10 universities, were enrolled. That certified training also helped get some students work in the industry upon graduating. In 2021, I invited several universities, industry employers and ScreenSkills to collaborate again, to write the ‘Work Ready Skills & Experience’ (WYRSE) guideline…
…relationships, where emotions are recognised as contributing to not only students’ motivation, but also their self-esteem. This discursive learning environment is underpinned by positive relationships between group members and the development of skills associated with self-regulated learning. The focus of the work is to do the best for their client, which moves the students away from achieving a certain grade. Students often talk about finding a s…
…, 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 Lifetime Achievement Award Leo Hanna, Executive Vice President, UK, Technology One St…
…pport groups to help maintain their well-being in such situations. The peer-to-peer networks that the University Alliance is establishing are also extremely valuable, allowing BAME academics to discuss experiences and receive support from those more seasoned in media relations. Given that universities have a long way to go towards hiring an ethnically diverse academic workforce, the burden of these opportunities is likely to continue to fall on a…
…rs. https://www.unialliance.ac.uk/2021/03/30/huffpost-centre-for-journalism-at-birmingham-city-university/ Partnerships between the University of South Wales, and HBO and Netflix has helped to train up future film makers, whilst being given the opportunity to work on film sets at some of the highest grossing production companies in the world. https://www.unialliance.ac.uk/2021/03/30/jobs-at-hbo-and-netflix-with-university-of-south-wales/ In order…
…t also as an opportunity for CPD of those involved through published work. Suggested themes: Assessment and feedback Changing a teaching culture/ programme leadership Graduate attributes Blended learning Interdisciplinary working Health and wellbeing (of staff and students) incl. student induction Inclusivity Space – virtual and physical Actions: Members to add any additional topics UA to circulate updated list Members to rank their top three them…
