…and has spent many years attending study groups with industry all over the world, where real unsolved industrial problems are studied by groups of mathematicians. Alistair’s research focuses on two main areas, namely the flow of glass, food and other complex fluids and flow and deformation in human eyes. Alistair’s external involvements include close connections with the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and other funding…
…laboratories does not replace clinical experience but it does equip the students with skills that are transferable to clinical practice. Working on… Read more skills case studies here Read more content for employers here…
…rking, collaboration and knowledge exchange between the arts, science, technology, engineering and maths (STEAM) sectors as a platform for supporting… Read more innovation case studies here Read more content for employers here…
…working with industry and employers. This means their students are career-ready, and their knowledge and research drive industry to innovate and thrive. Our work as UA reflects that. Read blogs, policy insights and case studies across our areas of expertise below. Latest blogs Middlesex’s innovative platforming of ‘Pro-localism’ through The Newham Plays Posted on September 20, 2024 By Dr James Kenworth How are the Alliance Awards shortlists and w…
…some initial research assistant posts, a PhD in exactly my interest wasn’t readily available and I studied a more general nutritional epidemiology topic. However, as a post-doc, opportunity came knocking and from then on I have specialised in migration, ethnicity and health. I would not want to do anything else. What made you want to become a scientist/academic? As a child, learning the gory details about nutrient deficiency diseases – the swollen…
…ater life (aged 50-59) and in later life (60+) across the Bristol, Oxford, Reading and Cardiff areas. “Having the option to ride a bicycle is a fantastic way of maintaining independence and community connections and in so doing potentially benefiting physical and mental health and wellbeing” Tim Jones, Senior Research Fellow, Department of Planning As well as analysis of trends in cycling amongst older people and UK and EU policy analysis and case…
…rson feels ready for that step. If you think back to when you were 18, how ready were you to be fully independent? Most people are fortunate enough to have family to fall back on when things get tough, whether that’s to borrow a bit of cash to help with the food shop, or just to check in and make sure that they’re ok. For a lot of young people leaving care, the support they had as a child will stop abruptly on their 18th birthday, yet most of thei…
…where needed; and generate research collaboration and investment.” Further reading: UUK has published its post-Brexit priorities FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY “Universities short and medium-term finances will be a key debate in 2019. “It’s right that ministers and regulator demand the sector to give value for money for every penny of public investment – but there is a disconnect in Whitehall and Westminster between the political posturing over the he…
…th young people who have been involved in crime, excluded from school or struggle generally during their teenage years. His research focuses on pupils who have withdrawn from mainstream education and endeavours to re-engage them in education. Simon, who left school with few qualifications, began his career as a baker. He became involved in youth work after helping people on the council housing estates where he lived and was invited to become a pai…
…support local people and communities. They not only attract students and skilled staff from elsewhere but also businesses which choose to invest in places where the expertise and facilities of a university are readily available. When it comes to the industrial strategy, universities offer critical strengths as anchor institutions which can be captured in three broad points. Read the full report here….
