…be no doubt that a major challenge remains as we pursue a high-skills, high-value-added economy, dynamic and agile enough to compete with the best in the world. The demands upon higher education are becoming so diverse that it is time to acknowledge reality – differentiation in our sector. There is a compelling case for a new generation of universities, focused on and expert in working with business – business-facing universities engaging and coll…
…llowing graduation from their doctoral studies. The fund will enable a 1-to-2-month international placement, in which they will explore challenges facing UK society and identify potential solutions. The proposed solutions must be scalable, sustainable and include a non-academic partner (such as a business, government agency, NGO, or a hospital). Candidates are invited to submit a proposal under themes such as ‘Creative arts, children and young peo…
…Shortlisted nominees: ARU law clinic, Anglia Ruskin University Inter faith network, Middlesex University Menopause and menstruation group, Oxford Brookes University Oxford Brookes and Sobell House Ox Trail Team, Oxford Brookes University The Professionals Award With thanks to our judges: Joe Marshall, Chief Executive Officer, National Centre for Universities and Business (NCUB) Anne-Marie Graham, Chief Executive, UK Council for International Stud…
…ray of responsibilities. From achieving product-market fit and managing day-to-day operations to ensuring profitability at scale, the complexity can be overwhelming, particularly for those new to business. Finding affordable, comprehensive support can also be a challenge. Disjointed support interventions often have a lack of continuity, with constant starting and stopping leading to a loss of momentum, frustration, higher opportunity costs, and re…
…n 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 The DfE has changed its accountability measures for schools. Here’s why it’s significant. Posted on October 31, 2024 By Tom Creese Help us help you: what the budget needs…
…rcialisation of University Research (ICURe), and £300k from Innovate UK. He has also continued to receive support from Herts since embarking on his entrepreneurial journey, working with their Careers and Enterprise teams to secure internship opportunities and gain a like-minded business network. He says, “My goal is to grow a successful start-up, where I can continue to learn and improve myself, both personally and professionally. I love working w…
…ar-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 deadstock Merino yarns to create tailored jackets. She said: “I asked if I could re-…
…11, 2022 Humanitarian business: Our innovation strategy is helping disaster-affected third world relief funds – University of Brighton Posted on May 11, 2022 Food recycling: waste solutions through city-scale food recycling policy are developed and tested in China – University of Brighton Posted on May 11, 2022 Electrical Impedance Tomography – Middlesex University Posted on May 12, 2022 The Newham Plays – Middlesex University Posted on May 12, 20…
…and have been promoted by the Social Care Institute for Excellence, the End-of-Life Care Partnership, Association of Directors of Public Health, and the National Care Forum. Lead academic Professor Claire Goodman also briefed the Cabinet Office on care home data and evidence of what supports improvement, and briefed members of the SAGE Social Care Working Group on visiting in care homes. Find out more on the University of Hertfordshire’s website….
…devices to monitor air quality. The team’s ground-breaking design for a low-cost Optical Particle Counter, was taken up by Essex-based company Alphasense. Since 2015, over 18,000 units have been integrated into air quality monitoring systems in 70 countries. This delivered significant economic impact: at least £53.2m in associated commercial revenues and 32 new jobs. The devices were used by the UN Environment Programme to map air pollution hotspo…
