Government plans to remove funding for BTEC qualifications “will leave many students without a viable pathway at the age of 16” University Alliance have today joined 10 other education bodies representing staff and students in schools, colleges and universities in issuing a joint statement urging the government to rethink plans to remove funding for the […]
Some of the world’s most influential leaders are convening in Cornwall this weekend for the G7 summit, with discussions on combatting the climate crisis high on their agendas. With this in mind, we’ve pulled together some of the ways that Alliance institutions are instrumental in the UK’s response to the climate crisis, and how work […]
A PROJECT involving the sustainability expertise of the University of South Wales (USW) has been awarded £1.5m from UKRI’s Industrial Decarbonisation programme. The South Wales Industrial Cluster (SWIC), a partnership between Welsh industry, energy suppliers, infrastructure providers, academia, legal sector, service providers and public sector organisations, has been given the funding to map what is […]
As a doctoral researcher, I found myself in a lonely place at the beginning of the pandemic, wallowing in self-pity about the impact the pandemic was having on my research, including the struggles of studying at home as a parent. As a DTA researcher, I had imagined that I was future-proofed for any disruption to […]
A university vaccination hub, a social enterprise team working to support a bakery that trains and employs refugee and migrant women, and an inspirational DTA mental health ambassador are all amongst those individuals, teams and initiatives shortlisted as part of University Alliance’s ‘Alliance awards’ 2021. In a shortlist announced today, UA revealed the 22 nominations […]
This award is for the DTA Alumni who has demonstrated their commitment to one or more of the UA principles, taking it forward from the DTA programme to their post-PhD activities. Rob Seaborne Liverpool John Moore University for his proactive engagement in leading and developing mental health resources and an open and honest approach He […]
This award relates to our UA principles ‘Professional & Positive’. This award is for the Team who have demonstrated true professionalism and positivity in the face of adversity. The last year has placed exceptional demands and pressures on our Alliance teams, but it is the positivity, committed work ethic and pragmatism of those who […]
This award relates to our UA principles ‘Fun & Enjoyable’. This award is for the team or individual who has ensured that, even in the toughest times, life never got too serious, and made sure that even though it was hard-work, it was always enjoyable and fun. The last year has placed exceptional demands and […]
This award relates to our UA principles ‘Solutions-focused & Impactful’. This award is for the team or individual who have come up with impactful solutions and innovations to the biggest most difficult problems or challenges. The last year has placed exceptional demands and pressures on our Alliance teams, but it is the quick-thinking, solution-driven capabilities […]
This award relates to our UA principles ‘Democratic & Collaborative’. This award is for the Team who have demonstrated great collaborative working, respecting and embracing different viewpoints. The last year has placed exceptional demands and pressures on our Alliance teams, but it is the inclusive nature, bolstering supportiveness and kindness of those nominated for the […]
