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  1. DTA Alumni Award

    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 […]

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  2. Professionals Award

    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 […]

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  3. Star Award

    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 […]

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  4. Innovation Award

    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 […]

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  5. Alliance Award

    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 […]

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  6. Braveheart Award

    This award relates to our UA principles ‘Open and Honest’. This award is for the individual that has demonstrated conviction and integrity in their actions and decisions. The last year has placed exceptional demands and pressures on our Alliance teams, but it is the tenacity, integrity and honesty of those nominated for the Braveheart Award […]

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  7. Creative arts subjects vital for supporting UK innovation and economy

    As University Alliance member Kingston University today releases their #FutureSkillsLeagueTable campaign, which champions the importance of creative skills for employers and warns against the undervaluing of creative courses by government policy decisions, we’ve gathered some case studies which emphasise the importance of creative arts graduates to the modern jobs market. Alliance universities are central to […]

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  8. TUCAN Studio: Teesside University

    The TUCAN Studio was originally set up in 2017 to support Teesside University students and graduates gain experience of working on paid real-life commercial projects, and in particular, to broaden the application of creative digital skills by enabling students and graduates to work with sectors such as health, engineering, and the police. TUCAN Studio brings […]

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  9. Partnerships with employers: how Alliance institutions are readying graduates for the job market

    Alliance universities work hand-in-glove with globally-renowned employers across the country to ensure our graduates leave with skills that allow them to step seamlessly into working life. As part of the UA Powering Jobs mini campaign, we’re demonstrating how our industry and employer partnerships equip Alliance students for their careers, and to navigate the ever-changing job […]

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