2020 – A third extraordinary year for DTA3 Written by Heather Bennett, Deputy Head of Doctoral Training programmes It might be a cliché to define 2020 as an extraordinary year, but for the DTA3 programme, 2020 has been the third extraordinary year in a row. In early 2018 University Alliance was awarded funding through the […]
This year may have been difficult and immensely challenging at times, but throughout it, Alliance universities have come together to respond to the changing circumstances and strengthened their partnership working with stakeholders; all whilst further demonstrating their vital role and contributions to their local communities and regions. For our ‘Year in review’ series, we have […]
For our ‘Year in review’ series, we have asked colleagues and friends from the UA team and across the Alliance to share with us their highlights, and achievements, from the year. This year may have been difficult and immensely challenging at times, but throughout it, we have worked with our members to respond to the […]
University Alliance’s Doctoral Training Alliance have developed the DTA guidance for taking care of mental health and wellbeing for their postgraduate researchers. The guidance is designed to support DTA students to: Develop their knowledge of the most common difficulties affecting the mental health of PhD researchers as well as tips to deal with them Find […]
All our member universities take a whole university approach, embedded in strategy, to supporting the mental wellbeing of their students; promoting positive mental health whilst delivering early interventions to prevent crisis. The health and wellbeing of staff and students has been at the forefront of our response to the pandemic and was key to ensuring […]
University Alliance responds to proposed extra measures to boost fairness and support students ahead of next summer’s exams and assessments. Reacting to the package announced by the government today (Thursday 3 December), University Alliance CEO Vanessa Wilson said: “Today’s announcement of exceptional measures will bring additional reassurance to learners, schools and colleges and offers […]
In response to the government announcement that there will be a staggered approach to students’ returning to university in January, Vanessa Wilson, University Alliance CEO said: “We are pleased to see the guidance released today, which offers universities and their staff and students clarity on the plans for the new year, and demonstrates the government’s confidence that universities […]
This blog first appeared in the Higher Education Policy Institute on 27 November 2020. It is written by University Alliance’s programmes Administrator Dr Ellie Crabtree, who supports the delivery of their Doctoral Training Alliance (DTA). Ellie completed a PhD in Italian Studies at the University of St Andrews at the start of 2020. You can find […]
The University of Hertfordshire are encouraging outdoor events and activities so that students can meet new friends. A recent example is the Community Garden Project (see image below), which held its first session recently, where students can learn how to grow their own fruit and vegetables and learn new horticultural and conservation skills. The project […]
A Changed World invites the University of Hertfordshire’s community – both students and staff – to share and showcase their academic and creative activity relating to the COVID-19 lockdown and current global pandemic. It enables a university-wide discussion about our personal and professional shared experiences during these challenging times. Its inclusive approach has provided a safe and innovative way of […]
