During the early stages of the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, Coventry University contributed human resources and materials to assist the NHS to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. In short: 202 student nurses, 174 nursing associate apprentices and 35 student midwives from across all campuses in Coventry, Scarborough and London were deployed in frontline roles in […]
Since the outbreak of Covid-19 (Coronavirus) emerged in the UK, the University of South Wales’s Clinical Simulation Centre has played a key role in the effort to fight the pandemic. The Centre helped to prepare nurses from USW’s local health board partner organisations to care for individuals who are seriously ill. The training sessions were […]
In April 2020, Teesside University announced it was supporting health care services a with expertise and equipment from Teesside University as they continue the fight against the coronavirus. The University’s School of Health & Life Sciences ran a series of webinars on developing critical care skills for registered health care staff to prepare them for […]
More than 400 ARU students joined the NHS front line in the battle against COVID-19, as part of a national initiative. In short: A total of 133 Adult Nursing and Mental Health Nursing students have recently completed their undergraduate degrees, enabling them to apply for Nursing and Midwifery Council registration and begin employment with partner […]
A research project from Birmingham City University (BCU ) has been launched to explore the effects of social distancing and isolation on people aged over 70 during the COVID-19 pandemic. The research, conducted by BCU’s Professor Joanne Brooke and Dr Maria Clarke, will examine the challenges older people are facing in social isolation, including loneliness, organising the […]
In July 2020, Coventry University launched a suite of 50 fully-funded PhD studentships designed to deliver research-led solutions to the challenges posed by COVID-19. The pandemic has created a number of societal challenges – from significant implications for the health sector, to concerns for the future of cultural institutions and artistic practice. In response, Coventry […]
The Toxicology Research Group at the University of Hertfordshire has been testing the effectiveness of different personal protective equipment (PPE) for reducing potential exposure to COVID-19. PPE is vital in protecting healthcare workers on the frontline against the coronavirus. Traditional methods that measure the effectiveness of PPE don’t normally consider how a person wears the […]
In response to Covid-19, in June UWE Bristol launched Digital Innovation Fund to help businesses to innovate during these turbulent times. In short: UWE’s Digital Innovation Fund provides business support and £1m in grants for small and medium sized business in the West of England. The scheme, funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), […]
A rapid point-of-care Covid-19 test developed by scientists at the University of South Wales (USW) is a step closer to being available for use as it moves into official evaluation and validation following months of development. Scientists at USW and their partners have been awarded funding from the Welsh Government’s innovation department to validate the […]
UA CEO Vanessa Wilson, responding to today’s updated government guidance for universities: “Alliance universities are doing everything reasonably practicable to ensure that their campuses are Covid-secure and that their students are aware of and observe all relevant guidelines both on and off campus. “They have continued to go above and beyond, remaining incredibly flexible to […]
