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 […]
Responding to Health Education England’s (HEE) funding boost to increase clinical placements in the NHS, University Alliance CEO Vanessa Wilson said: “University Alliance welcomes this additional funding boost in what is a positive first step in addressing placement availability for our members. Placements are an essential part of any healthcare student’s journey to becoming professionally […]
The coronavirus pandemic has touched just about every aspect of our lives and it is certain that we will witness lasting economic, social, cultural and health implications for decades to come. With every political and policy agenda item now being addressed through this lens, we must be prepared to reframe our work to speak to […]
A new survey conducted by Public First for University Alliance has found the public thinks Higher Education will be important to the UK’s recovery from Covid, and universities are playing a key role supporting the NHS during this crisis. The survey was conducted as part of UA’s strategic planning to the recovery response, more information here The […]
Alliance universities are working hard with staff and students’ unions to mitigate disruption and minimise stress and ensure fairness for learners during this period. This includes moving teaching online where possible, and reviewing the delivery of assessments and offering alternative arrangements where needed to ensure fairness in assessment. Commenting on the approaches being taken by […]
