The Simulation Centre at Coventry University helps organisations across a range of sectors to exercise, train and develop their staff to new levels, including simulated experiences for the public sector and emergency services. The fully immersive virtual environment enables both individual agency teams and multi-agency emergency service groups to train together for scenarios replicating major […]
The HuffPost Centre for Journalism, within Birmingham City University’s School of Media, gives the next generation of journalists first-hand experience of the media industry, working directly with HuffPost to do media differently. It provides a wealth of opportunities for students, placing them on a global stage and giving them real life experience of how news […]
A new £1.7million project was launched by Leeds Beckett University to enhance the resilience and growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by building the leadership skills, capabilities and opportunities of women in the Leeds City Region The three-year #WECAN (Women Empowered through Coaching and Networking) project is led by a team of academic experts […]
Our Get Hired programme is designed to equip our students with the tools they need to become successful graduate applicants. Through focusing on the various selection techniques used by graduate employers, including Interviews, Psychometrics and Assessment Centres, we aim to prepare students for the graduate recruitment process, so they can make the most of the […]
Leeds Beckett University has strengthened its partnership with leading airline Jet2.com with the opening of a new tourism facility. More than 40 delegates gathered as the first Jet2Suite was unveiled this week in a move which should increase the number of students who go on to work at the leading airline. International Tourism Management and Responsible Tourism Management students […]
For National Apprenticeships Week, we have shared the work that our members’ have been doing, the impact that they are making, and the success stories from their respective apprenticeship offerings. The courses offered at each of our member institutions are multifarious, but the opportunities available are an aspect that they all share. See below some […]
To celebrate National Apprenticeships Week, the University of Hertfordshire hosted a virtual panel event for employers to explore the role apprenticeships will play in Hertfordshire’s economic recovery and how they can better meet the needs of local businesses. Gillian Keegan, Minister for Apprenticeships and Skills, was invited to kick-start the discussion. In her opening statement, […]
To mark National Apprenticeships Week, University Alliance are showcasing the courses, stories and impact of our member’s apprenticeship opportunities. Check out our dedicated page to find out more.
Commenting on the publication of the White Paper and interim response, University Alliance Chair and Vice Chancellor of the University of Brighton Professor Debra Humphris said: “As the nation looks to build back better from the pandemic, the country will need more people with higher level skills. It is therefore welcome to see the commitment […]
Earlier this week, UA and our member Vice-Chancellors were delighted to be joined by the Minister for Apprenticeships and Skills, Gillian Keegan MP to discuss our shared ambitions and the role Alliance universities can play in upskilling, reskilling and supporting progression through technical routes. Here are some of the key takeaways: T-levels a vital progression […]
