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Students

New £10m fund to support student involvement with community and business

The new funding package has been shared amongst projects at 20 universities across England

People, policy, politics

The post-1992 universities: overseas, overstretched?

An extract from the concluding chapter of Peter Brady’s new book Internationalisation of Post-1992 UK Universities: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (Anthem Press)

People, policy, politics

The post-1992 universities: interview with author Peter Brady

A new book takes a critical look at the journey undertaken by ‘post-1992’ universities since their change from polytechnic status almost 30 years ago. Steve Wright questions author Peter Brady

News

Online teaching: Lessons from a pandemic

Kindness and flexibility can help education innovate within difficult situations says Allen Crawford-Thomas of Jisc

Catering & hospitality

University of Leeds analyses student food choices to encourage healthy eating

Data scientists use anonymous data from pre-payment food cards to analyse first-year eating habits

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8 ways to keep fit while working from home

AJ Products offers some top tips on keeping fit while balancing working from home

TUCO Intelligence – first for 2020

By Matthew White, chair of The University Caterers Organisation (TUCO) and director of catering, hotel and conferencing at the University of Reading

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How to solve a problem like… net zero

ENGIE’s ambition is to lead the transition to net zero places and communities around the world

Mind, Body and Community

Professor David Russell in partnership with Charlotte Harbour, BSc Nutritional Therapy

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Business

Imperial launches innovation fund to back in-house start-ups

“Early stage investment really matters for deep science and technology,” said ICL provost, Professor Ian Walmsley

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ASK4 announces appointment of chief financial officer

Award-winning Internet service provider are pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Mogg as their Chief Financial Officer

Technical and professional universities team up to boost business collaboration

University Alliance launches network to drive university-industry partnerships

8 of the greatest challenges facing higher education in 2020

Cathy Parnham talks to six key influencers in higher education on the climate emergency, social justice, student wellbeing and more

Catering & hospitality

Flavours of the month

What trends has the new year brought to universities’ catering? Simon Fry asks to see the menu

TUCO appoints new non-executive directors

The move will “help us ensure our values” said TUCO CEO, Mike Haslin

5 tips that all teachers of hospitality should give to their students

It is important for teachers to prepare students for all aspects of hospitality

11% growth for UK universities’ income streams

The figure is contained in new data released by association body, CUBO

Estates

Kingston School of Art unveils £29 million revamp

The refurbishment has transformed studios and workshop spaces

Right on time: delivering HE infrastructure projects

When infrastructure projects go wrong, a university can be left with financial deficit, unhappy students and reputational damage. Charley Rogers investigates how disasters can be avoided and how universities and suppliers deal with the fallout

University of Manchester stands by £1.5 billion ID Manchester development

Procurement process paused, but innovation district ID Manchester will go ahead, says vice-chancellor

Flagship development for Manchester Metropolitan University

The £46m arts and humanities building is due to open later this year

Events

Britain’s black female professors celebrated in new exhibition

Phenomenal Women: Portraits of UK Black Female Professors will go on display at London’s City Hall

ISE leaves Amsterdam with a bang

The exhibition delivered and leaves a lasting legacy in the Dutch capital

Ideas abound at the ucisa20 Leadership Conference

Sally Bogg, ucisa20 conference chair, on what’s in store at this year’s event

EAUC opens registration for 2020 annual conference in Bath

Attendees can learn about the work of the newly-established climate commission

Facilities

University libraries: adapting to a changing world

University libraries today offer flexible and adaptive spaces for quiet learning, reports Julie Ferry

Stave off germs and reduce absenteeism this winter

GOJO Industries-Europe Ltd launches a new Winter Wellness website with free resources to help higher education establishments stave off winter germs

Major boost for West Midlands health education

Newly opened at the University of Wolverhampton, the £4.8m laboratory development aims to help close the skills gap in nursing

Aston University announces KTP collaboration with facilities management company

The Knowledge Transfer Partnership will see Arcus FM recruit a PhD graduate to help drive efficiencies in the organisation

Finance, legal, HR

USS joint expert panel agree definition of sustainability

The statement added a caveat to the agreement: "Some parties may place greater importance on certain of the elements than other parties"

Coronavirus: Loughborough launches campaign for students in financial hardship

But politicians and students' union reps have warned others across the country may be struggling

USS reports itself to Pensions Regulator as stock markets plunge

USS chief executive Bill Galvin said: 'We will not rush to judgement on how to deal with the current circumstances'

Russell Group unveils plan to unleash UK potential

Five key priority areas should be taken into account when the chancellor announces his budget on March 11, says the group

International

Degrees down under: how are Australian universities different to their UK peers?

In early March 2020, a group of representatives from Australian universities sat around a table in London to tell University Business about life in their institutes, and what most impresses – and surprises – them about their UK peers

York academic to represent UK in AI Eurovision Song Contest

After the Eurovision Song Contest was cancelled, the Dutch public broadcaster decided to host a virtual one instead

US universities will suffer most from coronavirus impact, says Moody’s

The credit rating agency has released its latest report on the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on higher education around the world

Coronavirus and Chinese students: UK universities told not to prevaricate

HE providers must be decisive and sensitive as Covid-19 triggers a Chinese recruitment crisis, says Rocky Chi

Mental health and wellbeing

Pioneering student mental health project launches for integrated care

Keele heads up partnership for £2.2 million project for integrated approach to student mental health

Blue Monday: Charlie Waller Memorial Trust launches new student mental health guide

Charity launches new guide to help students who are struggling with mental health issues such as anxiety or depression

Building for better mental wellbeing

BuroHappold Engineering has just released the higher education white paper ‘Are university campuses designed to support student mental health?’ Cathy Parnham explores some of the key issues and background research

Olympians and sports stars advocate emotional fitness

Improve wellbeing and performance with an emotional workout

News

Coronavirus: University of Derby produces protective visors

The protective visors are being tested ahead of mass manufacture

18 universities win funding for AI and data science conversion courses

The higher education providers have received the funding to help address skills shortages in AI and data science

Coronavirus: CUBO offers free membership until 31 July 2020

The trade association reaches out to non-members to support HE sector during pandemic

Coronavirus: UUK asks government for massive funds to support the sector

In return for government money, Universities UK said the sector will cut costs and restrict unconditional offers

People, policy, politics

Roundtable: how to control your IT expenses

The cost of ICT is ever-rising for universities. How can you keep a tight rein on your ICT expenses while still offering students the best digital experience? Keri Beckingham speaks to the experts to find out

Coronavirus: UUK asks government for massive funds to support the sector

In return for government money, Universities UK said the sector will cut costs and restrict unconditional offers

Heriot-Watt University appoints Mark Biggs as vice-principal and provost

The chemical engineering professor joins from Nottingham Trent University

More than half of higher education providers report deficit – Hesa

The Office for Students warns universities "with concerns about their financial viability or sustainability" to contact them immediately

Research

Coronavirus: University of Derby produces protective visors

The protective visors are being tested ahead of mass manufacture

Coronavirus: how UK universities are helping the nation

Staff and students from across the higher education sector have donated their time, expertise, equipment and facilities to support the UK

Sheffield Hallam named host of the new Civic University Network

The university will now develop and share place-based strategies with universities, including helping them respond locally to the Covid-19 pandemic

Research Excellence Framework 2021 postponed, REF director confirms

The statement from Dr Kim Hackett said universities needed time to respond to the coronavirus crisis

Sports & leisure

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Technogym’s latest innovation allowing you to experience at home, at the gym or at a hotel, live or on demand, fitness classes with your favourite trainers

New year, new you: how universities are encouraging the local community to use their gym facilities

Keri Beckingham finds out how local communities are benefiting from some amazing new university gyms and sports facilities around the country

Sheffield Hallam University signs aquatic career pathway partnership

The three-year initiative with the Institute of Swimming will see students blend theoretical learning with 30 hours of hands-on teaching experience

University of Wolverhampton to host national team at Commonwealth Games

Members of Team Wales will be based at the Walsall campus in 2022

Students

New £10m fund to support student involvement with community and business

The new funding package has been shared amongst projects at 20 universities across England

Two thirds of students in England don’t think they get value for money

The survey asked nearly 60,000 UK students for their views of higher education

18 universities win funding for AI and data science conversion courses

18 universities win funding for AI and data science conversion courses

Virtual graduation for Exeter medical students

The higher education providers have received the funding to help address skills shortages in AI and data science

Sustainability

University of Worcester takes big step towards sustainability target

A £2m Green Asset Finance fund has been agreed with Barclays, as the uni bids to become carbon neutral

University carbon emissions: NUS prompts Office for Students to reconsider its position

The NUS has welcomed the move, but others in the sector question if this latest indication is enough to bring change

Go Green Week: University of Worcester students host range of sustainability activities

Go Green Week: University of Worcester students host range of sustainability activities

Profile: Iain Patton, EAUC

The EAUC will present a blueprint for sustainability in higher education to the COP26 conference in Glasgow. James Higgins asks: how close does chief executive Iain Patton think the sector is to a breakthrough?

Technology

Distance learning: Durham University plans shake-up despite union objections

The University and College Union says the university executive committee has not consulted staff on its plans

Sponsored

ASK4 announces strategic partnership with STRATIS IoT

Award-winning Internet service provider ASK4 is delighted to announce it is partnering with STRATIS IoT, the leading Internet of Things (IoT) management platform designed for multi-tenanted buildings

Jisc and Wiley agree four-year open access agreement

The transitional content agreement means UK universities now have free access to thousands of journal titles

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Introducing ASK4 Solutions

Award-winning Internet service provider ASK4 is pleased to unveil ASK4 Solutions, the new brand name for Birchenall Howden

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