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Why Universities Need a Strategic Marketing Shift
This past week, presenting at the UPCEA MEMS conference in Boston, we explored a question that is becoming central to the future of higher education: What does it actually take to engage learners in lifelong learning with an institution? In a moment of rising enrollment volatility, shifting global dynamics and accelerating technological change, this question cuts to the heart of what universities must become.
Simple tips for new line managers in the new age of work
This article is a copy of the one over on my website. Okay, massive disclaimer: I've been a line manager for 18 months. I am not an expert. But I love it. I find it rewarding. And I work hard at it. That means I'm not the most qualified human to give you advice on how to handle the most tricky conversations, or support people through every major live event or moment of work crisis. Plus, everyone is different anyway.
Molecular Cell Biology David de Semir, Vladimir Bezrookove, Mehdi Nosrati, Altaf A. Dar, James R. Miller III, Stanley P. Leong, Kevin B. Kim, Wilson Liao, Liliana Soroceanu, Sean McAllister, Robert J. Debs, Dirk Schadendorf, Sancy A. Leachman, James E. Cleaver and Mohammed Kashani-Sabet DOI: 10.1158/0008-5472.CAN-20-3450 Published June 2021 This article requires a subscription to view the full text. You may purchase access to this article or login to access your subscription using the links below.
Debate: We need to change the culture of reliance on inappropriate uses of journal metrics-a publisher’s viewpoint
The recent new development article by van Helden and Argento (2020) published in Public Money & Management astutely highlights some of the pitfalls created by an over-reliance on certain metrics in the research environment. Metrics have long been a topic of debate over how they are used for managerialist convenience in the assessment of journal quality, researcher’s performance and academic career progression.
University to examine links with slave trade
By James Cleaver, Online News Editor The University of Bristol is to advertise a permanent academic role to examine the role of slavery in its history. A university spokesperson stated that the purpose of the position is to 'explore, investigate and determine the university’s historical links to slavery'.
'Parliament is in chaos and doesn't seem to care our futures. Let the people decide.'
By James Cleaver, Online News Editor University of Bristol students descended on London on Saturday 23 March for a million-strong protest to call for a People's Vote on any proposed Brexit deal. The demonstration, the largest since the 2003 protest against the Iraq War, saw students come from across the country to the capital, responding to calls from groups such as Our Future Our Choice (OFOC) and the student-led For Our Future's Sake (FFS).
Bristol Researcher slams Cadbury’s ‘intensely stupid’ treasure hunt
By James Cleaver, Online News Editor A campaign by the confectionary company to encourage children to get involved in archaeology has been withdrawn after it turned out that what it was advocating was illegal. The company had encouraged children to ‘grab your metal detector and go hunting for Roman riches’, failing to note that digging without permission could potentially be illegal and in contravention of the 1996 Treasure Act.
Five arrests made in student assault case
By James Cleaver, Online News Editor Avon and Somerset Constabulary have made five arrests in connection with a robbery that saw a University of Bristol student hospitalised. In a statement, the police force announced: 'Five people have been arrested in connection with a robbery that took place in Nelson St in Bristol on Sunday. The victim, a 19-year-old man, suffered a serious stab wound during the robbery.
Knife crime victim confirmed as Bristol student
By James Cleaver, Online News Editor The University of Bristol has confirmed that one of its students was stabbed on Sunday evening on Nelson Street, next to New Bridewell student accommodation. Epigram reported yesterday on police being called to respond to an assault and robbery at around 20:00 on Sunday 3 March. While the student's name is unknown, they are said to be in a serious but stable condition.
UCU staff fail to reach threshold as ballot action fails
By James Cleaver, Online News Editor 41 per cent of UCU (University and College Union) staff responded to the ballot, below the 50 per cent required to legitimise ballot action. While the figures for the University of Bristol will not be released due to the ballot being aggregated, only 28,295 staff nationwide responded out of a potential 69,084 responders.
'This is not an anti-Israel motion': Students vote for Uni to divest from West Bank
By James Cleaver, Online News Editor A divided Annual Members’ Meeting narrowly voted for Bristol SU to lobby the University to divest from Israel’s occupation of the West Bank. The initial motion, which was later amended, aimed ‘to persuade the University against buying the products and services of companies with involvement in settler activity'.
Conservative MP Dominic Grieve speaks at Bristol
By James Cleaver, Online News Editor Dominic Grieve, Member of Parliament for Beaconsfield, spoke in Bristol this evening about the 'extraordinary fracturing of politics' the Brexit process had unleashed.
University receives record funding boost
By James Cleaver, Online News Editor The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) has awarded the University of Bristol over £50m worth of funding for nine Centres for Doctoral Training (CDTs), the most in the country. The funding will ensure that the PhDs of 450 students will be funded for the duration of their four-year courses, the first of which begin in September 2019.
Royals to visit Bristol next week
By James Cleaver, Online News Editor Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, are set to tour the city on Friday 1 February. Their Royal Highnesses have two confirmed engagements, with visits to Bristol Old Vic and the Empire Fighting Chance gym pencilled in. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will visit Bristol on Friday 1st February to meet members of the public, learn more about the city’s rich cultural history, and visit organisations supporting communities most in need.
University of Bristol staff to be balloted for potential strike action
By James Cleaver, Online News Editor The ballot comes amid a dispute about staff pay, the gender pay gap, excessive workloads and insecure contracts Starting from today, 70,000 University and College Union (UCU) staff in higher education will be balloted on whether they support a marking boycott or potentially strike action in response to a pay offer from the Universities and Colleges Employers’ Association (UCEA).
Students help Bristol City Council pass motion
By Ralph Outhwaite, Second Year History On 11 December, Bristol City Council passed a motion supported by These Walls Must Fall, calling for an end to the detention of immigrants. These Walls Must Fall have called for an end to privately-run detention centres and for an end to indefinite detention.
Cost of Christmas revealed
By James Cleaver, Online News Editor A survey by the savings site VoucherCodes.co.uk has found that University of Bristol students will spend on average £137 on travel, gifts and socialising with friends this Christmas. The effects of festive spending are laid bare in the survey, which reported that 37% of respondents will have to borrow money from their parents before the start of the second term.
Another blow for Bristol's nightlife
By James Cleaver, Online News Editor The owners of the iconic Blue Mountain nightclub have announced that it will close at the end of February 2019.
Bristol alumnus in space
By James Cleaver, Online News Editor Lieutenant Colonel Anne McClain, an alumnus of the University of Bristol, was launched into space today on the 100th orbital flight of the year. McClain, 39, studied International Relations at the University of Bristol for the academic year 2005-2006. Her study into the security burden in developing countries earned her a distinction for her master’s degree at the University. It is her first mission to space.
Concerns over rising university debt
By James Cleaver, Online News Editor With less investment from the government, British universities including the University of Bristol are turning to US private placements as their main source of finance. British universities throughout the country are undergoing a huge investment programme, and the University of Bristol is no different. Developments including the new campus at Temple Meads are partially being funded by Pricoa Capital Group, the international arm of Prudential Capital Group.
Further water problems at New Bridewell
By James Cleaver, Online News Editor Students at New Bridewell were forced to manually refill their toilets after having their water supply affected for the third time this term. A major leak in the water pipes in B block caused all the water at the Unite-owned residence to be turned off for two hours on Wednesday 14 November.
Bristol SU Shortlisted for Inclusive Companies Awards
The SU has been nominated for the Diversity Marketing Campaign of the Year for its work on the Bristol BME Powerlist. For the awards held on 15 November, the SU has been shortlisted for its work on the Bristol BME Powerlist - covered by Epigram - as well as the provision of support for students to set up campaigns focused on ameliorating diversity and inclusion within the student community.
Richmond Lecture: John Bercow
The Right Honourable John Bercow MP, Speaker of the House of Commons, gave the first Richmond Lecture of 2018/19 at a packed Student Union. Titled 'The Making of a Modern Parliament', Mr. Bercow reflected on his aims and achievements during his nine years as Speaker, which are reported to end in the summer of next year.
Lakota's end in sight as owners seek new opportunities
It has been a mainstay of Bristol’s nightlife since the 1980s, but the end appears to be nearing for Lakota after its owners announced their intention ‘to explore new opportunities for the site.’ In a statement, the Burgess family, who both own and run the club said: 'We’ve been part of the city’s club scene, and the St Paul’s and Stokes Croft community, since the early 80’s and with so many years of running clubs and pubs in the area amassed we’ve decided that it’s the right time for us to...
Demands for overhaul of the University's support system
Support Our Services, a student group campaigning for changes to the University’s support system, have released a series of demands aimed at revolutionising the way in which Bristol University deals with students’ wellbeing. The University has pledged an extra £1m per year for new wellbeing services and has transitioned its model of pastoral care from ‘halls-to-hubs’.
Homelessness on the rise in Bristol
The temporary closure of two support centres has caused an alarming spike in the number of people being fed by Feed the Homeless Bristol Naseem Talukdar, founder of Feed the Homeless Bristol, wrote an open letter to the city's mayor, Marvin Rees, describing the increase in meals given out to those in need. The 197 fed on Friday 14 September and 180 on Sunday 16 September represent a rise of almost treble previous numbers, a figure that 'is increasing' according to Mr Talukdar.
University ski trip to go ahead in the event of a no-deal Brexit
The University of Bristol Snowsports Club (UBSC) have confirmed that their ski trip to Val Thorens will go ahead next year, even if there is a no-deal Brexit. In a statement, UBSC said: 'In the eventuality of a no-deal Brexit, The University of Bristol ski trip will still go ahead. Our tour operator, Wasteland Ski, has been taking various measures since the initial announcement to ensure the successful running of the trip.
Support for a People's Vote on Brexit grows in Bristol, new poll finds
Recent polling by YouGov has shown that support for a People’s Vote on the final terms of the Brexit deal is growing The poll of South West voters puts support for a People’s Vote at 42 per cent, with opposition at 35 per cent. Support for a second referendum rises in the face of a no deal Brexit to 47 per cent.
Water Matters Autumn 2018
Welcome to the Autumn 2018 edition of Water Matters. Thus far during 2018, VicWater has continued to pursue its objective of providing collaboration opportunities, and reducing regulatory burden for the Victorian water sector, and in doing so, supporting members to deliver extraordinary services to their customers. The future is becoming increasingly volatile, with numerous disruptors likely to impact on the sector.
Labour's plan for free bus passes is a huge political win
Epigram is an independent and neutral newspaper, aiming to publish opinions from across the student body. To respond with an opposing opinion, please contact comment@epigram.org.uk or join our writers group James Cleaver argues that Jeremy Corbyn's "sensible" promise of free bus passes puts them politically ahead of the Conservatives' minority government. On 11th April, Labour announced that it would provide free bus travel to all people under the age of 25.
3 Steps for Choosing the Perfect ATS
While I currently use Jobvite, I’ve also used five other applicant tracking systems in the past — so I like to think I’ve become somewhat of an expert when it comes to ATS vetting. Below are three of the tips I’ve found to be most helpful throughout the process. Team Up With IT and Procurement At many organizations, the person who owns the selection process of new tools is a member of the procurement team or another IT-related field.
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