The University of Sheffield
Steve Thompson is the Interim Deputy Director of Corporate Communications and Head of Digital at the University of Sheffield, with a focus on digital communications and showcasing research and its impact. He and his team are behind the re-launched University-wide campaign #WeAreInternational which aims to ensure International students and staff are welcome in the UK post-Brexit. Since joining the University of Sheffield, his team has won several CASE and Heist awards such as the Best Use of Social Media and the CASE European District Circle of Excellence award for Best Practices in Communication and Marketing. Previous roles include eBay Enterprise where he led the implementation of the digital communications for the Times newspaper paywall launch and delivered global email marketing communications for British Airways. Founded in 1905, the University of Sheffield has grown in reputation and size to become one of the UK’s leading universities with a global reputation for teaching and research. As part of the UK Russell Group, the University is a premier-league, research-led institution with over 26,000 students including more than 7,000 international students from 121 countries and over 7,000 members of staff. The University of Sheffield was voted number one in the UK for accommodation, social life, and community atmosphere in the 2015 Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey. Its Students’ Union was also voted number one in the UK for the seventh year running. The University is renowned for its friendliness and sense of community; an experience which students enjoy so much that many settle in Sheffield after they graduate. The University has produced a number of leading figures in the area of research including six Nobel Prize winners, 12 fellows of the Royal Academy of Engineering, and 18 fellows of the Royal Society, and many of our alumni have gone on to hold positions of great responsibility and influence around the world. Geography is about learning how to understand the links between disciplines, and using those links to develop new, world-changing innovations. Find out about studying geography at @sheffieldgeog @sheffielduni 🎓 Eid Mubarak to everyone celebrating in Sheffield and around the world 🙏☪️ Did you know @sheffielduni was chosen by @The_MRC to run Britain's first clinical trials of insulin? Roma EU citizens in the UK continue to struggle to navigate the EU settlement scheme (EUSS). We have published two reports highlighting these ongoing challenges🧵 The University’s research partners and clients include: Boeing, Rolls Royce, Unilever, Boots, AstraZeneca, GSK, ICI, Slazenger, and many more household names, as well as UK and overseas government agencies and charitable foundations. We work with partners that are recognised as excellent in their regions, and who recognise educational values and systems operating in those regions without compromising the values of our guiding principles. The expertise of our partners complements our own knowledge, creates increased value and strengthens our collaboration. These strategic partnerships will help us to develop teaching and research activities at a scale that could not happen otherwise, by adding value to our own knowledge through the collaboration and thereby extending our global reach and reputation.
That research, teaching, and learning together create a positive culture of higher education. 1,476+ £197.5m Researchers at the University of Sheffield are passionate about tackling the great global challenges of our time. The key issues facing humanity are embedded within complex systems, which cross the boundaries of academic disciplines. They recognise that effectively addressing these challenges means working together across the traditional boundaries of our research fields. Tackling complex issues requires interdisciplinary and translational research – taking academic research and turning it into real-world solutions. Our researchers are making life-changing discoveries and solving problems that have a global impact. From developing treatments for neurodegenerative diseases and making our energy sources sustainable, to addressing the challenges of food security and an ageing population, we’re finding ways to improve our world.
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The University of Melbourne
Siobhan Forbes joined the University of Melbourne in July 2017. Siobhan has experience in the public and commercial sectors, most recently within financial services at National Australia Bank. She has also worked with the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Employment, Education and Training, Telstra, Michelin, Transport Accident Commission, Australia Post, and Transurban, among others. She has held non-executive positions with the Australasian Shared Services Association, the Breast Cancer Institute, and St Brigid’s. Siobhan is also co-founder of a company specialising in measurement and development of social intelligence. The University of Melbourne enjoys an outstanding reputation with world ranking consistently placing us as Australia’s leading comprehensive research-intensive university, and one of the world’s top 50 universities. Melbourne attracts the best and brightest students and researchers. We collaborate with a wide range of organisations to achieve positive research outcomes with global impact. And, with a history of over 160 years, we occupy a special place at the heart of our city’s cultural scene, as home to a number of museums, galleries and performing arts organisations. Our researchers are at the forefront of international scholarship in fields as diverse as human rights law, climate change, telecommunications and medical research. Among our many distinguished academics are Nobel Laureate, Professor Peter Doherty and Laureate Professor, Professor Peter Singer. National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements 🖤💛❤️ Professor @MSegravefrom from the Faculty of @ArtsUnimelb says that while the government is committed to urgently responding to the scale of men’s violence against women, there remains inaction on reforming our systems. Artists like Wurundjeri and Yorta Yorta man Ashley Thomas express their cultural identity through their art 💙 What happens to the biodiversity and communities whose lives depend on a piece of land when that land is acquired? The University of Melbourne maintains over 200 agreements for academic cooperation and exchange with leading universities around the globe. It is a member of Universitas 21 and the Association of Pacific Rim Universities. The University also has the largest inbound and outbound student exchange program in Australia, with over 140 exchange partners from 37 countries. Through implementation of their International Strategy 2017-2020, The University has developed engagement plans for three countries in the Asian region: India, Indonesia and China. 100+ $474m Research at Melbourne is guided by its research and research training strategy Research @ Melbourne: Ensuring Excellence and Impact to 2025. The strategy commits the University to pursue three Grand Challenges as a public-spirited, research-intensive institution: The University maintains a comprehensive research base across a broad range of disciplines. This comprehensive approach provides a critical advantage in tackling diverse research questions from a range of perspectives while maintaining preparedness for unknown challenges and opportunities. The interdisciplinary Melbourne Research Institutes bring together researchers from across the University to tackle key societal issues and challenges in innovative ways: At Parkville, the University serves as the dynamic hub of the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct – the largest cluster of medical researchers in Australia. Through initiatives such as the Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity, the Melbourne Brain Centre, and the Comprehensive Cancer Centre, the University is deeply involved with precinct partners, such as the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute, the Bio21 Molecular Science and Biotechnology Institute, Peter MacCallum Cancer Institute, the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, Melbourne Health, and the many hospitals in the area, striving to find ways to improve the health of Australians and to discover new treatments and procedures. The World 100 Reputation Network is a group of the best universities in the world, delivering research that enhances reputation and offering leaders the chance to develop their own careers on a global stage. Members benefit from events and study tours, training, monthly media monitoring, and unique reputation research to provide institutional advantage.
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The University of Manchester
Andy Simmons is Director of University Marketing (Interim) at The University of Manchester, by many measures the UK’s largest and most popular University. He is responsible for corporate marketing and brand management, and is a driving force in enhancing Manchester’s reputation for excellence. Prior to joining the University in 2003, Andy spent five years in various marketing roles at Saga Holidays. He now leads the University Marketing Team with responsibility for marketing output across the institution’s range of corporate channels and campaigns. Andy is a member of the University’s External Relations Strategy Group, which provides leadership, coordination and high-level focus to Manchester’s external relations activities, as well as monitoring perceptions of the University among external stakeholder groups and ensuring progress on related strategic and operational priorities. The University has an exceptional record of generating and sharing new ideas and the quality, breadth and volume of its research activity is unparalleled in the UK. The University is built on the shoulders of academic giants and can lay claim to 23 Nobel Prize winners amongst its former staff and students. We are committed to providing a dynamic working and learning environment, where every member of our community is valued for their contribution and individuality. Just wow 😍🤩 Join us for one of our monthly general master's information sessions. Cyber incident: Ongoing network connectivity issues The Global South Fellowship is offering funding to support clinical, applied health and pure science researchers working within Low or Lower Middle Income Countries. The University of Manchester is a truly global institution, with a reputation for education and innovation that resonates across the world. The university has strategic partnerships and collaborations worldwide. We bring innovation to businesses, insight to institutions and create an unforgettable experience to those who study with us. The University of Manchester forges pioneering collaborations with organisations and institutions around the world. We work with businesses, universities, policymakers and more to bring the benefits of our expertise to industry and society. The University of Manchester has signed agreements with the following top, research-led, universities:
500,000 £391m In the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) 65% of research activity, amounting to 1,193 full-time equivalent staff at The University of Manchester, is judged to be ‘world-leading’ (4*) or ‘internationally excellent’ (3*), putting us among only a handful of universities with an internationally significant research profile over a wide range of subject areas. The University of Manchester is one of the top universities for biomedical research, and our international centres exploring cancer research, world poverty, environmental sustainability and social change are producing world-changing answers to global problems. The discovery of graphene by Prof Andre Geim FRS. This super-thin two-dimensional material (consisting of a single layer of individual, densely packed carbon atoms woven into one stable layer like a wire mesh) has the potential to replace silicon transistors in the not too distant future. Prof Geim and Manchester researcher Dr Kostya Novoselov have received the prestigious Europhysics Prize, and Prof Geim was recently awarded the 2009 Körber European Science Award, worth 750,000 Euros.
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The University of Edinburgh
Founded in 1583, the University of Edinburgh is one of the world’s top universities. They were the first true civic university in the UK and one of the four ancient universities of Scotland. The university is globally recognized for research, development and high-quality teaching, attracting some of the world’s leading thinkers to work and study. We wish our Chancellor, The Princess Royal, a swift and full recovery from her injuries and look forward to her resuming her duties soon. Princess Anne was elected as Chancellor in 2011, succeeding her father, the Duke of Edinburgh. Edinburgh Futures Institute has officially opened its doors in the transformed Old Royal Infirmary. The landmark building has undergone a major seven-year, multi-million-pound restoration. https://edin.ac/456hQYq Community groups in Edinburgh are being offered free University room hire, thanks to a new scheme. Local groups will be able to hold meetings, workshops, events and even rehearsals without the financial burden of room hire costs. @EdinUniLocal Free hire of rooms opens doors for community Local groups are being offered the free use of the University of Edinburgh’s spaces following a successful pilot of a new scheme. edin.ac We are sad to announce the death of Professor Peter Higgs, who has passed away at the age of 94. Statement on the death of Professor Peter Higgs It has been confirmed that Professor Peter Higgs has died at the age of 94. He passed away peacefully at home ... edin.ac In October 2019 the University hosted the UNA Europa General Assembly. Membership of UNA Europa will see Edinburgh work towards creating the University of the Future alongside seven other universities, as part of the new European Universities Initiative. The university is a member of Universitas 21, the League of European Research Universities (LERU) and COIMBRA, a network of leading academic institutions. We are involved in more than 1,180 international research collaborations and are home to many world-class research centres. To aid internationalisation, we developed three Global Academies to unite our expertise in a variety of disciplines, and to provide solutions for key issues, tackling global challenges such as the spread of epidemics, global poverty and environmental change, on these projects our partners span the globe. Our international partners include Stanford University, California Institute of Technology, Delhi University, the British University in Dubai, the University of Melbourne, McGill University, Peking University and the Beijing Film Academy. We have 520 undergraduate exchange places around the world, 80% of which are in the top 100 universities in the world. Our overseas offices in India, China and Latin America assist with our strategic engagements and collaborations. The University of Edinburgh celebrates and strengthens their deep-rooted and distinctive internationalism, attracting the world’s best minds and building innovative global partnerships for research, teaching and impact. 50,000 £200m The University of Edinburgh is one of the world’s top research-intensive universities, ranked 4th in the UK for research power (Times Higher Education, Overall Ranking of Institutions), with 83% of our research activity classified as world-leading or internationally excellent in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework. This places us in the top 5 in the UK and number one in Scotland by volume of 4* “world-leading” research. Their researchers continuously challenge the boundaries of knowledge. The university provides the highest-quality learning opportunities for their students embellished by the new knowledge we discover. University researchers discovered carbon dioxide, latent and specific heat, chloroform anaesthesia, SARS, the Higgs boson particle, and developed the Hepatitis B vaccine, the hypodermic syringe, the kaleidoscope, the vacuum flask, the ATM, the diving chamber, and in-vitro fertilisation. Notable research areas include:
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University College Dublin
Eilis is Director of communication at University College Dublin. Previously she held a similar role at Dublin City University. In addition to her marketing experience in brand identity and corporate reputation, Eilis has extensive strategic and operational experience in running media and corporate public relations operations with a high degree of crisis management. Prior to her current role, she was director of communication, education & training during the start-up phase of the Food Safety Authority of Ireland. Eilis was public relations manager with Bank of Ireland for eight years and with Bord Gais Eireann, the national natural gas operator in Ireland, for five years. Eilis has held a number of senior communication and marketing roles in a variety of sectors including finance, natural gas, food safety, health and higher education. Her experience covers the public and private sectors. In addition to her marketing experience in brand identity and corporate reputation, she has extensive strategic and operational experience in running media and corporate public relations operations with a high degree of crisis management. Within the realm of public affairs she has worked on clean air designation, tobacco control, food safety enforcement and Government funding. Founded in 185 Year by John Henry Newman, University College Dublin is one of Europe’s leading research-intensive universities. UCD is Ireland’s largest and most diverse university. It actively promotes university life as a journey of intellectual and personal discovery through its highly innovative and flexible UCD Horizons undergraduate curriculum and is the most popular destination for Irish school-leavers. The University places great emphasis on the internationalisation of the Irish student experience – preparing all UCD students for future employment and life that crosses borders, boundaries and cultures.
"Back to the Future with Beo and Raja: A tale from the Early Bioeconomy” launched at CEAMC today by Peter Burke, TD, Minister of State. @BioBeo_EU @EArchaeol @ucddublin @MU_Research @MaynoothUni Minister @simoncoveney has announced €7m in funding to @ucddublin and @teagasc, over the next 6-yrs to deliver a new entrepreneurship training programme to create more food and agriculture start-ups and jobs. @UCDBioFoodEng is proud to lead this major new initiative. ☃️😱 Not again!! 👩⚕️👩🎓 Warmest congratulations to UCD School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems' Higher Diploma in Midwifery group (2022-2024), who have officially completed their 18-month programme to become registered midwives 👏👏👏 UCD’s world extends beyond its campus, city and borders. UCD students and worldwide network of 279,000 alumni benefit from a UCD education that enables them to thrive and contribute in an increasingly global community. As the number one ‘university of destination’ for international students coming to Ireland, UCD’s 8,428 international students make up 29% of the student body, while international academics make up 30% of UCD’s faculty. As Ireland’s Global University we value global research, teaching, exchange, and collaborative programmes. University College Dublin has an extensive global network of partner institutions, comprised of over 400 institutions across more than 89 countries. UCD has established the first Beijing-based awarding institution and the first Confucius Institute for Ireland. We have a comprehensive network of mobility, study abroad and joint awarding partners across the globe, ensuring opportunities for UCD staff and students to partake in overseas study. UCD Global seeks to foster and develop links by supporting a variety of University-wide and College-level collaborations. UCD is a member of several international networks and collaborations within research and education, such as Universitas 21 (U21), Tempus, Erasmus, Erasmus Mundus Action 1 and Action 2. Being a part of international networks and programmes offers exceptional opportunities for student and staff mobility, scholarships as well as research and teaching collaboration. In addition to our network of university partners we have a number of other strategic relationships with government ministries, sponsors and funding bodies.
1,611+ €153m Research and innovation are essential drivers of a dynamic economy, an informed society and a vibrant culture. The spectrum of research and innovation at UCD encompasses individual scholars, research groups, start-up companies and large-scale collaborations with industry and other partners. Research is conducted within each of the University’s extensive range of disciplines, and in multidisciplinary research programmes addressing challenges of global scale. UCD expertise is recognised worldwide, with international accreditations for UCD degrees from the world’s leading professional organisations in Veterinary Medicine, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Regional and Urban Planning, and Engineering. In 2018/19 UCD researchers secured €153 million in research grants from national and international funding agencies, companies and foundations. Since 2009/10 UCD researchers have secured over €1 billion in such grants. Their research underpins national research and technology institutes and centres. UCD has had nationally-leading success in many of the most prestigious European awards, including European Research Council and Marie Sklodowska-Curie schemes. Over the last decade UCD researchers have increased their annual number of papers in the international literature by 40% and have authored more than 31,000 papers in total. 54% of the papers were co-authored with researchers from more than 130 countries. These papers are cited by other researchers at a rate that is 71% above the world average. As Ireland’s leader in innovation, technology transfer and commercialisation, UCD’s commitment to innovation and entrepreneurship recognises the importance of active participation and collaboration to exploit leading-edge research and development outputs. Supports for innovation include NovaUCD – the Centre for New Ventures and Entrepreneurs and NexusUCD – the Industry Partnership Centre. Since 2003 UCD has provided support to over 360 companies and early-stage ventures through the services and supports provided across the university, through NovaUCD, and through business support programmes run and managed by NovaUCD. The World 100 Reputation Network is a group of the best universities in the world, delivering research that enhances reputation and offering leaders the chance to develop their own careers on a global stage. Members benefit from events and study tours, training, monthly media monitoring, and unique reputation research to provide institutional advantage.
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University of Toronto
Vice-President, Communications Christine Szustaczek, MCM, APR is the Vice-President, Communications at the University of Toronto, where she oversees an award-winning tri-campus team of writers, communications strategists, brand marketing professionals, digital and media relations specialists, videographers, and photographers since May 2023. Prior to joining U of T, she was Vice-President of External Relations at Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, where she led communications, marketing, alumni and advancement, government and community relations and special events. She also ran her own communications consultancy for ten years, helping colleges, universities, hospitals, and social service agencies communicate their impact. She has held positions in communications and fundraising at various non-profits and post-secondary institutions. She is a board member at the Screen Industries Research and Training Centre in Toronto and the Alice and Murray Maitland Charitable Foundation. She is passionate about higher education and the role it plays in transforming people’s lives, benefiting the economy, and advancing social well-being. Founded in 1827, the University of Toronto has evolved into Canada’s leading institution of learning, discovery and knowledge creation. We are proud to be one of the world’s top research-intensive universities, driven to invent and innovate. Our students have the opportunity to learn from and work with preeminent thought leaders through our multidisciplinary network of teaching and research faculty, alumni and partners. The ideas, innovations and actions of more than 560,000 graduates continue to have a positive impact on the world. The University of Toronto is one of the world’s great universities, distinguished by an extraordinary depth and breadth of excellence. U of T’s global outlook and cosmopolitan location in one of the world’s great cities provide students with a transformative educational experience, equipping them with the knowledge, skills and competencies needed to navigate our rapidly changing world.
Learn long & prosper: #UofT’s Fisher Library becomes ‘eternal archive’ on Star Trek: Discovery ✨ http://uoft.me/aw3 Deputy prime minister meets with university leaders, researchers, grad students at #UofT's Acceleration Consortium 🍁 http://uoft.me/aqi Chad Gaffield joined Deputy Prime Minister @cafreeland, @fbouchard, student leaders and researchers at the University of Toronto to recognize the vital funding for research and talented researchers in #Budget2024. Research investments in #Budget2024 will pay off for students, communities and the economy. Was great to be at @UofT’s Acceleration Consortium, one of many university research centres whose work keeps Canada competitive, creates job growth and improves the lives of Canadians. The University of Toronto has a wide range of active agreements with institutions around the globe. They have Eight Axes which form the backbone of their International Strategic Plan and represent key dimensions for growth to position the University of Toronto for success on the international stage. These include: University of Toronto’s student body is a global microcosm, with over half of our students speaking two or more languages. Our students come from all over the world – over 160 countries – and our international students comprise over 15% of our student body. The university is committed to educating the best and brightest global citizens by providing a fulfilling and rigorous education with countless international opportunities for the entire student body. We are dedicated to transforming students into global leaders.
980+ $1.38B For nearly two centuries, University of Toronto (U of T) faculty, students, postdoctoral fellows, and staff have been extending the boundaries of knowledge and providing answers to some of the world’s most important questions. U of T is home to some of the world’s most talented thinkers, inventors, innovators, and educators, who are advancing knowledge and making critical discoveries for a healthier, more sustainable, prosperous, and secure future. Consistently ranked among the top 10 public universities worldwide, U of T has remarkable strengths in disciplines that span the humanities, social sciences, sciences, and the professions. According to Times Higher Education (THE), U of T is one of only eight universities globally to place in the top 50 in all 11 subject areas ranked by THE — demonstrating our excellence in scholarship across a wide range of fields. Curiosity-driven research is the catalyst that expands knowledge and holds the potential to alter fundamentally how we understand ourselves and the world around us. The exploration of fundamental knowledge has been at the root of much of our long-term social progress. Without the basic research conducted at universities, many of the most life-changing discoveries and innovations would never have occurred. At the University of Toronto, fundamental research in the sciences and engineering, social sciences, humanities, and health sciences has led to the discovery of insulin and stem cells, the development of the electron microscope, and one of the world’s first operational computers, the unearthing of “Peking Man,” the understanding that the medium is the message, and breakthrough developments in deep learning and neural networks. These advances were built upon decades, often centuries, of knowledge and discovery within and across disciplines. The World 100 Reputation Network is a group of the best universities in the world, delivering research that enhances reputation and offering leaders the chance to develop their own careers on a global stage. Members benefit from events and study tours, training, monthly media monitoring, and unique reputation research to provide institutional advantage.
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London School of Economics and Political Science
Fiona Metcalfe is the Director of Communications at LSE. She was appointed in 2019 following three years as Head of External Communications. Her role is to protect and promote the LSE brand and lead engaging and impactful communications locally, nationally and globally. Prior to joining LSE, Fiona spent two years as Head of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office global network of 200 communicators and before that spent eight years working in media, events and strategic communications at No 10 Downing Street. LSE was founded in 1894 by four prominent Fabian Society members, Beatrice and Sidney Webb, George Bernard Shaw, and Graham Wallas, and has grown to become one of the foremost social science universities in the world, ranked alongside Harvard, UC Berkeley, and Stanford. They are a social science university based in central London with a global reach. LSE help students prepare for bright futures in world-changing roles. A rigorous social science education is designed to stretch students intellectually through more than 200 specialist undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, executive education, distance learning, and summer school.
Until now it hasn't been possible for governments to identify which policies will increase citizens' #wellbeing the most. Placing wellbeing at the centre of government decision-making | LSE Research We all want to live our happiest lives, but until now it has not been possible for governments to identify whi... www.lse.ac.uk Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar was born #OnThisDay on 14 April 1891 🇮🇳 He gained two doctorates from LSE and Columbia University. We are proud to welcome three #NobelPrize winners to LSE in Spring Term! It's official: spring has arrived on our campus 🪻🌿 LSE has established a global network with a small number of high-quality universities across the world. There are multi-faceted institutional partnerships with Columbia University (New York), Sciences Po (Paris), Peking University (Beijing), the National University of Singapore, and – since May 2010 – the University of Cape Town. LSE has developed global, multi-faceted partnerships with a number of prestigious universities. These peer institutions are located in key cities/locations around the world, and each partnership is different. We also have a number of other collaborative activities at the departmental level and further. 16 50% Since 1895 The London School of Economics has been pioneering social science research, challenging existing ways of thinking, and seeking to understand the causes of things in order to transform them. In October 2020 they celebrate our 125th anniversary. It is their ambition to be the leading social science university with the greatest global impact. Led by Director, LSE alumna Minouche Shafik, their strategy LSE 2030 lays out the guiding principles that they believe will help them achieve their goals and shape the world’s future. LSE academics conduct social science research that makes a lasting impact on society. This means LSE students are taught by academics that regularly advise international bodies and governments, and who are also vocal in the media on current news. The LSE COVID-19 resource centre demonstrates how the social sciences can support government policy responses to COVID-19. The university has also just been involved in the launch of SHAPE – Social sciences, Humanities and the Arts for People and the Economy. The 2014 Research Excellence Framework, a national evaluation exercise, ranked LSE as a top university for research quality and impact. With over 50 academic departments and research centres, the school are continuously expanding their research horizon to reflect and aid the changing society around us. The World 100 Reputation Network is a group of the best universities in the world, delivering research that enhances reputation and offering leaders the chance to develop their own careers on a global stage. Members benefit from events and study tours, training, monthly media monitoring, and unique reputation research to provide institutional advantage.
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King's College London
Executive Director, Communications and External Affairs Tania Rhodes-Taylor is Executive Director of Communications and External Affairs at King’s College London. She has worked in Higher Education since 2007, previously holding senior positions at the University of Sydney, Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) and the Institute of Education, UCL. This followed a successful career in the corporate and charity sectors which included the National Literacy Trust and Unisys. Having worked in Australia, Hong Kong and the USA, she always brings an international perspective to her work. Tania is also a qualified and accredited Executive Coach. King’s College London is one of the top 25 universities in the world (2016/17 QS World University Rankings) and among the oldest in England. King’s has more than 29,600 students (of whom 11,750 are postgraduate students) from 150 countries worldwide and nearly 8,000 staff members. The university is in the second phase of a £1 billion redevelopment programme which is transforming its estate.
🎶 I remember it all too well 🎶 🩷❤️ Quadruple amputee @AlexLewisTrust is currently rowing the length of the South Coast of England using a custom-built set of aluminium prosthetic arms designed by @nicolaybailey and students from @kcl_engineering.⬇️ Engineers design prosthetics to help quadruple amputee row South Coast for charity Prosthetic arms designed in Engineering help Alex Lewis tackle a world first endurance challenge www.kcl.ac.uk We are delighted that His Majesty The King has become our Royal Patron, continuing a long and valued association between the University and The Monarch. His Majesty The King becomes Royal Patron of King's College London His Majesty King Charles III has become Royal Patron of King’s College London, continuing a long and valued asso... www.kcl.ac.uk We are deeply saddened by the passing of theoretical physicist and King's alumnus Peter Higgs whose work on particle physics was critical to our understanding of the Universe. Remembering Professor Peter Higgs (1929 – 2024) King’s alumnus and Nobel Prize winner Professor Peter Higgs has passed away aged 94 www.kcl.ac.uk The highest distinction for academics of most disciplines is the award of a Nobel Prize, 12 people who have worked or studied at King’s and its constituent institutions have achieved this distinction. This includes; 2013 Nobel Prize for Chemistry jointly awarded to Professor Michael Levitt FRS, for the development of multiscale models for complex chemical systems. Michael Levitt studied physics at King’s and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1967 and the 2010. Nobel Prize for Literature awarded to Mario Vargas Llosa who was Spanish American Literature in the Department of Spanish & Spanish-American Studies at King’s in 1969-70, and became a Fellow of King’s in 2005. 31,000 £778m King’s has an outstanding reputation for world-class teaching and cutting-edge research. In the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF) King’s was ranked 6th nationally in the ‘power’ ranking, which takes into account both the quality and quantity of research activity, and 7th for quality according to Times Higher Education rankings. King’s is a world-leading institution with a truly global perspective. It has:
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Rachel Sandison is the Executive Director of External Relations at the University of Glasgow, UK, where she has responsibility for leading an integrated service covering Marketing, Recruitment & Admissions, International Affairs and Development & Alumni Relations. Rachel is also the University’s Universitas 21 network Senior Leader. Rachel is a Chartered Marketer and Chair of the Glasgow Economic Leadership HE/FE Marketing group and a member of CASE’s US Commission in addition to sitting on a number of sector advisory boards. She is also a member of Faculty at the CASE Europe Strategic Marketing Institute and a current School Governor. Previously, Rachel was the Director of Marketing, Student Recruitment and Alumni Relations at the University of Aberdeen, UK. Founded in 1451, the University of Glasgow has been inspiring great minds for over 560 years. Our alumni include world changers from economist Adam Smith and engineer James Watt to the inventor of television, John Logie Baird and the writer and producer of Doctor Who and Sherlock, Steven Moffat. In addition, the University has fostered the talents of one Prime Minister, seven Nobel Laureates and Scotland’s current First Minister. We have a diverse and growing student population with more than 27,000 students from almost 140 different countries. Charlotte almost didn't make it to University. As a care-experienced person, her educational career was disrupted, and she left school at 16. Striking image captured by UofG student & photographer @hharryhho last night 🌕 Delighted to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Glasgow Science Centre which will help promote public engagement with science. As a globally connected university with deep civic roots, for over 560 years Glasgow has established creative and vibrant partnerships with communities, colleagues and students across the world. We have over 300 formal agreements with universities overseas covering a wide range of activities from research collaborations through to joint degrees and international student mobility arrangements. As well as developing innovative international partnerships, we have developed a significant overseas presence, building on well-established links in Asia to achieve a range of transnational education provision in Singapore (Engineering and Computing Studies), and with two top-ranked ‘985’ Universities in China – UESTC in Chengdu (Engineering) and with Nankai University in Tianjin. 2,000 £180m The University is ranked in the top 1% of world universities and is a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive UK universities. It enjoys a long-standing reputation as a research powerhouse with a focus on research excellence. It is one of the UK’s top 10 earners of research income with total earnings over £180m per year and has a base of over 2000 active researchers. Our priority themes and multidisciplinary research networks bring these researchers together with practitioners, policy makers and NGOs to create academic communities which focus on key issues and challenges, including: precision medicine; quantum technologies; nanotechnology; sensor systems; space; future cities; water; digital humanities; global security; international development; refugee, asylum and migration; human rights and sustainable development. Find out more at www.glasgow.ac.uk/research/infocus The World 100 Reputation Network is a group of the best universities in the world, delivering research that enhances reputation and offering leaders the chance to develop their own careers on a global stage. Members benefit from events and study tours, training, monthly media monitoring, and unique reputation research to provide institutional advantage.
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