Coventry University Vice-Chancellor John Latham argues that universities have a major role to play in the delivery of the industrial strategy in this article published for Wonkhe. View this story on the Wonkhe website here The incoming executive chair of Research England has described the industrial strategy as a “vote of confidence” in universities. He is absolutely…
Adam Layland, senior lecturer in leadership and management in Coventry University’s Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, outlines how local pharmacies can become community health centre hubs and ease the strain on primary care services in a blog originally published by Insider Media. Times are changing across the health and social care system across the UK.…
HORIBA MIRA, a world-leader in vehicle engineering, research and product testing has joined forces with Coventry University to launch a brand new automotive research centre dedicated to developing intelligent, connected vehicle technology. The Centre for Connected & Autonomous Automotive Research will pioneer and test new developments to support the rapid growth within the global intelligent…
Published on The Conversation. Written by Andrew Noakes, Senior Lecturer in Automotive Journalism, Coventry University Pity the car maker trying to get coverage this week for a shiny new model or revised range at the Geneva International Motor Show. The biggest topic of conversation there will not be anyone’s latest offering. Instead it will be the news…
PARADIGM SHIFTS IN TECHNOLOGY AND LEGISLATION ARE CHANGING OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH THE CAR, AND NOW IT’S TRANSPORT’S TIME TO SHINE Guest post from Ed Stubbs, Senior Lecturer in Automotive and Transport Design at Coventry University One of the unexpected side-effects of the rapidly-approaching autonomous car movement is that our historical relationship with the car – the…
A guest blog by Professor John Latham is Vice-Chancellor of Coventry University and Chair of the University Alliance mission group. The Government’s industrial strategy is good news for Higher Education. Its 10 pillars read like a check-list for how universities can boost the British economy after Brexit. But not if we stand still like pillars.…
Are Amazon about to change the face of retail forever? The online giant has already revolutionised the way we buy things. They are the biggest name in online shopping and have been for some time. They pioneered next day delivery services like Prime and now even have a service where you can get same-day delivery…
Commenting on the launch of the industrial strategy today (23 January 2017) Professor John Latham, Vice Chancellor of Coventry University and Chair of University Alliance, a group of universities focused on preparing students for a career in industry and the professions said: “Universities will be key to the success of this industrial strategy, and we…
Guest Blog by Vice-Chancellor Professor John Latham The Government is forming a new industrial strategy. Our sector (HE – Higher Education) is in the right place to turn it into jobs and investment. This new industrial strategy is timely. As we prepare for Brexit, it makes good sense for the UK to work out how…
Keith Jeffrey from Coventry University’s Social Enterprise believes the true spirit of Christmas thrives in the businesses he helps to support. The festive season is already in full swing; so much so, in fact, that the latest John Lewis advert already feels like last year’s! But despite the potential onset of early Christmas fatigue, I do enjoy…