Research and innovation is rightly central in the Government’s levelling up agenda, says the National Centre for Universities and Business (NCUB). This is in response to the Levelling Up White Paper that has been published today which includes the introduction three new Innovation Accelerators. The Innovation Accelerators aim to three create major, globally competitive centresContinue reading "UK universities and businesses welcome importance of research and innovation in the Levelling Up White Paper"
MAKING CHANGE EASIER FOR CHILDREN
New day, new week, new school, new terms, new friends. Becoming comfortable with change is a life skill we all need. Little ‘micro-moments’ of learning or adaptation allow us to actively take charge of our situation and emotions in the moment, reset and bring more of our best to help ourselves and others. These micro-shiftsContinue reading "MAKING CHANGE EASIER FOR CHILDREN"
A Levels or International A Levels?
There is much confusion about the difference between UK A Levels and International A Levels and today I'd like to offer some clarity on this situation.The term 'A Levels' stands for advanced level qualifications and many students opt for this type of qualification as universities insist on these as part of the entry requirements. TheyContinue reading "A Levels or International A Levels?"
Is online learning the way to go?
Online learning is when a learner chooses to study their chosen subject with an online learning college through the internet. Normally you would be expected to access your course through a student portal, where you would find course materials, resources, videos and access to your Tutor.This style of study is completely different to attending aContinue reading "Is online learning the way to go?"
Benefits Of Speech and Drama Enrichment In Child’s Development
For children to thrive, they require creative freedom. They are able to express their imaginations and take their creativity to the next level. New neural connections are formed in the brain as a result, which is crucial for children. Your children's creativity will be boosted if you provide a medium for speech and drama enrichment.Continue reading "Benefits Of Speech and Drama Enrichment In Child’s Development"
Two thirds of young people say Covid-19 has made it harder to find decent jobs with three quarters struggling with stress at work
New research published today by the Institute for Employment Studies details the struggle that young jobseekers are facing in the post-lockdown labour market. Young people were among the hardest hit groups in the Covid-19 crisis, seeing the largest falls in employment, disruption to education and continued negative impacts on their mental health, aspirations and futureContinue reading "Two thirds of young people say Covid-19 has made it harder to find decent jobs with three quarters struggling with stress at work"
Creating an Inclusive Culture
I love words and I always feel there’s a clue in the word to help us find the meaning. The first thing I noticed about the word ‘culture’ is that there are two ‘u’s’. The first ‘u’ represents you the individual, your knowledge, beliefs, customs, capabilities and habits. The second ‘u’ is everyone else withinContinue reading "Creating an Inclusive Culture"
Students offering mentoring support to first-years and other peers to make transition into uni as smooth as possible
Coventry University students are teaming up to help make the transition into higher education easier for first-year students. The move to university can be daunting for some students, especially those who may be the first person in their family to go to university or international students adapting to a new country. Students who missed outContinue reading "Students offering mentoring support to first-years and other peers to make transition into uni as smooth as possible"
UK students and educators pioneering voice-driven interactive entertainment
Students and educators in schools and universities in the UK are participating in the early access phase of RichCast – a completely new genre of voice-driven interactive entertainment that helps develop the understanding of narrative writing and logic skills. RichCast (www.richcast.com) recently featured as part of the innovative Video Games Production Bootcamp pilot initiative, orchestrated byContinue reading "UK students and educators pioneering voice-driven interactive entertainment"
University of Birmingham launches scholarships to boost skills and secure jobs in technology
The University of Birmingham is to offer hundreds of scholarships to under-represented groups in the Midlands to help them improve their skills and secure jobs in the technology sector. Delivered via £2.4m funding from the West Midlands Combined Authority, there will be 600 scholarships (200 per year over 3 years) of £4,000 each available asContinue reading "University of Birmingham launches scholarships to boost skills and secure jobs in technology"