Educational innovators Coventry University Group and MasterStart have combined their acclaimed teaching frameworks to create courses aimed at developing the next generation of leaders and to inspire under-represented groups to gain leadership skills. The collaboration sees the launch of a range of programmes aimed at improving access to education in a range of in-demand topicsContinue reading "Coventry University Group and MasterStart launch online leadership courses in Africa in landmark development for UK-Africa educational collaboration."
Coventry University to use artificial intelligence to boost student achievement and mental wellbeing
Coventry University is striving to boost student achievement and mental wellbeing by using innovative Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve its student services. Coventry University is already reaching out to students who appear to be less engaged in their courses - utilising students’ use of campus facilities and their digital footprint as a measure of engagement. The groundbreaking AI software, which Coventry University has co-developed from the ground up withContinue reading "Coventry University to use artificial intelligence to boost student achievement and mental wellbeing"
New unemployment statistics reveal a skills mismatch, says NCUB
UK businesses and universities are today voicing serious concerns that we are facing a skills mismatch which is standing in the way of the nation’s recovery. This comes as new Office for National Statistics (ONS) statistics released this morning show the number of vacancies has risen above one million for the first time ever. Dr Joe Marshall,Continue reading "New unemployment statistics reveal a skills mismatch, says NCUB"
WORLD LITERACY AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED TODAY
Julian Lennon received the award today, on International Literacy Day, for his outstanding contribution to literacy along with international organisations and individuals who have contributed to literacy improvements around the world also being recognized. Julian Lennon, the English-born singer/songwriter, filmmaker, author, photographer and humanitarian, is recognized today by the World Literacy Awards for his philanthropicContinue reading "WORLD LITERACY AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED TODAY"
BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR WINS AT WORLD LITERACY AWARDS 2021
Professor Bronwen Thomas received the award today, on International Literacy Day, for her Academic research work on literacy in the digital age. The announcement was made at the World Literacy Awards, an online ceremony hosted by the World Literacy Foundation. The awards were judged by a 16-strong panel which included writer, director, producer, DowntonContinue reading "BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR WINS AT WORLD LITERACY AWARDS 2021"
NOT FOR PROFIT, MALAIKA, WINS AT WORLD LITERACY AWARDS 2021
Malaika, a life-changing nonprofit organisation in The Democratic Republic of the Congo received the award today, on International Literacy Day, September 8 2021. Malaika has won a World Literacy Award for their significant contribution to literacy by an organisation. The announcement was made at the World Literacy Award online event hosted by the World LiteracyContinue reading "NOT FOR PROFIT, MALAIKA, WINS AT WORLD LITERACY AWARDS 2021"
JULIAN LENNON HONOURED WITH WORLD LITERACY AWARD ALONG WITH UK CHARITY FOUNDER AND BRITISH DIGITAL LITERACY ACADEMIC
Julian Lennon received the award today, on International Literacy Day, for his outstanding contribution to literacy along with UK winners, international projects and individuals who have contributed to literacy improvements around the world. The awards were judged by a 16-strong panel which included writer, director, producer, Downton Abbey creator, Julian Fellowes, author and screenwriter VictoriaContinue reading "JULIAN LENNON HONOURED WITH WORLD LITERACY AWARD ALONG WITH UK CHARITY FOUNDER AND BRITISH DIGITAL LITERACY ACADEMIC"
Mental health expert advice on managing exam results day if things don’t go to plan
A-Level results have hit an all-time high, with 45% of entries getting top grades, but what about the students who didn’t quite get the results they were hoping for? The NEU found that four in every five teachers (82%) believe exam pressure has the biggest impact on pupils’ mental health and with that Mike Delaney,Continue reading "Mental health expert advice on managing exam results day if things don’t go to plan"
PM’s new National Science and Technology Council is a significant step in the right direction for UK R&D, says NCUB
The Prime Minister’s new National Science and Technology Council, is a step in the right direction to make the UK a science superpower, says the National Centre for Universities and Business (NCUB). Rosalind Lowe, Head of Policy and Engagement at NCUB, said: “The UK has placed research and innovation at the heart of its national economic strategyContinue reading "PM’s new National Science and Technology Council is a significant step in the right direction for UK R&D, says NCUB"
NIESR awarded major grant to study the impact of COVID-19 on children’s educational, language, social & emotional outcomes
The National Institute of Economic and Social Research is delighted to have been awarded a grant from the Nuffield Foundation, worth approximately £500K, to examine the impact that the school closures and lockdowns related to Covid-19 will have on children’s language development, social & emotional skills, and educational outcomes. The work will be led byContinue reading "NIESR awarded major grant to study the impact of COVID-19 on children’s educational, language, social & emotional outcomes"