If you’re an expert in creating great spaces within educational institutions we want to hear from you!
Each month on Education Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the education procurement market – and in February we’re focusing on creating more space. It’s all part of our ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help education buyers find the best products and services available today. So, if you’re a specialist in […]
Mixed results for Turing Scheme to date as 2024 aims revealed
Disadvantaged young people make up the a large proportion of international study placements as part of the £110m Turing Scheme, new research shows, however, the government initiative failed to hit its initial schools target due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Turing Scheme was introduced in 2021 to widen access to global opportunities […]
HYGIENE MONTH: How the legacy of COVID-19 has shaped approaches in education
Over the last decade, the approach to hygiene in schools, colleges, and university campuses across the UK has undergone significant transformation. Triggered by growing health awareness, technological advancements, and most notably, the COVID-19 pandemic, these changes have reshaped the landscape of hygiene in educational settings. Here we explore the key developments in hygiene practices within […]
Data-informed decisions to deliver engaging researcher development
The Centre for Postdoctoral Development in Infrastructure, Cities and Energy (C-DICE) is driving a step-change in postdoctoral development. Kathryn North, C-DICE Director and Sharon Henson, C-DICE Project Manager discuss how the Centre has created a data-led researcher development strategy to provide unique and personalised training support… The C-DICE programme brings together 18 higher education institutions, […]
Find all your Education Facilities & Technology needs in one place this November
The next Education and Education Technology Forums will take place on November 11th & 12th 2024, but you’ll need to be quick to secure one of our limited free delegate places! Both events are co-located and will provide delegates from education institutions with a unique opportunity to meet with trusted suppliers from the fields of facilities and […]
If you specialise in Hygiene for educational institutions we want to hear from you!
Each month on Education Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the education procurement market – and in January we’re focusing on Hygiene. It’s all part of our ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help education buyers find the best products and services available today. So, if you’re a supplier of Hygiene solutions […]
Webinar: Creating a Unified Service Experience for Higher Education
Following the success of the Education Technology Forum, we wanted to share an example of how to connect IT teams and innovate student services, from one of our sponsors – Freshworks. This discussion looks at Higher Education institutes that have invested within IT and technology to deliver value to all constituents while addressing their distinct […]
IFS study details high levels of funding cuts impacting disadvantaged children
Secondary schools with the most disadvantaged pupils saw spending per pupil fall by 12% in real terms between 2010 and 2021, compared with 5% for schools in the most affluent areas. Amongst early years providers, extra funding for disadvantaged children has declined from a 60% add-on to the core hourly funding rate in 2017, down […]
ENERGY MANAGEMENT MONTH: A decade of change in UK schools
Energy management in UK schools has undergone a significant transformation over the last 10 years. Driven by a combination of environmental awareness, technological advancements, and economic pressures, the approach to managing energy within educational institutions has become more sophisticated, efficient, and sustainable. This article explores how energy management in UK schools has evolved, highlighting key […]
Reimagining Legionella Risk Management with IoT
Legionella has been making headlines recently, and not for the right reasons. These waterborne bacteria, responsible for severe respiratory illnesses, like Legionnaires’ disease, pose a significant public health risk, especially when they are not managed properly. The traditional approach to Legionella risk prevention, relying on manual, labour-intensive readings at monthly intervals of water systems, has […]