Claim your place at the UK’s leading education IT & facilities procurement events!
There’s a complimentary place reserved for you to attend the co-located Education Forum and Education Technology Forum – don’t miss out! Your complimentary pass includes; an itinerary of pre-arranged meetings with innovative, budget-saving solution providers, insightful seminars led by industry thought leaders, plus all meals and refreshments. All places also include an evening drinks reception […]
Do you specialise in Catering 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 May we’re focusing on Catering. 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 Catering solutions to education […]
£2.5 billion allocated to school and college building upgrades
Schools and colleges will receive a share of a total £2.5 billion investment to upgrade classrooms and refurbish buildings that the government claims will provide ‘high quality learning environments’. Since 2010, one million school places have been created, the largest increase in school capacity in at least two generations. Thanks to this new tranche of funding, […]
Lenovo offers ed tech consulting to UK schools
Lenovo has begun offering consulting services to support schools in strategic planning and professional development for educators. The company has also introduced its ThinkVision S-Series interactive Large Format Display, a purpose-built tool to facilitate integrating technology in the classroom. The Lenovo Ed Tech Consulting Services will support schools in expanding their digital ecosystems to better implement innovative education with […]
Logitech debuts Zone Learn headset for schools
Logitech International has unveiled Zone Learn, wired headsets designed for K-12 learners and smaller heads, with durable architecture and replaceable ear pads and cables, with the aim of providing a deeper, more sustained focus and long-term use to keep students in their learning zones. Logitech says it worked hand-in-hand with educators and students — from concept […]
Education Forums: Here’s everything you need to know!
With delegate registration now open for the Education and Education Technology Forums, here’s everything you need to know about both events so you can choose which one is right for you and your institutions’s needs Date and venue: 13th and 14th November, Radisson Hotel and Conference Centre, London Heathrow. Why we’re different: Targeted approach – […]
Do you specialise in H&S and Environmental for education facilities? 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 April we’re focusing on H&S and Environmental. 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 H&S […]
Forum Events & Media expands team for 2023 growth
Forum Events & Media, home of the Education Forum and Education Tech Forum, continues to grow in 2023 with the launch of a new Business Development department, which will strengthen the company’s existing portfolio of events while also enabling it to branch out into new sectors. The unit is headed up by long-time Forum Events […]
AI-generated homework now a key issue for schools
Schools are unprepared for the impact of ChatGPT on teaching and learning – but rather than banning AI they need support to harness its potential, according to computing teachers. Research conducted by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, with its Computing at School (CAS) network of teachers, found that 62% said chatbots like ChatGPT will […]
Empty IKEA store being given new lease of life by Coventry University
Coventry University is joining a project to bring the city’s landmark former IKEA building back to life as a new cultural gateway, with a range of facilities benefiting students, visitors and the community. The university’s two floors of the proposed City Centre Cultural Gateway would house a gallery, café, library and exhibition space, dance studio, […]