University of Exeter pushes STEMM with Exeter Science Park partnership
Exeter Science Park and the University of Exeter have joined forces to create a joint focal point for science, technology, engineering, maths and medical (STEMM) innovation. The University has transferred the business activity of its Innovation Centre to Exeter Science Park and released £2.25m funding to support the provision of innovation services by SETsquared Exeter […]
University Students: ‘Digital teaching must be better’
A Jisc survey of 39,712 university, college and sixth form students finds more than a quarter (28%) unable to rate the quality of digital teaching and learning on their course as ‘good’, ‘excellent’ or ‘best imaginable’. Only half (51%) agree they receive guidance about digital skills, suggesting the higher education sector must up its game […]
School governors and trustees ‘prepared’ for COVID impact
Governing schools in the immediate response to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) crisis meant rapidly adapting to new challenges, governors and trustees say. While they are uncertain about the longer-term impact of COVID-19 on pupil outcomes, mental health and well-being, governors and trustees said they were confident in their ability to continue to monitor and address these […]
Introducing Ed Tech LIVE – A new virtual event for education procurement professionals
We know that as an education establishment, you are currently facing the biggest challenge to date – helping to get up and running again; allowing staff and pupils to return, safely; and planning for the future in the new normal. So, we’ve created the EdTech LIVE virtual conference to provide you with advice on the […]
Barnardo’s: Pupils returning to school ‘will need significant emotional support’
Teachers are being advised specialist help is available for pupils who are struggling to cope with going back to school, as a poll for the children’s charity Barnardo’s suggests hundreds of thousands of children could refuse to go while others feel nervous, upset and scared. The new poll suggests that the children of more than […]
Pupil and teacher wellbeing gets £8m funding boost
Schools and colleges will benefit from a multi-million training programme run by mental health experts, to help improve how they respond to the emotional impact of the coronavirus pandemic on their students and staff. Ahead of pupils returning to school and college in September, the Government has announced the scheme will be backed by £8 […]
Concerns, costs and caution: How can we safely reopen UK universities?
By Gary Peeling (pictured), CEO at Where The Trade Buys For both university staff and prospective students, the future looks daunting. Universities across the UK are still going through a period of transition, adapting to the ‘new normal’ and negotiating the most safe and productive ways to reopen their establishments in the autumn. Recently, many British […]
Find the solutions you need at November’s Education Forum
If you’re responsible for facilities, IT or catering at educational institutions then join 60 of your peers at the Education Forum on November 16th & 17th – you can attend in person or virtually. Your guest pass is entirely free and includes; – Access to live seminar sessions – Overnight accommodation and all meals & refreshments […]
Campaign to get children ‘back to school safely’ launches
Schools have received Public Health England endorsed guidance on protective measures they should implement to be as safe as possible and reduce the risk of transmission of coronavirus. Measures such as staggered break times, increased hygiene and handwashing, and children remaining in consistent groups will all contribute to minimising risks. The campaign, which forms part […]
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We have a place guest pass on hold for you at our November Education Forum – are you available to join us and 60 of your peers? Your guest pass is entirely free and includes; – Access to live seminar sessions – Overnight accommodation and all meals & refreshments throughout – Networking with fellow industry professionals – […]