CLASSROOM EQUIPMENT MONTH: Balancing budgets, technology and sustainability
In 2024, the landscape of classroom equipment solutions is evolving rapidly as schools and colleges across the UK strive to create more engaging, sustainable, and cost-efficient learning environments. For senior education procurement and facilities management (FM) professionals, staying updated on the latest trends in technology, sustainability, and economics is essential to making informed decisions. Here […]
You’ll be in good company at the Education Forum – See who’s attending!
The Education Forum is a must-attend event for key education buyers and leading solution providers. Taking place on the 11th & 12th November 2024, at the Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre, London Heathrow, this free event provides an opportunity for you to source the solutions you need for your upcoming projects, via a series of […]
Start transforming your classroom with VISR’s Stage
Stage is an immersive learning platform, transforming classrooms through the power of gamification, making learning more engaging and immersive than ever before. With its easy-to-use, no-code platform, Stage Educators design interactive lessons where students learn through play, turning traditional educational content into exciting challenges and virtual experiences. Learn more about how Stage is successfully changing […]
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Start transforming your classroom with VISR’s Stage
Stage is an immersive educational platform. But it’s much more than that, it empowers educators to build custom learning experiences, turns your lessons into unforgettable adventures and makes learning fun. Lessons are no longer limited to textbooks; they come alive, imagine a history lesson where students don’t just read about events, they virtually walk through […]
How UK higher education institutions can strengthen cyber resilience this academic year
By Luke Dash, CEO, ISMS.online As students and teachers make their return to education, cybersecurity should be part of the back-to-school agenda. The UK’s universities and higher education (HE) institutions are facing an unprecedented number of cyber attacks as their cutting-edge research and extensive digital infrastructure make them attractive targets for state-backed actors and financially […]
We’re firmly back to school, so register today for the Education Forum!
The summer break is now a distant memory, but we have a unique event that will help you make valuable new connections in the new academic year – The Education Forum. The Education Forum is an exclusive invitation-only event for senior education professionals, like yourself, to meet with the top suppliers to the industry to […]
National Coding Week: experts discuss navigating the future with coding skills and AI education
In an increasingly digitised and competitive world of work, the importance of equipping people with coding skills has never been more important, especially against a backdrop of rapid AI advancements and a widening digital skills gap. This year’s National Coding Week highlights AI as a core theme. With this, we explore the critical role that […]
NFER: Higher Education teachers paid less than their peers
Teachers in Further Education (FE) colleges may earn nearly a quarter less than teachers in schools, according to data from The National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) . FE teachers also tend to earn less than their peers in industry jobs in the construction, engineering and digital sectors, and these gaps have widened significantly over […]
NFER: Inequalities in educational outcomes must be reduced to avoid decline in ‘high risk’ roles
A report from The National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) has warned that around 12 million people in England work in occupations such as administrative, secretarial and sales roles, which are projected to decline by 2035. The analysis adds that over one million jobs could be lost from these declining – or ‘high-risk’ – occupations, […]
SPORTS FACILITIES & EQUIPMENT MONTH: Trends in school sports equipment and what it means for supplier selection
The landscape of school sports equipment in the UK is constantly evolving, driven by factors such as technological advancements, changing educational priorities, and growing emphasis on inclusivity. Here are some key trends and considerations for education procurement managers… Emerging Trends in School Sports Equipment Technology Integration: The integration of technology into sports equipment is becoming […]