Coventry University Group ramps leadership team ahead of Global Hub launch in India
Coventry University Group has appointed Leena Arora Kukreja as the Regional Managing Director of its new India Hub, which is due to open later this year. Kukreja will be the most senior representative of the university group in the region and will lead the hub’s opening and the development of new collaborations. The India Hub, […]
Why your school needs a Data Protection Officer
Malcolm McNinch, Head of Data Governance & Compliance, and also Data Protection Officer (DPO) for iSYSTEMS and Cantium Business Solutions, explains the importance of the DPO in our schools… Schools hold a wide variety of personal data on children, parents and carers, often on a number of different digital platforms. Data Protection in educational institutions […]
All your FM and IT education needs are in one place this November
We’d like to offer you a guest pass to our co-located Education Forum & Education Tech Forum, taking place this November. Your pass gives you the opportunity to attend a series of seminars, meet one-to-one with suppliers based on your own unique requirements and network with like-minded senior education professionals. Plus, overnight accommodation, all meals and […]
Cyber security in education: Controlling the expanding attack surface must start with the endpoint
By Graham Hawkey, privileged access management (PAM) specialist, Osirium When it comes to cyber security breaches, education and childcare is now the UK’s second hardest-hit sector, according to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), accounting for almost one in seven breaches reported since 2019. Leakage of students’ personal details, or the theft of research data, for […]
5 creative career paths that never existed before – and the skills industry needs to fulfil them
As demand for creative roles booms across a variety of industries, The Interaction Design Foundation online school has revealed five creative career and study paths for students to explore that never existed before. With the introduction of new products, services, technologies, and ever-evolving trends, a lot can change over a decade – including the emergence of new […]
Do you specialise in Security 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 June we’re focusing on Security. 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 Security solutions […]
Ofsted: Teacher training a ‘work in progress’
Teachers are not getting the high-quality training they need and struggle to find time for professional development due to their mounting workloads. An independent review published by Ofsted has found that schools understand the importance of offering professional development opportunities. However, leaders and teachers struggle to find time for training due to competing priorities. The […]
Coventry University enrols one millionth online student
Coventry University is celebrating a significant digital milestone after enrolling its one millionth online learner since launching its first online degrees in 2018. 1,028,509 people have now signed up for the university’s wide range of online degrees, massive open online courses (MOOCs) and other online short courses. The university’s online degrees come with extensive support, […]
Shakespeare to be made accessible for deaf school children
University of Birmingham academics and the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) have joined forces in a new project to make Shakespeare accessible for deaf children in schools. This pioneering initiative is the result of a longstanding collaboration between the RSC and the University of Birmingham, beginning in 2016. There are over 50,000 deaf children in the […]
Join your peers in November at the UK’s best education FM and IT events
There’s a place reserved for you at the co-located Education Forum and Education Tech Forum – Are you free to join us? The Forums can help you to explore the latest innovations, including: Classroom Furniture, Virtual Reality Tech, Immersive Tech, Computers/Laptops/Tablets, Outdoor/Indoor Sports Equipment, Refurb, LCD Touch Screens, Door Entry Systems, Interactive Whiteboards, Solar Panels […]