The FM Christmas Party: Unrivalled networking – Bring a friend!
Join us at the FM Christmas Party, hosted by the FM Forum and FMJ. It’s set to be the FM industry’s networking event of the year, taking place on the evening of Wednesday November 27th at the plush private members club Beat London. Early Bird tickets are priced at just £35 which includes entrance, drinks […]
Glasgow schools begin controversial iPad rollout
A multi-million pound IT contract that Glasgow City Council says will benefit almost 70,000 children has begun the roll out of pupil iPads. This project – in conjunction with CGI – and the biggest Apple education project in Europe, will see all pupils from P6 – S6 receive their own iPad as part of the […]
Join 60 other senior education procurement professionals this autumn
The Education Forum is taking place this autumn and we’d love you to join us as our VIP guest. 18 & 19 November 2019 – Whittlebury Hall, Northamptonshire This VIP pass will give you the opportunity to meet with suppliers based on your own unique requirements, attend a series of seminars and network with like-minded […]
Universities to face fines if they fail to protect students’ interests
Universities that fail to deliver in the best interests of students could now face financial penalties of up to £500,000 as the final suite of powers for the sector regulator came into force this month. The universirties regulator OfS now has statutory powers to impose financial penalties of up to £500,000 or two per cent […]
A Levels reveal rise in STEM subjects
STEM subjects are on the way up, with an increase in boys and girls taking science subjects at A level. Post-recent A level results, many pupils are now looking at applying to universities, with A level entries higher than expected given that the population is estimated to have decreased by three per cent, with A […]
GUEST BLOG: A-levels overlook disconnect between education system and the workplace
By James Eiloart, Senior Vice President of EMEA, Tableau Software While the government places digital skills at the core of its Industrial Strategy, a widening disconnect is emerging between the current educational system and the demands of the modern workplace. Much is still being made of the need to increase the number of students pursuing STEM subjects such […]
Do you specialise in Sports Equipment & 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 September we’re focusing on Sports Equipment & Facilities. 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 […]
Examine new suppliers at the Education Forum
There are a host of education facilities and IT suppliers attending the next Education Forum – would you like to meet with them? 18 & 19 November 2019 – Whittlebury Hall, Northamptonshire This unique event is entirely FREE for you to attend – simply reserve your place here for the opportunity to:- Source new innovative […]
Student email fraud risk flagged ahead of A-Level results day
Almost two thirds (65 percent) of the UK’s top 20 Universities have no published DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting & Conformance) record, making them potentially more susceptible to cybercriminals spoofing their identity and increasing the risk of email fraud for students. With a record 40 percent (236,350) of UK school leavers applying for higher education places this […]
Jisc bolsters network to support education sector
Not-for-profit digital tech and resources for further education specialist Jisc says it will enhance its Janet Network offering by deploying Ciena’s Packet Networking platforms, providing high-speed connectivity across the UK. Having previously worked with Ciena to deliver 400G wavelength connectivity, Jisc has selected Ciena’s 8700 and 5170 Packet Networking platforms to address growing needs for […]