EDUCATE showcases EdTech start-ups to universities’ Minister
Universities and science minister Chris Skidmore met with researchers and entrepreneurs from the EDUCATE programme at its headquarters at the UCL Knowledge Lab. The visit showcased the work of more than 20 London EdTech companies who are working with UCL researchers on a range of projects, from using AI to speed up language learning to […]
Education products and services exports generate £1.9bn for UK economy
Education generated almost £20bn for the UK in 2016 (the latest year for which data is available) through exports such as products & services, international students and English language training. The figures are growing year-on-year to an estimated £19.9bn in 2016 and represent an increase of 26% since 2010. International exports adding a significant contribution […]
The Education Forum – Our plan for 2019
Since last year’s successful event, we’ve been planning the 2019 Education Forum to elevate each of the two days to the next level. Our Approach Taking place on November 18th& 19that Whittlebury Hall, Northamptonshire, the Education Forum is the leading environment for the education procurement sector to share forward-thinking ideas, meet new partners and discover […]
GUEST BLOG: University drop-out rates rise for the third consecutive year – Is it always the right choice?
Claire Granados, Principal at Quest Professional – a business college focused on equipping A-level and university leavers with the business acumen, employability and interview skills required to fast-track aspiring students into the world of work – discusses whether university is the right option due to the rising drop-out rates. Official figures released earlier this year […]
Do you provide FM & Maintenance Services to education? 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 March we’re focusing on FM & Maintenance solutions. 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 […]
Enhancing digital learning in HE
Xavier Briche, Head of Digital Learning at the University of Roehampton, discusses how the Digital Learning department contributes to enhancing the students’ learning environments, their digital experience and supporting academic delivery. Here at The University of Roehampton we pride ourselves on delivering an exemplary student experience by ensuring that the learning environment, both on campus […]
DfE outlines Teacher and Retention Strategy
The Department for Education (DfE) has published its Teacher and Retention Strategy, outlining four key areas for focus. Those areas are: Creating supportive school cultures (including ‘an active focus on reducing teacher workload’); offering support for early career teachers, such as a ‘funded 2-year support package for all new teachers’; supporting careers that remain attractive […]
GUEST BLOG: Planning access control in accommodation & on campus
By 2020 CCTV It’s not unusual for a parent to be worried about their child when they venture off to university, especially when they’re moving out of the family home. And a video that went viral earlier last year that recorded students at Nottingham Trent University chanting racist comments in front of the door of […]
Can you afford to miss the Education Forum?
The leading event for education facilities & IT procurement professionals returns on November 18th & 19th this year, offering a unique opportunity to meet new suppliers. The Education Forum will provide delegates from education institutions with a unique opportunity to meet with trusted suppliers from the fields of facilities and technology, plus access to educational seminars […]
Using one-to-one tuition to improve educational outcomes
Drawing on her experience as a Love to Read tutor – a reading intervention programme devised by education recruitment specialists Supply Desk – Teaching Assistant Lucy Keeling discusses the key factors to take into consideration when providing students with one-to-one tuition, including the importance of positive pupil-tutor relationships and agreeing upon adjustable and measurable learning objectives… […]