Are we asking Apprenticeships to Solve the Wrong Problem?
Alan Milburn’s Young People and Work interim report should land as a national alarm bell. Nearly one million young people are now not in education,…
Month: June 2026
Assessment Evolved: Designing formative assessment for an AI world on ”AI Awareness Day”
Formative assessment strengthens learning. It’s the ongoing feedback that guides day-to-day understanding – homework, essays, quizzes, classroom tests, and assignments. It helps students improve, helps…
Shipley College enters the International Matrix
Shipley College has once again demonstrated its commitment to student success after being re-awarded the international quality Matrix Standard following a rigorous external assessment. The…
AI fears drive more students and graduates to make high-volume job applications
As young jobseekers face growing pressure in the entry-level labour market, new findings in Prospects at Jisc’s Early Careers Survey of 5,000 students and graduates found that many…
University hosts exclusive Swindled gig ahead of Big Weekend
The University of Sunderland has hosted an exclusive gig by north-east indie pop five-piece Swindled ahead of the band’s Big Weekend performance. Brothers Jonny Swindle…
Teacher confidence in AI grows, but call for more training to prepare students, new report says
New research from Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world’s lifelong learning company, suggests that UK teachers’ confidence in using AI and their belief in the positive…
Herts college partners with luxury hotel to tackle skills shortages
A collaboration between a Hertfordshire college and a prestigious hotel is helping to address skills shortages head-on by connecting education directly with industry. Students at West Herts College are being supported into employment through…
Men’s Mental Health event inspires conversation and action at New City College
Students, staff and community partners came together at New City College Ardleigh Green Campus recently for a powerful Men’s Mental Health event aimed at breaking…
Nursing lecturer at University of Derby wins national award for innovative approach to preparing future workforce for major incidents
A nursing lecturer who led an innovative emergency simulation to prepare students for real-life crises has won a major national award. Danielle Dunne, Lecturer in Adult Nursing at the University of Derby, was named ‘University…
New £12m Centre for Law and Social Sciences opens at Exeter College
Exeter College has opened its new Centre for Law and Social Sciences, transforming the College’s city centre Hele Road campus and creating a modern learning…