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The idea that a career in research is becoming obsolete is easy to understand. It is also wrong, but not for the reasons you might expect. Behind the debate about research careers lies a more...
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In a project co-ordinated by The Young Foundation and driven by investment from The National Lottery Community Fund, a new Youth-led Peer Research Network of…
Ofsted is terribly bad for the quality of Further Education. Half of the problem is that it makes recommendations. The other half is that despite…
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As The Young Foundation launches its first ever peer research conference, Hive, Chief Executive Helen Goulden highlights need for greater diversity and creativity, welcoming the…
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