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In this article, Dr Lucy Atkinson, Director of the Centre for Academic Persistence at Arden University, explores if, and how, providers can use gamification to...
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There is constant debate surrounding the importance of the foundation year, and whether or not it should stay. But in an era where there is…
The article highlights the need for the UK education system to adapt to an AI-driven future through curriculum updates, teacher training and AI literacy. It…
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Awareness is not enough In both Further and Higher Education, when it comes to awareness of neurodiversity it has certainly grown. Many colleges and universities…
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The Prime Minister’s ambitious plan to reshape technical education represents a seismic shift in how Britain values skills and qualifications. Replacing the 50% university participation…
The UK’s skills system is undergoing its most significant transformation in a long time. With the creation of Skills England, the incoming Growth & Skills…
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