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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…
As global instability sharpens, recent events have underscored the fragility of global peace and the importance of conflict preparedness. At the summit between Donald Trump…
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After a brilliant day at the EP/AO conference on 23rd September, I thought I would share some reflections / ideas from the presentations, panel discussions…
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…
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Elizabeth Taylor shares the views and insights of the ERSA Women’s Employability Forum on barriers and remedies to women’s employment. More than 25% of working…
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The Career Development Institute (CDI) is urging career advisers across the UK to embrace a human-centred approach in the face of rapid digital change. The…
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