Help Shape the Future of Post-16 Education in Wales
The Minister for Further and Higher Education has called for universities, colleges, schools, learners, and businesses in Wales to share their views on post-16 education…
Research
New Zealand’s Vocational Education System: Lifelong Learning – Where is the Strategy?
Throughout this series, I’ve examined New Zealand’s vocational education reforms and the new Tertiary Education Strategy that frames them. In this sixth article, I address…
Employers asked to share their insights on managing multigenerational teams
HR software provider Ciphr and ProAge – a UK charity focused on age inclusion in the workplace – have teamed up to launch a new…
First events revealed for 2026 Chester Festival of Ideas
The first events for this year’s free, University-run Chester Festival of Ideas have been announced, from some of the UK’s leading broadcasters sharing insights to…
New City College leads national collaboration to launch 16–19 Evidence Partnership with EEF
New City College has once again taken a leading role in shaping the future of further education, officially launching the new 16–19 Evidence Partnership in…
Educating the Workforce of Tomorrow: Corporate Education in Italy in the Age of AI
In Italy, 84% of companies consider corporate education to be relevant, and almost half integrate it into their strategic plans. Artificial intelligence is emerging as…
Winchester archaeologist Phil leads work to survey ‘hidden’ D-Day sites
A University of Winchester archaeologist is playing a leading role in a major lottery-funded project to survey key sites in Hampshire used in the run-up…
Part-time solicitor, part-time researcher supporting children affected by Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Thanks to a scholarship from the University of Salford, Solicitor Uzma Naseem is pursuing a PhD in Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), after discovering a…
Beyond Routine: The Role of Skills, Education, and Technology in Middle-Skill Occupations
From administrative assistants to skilled trades workers, so-called ‘middle-skill occupations’ account for about a fifth of the UK workforce. However, in the face of artificial…
Recruitment and retention biggest challenges for UK organisations, survey reveals
Recruiting enough qualified workers, retaining existing talent, and managing rising costs are among the biggest challenges facing UK organisations right now, according to new research by HR…