Based in the Queen Mary Academy, the centre seeks to create a transformative learning environment where AI literacy is integrated into the University’s teaching and learning, to drive impactful outcomes for students, educators, and employers. The Centre for Excellence will provide University staff with the resources and professional development they …
Read More »Bright Horizons partners with Nottingham Trent University on innovative qualification
Bright Horizons, a leading provider of high-quality early education and childcare, back-up care, and workforce education services, has announced a new partnership with Nottingham Trent University (NTU) to offer an innovative qualification designed to enhance professional development in the early childhood education sector. This collaboration will enable colleagues from Bright …
Read More »Uni students using AI less than educators think
UK university students are using AI significantly less in their studies than their educators think they are, according to new research from the leading online learning provider, Coursera. The survey of 1,000 students and 500 educators at UK universities found that educators think that students are using AI to complete …
Read More »Group Study vs. Solo Study: Finding The Right Balance
As university students across the UK head through another term of academic challenges, one question often arises: Is it better to study alone or in a group? The truth is, both methods have their merits, and finding the right balance between group study and solo study can significantly enhance your …
Read More »Yorkshire Universities conference finds collaboration key to retaining talent
Collaboration between universities, local government and businesses is vital to keeping talented graduates in the region, according to a group of senior higher education, business and civic leaders. Key figures from the county’s 12 universities, local councils, employers and organisations invested in graduate employment came together to discuss how they …
Read More »University of Aberdeen secures first Race Equality Charter Bronze award
The University of Aberdeen has been awarded its first Race Equality Charter (REC) Bronze award in recognition of its commitment to advancing race equality. The University is the third Scottish Institution to hold a REC award. The Race Equality Charter’s mission is to improve the representation, experience, progression and success …
Read More »University of London lands top academic as PVC Education
The University of London has appointed Philip (Phil) Allmendinger as its new Pro Vice-Chancellor (PVC) Education, following a competitive international recruitment process. Professor Allmendinger will join the University on 1 July 2024, and brings a wealth of experience from across the higher education across the sector. During his 28 years …
Read More »D2L to boost university’s blended learning offering
D2L, a global learning technology company transforming the way the world learns, has announced that the HAN University of Applied Sciences (HAN), one of the largest education providers in the Netherlands, selected D2L Brightspace as its new Learning Management System (LMS) in 2023 to help deliver HAN’s personalised, blended learning …
Read More »Yorkshire universities issue five “key asks” open letter to region’s mayoral election candidates
Twelve higher education institutions in Yorkshire today issued a powerful open letter to the region’s mayoral election candidates outlining five ‘key asks’ to ensure the county is a place to “invest, live, work and learn”. Ahead of mayoral elections on 2 May 2024, in South Yorkshire and West Yorkshire, and, …
Read More »University of Warwick to offer glimpse into student research at free showcase event
Students at a UK top 10 university are set to give members of the public a sneak peek into the world-leading research being undertaken on campus. Whether looking through a microscope, up at the stars, or exploring societal issues, a group of University of Warwick students are set to draw …
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