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Ukranian children to join Back to Learning Together

Ukranian children to join Back to Learning Together

A joint initiative between the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine and UNICEF, with the support of the First Lady, was launched to promote the education of children within the restrictions and challenges imposed by the war. Back to Learning Together aims to protect the right of every child to pursue an education, even during times of the conflict. The programme uses three means of…

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Researching the revolution in home food delivery

Researching the revolution in home food delivery

What’s on the menu for today’s consumers? Eating in. Globally, people have increasingly been getting their meals delivered by third parties such as DoorDash, Grubhub or Uber Eats. Global revenues for the online food delivery sector have increased dramatically – from US$90 billion in 2018 to US$294 billion in 2021 – and are expected to exceed US$466 billion by 2026. According to a paper published…

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‘Spotlight On’ educational resources

‘Spotlight On’ educational resources

The online education team at The National Archives offers an exciting educational resource in Spotlight On – a series of video guides. Designed to tie in with the history curriculum for Key Stage 3-5, these guides are a helpful tool for researchers, students, and anybody interested in learning more about The National Archive’s collections. The Spotlight On series has covered topics ranging from…

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Google Classroom add-on enhances curricular reading with Sora

Google Classroom add-on enhances curricular reading with Sora

For required curriculum books, teachers seek integrated solutions that can save time while providing more personalized learning experiences. In response, OverDrive Education announced that educators can now use a Google Classroom add-on to assign curriculum books in ebook and audiobook formats for students using the Sora reading app . This new integration enhances equity of access, drives…

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The CIPD advises on strategic recruitment

Research by the CIPD, a professional body for HR and people development, highlights that the majority of employers (57%) still mainly look for degrees or post-graduate qualifications when recruiting staff. While a degree is a requirement for certain occupations and roles, the CIPD is warning that too often employers base hiring decisions on whether someone has a degree or not, regardless of its…

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FIMM indicates how data improves health

Analysing molecular characteristics and their variation during lifestyle changes, by combining digital tools, classical laboratory tests and new biomolecular measurements, could enable individualised prevention of disease. This is according to a study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden and the University of Helsinki in Finland published in the journal Cell Systems. The researchers show what a…

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Neurons and numbers

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US seeks to attract more international students and scholars

US seeks to attract more international students and scholars

The White House has introduced a number of positive changes to programmes for international students and scholars in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). As part of changes to federal regulations, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is adding 22 fields of study that are eligible for the STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme, allowing international students in…

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MacKenzie Scott, Dan Jewett support LPI’s evidence-based policies

LPI has received a US$16 million donation from philanthropists MacKenzie Scott and Dan Jewett. LPI is one of hundreds of organisations to receive funding from Scott and Jewett to further the donors’ mission of supporting equity-oriented, non-profit organisations supporting historically underfunded and underserved communities.Since 2015, LPI has brought high-quality evidence into policy…

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SkimmU course helps women control their finances

SkimmU course helps women control their finances

theSkimm, a female-founded, mission-driven company dedicated to helping a generation of women live their smartest lives, offers SkimmU, a free virtual course series tackling crucial life lessons. The first SkimmU series is designed to help women take control of their finances amid the recession, which is disproportionately impacting women amid the pandemic. By enrolling in SkimmU, attendees gain…

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Surrey and Hampshire innovate in animal health

Surrey and Hampshire innovate in animal health

Tackling animal-to-human virus transmission, antimicrobial resistance, sustainable food supply and pet welfare all in the scope of the new network. The University of Surrey is partnering with organisations across Surrey and Hampshire to establish a network that will champion its One Health, One Medicine approach by driving sustainable solutions in human, animal and environmental…

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Improving access to postgraduate research

Improving access to postgraduate research

Several new projects are set to tackle inequalities that create barriers for Black, Asian and minority ethnic students to access and take part in postgraduate research (PGR). The 13 new projects, worth nearly £8 million, are innovative in scope, scale and focus to an extent that has not been seen in England before. The projects will be delivered over the next four years and will: ● Improve…

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How UCL researchers influence government

How UCL researchers influence government

A total of six academics from across UCL have been named among the 100 most influential in government by Apolitical, the peer-to-peer learning platform for government. The list recognises researchers whose work has influenced the policymaking process by providing insights into issues, contributing innovative ideas and solutions or adding relevant and informative data. The list, nominated by…

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Ireland develops apprenticeship programmes

Ireland develops apprenticeship programmes

Accirding to the Irish Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD, 17 apprenticeship programmes will be developed during 2022. The development of the new programmes are intended to help deliver on the commitments made under the Programme for Government to support and drive the economy, while addressing the skills requirements identified across…

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NTU's Green credentials continue to be recognised

NTU’s Green credentials continue to be recognised

Nottingham Trwnt University (NTU) has retained its position of 3rd out of more than 154 institutions in 2021, listed in the UK’s only comprehensive and independent league table of universities ranked by environmental and ethical performance. People & Planet analyses a range of different subject areas including energy, water, food, education and ethical investment. A culture of sustainable…

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Ellucian accelerates digital transformation at Miles College

Ellucian accelerates digital transformation at Miles College

Education technology enterprise Ellucian is collaborating with Miles College in Birmingham, Alabama, in the USA, to modernise the college’s technology operations. A new Ellucian customer and one of the nation’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU), Miles College joins more than 1,100 institutions worldwide in the cloud with Ellucian and more than 500 institutions in the cloud with…

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MetaBot augments reality in education

MetaBot augments reality in education

Ozobot, a specialist in programmable robotics and STEAM-based learning solutions for K-12 education that empower the next generation of creators, offers MetaBot – the first free augmented reality (AR) robot for education. MetaBot is an interactive learning experience that enables all children to build coding literacy and create with technology in any environment using a single smartphone or…