Success in maths needn’t be exclusive, says NI tutor
Mannix McAlister may stand out for his A-or-above guarantee but the Northern Ireland–based maths tutor also has a refreshing approach to education. The 26-year-old’s own…
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Former army dog handler, and air hostess join hundreds changing their careers to become a dog groomer
A former army dog handler has joined the hundreds of people changing their lives and careers by doing an FE course in dog grooming. Jessy Brown,…
Bright Horizons announces virtual careers week
#IamBrightHorizons – Leading childcare provider Bright Horizons announced it is hosting a virtual recruitment drive in England from Monday, July 12th to Friday, July 16th. The…
5 tips for reducing any learning loss this summer break
5 Ways to Prevent Summer Learning Loss @ConnectionsAcad Summer holidays! We all look forward to seeing kids having fun in the warm weather, free from the…
Bridging the gap between educational bodies and employment opportunities is essential to creating a workforce for the future
An industrial #placement portal will solve the current difficult and clunky methods of finding placements and employment opportunities for students. Workscan allows employers to post placements,…
With COVID-19 regulations set to lift , can technology keep our students safe?
Covid regulations that have seen hundreds of thousands of students miss out on learning due to self-isolation are being axed in England. According to Education…
Lord Jim O’Neill appointed as Non-Executive Chairman and Duncan Johnson as Chief Executive Officer of Northern Gritstone
Facilitating the commercialisation of university science and technology related Intellectual Property (“IP”) in the north of England Northern Gritstone, a new investment company founded by…
Phenom picks Globalization Partners to help break barriers to hiring global talent
In a recent study, 77 percent of recruitment professionals cited skills shortages as a top hiring challenge. Talent shortages have prompted some companies to look…
Students make their pitch for business success
It’s fair to say that day-to-day education has been impacted significantly during the past year; not only in terms of general learning, but also the…
Seven quick and small office updates to ensure staff are happy, healthy and productive
As we prepare for things to start resembling normality from the 19th July, many staff will be returning to their office space, some for the…