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A Northumbria University academic who played a key role in bringing breakfast clubs and holiday activities to millions of children across the country has been rewarded for her work in the King’s New Year’s Honours List. Professor Greta Defeyter, Director of the Healthy Living Lab at Northumbria University, has been …

People in London (66 per cent) are twice as likely to hold a degree than rural regions such as Greater Lincolnshire (33 per cent), fuelling a growing skills divide across the UK, warns the Learning and Work Institute. The Institute’s latest report highlights that economic growth in the UK is …

Highfurlong School, an award-winning Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) school in Blackpool, has officially completed a multi-million-pound expansion project. Featuring a state-of-the-art hydrotherapy suite, the project included the construction of a new building to help manage the growing demand for SEND places at the school. Designed by Cassidy + …

Glasgow Clyde College has announced the completion of a £40,000 investment into the revamp of the cutting-edge Esports suite at its Cardonald campus. This investment has allowed the computing department to invest in brand new computer rigs, a complete room revamp and even a commentary booth, which adds a new …

Following the start of a national partnership in December 2023, leading meals provider, apetito has since made a real difference to charities and communities across the UK through donating the equivalent of around 57,000 meals to the UK’s leading food redistribution charity, FareShare. FareShare takes donations of surplus food from …

The University of Kent (UoK) is set to cut emissions generated on campus by 50 percent through a new carbon reduction strategy developed in partnership with Siemens Smart Infrastructure, as it continues to work towards achieving its net-zero targets. Developed following an Investment Grade Audit (IGA) undertaken to get a …

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 …

Engagement is the key to unlocking pupil success. It can transform lessons into joyful learning experiences and turn passive listeners into active participants. But keeping pupils engaged isn’t always easy. Enter Seesaw, the innovative learning experience platform transforming how primary pupils, teachers, and families connect to create dynamic, engaging learning …

Education managers and designers play a crucial role in crafting environments that prioritise wellbeing, productivity, and comfort. Indoor air quality (IAQ) within educational settings is a critical consideration that significantly impacts the health and performance of both students and staff. Those working in the education sector play a crucial role …

Teaching is a complex craft, blending various strategies and approaches to help students master content and build skills. This is especially true in online education, where engagement and interaction play a pivotal role in a student’s success. Online teaching shares similarities with traditional classroom settings but also presents unique challenges …