Increasing student engagement in science, technology, engineering and maths subjects
Simon Biggs, Education Outreach Officer at Renishaw, explains how businesses can engage with students to increase engagement in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) subjects.
One million pages on the history of science to be freely available
Not-for-profit technology provider for research and education, Jisc, and global publisher, Wiley, are poised to digitise a one-million-page collection on the history of science.
Revealed: The local authorities best at tackling school bullying in England
England’s best local authorities for tackling school bullying have been revealed in new research that has explored the number of exclusions across the country.
Edtech policy is failing globally
Edtech policy is failing globally and needs a ‘critical update’, finds the new report by Varkey Foundation’s Atlantis Group.
How can school leaders harness the strategic value of edtech?
Al Kingsley, Group MD at NetSupport, examines the foundations of an edtech strategy and how school leaders can embark on their strategic journey.
Councils receive funding boost to support childcare and early education
Councils across England will receive a funding boost to deliver free childcare places, enabling parents to work more flexibly and supporting children’s early development.
65% of 15-year-olds worry about their future career
Future First polling shows 75% of 15 year olds feel it would be useful to hear from alumni in working life, especially about their own future career.
UK divided over student loans for prisoners
The UK is narrowly divided over whether prisoners should be able to take out student loans to pay for degrees, according to an exclusive poll by LearnBonds.
The need for more balanced internationalisation in higher education
Ingrid van Engelshoven, Minister of Education, Culture and Science, recently shared her thoughts on the need for more balanced internationalisation in higher education.
Une stratégie commune à long terme pour 2025 en matière de formation, de recherche...
Frédérique Vidal, ministre de l’Enseignement supérieur, de la Recherche et de l’Innovation au gouvernement français, explique comment les universités européennes vont définir une stratégie commune et à long terme pour 2025 en matière de formation, de recherche et d’innovation.
Three ways EdTech will benefit this century’s learners
Felicity Parsisson, Learning Designer at FutureLearn, explains three ways in which EdTech will benefit this century’s learners.
Building an advanced computing ecosystem for 21st-century research and education
Here, four experts from the National Science Foundation reveal their thoughts about building an advanced computing ecosystem for 21st-century research and education.
Finland’s priorities in science policy
Hanna Kosonen, Minister of Science and Culture, Finland, details Finland’s priorities in science policy.
Science of attraction: How to source and retain top talent in STEM
Inez Cornell at Radleys identifies what companies and universities can be doing to not only attract top talent and encourage people to pursue a career within science but how to retain employees, as well.
The role of parents’ in helping children to develop language
Bob Reitemeier, Chief Executive of I CAN, focuses on the crucial role of parents’ in helping children to develop language.
Achieving excellence in U.S. science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education
Here, we explore the mission of the Directorate for Education and Human Resources at the National Science Foundation to achieve excellence in U.S. science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education at all levels.
Education: Global citizenship for human flourishing
Dr Anantha Duraiappah and Nandini Chatterjee Singh from UNESCO, Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development, share their views on the importance of global citizenship for human flourishing.
How teachers can banish back-to-school burnout
Here Dr Margot Sunderland – leading child psychologist and Director of Education and Training at The Centre for Child Mental Health – explores back-to-school burnout and provides teachers with advice on how stay fit and healthy.
Revolutionising teacher workload: Unlocking the potential of EdTech
Research from University College London shows teachers work on average 47 hours a week, around 8 hours a week more than comparable OECD countries, here Shehzad Najib, CEO of Kinteract, discusses how EdTech can reduce teacher workload.
Can mindfulness help your child’s education?
Here, Rachel Hall, Managing Director of Busy Things, discusses how mindfulness can benefit your child’s education and how you can try it with them at home.
