Cath McLeod

ℹ️ Univesity application overview webinar - open to all. 🧭 Aimed at Year 11/12 pupils, parents, tutors, and agents navigating UCAS 🗒️ Insight on 2025 changes and university application tips for competitive academic courses. 👇 More below. #education FE News

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Some broadly positive data in the ISE Development Survey 2024 around employers perspectives on graduates, most of these numbers are moving in the right direction year on year which is testament to graduates and the intensive work going on within universities to support their work-readiness, always more to be done! https://lnkd.in/eNWpc-hH

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Check out these roles!

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This report is worth reading. It is about the impact of UK higher education on the economy, and how it generates growth, opportunities, and boost productivity across the country. With data at hand. The full report is available here: https://lnkd.in/dUfxt8dz #UniversityImpact #TeachingAndResearch #GrowthAndOpportunity

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Are you a schooleader looking to support the development of your teaching assistants? Our FREE online Course of the Month will help develop skills and confidence in the classroom. Follow the link below to apply. #internationalschools #teachingassistants #TAs #internationalprinciples #teachertraining #cpdforschools

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We have the first of three different #SkillsBootcamps starting in September. The first focuses on Sustainability within the Science industry and will train employees to become a Sustainability Champion for their organisation. Further details are on the leaflet attached or can be obtained by contacting [email protected] #sustainability #science #champion #climatechange #enviromental #suffolkbusiness #norfolkbusiness

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Useful World Economic Forum report with cases on the use of AI in education, including a case study on AI and youth entrepreneurship. Defining the guardrails for AI and Education is evolving but this is another useful contribution.

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The #PearsonSchoolReport 2024 is here! This year, the Pearson School Report brings together over 12,000 teacher, learner and sector voices in education – shining a light on the challenges, solutions, and opportunities for the future. Download the report now for insights into what teachers and learners think of education today. #PearsonSchoolReport https://bit.ly/45FzuT3

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Navigating the UCAS application process can be daunting, but it doesn’t have to be! In my latest blog, I share essential tips and insights to help students submit their best applications. From crafting a standout personal statement to understanding deadlines, let’s make this journey smoother together. Check it out! #UCAS #HigherEducation #StudentSuccess AAET | StudyCo

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Explore the latest developments in UK education, including proposed changes to primary school testing, GCSE reforms, and challenges in Scottish education. Stay informed about the evolving landscape of British education. Read more: https://zurl.co/Cbn4 #UKEducation #PrimarySchoolTests #GCSEReforms #ScottishEducation #TeacherCuts #EBacc #SchoolLeadership #SENDTraining #EducationReform #Teaching #Learning #EducationMatters #UKEducationSystem #EducationNews #SchoolLife #StudentLife #Teaching

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Join Mike Coxon and Zara Mcgeiver who will be running a Webinar 15th October on meeting the needs of international students and why data matters. There are some very insightful nuggets in there, so if you would like to know more about the satisfaction of international students and what it means for your 2025 strategy then register now. It will be the best spent 45 minutes of your week 💡

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As the new academic year begins, here are some key September highlights and insights from the world of online higher education. 📈 UK Online Education Market – HESA Data Analysis The latest HESA data release (2022-2023) provides more useful data about online learning. For an analysis see Neil Mosley blog (https://lnkd.in/ex2SkzVk) and DK's mesmerizing data visualisations (https://lnkd.in/ebsQHAsh). 📣 Voice of the Online Learner 2024 Report The annual report, now published by Risepoint (previously Wiley), looks at learner preferences for blending synchronous with asynchronous sessions. https://lnkd.in/etaMkz_n 👩‍🎓 This Year's Applicants The annual Applicant Index Survey run by Unite Students and HEPI provided some headline findings that will be of interest to those working in programme marketing, retention and student support, with wellbeing and academic confidence being top of the list. https://lnkd.in/ePiPZhf5 🇺🇸 Across the Atlantic Phil Hill looks at proposed changes to U.S. online education regulations that could pose major obstacles to growth, with the Third Party Services rule and OPM revenue share under threat (https://lnkd.in/eFCxXEf9). At the same time a new U.S. Dept. of Education rule requiring daily attendance tracking for online courses, capturing not just login but engagement, is being critiqued for imposing operational burden on current EdTech systems. (https://lnkd.in/e_abDhTt). 🧠 Is ChatGPT Undermining Human Critical Thinking Skills? OpenAI’s latest model (4o1) debunks the idea that AI can't reason critically. With enhanced problem-solving and step-by-step explanations, this could be a game changer for education. https://lnkd.in/e5TJjynx

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NCUK welcomes the independent findings of the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC), that the Graduate Route remain in place in its current form, and we urge the Government to quickly accept this recommendation and provide a stable offer to international students. International students are incredibly important, valuable and welcome temporary residents in the UK and politicising the Graduate Route is not helpful to anyone. It seems incomprehensible that the UK would remove the right for international students - students who bring many benefits to the UK, including boosting the economy by £42 billion - to stay and work for a period of time in the UK. It would financially harm our towns and cities across the UK - the net benefit to the UK Exchequer was estimated to be £70 million in the Graduate route’s first year - and changes introduced earlier this year to prevent Masters’ students bringing dependants have already had a big effect on reducing international student numbers.   Post-study work is an essential part of the UK’s offer to international students and to our ability to compete as an attractive study destination. In a recent survey NCUK conducted around the graduate intentions of our pathway students currently studying with our university partners, 81% of those studying in the UK value the opportunity to gain graduate work experience in the UK before they return to their home country. The top reasons for this being that students believe this will give them better career opportunities in the future, better access to specialised professional networks, and better potential for higher future earnings. NCUK are committed to empowering our international students to achieve their ambitions to transform their futures, and the Graduate Route must be retained in its current form. Well done to Universities UK, Universities UK International, UKCISA and so many others across the sector for making the case for the Graduate Route. #WeAreInternational #TransformingFutures Jamie Arrowsmith Anne-Marie Graham Stuart Smith Sophie Hogan Amy Baker Phil Baty Chris Havergal Nic Mitchell Mark Garratt FCIM Malcolm Butler James Richardson Shivani Bhalla Dr Anthony Manning Diana Beech Anna Zvagule Catriona McCarthy Vivienne Stern Jo Johnson Simon Emmett Rachel MacSween Ruth Arnold

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Did you graduate from the University of Manchester between May and July 2023? You’ve only got until 30 November to complete the #GraduateOutcomes survey! Search ‘Graduate Outcomes’ in your emails or texts for your unique link to take part. The survey aims to understand your perspectives & your current status. Find out more » https://lnkd.in/dp8iGTRk @grad_outcomes

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Affordability: Perception Vs Reality: • How many students in 2023 entry year claiming free school meals stated their intent to live at home during their studies? • How do average tenancies compare between universities and PBSA? Find the full blog here: https://lnkd.in/e3PTC3cz #studentaccommodation #highereducation #affordability #highereducationinsights

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Very proud to have been involved in this project. This has involved deep collaboration, planning, evaluation and TIME. On a personal level, what have I learnt from the experience? Quite a lot and obviously more to come! 1. Digital assessment can be made accessible and contemporary, but requires due consideration on its audience, familiarisation, testing and evolution. 2. Working with leading-edge platforms requires enhanced collaboration, especially within an evolving digital assessment environment. I have no doubt that assessments can only strengthen in their validity and will attract a greater audience, perhaps a proportion of which may have experienced a historic lack of accessibility. 3. Learning from 'sticking points' and identifying alternative ways of working and implementation. Digital assessment may not hold all the answers, but there are definitely not insurmountable issues and platform will evolve to meet future challenges. At Ascentis we are proud to bring this announcement into the public domain. If you do wish to be involved in a centre 'pre-test' then please navigate to the relevant link on our qualification page https://lnkd.in/g6UFc3wG

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Higher Education in 2024: Upskill or Get Left Behind Digital transformation is surging in education, but many institutions lack the skills to keep pace. This week, as part of our 2024 insight series, we explore: - Agile's potential: Can it revolutionise Higher Ed efficiency and innovation? - Data security threats: How to protect student data in the digital age. - Critical skills for the future: Why data, cloud, and AI are crucial. Head to the full article to find out more ➡️ https://ow.ly/JipA30sCTq5 #highereducation #digitallearning #futureofeducation #upskilling #digitaltransformation

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Universities power the UK economy! As a sector we need to be even more effective in delivering value, while also communicating our contribution in a consistent and compelling manner.

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