Inspiring the Future launches in Australia

…in the UK, Inspiring the Future is being rolled out Australia-wide by non-profit Schools Industry Partnership (SIP). Having worked connecting local schools, industry and community across Western Sydney, the Blue…




Speakers for Schools site live

Initial information about the new ‘Speakers for Schools’ site founded by Robert Peston is now live. The official website launch will be in early 2011. Visit: http://www.speakers4schools.org/…


Research Council UK new funding school & university partnerships

…researchers’ direct engagement with students and bring contemporary and inspirational research contexts into formal and informal learning to enhance and enrich the curriculum. Apply by 25 Sept. Full details: http://www.rcuk.ac.uk/per/Pages/Schools.aspx…


‘Twitter critters’ students talk to employers

…a new social media project – ‘twitter critters’ – aimed at helping industry experts to provide feedback to students on the BSc Architectural Technology course. Read the full story: http://www.education-today.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/3948/UCLan_pioneers_new_social_media_initiative.html…


Dr Deirdre Hughes Chairs new National Council for Careers

…will provide independent, expert advice to the Government on the future development of the National Careers Service which was launched at the beginning of April. Read the full story: http://nds.coi.gov.uk/Press-Releases/New-National-Council-to-raise-standards-of-careers-advice-679d9.aspx…


Alison Wolf’s Review of Vocational Education published today

The Government’s response to Professor Alison Wolf’s Review of Vocational Education has been published today. Read the full government response. http://www.education.gov.uk/16to19/qualificationsandlearning/a0074953/review-of-vocational-education-the-wolf-report If you have any questions about the response you…


Designed & Made Week is here

…about their jobs in design and manufacturing. To find out more: http://www.inspiringthefuture.org/ Our Inspiring Women will be out in force tomorrow – all under wraps – but watch this space!…


Understanding employer engagement at HM Treasury

…at a wide range of institutions including the OECD, the Universities of Oxford, Manchester, Bath, Glasgow, Warwick, Alberta and Louisville, the UKCES and Harvard University. Read more: https://www.educationandemployers.org/research/understanding-employer-engagement-in-education-theories-and-evidence/    …