Archive / December
Brits turn to training to cope with the crunch
Brits are recognising an increase in skills as the key to securing their career during a recession, according to the Learning and Skills Council (LSC).
Relevant skills benefit employees in recession
Workers seeking job security during the ongoing economic slowdown should ensure they have up-to-date skills, according to the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).
Reputations and funding "hinge" on RAE results
Academics are likely to be counting the days until the results of the Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) 2008 are announced, it has been suggested.
Schools among "the best equipped in the world"
English schools are among the best equipped in the world when it comes to IT, it has been suggested.
UK a "respected international brand" for universities
The UK is well thought of on a global scale in terms of its educational credentials, it has been suggested.
Consultation on school performance "report cards" launched
People are being asked for their opinions on proposed "report cards" rating systems for English schools.
CILT: Languages a key part of learning
Gaining language skills is a key part of a person's learning experience, it has been suggested.
UUK: Devolution has made HE more complex
England's university sector could continue to become even larger and more well funded than that of Wales or Northern Ireland, according to a new report.
Study 'illustrates need for skills'
A new study has highlighted the need for people to develop skills in order to make themselves more desirable candidates for potential employers.
Those with the most sought after skills 'will always find new roles'
People with the most sought after skills and qualifications will always be able to find new roles, it has been suggested.
School leaving age reforms a skills "opportunity"
Changes in the school leaving age offer an opportunity to provide youngsters with enhanced skills and qualifications, it has been suggested.
Law-based careers 'are crunch-proof'
Those with the necessary skills to pursue a career in law may be better equipped to weather the effects of the credit crunch, it has been suggested.