Year 2016

More than three-quarters of Scottish people mistakenly believe apprenticeships are only for school leavers, according to new research.

An independent analysis of 690 of the world’s leading learning management and related systems (LMSs) has identified the top performing 50. 

Funding of over £200 million to support PhD students in engineering and physical sciences and boost the UK’s research into quantum technologies, has been announced today (1st, March) by Universities Minister Jo Johnson.

Broadening access to Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for recurrent depression in the NHS could save £15 for every £1 spent, reveals new research.

A number of apprenticeship open days are due to take place across the country throughout National Apprenticeship Week. 

A third of jobs in the retail sector will disappear by 2025 due to the rising minimum wage and new technology, an industry body has warned.  

At the Learning Technologies conference leading instructional design consultant Cathy Moore spoke with a small group at the Learning eXchange. Jo Cook captures her comments

L&D can often be accused of not focusing on the needs of the business they sit within. Sunder Ramachandran, Head of Training at Pfizer, spent time discussing this and Jo Cook records his comments.

When a staff member loses control of their emotions, it’s cause for concern, but managers often do not feel confident enough to tackle it.

A former Universities and Science Minister has criticised “poor quality neuroscience” for convincing policymakers that people are unable to learn later in life.