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From formulas to finals, how Excel competitions boost real-world skills

Lara Holding-Jones 10 April 2025
Do you think Excel is just for number crunching? Think again. Lara Holding-Jones dives into the competitive world of Excel E-Sports—yes, it’s a thing—and shows how this global competition is […]...
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ADHD isn’t the problem—being misunderstood is

Steve Ollington 27 March 2025
🧠✨ Steve Ollington explores how misunderstanding shapes the lives of people with ADHD—from school to retirement. 🚀 Despite their strengths, many face barriers at work, in relationships, and beyond. The […]...
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Serving up success by elevating restaurant & cafe standards through e-learning

Tanya Galton 19 December 2024
Using e-learning and your learning management system can increase standards in the food service industry – as explored by Tanya Galton Customer experience is the biggest selling point today: 7 […]...
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First aid training: Combatting men’s fear to ask important questions and act in emergency situations 

Ricci Masero 29 November 2024
Inclusive first aid training can break down barriers and build confidence, as Ricci Masero explains  First aid training is important for keeping everyone safe at work, but something interesting came […]...
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Adapting to Change: Leadership, Neuroscience, and AI in Workplace Learning

Jo Cook 11 October 2024
Explore key points from the World of Learning conference, including AI, neuroscience, leadership and inclusivity – all summarised by Editor Jo Cook At the World of Learning conference, industry leaders […]...
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Talking openly about suicide can help save lives

Vicki Cockman 10 September 2024
On World Suicide Prevention Day find out how to support those struggling with mental health. Vicki Cockman shares her insight Suicide is still largely seen as a taboo topic and […]...
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Skills England – what to expect from the expected

Mandy Gill 14 August 2024
Lifelong learning, apprenticeships and partnerships between businesses, education establishments and government – can it all work? Mandy Gill explores the shifting skills landscape Just over a month in and the […]...
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Cambridge study on enhancing career progression and language skills

Nisreen Ash 29 July 2024
In an era where English language skills are essential for global business, Nisreen Ash from Cambridge University Press & Assessment reflects on new research which shows the positive impact of […]...
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Future human: cultivating resilience for the 21st century

Liggy Webb 19 March 2024
The curve balls and challenges that life inevitably throws at us are often the most valuable lessons for building our inner strength and resilience. Building a resilience toolkit will help […]...
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