Lifelong learning

By kiera.obrien, 23 July, 2025
Short courses can give members of the public insight into cutting-edge interdisciplinary research, focusing on issues related to their daily lives. Here’s how to put them into place
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5minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 22 July, 2025
The culture shock of starting university can be acute for those who left school early or who are returning to study after years in the workforce. Here, Gareth Morgan explains a programme that sets students up for success
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4minutes
By kiera.obrien, 15 April, 2025
What started out as a business research project into low productivity became a commercially successful short course. Perhaps it’s time to think outside the box and respond to what businesses need
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5minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 12 March, 2025
A holistic approach to extension courses that includes easy access to information, personalised support, workforce development assistance and end-to-end engagement will help institutions shine in a crowded market
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 17 February, 2025
With higher education institutions adapting their programmes to prepare students for future jobs, they risk producing corporatised graduates to a detriment of innovation or even business’ best interests, writes Stéphane Bouchonnet
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4minutes