Lifelong learning

How do educators foster a safe environment for students while encouraging their independence? Brooke Wilson discusses why this is important

From flexible class schedules to a friendly smile, colleges that focus on individual needs are best positioned to help learners thrive at school and in life

By using data from job postings, course catalogues and students’ CVs, AI can help people address skill gaps and plot their educational journeys

Instead of untangling a miscellany of education products, lifelong learners should find the structure and purpose of their degree continues into their professional life

Employers want talent to jump right in and fulfil new tasks without a lot of coaching. Project-based learning will help prepare students for this new way of thinking and working

The key considerations for developing an effective microcredentials portfolio that meets the needs of diverse learners and employers

Mature female students face barriers to success in STEM subjects, but steps can be taken to address this. Liette Vasseur explains what needs to be done

Higher ed is notoriously bad at attracting and accommodating mature students. Given the workforce shifts spawned by the pandemic, this needs to change, says Dilshad Sheikh

Winning back those who left college without a degree will be key in reversing the declines of the past year, say Kai Drekmeier and Amanda Winters

Two experts in flexible learning programmes discuss the evolution and adoption of alternative teaching models and credentials in higher education