NHS elective performance at 5-year high amid record demand

The progress comes alongside a record number of diagnostic scans and tests being delivered for September, following investment in NHS diagnostic capacity. The improvement in elective performance came despite a record…

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500 high-schoolers to gather for immersive entrepreneurship event at Aalto University

The students will tackle Finland’s most pressing societal challenges with guidance from world-class mentors from FR8, Slush, Aalto Founder School, and beyond. High-Up! provides opportunities for young people to connect…

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First Day of Construction at Wembley Park Campus Begins with Milestone Breaking Ground Event

Following a “Breaking the Wall” event in April – which marked the start of the demolition of the former, disused site – last month’s event signified an exciting step forward in the Campus’s development, bringing together…

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Afghan women told to ‘go home’ after de facto ban on male doctors treating them

Over the next few days, the pain intensified. "My teeth had been ruined for years. My molars on both sides of my mouth were severely damaged. I couldn't sleep at night and could barely eat." Farida and her family had…

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The Data Retention Challenge for Online Exam Platforms

With traditional, paper-based exams, the lifecycle is relatively straightforward. Papers are collected, stored according to institutional policies and destroyed when they are no longer needed. Online exams differ because…

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Breaking Down Barriers: Socioeconomic Mobility and Creating Inclusive Career Pathways

With the engineering construction industry expected to need thousands of extra workers by 2030, it’s hugely important to reach a wider, more diverse talent pool. Mat is joined by Charlie Stainforth, CEO & Co-Founder…

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Grab the wigs – we’re going to the theatre! We meet the audience superfans going crazy for cosplay

It is Halloween night and these theatregoers of all ages, snaking around a corner of the West End, are in themed dress for the musical Beetlejuice , adapted from the 80s film. In other theatres' queues you might spot a…

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Sunbed firms must not downplay cancer risk, says watchdog

The Committee for Advertising Practice (CAP) said it was issuing a UK-wide enforcement notice to "send a clear message to the industry that advertisers must not downplay the risks associated with sunbed use". Earlier…

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NHS fast tracks rollout of first ever targeted treatment for anal cancer

The NHS rollout follows a major clinical trial which found that patients receiving the treatment lived on average 11 months longer than patients who received chemotherapy alone. Around 250 patients per year living with…

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Open Your Door Campaign Calls on Small Businesses to Help Deliver 200,000 Work Experience Places

Spearheaded by Small Business Britain and supported by a number of other UK organisations including the Careers & Enterprise Company, Enterprise Nation and the British Chambers of Commerce, Open Your Door will support…

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