With A UK Jobs Drought: Will the New Student Cohort Be Pointed In The Right Direction? FE Soundbite 861
With a UK Jobs Drought: Will the New Student Cohort Be Pointed In The Right Direction? This is the weekly e-newsletter and e-journal by FE News: ISSN 2732-4095. We know life is busy, so here’s a snapshot of the latest…
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Experts raise alarm over Trump’s public consultation on vaccines policy
In a notice published by the health and human services (HHS) to the Federal Register on Friday, officials say they are now seeking comments from the public about the current categories for vaccine recommendations, which…
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Ditch the giant handbag, don’t overdo the botox and 16 other ways to extend your ‘hotspan’
"Not just sun protection, but UV protection, every single day, regardless of weather or season," says Dr Jennifer Owens, resident aesthetic expert at the Reborne Longevity clinic in London. "Up to 90% of visible skin…
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What is salmonella, how does it spread and are eggs safe to eat?
Eggs imported into Britain and eaten in cafes and restaurants were the source, the UK Health Security Agency has said. The outbreak has prompted public concern. But what is salmonella, and are eggs safe to eat? What is…
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From Fear to Purpose: Enfield Student Who Once Crossed the Road to Avoid Dogs Now Calls a Dog Hotel His “Workplace”
For around three years, Alfie, a student at Oaktree School, has taken part in a regular supported placement at Halo Dogs. What began as an unfamiliar and daunting environment has become the highlight of his week — a…
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The Batch Lady Suzanne to receive prestigious Honorary Fellowship from Borders College
Suzanne has built a career helping individuals and families save time, reduce food waste and manage household budgets through practical approaches to cooking and organisation. Suzanne studied at the University of…
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Opening doors: Leeds students of all ages succeed on GCSE results day
One student receiving GCSE results is 18-year-old Diya Eman, who moved to the UK from Pakistan less than a year ago. Diya sat 5 GCSE exams at Leeds Sixth Form College, and after receiving a string of top grades, she will…
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Ebola outbreak: five big questions
There have now been almost 5,000 cases and more than 2,000 deaths since 15 May, making this Ebola outbreak the biggest and most deadly in the DRC's history. It is on course to be "the largest one in the world", according…
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Sandwell College Students Stepping into Bright Futures with Life-Changing GCSE Resit Results Appear on BBC National News
This year The Sandwell Colleges (which includes Sandwell College, Cadbury Sixth Form College and Central Saint Michael’s Sixth Form) have seen bumper numbers of over 3000 young people resitting their GCSEs. Students from…
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UK men with heart disease at higher risk of developing and dying from cancer
The biggest drivers behind male cases were smoking, obesity and drinking too much alcohol, researchers said, with the link most pronounced in lung and oesophageal cancers. Analysing health data from 22,000 Britons over…
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