NEETs: From The Fringe To The Mainstream, What’s Next? FE Soundbite Edition 867

We know life is busy, so here’s a snapshot of the latest announcements and epic thought leadership articles from sector influencers and thought leaders across FE and Skills this week on FE News. Gavin’s Reflective…

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They’re delicious, popular and versatile – but how healthy are berries?

Luckily, berries are as healthy as they are delicious and versatile: low in calories, full of vitamins and antioxidants, and a good source of fiber. Research shows that, depending on the type, berries support…

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Pakistan’s first female train driver continues her career journey at the University of Sunderland

“In Pakistan, women are generally considered homemakers,” says Nida . While her brother was learning to drive a car and quickly gaining independence, she wondered why it was so rare for women to do the same. Determined…

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Are You Ready for Martyn’s Law? AUCSO Launches New Video to Help Universities Prepare

The Association of University Chief Security Officers (AUCSO) is launching a new video urging universities and higher education institutions to use the implementation period for Martyn’s Law to ensure their security and…

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Neurodivergent People Need Support Based on Need Not Diagnosis, Report Finds

Independent report finds neurodivergent people can flourish in work when given the right support based on their needs rather than a diagnosis. Connect to Work and Pathways to Work Advisers are already helping…

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‘Self-healing’ coach who was banned from working in Australia to speak in UK

She has previously claimed that cancer is a fungus that can be treated with bicarbonate soda , that vaccines have caused an epidemic of conditions including autism and cot death, and that pregnant women with Strep B do…

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Royal College of Nursing cuts ties with Israeli drug company

The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has axed Teva UK as a commercial partner and as sponsor of a forthcoming event on migraine and headaches at the union's London headquarters. Pro-Palestine groups who were pushing the…

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Increased air pollution linked to more night-time coughing, UK-led study finds

Most air pollution research looks at symptoms that are severe enough for people to seek medical help, but day-to-day symptoms can be overlooked. Prof Cecilia Mascolo, who led the study from the University of Cambridge…

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Rewiring The State: A Moment Of Opportunity for The Future Of Skills

These observations are not without merit. Policy cycles are short, and innovation cycles can be too. As a result, the system does not always fulfil its potential to meet the needs of learners, employers and communities.…

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Under Pressure: How Universities Can Best Prepare Students for What Comes Next

This is nearly double the national rate for the public at large. What’s more, there isn’t a single factor driving this change; it’s a very complex picture. First-year university students are faced with a significant…

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