…en operating from a separate platform with ‘star’ lecturers used to entice participants (David Attenborough is a voice on one of the FutureLearn MOOCs, for example). This compares to more traditional online learning which is continuing to develop alongside MOOCs, has tended to be managed by individual institutions and offers accredited learning in line with more traditional campus-based courses. “Social and economic success will rely on harnessing…
…horburn – University of Brighton Buffalo Adventures is a Ugandan travel company encompassing adventure, work experience and social impact. Finlay started the business while living in Africa in response to difficulties he experienced while travelling the continent. Find out more about Buffalo Adventures: buffaloadventures.co.uk Compact Gyms Ltd Andrew Marshall – Nottingham Trent University Compact Gyms provides functional, high-quality home gym equ…
…ation to those who might not have thought it was accessible to them in the past, notably mature and part-time students. However there will be limitations too. Physical interaction is vital, and there are negative consequences of 100% remote learning on mental and physical health. Staff will need further resource and support too, to ensure they can teach effectively online. It’s important to get the balance right. I’m sure we will soon see sophisti…
…anks to his active charitable involvement, passion for apprenticeships and participation on the Greater Manchester LEP. His outspoken views on politics, IT and business have made him a respected voice in the media as somebody who isn’t afraid to challenge the status quo. Cleveland McCurdy, Chairperson, Cariocca Enterprises Cleve was born and educated in Guyana, South America. He came to the UK in 1969 to work in the electronic industry and by 1976…
…s colours, add your logo and always use high quality images.” Tip 4: Anticipate questions and prepare appropriate answers Question time can sometimes be more difficult than delivering the pitch itself. It is extremely important to anticipate the questions investors might ask and prepare answers that will prove your expertise in the field and your capabilities. Make sure you know the ins and outs of your financial model, everything about your compe…
…linchpin of our continuous successful development across this year.” These partnerships, particularly with Further Education (FE) are seen as particularly important in responding to government reforms. “Co-operating. Being immersed in it for a long time, it’s easy to take for granted the way that universities and FE institutions help each other out simply by talking, sharing experiences.” David Rickard, Network Services Manager, The University of…
…nt Charlie Hesse, won £250. Andrew Marshall of Compact Gyms £250 was also presented to Andrew Marshall representing Nottingham Trent University, who pitched his home gym equipment company, Compact Gyms. You can read all about the winners and runners-up at Innovating Future Business 2017 and their business proposals here,…
…m an ethnic minority. All three have a long history of supporting widening participation. Although they are engaged in considerable amounts of outreach, given the diversity of their student bodies, they focus less energy on getting disadvantaged students into the university and more on ensuring they can do as well as their peers from more traditional backgrounds. Their approach is led from the very top of the institution with the direct involvemen…
…nd increase Aston’s student recruitment (particularly focusing on widening participation). Origins and rationale Capgemini currently recruits around 120 graduates annually. Plans to expand graduate recruitment were hindered by the inability to find graduates – particularly in software engineering – with the skills and knowledge to immediately work in the industry. Building on strong links at senior level – and due to the large proportion of their…
…e workforce. For example, as automation takes a stronger hold in industry, particularly in sectors such as manufacturing and finance, it will reduce the need for low-skilled workers and middle management. Ms Shutt says that universities and schools will need to be aware of the evolving nature of work and direct students towards careers “where the skills needs clearly exist”. Technological developments may well help universities tointegrate themsel…
