$15m fund launched to create ‘unstoppable momentum’ to end FGM worldwide

The launch of the fund comes as women's rights are increasingly under attack and donor funding is in sharp decline, particularly for work led by FGM survivors in local communities. It is thought to be the largest single…

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Francophiles, Norman outfits and broken threads: visitors see Bayeux tapestry in UK for first time

She was so determined to lock down her spot, that she sat with her toes in the sand for an hour, waiting in the online queue. "The whole ticket buying experience felt like what other people would do to get Taylor Swift…

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A scientist said bananas ‘kill’ the benefit of blueberries. Is that true?

But this summer, the Mel Robbins Podcast featured Dr Rhonda Patrick, a biomedical scientist, who said that adding banana to a blueberry smoothie could adversely affect the nutritional benefits of the berries. Could the…

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Building the care workforce of tomorrow

The Raising the Profile of the Care Workforce International Conference , delivered by the University in partnership with Training in Care (TIC), brought together experts from higher education, workforce development and…

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New regulated esports qualifications now available following NCFE and Esports Academics partnership

The Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications developed through the partnership have secured regulatory approval and are now available for delivery from the start of the new academic year, providing schools and colleges with…

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Tell us: has your medical cannabis prescription come from a private health provider?

The NHS prescribes medical cannabis for a few conditions such as children and adults with rare, severe forms of epilepsy and people with muscle stiffness and spasms caused by multiple sclerosis (MS). However, the vast…

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Coursera announces Project Helix, a new AI-native platform connecting skills discovery and personalised learning to verified capability and business outcomes

The adaptive platform is designed to help organizations close talent gaps, accelerate time-to-proficiency, and translate learning investments directly into verified workforce capability. Project Helix represents a…

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Manufacturers hail instant impact of digital leadership programme

The Government-backed Leading Digital Transformation (LDT) programme has now supported 145 leaders from 125 manufacturers, with alumni crediting it with changing how they plan, prioritise and lead digital change. From…

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Retired NHS engineer shortlisted for adult learning award

And despite having a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition, he’s now been shortlisted for an adult learning award. Malkit spent most of his NHS career in roles such as clinical engineer and clinical technologist, before…

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Brent student one of just three national finalists for Adult Student of the Year

She is also the only finalist from a further education college in London in this year’s AoC Student of the Year Awards. The AoC Student of the Year Awards celebrate exceptional students from colleges across England…

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