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A legislative solution to student suicide prevention: advocating for opt-out consent in response to student welfare concerns

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Authored by Dr Emma Roberts, Head of Law at the University of Salford. The loss of a student to suicide is a profound and heartbreaking tragedy, leaving families and loved ones devastated, while exposing critical gaps in the support systems within higher education. Each death is not only a personal tragedy but also a systemic failure, underscoring the urgent need for higher education institutions to strengthen their safeguarding frameworks.

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The barriers that must be removed for degree apprenticeships to meet NHS workforce targets

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Denise Baker presents new research on making healthcare apprenticeships work, and warns that changes to level 7 eligibility could stifle NHS workforce development

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Running a Workshop: Guidelines for Engagement and Impact

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Most of us have the experience of registering for a workshop only to discover that it is a lecture or (worse) an advertisement for the presenter. A genuine workshop aims to empower the participants such that they leave with new ideas and skills. What follows are some suggested principles we have prepared for workshop facilitators that move beyond a talkfest to genuine learning.

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Higher education institutions have invested time, effort and money in level 7 apprenticeships

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Which universities will lose out if some or all postgraduate apprenticeships are removed from the levys scope? Michael Salmon sets the scene Which institutions will lose out if some or all postgraduate apprenticeships are removed from the levys scope?

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Navigating Higher Ed’s Tech & Budget Crunch: Yes, You Can Survive

As Higher Ed institutions continue struggling with budget constraints and enrollment pressures, making smart decisions about technology is crucial. How do institutions enhance data security, optimize their tech stack and engage students effectively…all while managing limited resources? Bret Ingerman, former Vice President for Information Technology at Tallahassee State College, digs into these conundrums, exploring how Pathify offers solutions to enhance student engagement while giving instituti

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Running a Workshop: Guidelines for Engagement and Impact

Faculty Focus

Most of us have the experience of registering for a workshop only to discover that it is a lecture or (worse) an advertisement for the presenter. A genuine workshop aims to empower the participants such that they leave with new ideas and skills. What follows are some suggested principles we have prepared for workshop facilitators that move beyond a talkfest to genuine learning.

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A blanket removal of funding for level 7 apprenticeships will damage government plans to boost infrastructure

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Labour has ambitions to get Britain building.

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