Latest News - Education - United KingdomDoing E-learning: the Rapid E-learning 101 podcasts is now available at www.doingelearning.com
2008-05-21, 205 views - Doing E-learning
Doing E-learning today releases their second podcast - "Rapid E-learning 101".
Taxi Staff Learn I.T.
2008-05-21, 91 views - LTI Vehicles
In conjunction with Midland Group Training Services (Coventry) more than 30 employees from LTI Vehicles have completed a training course dedicated to the improvement of their computer skills.
Stay at home `Super Mario’ studies for Scottish wanna-be plumbers
2008-05-19, 147 views - Mary Stuart-Miller/Train4Trade Skills
Home study specialists Train4Trade Skills have launched a new blended learning plumbing course in Scotland, enabling would-be plumbers to study Scottish plumbing qualifications at their own pace.
Computer Games Technology Trains Tomorrow’s Plumbers
2008-05-19, 122 views - Mary Stuart-Miller/Train4Trade Skills
Would-be plumbers are being offered a revolutionary new way to train, on a blended learning course from Train4Trade Skills that uses games technology to create a virtual reality house, in which the plumbing students can practice their skills.
Welsh Universities Introduced to Regulation and Transparency
2008-05-15, 158 views - Lamp Post
Welsh universities will be introduced to regulation of their charitable activities and finance; this will overrule the Public Audit (Wales) Act 2004 that prevented the taxpaying public from making any complaint concerning financial mismanagement.
TDA awards BTL 3 year e-Assessment contract for test development
2008-05-14, 180 views - BTL Group Ltd
BTL Group Ltd. is pleased to announce the award of a new 3-year contract with the Training and Development Agency for Schools (TDA) for the content development of the Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) skills tests.
NCS Online College Launches Free Online Distance Learning Open Space for Adult Learners' Week 2008
2008-05-13, 113 views - The New Curiosity Shop Online College
The Scottish based NCS Online Distance Learning College will be launching a free Open Space during Adult Learners' Week 2008 (17th May to 23rd May). Visitors to the NCS website will be able to explore a sample of online distance learning courses.
Trainer1 Launches A New Series Of Practical E-learning Courses
2008-05-13, 114 views - Bob Little Press & PR
Trainer1, one of the UK’s leading independent e-learning specialists, has added four ‘entry level’ one-day training courses to its portfolio of successful e-learning and instructional design (ID) related courses.
Charity Commissioners to Regulate Welsh Universities
2008-05-12, 150 views - Lamp Post
The Charity Commissioners are to regulate Welsh universities under the new Charity Act 2006; they will have the power to remove the charitable status of any university in breach of charity law.
Intensive Driving UK aims to improve Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) qualifications
2008-05-09, 145 views - Intensive Driving UK
Keith Hornby, managing Director of Intensive Driving UK says that Driving Standards Agency could consider that anyone offering Driving Instructor training should be a minimum of a Grade 5 Instructor.
Building Up The South West's Skills In The Built Environment
2008-05-07, 221 views - ABBE
Since 6th April, a growing number of commercial properties have been required to have Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) to demonstrate how energy efficient they are.
Neil Lasher advises the Open University on instructional design
2008-05-07, 108 views - Bob Little Press & PR
Instructional design (ID) specialist, Neil Lasher, is conducting a series of courses in ID techniques for the Open University (OU)’s editorial staff and design team, which includes people who are creating the OU’s e-learning materials.
Leading Pharmaceutical Wholesaler Uses Cobent To Help Pharmacies Improve Prescription Services
2008-05-06, 194 views - Bob Little Press & PR
AAH Pharmaceuticals, the UK’s leading pharmaceutical wholesaler, is making it easier and quicker for pharmacists to use their electronic Minor Ailment Scheme system in Scottish Pharmacies and improve services to patients.
Author publishes new book Blood Up to your Ankles by Peter Wilks.
2008-05-06, 157 views - Pneuma Springs Publishing
Press release on Peter Wilks, the author of a newly released book. Author shares experience of book writing and personal life.
BBC Radio 5 journalist releases book based on his epic adventure cycling along the Mississippi River
2008-05-06, 152 views - Pneuma Springs Publishing
Press release on Quentin van Marle, the author of a newly released book 'The Last Boat on the River' . Author shares experience of book writing and personal life.
Life coach, Brian Fox releases new self help book to help domestic abuse victims
2008-05-06, 138 views - Pneuma Springs Publishing
Press release on Brian Fox, the author of a newly released book - 'You Don’t Need Bruises to be Abused'. Author shares experience of book writing and personal life.
WinNET Systems Best CCIE Lab training instritute for Voice and Routing & Switching
2008-05-06, 129 views - WinNET Systems
Find out why WinNET Systems is considered as the Best CCIE Lab training instritute for Voice and Routing & Switching
Author launches book to encourage reading and highlight its benefits - Read & Soar by Yomi Akinpelu
2008-05-05, 92 views - Pneuma Springs Publishing
Press release on Yomi Akinpelu, the author of a newly released book. Author shares experience of book writing and personal life. Her contribution to the 2008 National Year of Reading.
Driving Tip 18 - Fuel's gold, so here's how to save it when you're on the road
2008-05-01, 151 views - Institute of Advanced Motorists
If you are concerned about petrol costs after the recent price rises, ask yourself these questions next time you are driving. What is the delay time between lifting off the accelerator and applying the brake? And what gears are you using?
Association for Learning Technology (ALT) appoints first Director of Development
2008-04-30, 108 views - Association for Learning Technology
Mark van Harmelen will join the Association for Learning Technology (ALT) as its first Director of Development in May.
Energy On Display For Public Buildings
2008-04-30, 166 views - ABBE
Big changes are ahead for those who manage public buildings, due to new legislation accompanying the implementation of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive.
SkillsTrain Project Africa Joining With UK Schools
2008-04-29, 85 views - SkillsTrain
SkillsTrain Project Africa is an initiative from the leading UK based ICT training company SkillsTrain. The Project aims to bring a UK classroom and UK teachers to children and young people from previously disadvantaged schools in South Africa.
Achieve Your Goals Faster And Easier With Tested And Proven Goal Achiever System Plus Free Coaching
2008-04-29, 124 views - Skyline Coaching
The Goal Achiever program is a tried, tested and proven system for achieving your goals with which, together with FREE coaching from Skyline Coaching, you can start to create your ideal life.
The 14th CEEMAN Annual Case Writing Competition in partnership with Emerald - call for applications
2008-04-28, 191 views - Emerald Group Publishing
International recognition, publication and cash award for the best cases The competition calls for cases related to the overall conference theme, “Management Education for the Realities of the Emerging Markets”.
Energy Assessor College Opens Second Training Centre in Birmingham
2008-04-27, 215 views - Qube Media
New college in central Birmingham features state-of-the-art training facilities www.energyassessorcollege.com
New Build Energy Assessor Course to Meet New Legislation
2008-04-27, 172 views - Qube Media
New Build Energy Assessor Courses now available at www.energyassessorcollege.com
New Commercial Energy Assessor Course from Energy Assessor College
2008-04-27, 208 views - Qube Media
Professional Commercial Energy Assessor Awards now available at www.energyassessorcollege.com
Energy Assessor College Launches Multi-Skilled Energy Assessor Courses
2008-04-27, 361 views - Qube Media
New training program at www.energyassessorcollege.com offers a fast-track route to a new career as an energy assessor
HR & Training Solutions takes Virgin Atlantic to new heights at Heathrow
2008-04-24, 193 views - Bob Little Press & PR
HR & Training Solutions has undertaken a management training programme for Virgin Atlantic, following the launch of brand new facilities at Heathrow’s Terminal 3 (T3).
Emerald and the EFMD offer international recognition and cash awards for the best Doctoral research
2008-04-23, 140 views - Emerald Group Publishing
Emerald Group Publishing Limited and the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) seek to celebrate excellence in research by sponsoring the annual Emerald/EFMD Outstanding Doctoral Research Awards.
BTL provide complete e-Assessment solution to AAT
2008-04-23, 230 views - BTL Group Ltd
BTL to assist the AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) with a 3 year project to move from traditional paper based exams to On-Screen delivery.
Jisc Funding Facilitates 50% Reduction On Certified Membership Of The Association For Learning Tech
2008-04-23, 150 views - Association for Learning Technology
The Association for Learning Technology is launching a 50 per cent reduction on certification fees for learning technology practitioners applying to become Certified Members of the Association.
Neil Lasher speaks on instructional design at Olympia conference
2008-04-23, 169 views - Bob Little Press & PR
Neil Lasher joins key figures from the world of learning technologies to speak at the Learning and Skills Group Conference, being held at London’s Olympia on 30th April.
Podcasts in E-Learning are Now Available
2008-04-22, 241 views - Doing E-learning
E-learning podcast to be released twice a month, providing information and guidelines that HR, Training, and Learning & Development professionals can act on today.
Making sense of FITS
2008-04-22, 119 views - Richmond Systems
another set of IT rules in education isn’t necessarily a bad thing, argues Richmond Systems
Emerald - Alcs Research Fund Award 2008 – Engineering Research In Africa
2008-04-20, 213 views - Emerald Group Publishing
Supporting the dissemination of knowledge for social good in developing countries - call for African mathematical research in engineering research proposals
Alt’s Learning Technologist Of The Year Awards – Closing Date 8 May £3800 Prize Fund Available
2008-04-20, 204 views - Association for Learning Technology
Entries for the 2008 Learning Technologist of the Year award are now open.
Benefits for Immigrants coming to Australia to Study
2008-04-17, 145 views - Global Visas
Changes to the Australian student visa makes moving to Australia for study purposes even more attractive than before.
SQA signs landmark e-Assessment contract with BTL
2008-04-14, 150 views - BTL Group Ltd
BTL Group Ltd, a leading UK Learning and Assessment solutions provider, announced today that the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) has selected BTL to provide an enterprise wide e-assessment development and delivery system.
UK’s first Bluetooth Youth Shelter a hit at Telford
2008-04-10, 191 views - Ultimedia PR
Telford and Wrekin Council have just installed the first youth shelter in the UK that provides a Bluetooth facility as well as solar powered radio and lighting.
Developing a Succesful Cosmetic or Dentistry Practice
2008-04-09, 195 views - K-T Training
By Yasmin Khan (Aesthetic Dentistry Magazine 2008) author Simple Steps to Building Million Dollar Cosmetic Practices
Workplace Law lauches new NEBOSH site
2008-04-09, 428 views - Workplace Law Network
Workplace Law has just launched a new microsite, all in honour of a health and safety qualification - the NEBOSH national general certificate.
School Fund Finder: The New Grant And Funding Website For Schools Is Launched
2008-04-09, 190 views - SF Software
School Fund Finder, the new grant and funding website for schools in the UK, has now been launched.
CCIE Routing & Switching Lab Boot Camp UK
2008-04-08, 204 views - WinNET Systems
CCIE RS Lab training boot camp in June ( June 9 - June 20) Conducted by famous Quadruple CCIE Instructor Harith Kariapper # 8661 ( Voice, Service Provider, Security and Routing/Switching ) at the UK Training Location at WinNET Systems.
UK CCIE Voice Training 12 Days Boot camp in April
2008-04-08, 204 views - WinNET Systems Ltd
CCIE Voice Lab training boot camp in April (Apr 28 2008 - May 9 2008) Conducted by famous Quadruple CCIE Instructor Harith Kariapper # 8661 ( Voice, Service Provider, Security and Routing/Switching ) at the UK Training Location at WinNET Systems.
Oxford University to present open source web strategy at Internet World
2008-04-07, 250 views - Alister Cattell, Squiz UK
As open source content management hits the mainstream, Squiz announces keynote presentation by Oxford University Library Services on the value of an open source strategy.
New film-The More the Merrier – puts freedom of movement for all on the map
2008-04-05, 176 views - WORLDwrite
“The More the Merrier” a new short film, interwoven with compelling archive, provides a case for unfettered freedom of movement for all across the globe. Too many people? Too many immigrants? For The More the Merrier the answer is a deafening no.
We compare how UK education stacks up to the rest of the world
2008-04-04, 340 views - Global Visas
As more and more Britons leave the UK, many are looking for world class education for their children; we look at the alternatives to a British education.
Nine-year-old London Child Prodigy Sets A New Mathematics Record While Some Schools Fail
2008-04-03, 1502 views - Excellence in Education
9-year-old Samantha Imafidon, EIE pupil sets a new examination record by becoming the youngest student ever to pass a University of Cambridge Mathematics paper at the tender age of nine.
"Nessy Fingers Touch Typing" CD Released
2008-04-03, 275 views - Net Educational Systems Ltd
Nessy are proud to announce the release of their eagerly-awaited new software title, "Nessy Fingers Touch Typing".
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