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Shift Learning

@ShiftLearning

Education and higher education market research. Part of Shift Insight (see also @ShiftMembership and @ShiftSustain).

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Joined March 2009
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Today on #IDWGS, we celebrate women and girls' achievements in physics and remind the world how vital it is that every woman and girl sees that physics is for them. Our new VP for science & innovation @TaraShears speaks here about why that’s so important: womanthology.co.uk/expanding…
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This #NationalApprenticeshipWeek, we also celebrate the recent @uk_itss's announcement for a £200k funding boost for Physics Technical Apprentices, tackling the aging workforce gap within UK higher education and research.
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It's #NAW2024 🙌 we're working with @PhysicsNews & @EPSRC to increase investment into the next generation of Physics Technical Apprentices 200K funding available for universities and research institutes ➡️ Read more & apply buff.ly/47R2G8Z
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MCS@MCSCertified5 Feb 2024
Happy National Apprenticeship Week! 🛠️ Keep an eye out this week, as we celebrate apprenticeships across our sector! #NAW2024 #Apprenticeships #GreenJobs #SkillsForLife
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Are #apprenticeships key to unlocking #GenZ's #GreenJobs potential? This #NationalApprenticeshipsWeek, we're looking at how learning on the job could help more young people start their #careers in this #industry. Read our report 👇 mcsfoundation.org.uk/news/ap…
Apprenticeships key to unlocking Gen Z’s green potential - MCS Foundation

Apprenticeships key to unlocking Gen Z’s green potential - MCS Foundation

Careers advisers and social media influencers promoting apprenticeships to Gen Z could help provide the green workers the UK needs to meet net zero, according to new research published during Green...

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Welcome to National Apprenticeship Week 2024! We're thrilled to shine a spotlight on #apprenticeships and skills this week, and share the many benefits they bring to individuals, businesses and communities! ​ #SkillsForLife #NAW2024
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Today is the start of National Apprenticeship Week 2024. We met apprentices in industries across the country to hear how they’re gaining the skills and experience to boost their careers and do something they love. Find out more: skillsforcareers.education.g… #SkillsForLife #NAW2024
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Our Director for Fair Access and Participation, @johndavidblake, has penned a blog on our updated guidance and advice for universities and colleges developing their access and participation plans. Find out more about the updates: buff.ly/419DFEg
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John Blake@johndavidblake7 Dec 2023
Updated regulatory guidance for providers submitting their APPs is out today. Thanks to all those who took part in Wave 1 and provided such valuable feedback.
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Our Director for Fair Access and Participation, @johndavidblake, has penned a blog on our updated guidance and advice for universities and colleges developing their access and participation plans. Find out more about the updates: buff.ly/419DFEg
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A new report has found around a third of employers believe an afro-centric hairstyle like braids is inappropriate at work. The research was carried out among company bosses to mark the 7th anniversary of World Afro Day. @CiaraDurkan reports. @SeanFletcherTV
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BUD Leaders@BUDleaders15 Sep 2023
Join the change on @worldafroday today! Our CEO, Georgina Wilson, will be speaking on the Employer Training panel. Discover systems change through our innovative training programme. "Ending hair discrimination is everyone's business!” #WorldAfroDay #BeOurselves #AfroHairWorks
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Do you know of initiatives implemented at your institution to promote a healthy and inclusive #ResearchCulture? Your insights can help us map past and ongoing activity, and understand how they can be better supported. Take part in our survey by 31 May: orlo.uk/vFjHO
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Vitae@Vitae_news25 Apr 2023
Help progress UK research culture & environment - take part in @CRACCareers @ShiftLearning @ukrepro survey commissioned by @UKRI_News bit.ly/3mZyS91 - share initiatives of good #researchculture taking place at your institution & help R&I be supported in future #Vitae23
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The results of our Climate Action Education research are in: takeactionglobal.org/educato… 🌐We thank all the global educators who participated in this study and look forward to exploring the 5 key themes throughout the year! #ClimateActionEdu @TakeActionEdu @ShiftSustain @EarthDay
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New results of a survey of over 1,000 respondents from 38 countries by #TakeActionGlobal, @EarthDay, and @ShiftSustain highlight 5 key themes for climate action education 🌎📊Read more at: bit.ly/tagresearch2023
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Why is academia the most sought after sector amongst graduate scientists? This is what our 2022 survey respondents said to us. go.nature.com/3kJ5u5r
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Some facts about the #physics skills gap and its impact on the economy in honour of #NAW2023 ➡️ Physics-based businesses contributed £229 billion in gross value added – 11% of UK GDP – in 2019 alone ➡️ But in 2021, 9,000 physics-related jobs were struggling to be filled (1/2)
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Tes magazine@tes9 Feb 2023
Nearly two-thirds of state secondaries report being understaffed in at least one of the three sciences, according to a @RoySocChem survey of science teachers and technicians tes.com/magazine/news/genera…

Nearly 1 in 3 science teachers plan to leave within 5 years

Half of secondaries are understaffed in physics and 32% report chemistry teacher shortages, finds report

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I hope you caught some coverage today. Our Founder Michelle De Leon speaks boldly on @BBCNews about the impact of the new @EHRC guidelines to prevent Afro hair discrimination in schools. Watch the full interview 4:47pm BBC Iplayer
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LAST DAY! 🌱Climate Action Educator Survey ☑️Be represented: bit.ly/educlimatesurvey 🌟Help shape the future of #ClimateActionEdu Survey research by @TakeActionEdu, @EarthDay, and @ShiftSustain. Results of findings will be shared and emailed to respondents. 🌐Please share!
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Tes magazine@tes16 Sep 2022
Former teacher Jonathan Gullis will be minister for schools standards following the latest shake-up at the Department for Education tes.com/magazine/news/genera…
Gullis appointed minister for school standards

Gullis appointed minister for school standards

Jonathan Gullis’ role in Liz Truss’ new-look government is confirmed

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