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work-experience graduate employability teaching

A journal article published in the Education of Health Journal but relevant for all students who are looking for advice on how to design an effective academic poster.

study-skills poster-session

Helena Mitchell became increasingly interested in issues of student employability as part of her work and with the help of an ESCalate grant has been able to conduct further research into this crucial area.

employability

The framework, Higher Ambitions, is published by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS), and it lays down the government's policy for higher education. Employability is central to the government's HE framework.

policy higher-education employability

Your interview is an essential part of the application process for all initial teacher training (ITT). Interviews usually take place over a full day, but may take as little as an hour. You will be asked about your experience of working with young people, your commitment to teaching and your relevant knowledge and skills. This is an interactive exercise to help you with the interview process.

employability

Each year since 1998 the Centre for Education and Employment Research has summarized data collected on training providers by the Training and Development Agency for Schools (formerly the Teacher Training Agency).

teacher-training

The Graduate Teacher Training Registry (GTTR) website provides you with all the information and guidance you need (including a course search) to help you secure a place on a postgraduate teacher training course through the GTTR.

teacher-training graduate courses postgraduate

Do you want to apply for a postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE) course? Here’s a useful guide to help you complete the application form successfully.

teacher-training TDA

Introduction: Once upon a time, in a land far away, two universities came together to break institutional barriers. It began when John Issitt from York University, somehow, got in touch with Joanna Haynes and Suanne Gibson from Plymouth University and they fancied a bit of (book writing) action. That's where we (a pretty superb bunch of writers) came in! It was then that the spiritual journey (writing) on the path to enlightenment (a book) had begun...

education teaching learning

Authored by Mick Healey and Alan Jenkins and produced by ESCalate, this article describes the importance of research within the undergraduate curriculum.

undergraduate research student

The Hot Courses Scholarship Search offers a facility to search for a whole range of undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships available from institutions, charities, and commercial companies. Over £250 million available annually.

funding courses postgraduate undergraduate

Business Link is a government website that provides lots of useful advice about how to set up and run your own business.

careers employment

Prospects Planner is a program for discovering what kinds of careers might interest you. It does this by asking a series of questions about your motivations and skills. You can also use the program to find out more about different occupations.

careers

The Work Foundation has been reflecting on how policy-makers and organisations should respond to the profound challenges they now face.

employment careers

This site offers the opportunity to practise the type of tests and questionnaires used everyday by leading employers.

employability careers employment

Target Jobs has a graduate job search facility and offers careers advice.

employment careers employability

The HEA UK Centre for Bioscience provides an annotated CV to give you some hints and tips on how to set out your CV and how to sell yourself to potential employers.

CV employability employment

Information from the British Council on funding options for international students studying in the UK.

International-student funding

Thinking of becoming a Course Rep? Already a Course Rep and need some advice? Here you can find out more about life as a Course Rep.

engagement university

The UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) provides detailed information on immigration, fees, funding, working in the UK, and general tips and advice on living in the UK.

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