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The biggest trends in graphic design for 2023, as predicted by the creative industry
As we head to the end of another busy 12 months, we gather expert opinions from industry leaders to give you a sense of where graphic design is heading in the year to come. The job of the graphic designer may have changed a lot lately, but the good news is that the...

New Trends in UNIVERSITY Education
In the last few years, industry and academic experts have noted an alarming skills gap rate in the workplace (SHRM, 2019. Too many positions remain unfilled despite extended vacancy announcements, or they are filled with poorly matched candidates. This is in sharp...

Where the Royal Family went to university
Members of the Royal Family didn’t always go to university – in fact, most completely bypassed higher education to begin a life of royal duties. It was King Charles III who changed all that and became the first heir to the throne to achieve a degree, with others...

Which English language skills are needed for the future?
How many employers around the world need employees with English language skills? We surveyed 5,300 employers in 38 countries. We found that English is important all over the world. Even in countries where English is not an official language, over two thirds of...

ChatGPT and the future of university assessment
Artificial intelligence-powered tools like ChatGPT are forcing a much-needed opportunity to reimagine the role of education in the 21st century, says Alex Sims ChatGPT is the focus of much discussion, excitement and fear across tertiary education. While many of us in...

Top 25 Most Interesting Pi Facts
Pi Day is celebrated on March 14th (3/14) around the world. Pi (Greek letter “π”) is the symbol used in mathematics to represent a constant — the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter — which is approximately 3.14159. Pi Day is an annual opportunity...

Let all women have their voices heard. Happy International Women’s Day!
Was Mozart’s sister actually the most talented musician in the family? Get ready to celebrate Nannerl, the forgotten musically gifted sibling in the Mozart household… In the 18th century, Mozart toured Europe, wowing audiences across the continent and impressing...

Becoming an Au Pair: Your Complete Guide
Are you considering becoming an Au Pair? It’s an incredible opportunity to live abroad, learn a new culture, and gain valuable experience taking care of children. But like any big decision, it’s important to understand the potential opportunities and challenges before...

‘UCAS personal statement changes might not level the field’
The new look UCAS personal statement could help some students, but it might not level the playing field entirely, writes Alex Hutchinson “Ever since I accidentally burnt a hole in my pyjamas after experimenting with a chemistry set on my eighth birthday, I have always...

Sensory Play for Language Development
When we hear about strategies for language development, some of the most engaging activities involve play. One of my favorites is sensory play for language development. There are so many ways to target speech and language goals, such as new vocabulary, expanding...