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Promoting equity and employability using live briefs

SRHE

How live briefs are usually used A live brief is defined as “a type of design project that is distinct from a typical studio project in its engagement of real clients or users, in real-time settings” (Sara, 2006, p. Ranked based on perceived equity and employability status. Centre for Education in the Built Environment

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Developing students’ career resilience – a university wide approach?

Teaching Matters Student Employment

Walker et al (2006) have demonstrated that it is both possible and desirable to design learning experiences that foster resilience, and certainly the post-workshop responses indicated a positive shift amongst the student participants. Stefan, M (2010): ‘A CV of Failures’. Educational Studies. 32(3): 251–264.

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Career Development Planning

Teaching Matters Student Employment

The student cohort is large and diverse with students at all stages of career planning. A key challenge is meeting the needs of students and getting them to see the course as relevant to them, rather than just “going through the motions”. 2010): Motivating students to learn 3rd edition London: Routledge Gibbs, G.

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Reflections of an Edinburgh Award tutor

Teaching Matters Student Employment

Since academic year 2011-12, when the Edinburgh award was launched, I’ve always asked the students in my award classes whether they agree with a statement from a paper by Simon Barrie, 2006; “ …. The last question that I ask the students is whether their university should offer the award at all, is it of value to them?

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New evidence on the challenges and consequences of precarious work for university students

SRHE

In the UK conditions shifted significantly after the 1990s reforms with the creation of post-92 universities, the replacement of grants with loans and tuition fees and a diversified student body. Findings The research presents a picture in line with existing data on studentsemployment during the pandemic.

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Catching the waves: surfing, enhancement, and student success

Teaching Matters Student Employment

Gavin is the Careers and Employability Manager from the Careers Service and this post forms part of the 20 Years of Enhancement theme. Taking a collaborative, whole-institution approach Following the 2004-2006 Employability Enhancement Theme, the Scottish Funding Council allocated each institution strategic funding to accelerate this agenda.

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Understanding the purpose and role of the CAA UAE in higher education

Creatrix Campus

The CAA was established in response to the rapid growth of higher education in the UAE and the need for a regulatory body to ensure that students receive a high-quality educational experience. It evaluates factors such as curriculum, faculty qualifications, educational resources, and student outcomes.