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How to Improve your English Academic Writing for University Study

Find out more about academic writing in UK higher education with our guest post by Brian Turner, an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) lecturer for the International Study and Language …

Category: Educators, Experts, General

World Refugee Day: How to support refugee mental health

We spoke with the Refugee Council to get some expert advice about studying and working with refugee mental health.

Category: Career Development, Current Issues, General

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Top 10 online courses to perfect your English grammar skills

Wish you had perfect English grammar? Learn English language skills and pronunciation in our top 10 online courses.

Category: Career Development, General

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Crime & punishment: Five forensic science courses for armchair detectives

If you’ve ever wanted to be a detective, now is your chance. From unravelling the clues of cold cases to solving murders, these five courses will have you sleuthing like …

Category: General, Psychology & Mental Health

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How to get a job in journalism

Journalism has a reputation for being a competitive field. These days, however, there are more avenues open to aspiring journalists than ever before. Discover how to get that coveted journalism …

Category: Creative Arts & Media, General, How To, Job Market

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What is the skills gap, and what can I do about it?

COVID-19 exacerbated an already growing skills gap in the rapidly-changing jobs market. Which skills are needed by which job sectors? And what does it mean for your learning and career …

Category: Career, Career Development, Current Issues, Digital Skills, General, Job Market, Upskilling, What is

University students work on their academic skills

Five online courses to improve your academic skills

If you're looking for ways to improve your academic skills, look no further! We will discuss five courses that can help you succeed in your studies.

Category: General, Learning

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Start your career in EYFS: How to become an early years practitioner

Thinking of working in early years education? Learn everything you need to know in this article, with expert input from Sheona Gilmour, an Early Years Specialist Language Adviser.

Category: Career Development, General, Job Market, Learning

The future of recycling

Recycling is booming and jobs in sustainability continue to grow. But the recycling industry faces challenges. Here are the issues to learn about if you want to build your career …

Category: Career Development, Current Issues, General, Job Market, Learning

Fashion job interviewee prepares for a job interview for a job in fashion

Interview questions for jobs in fashion

A fashion job interview might seem daunting but it needn’t be a challenge if you’re armed with the right knowledge (and a great outfit, of course!) Read our tailored guide …

Category: Career Development, General, Job Market

Fashion student concentrates on dressmaking as part of a fashion course aimed at getting a job in the fashion industry

How to get a job in the fashion industry

Considering a job in fashion? Look no further. We’ve got the lowdown on getting a fashion job, with expert advice from Lucy Heathfield Talbot, owner of The Decorium boutique, and …

Category: Career Development, General, Job Market

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What is Microsoft Azure and what is it used for?

We spoke to tech experts to bring you everything you need to know about Microsoft Azure and the Azure portal.

Category: Career Development, General, Tech, Upskilling, What is

Beauty therapist teaches a class of beauty therapy students how to conduct a treatment consultation with a client

How to get a job in the beauty industry

Experts in the beauty industry give us their top tips and insight on how to build your beauty career, what the work involves, and how to specialise to get ahead …

Category: Career Development, General, How To, Job Market

Digital learning students interact using digital tools on a university campus

Spotlight on: Deakin University

Learn more about Deakin University, one of Australia’s best universities and an education partner of FutureLearn.

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