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Health education: A terminal problem?
“A crisis in health and social care” is a phrase which seems almost as common in current news coverage as “Southern Rail strike” or “President Trump tweeted”. Stories of hospitals and social care services stretched almost to breaking point are rarely out of the media,...
![Health education: A terminal problem?](https://guildhe.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/medic-hospital-laboratory-medical-40559-1080x675.jpeg)
Health education: A terminal problem?
“A crisis in health and social care” is a phrase which seems almost as common in current news coverage as “Southern Rail strike” or “President Trump tweeted”. Stories of hospitals and social care services stretched almost to breaking point are rarely out of the media,...
![Endgame: Faust, TEF and the HER Bill](https://guildhe.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/pexels-photo-372038-1-1080x675.jpeg)
Endgame: Faust, TEF and the HER Bill
“Who is that cloven-hoofed fellow? I like the cut of his jib.” So says Mr Burns when watching Homer sell his soul to the devil for a box of doughnuts. I was reminded of this, my favourite Simpsons’ line, when Lord Blunkett accused UUK and GuildHE of entering a...
![Endgame: Faust, TEF and the HER Bill](https://guildhe.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/pexels-photo-372038-1-1080x675.jpeg)
Endgame: Faust, TEF and the HER Bill
“Who is that cloven-hoofed fellow? I like the cut of his jib.” So says Mr Burns when watching Homer sell his soul to the devil for a box of doughnuts. I was reminded of this, my favourite Simpsons’ line, when Lord Blunkett accused UUK and GuildHE of entering a...
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For REFerence
Looking at responding to the REF consultation? Too late. The deadline for responding to the second Research Excellence Framework consultation closed two weeks ago. Following the Stern Review last summer, the long-awaited technical consultation on the latest REF was...
![For REFerence](https://guildhe.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/REF-IMpact-Wordcloud-MG-1080x675.jpg)
For REFerence
Looking at responding to the REF consultation? Too late. The deadline for responding to the second Research Excellence Framework consultation closed two weeks ago. Following the Stern Review last summer, the long-awaited technical consultation on the latest REF was...
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It’s inspiring to see young people growing into active citizens
Professor Margaret House, Vice Chancellor, Leeds Trinity University, writes for GuildHE about Active Citizenship. Throughout my career, I’ve been struck time and again by the wealth of opportunities which students choose to take up alongside their degrees. Many people...
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Degree Apprenticeships: Reflections from Southampton Solent
As 2017’s National Apprenticeship Week gets underway, Southampton Solent University’s Head of Apprenticeships, David Moxon, reflects on the institution’s experience so far... For Solent, apprenticeships are a key part of building a future that benefits our...
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Diverse higher education. That’s something to celebrate
On 1 July 2015, GuildHE published Excellence in Diversity. It was my first day in my new job. I could claim no credit whatever for its central, compelling case: that UK higher education is so strong, in part because it is so diverse. I have though, used the argument...
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Spotlight on Degree Apprenticeships: Ravensbourne
Ravensbourne, apprenticeships and industry. Ravensbourne has been delivering apprenticeship training for BT's network and software engineering apprentices since 2015. Apprenticeships fit neatly into the college's vocational mission and endorse Ravensbourne's approach...