30 janvier 2020
30 janvier 2020
Thousands of UK academics 'treated as second-class citizens'
Thousands of academic staff at British universities are being treated as second-class citizens on precarious contracts, says a report highlighting the “alarming rise of mass casualised labour” in higher education. More...30 janvier 2020
We refuse to act as external examiners until universities deal with staffing issues
This role is crucial in underpinning the quality of education provided to students, but so too is the need to provide fair pay, pensions and job security for those who work in universities, say 29 UK professors. More...30 janvier 2020
Senior UK academics protest over pay and working conditions
Professors refuse to act as external examiners, potentially disrupting students’ results. More...30 janvier 2020
Minister criticises lack of senior black UK academics
The universities minister has criticised UK higher education institutions for their failure to recruit and promote black and minority ethnic academics, after figures showed that no black staff were employed at the most senior levels. More...28 janvier 2020
What are the happiest students in Europe studying?
For many young people, deciding what to study can feel like an overwhelming decision, as it can play a major factor in the rest of your life. As a child you were probably asked what you wanted to be when you grew up. You might have given answers like: an astronaut, police officer, maybe even a scientist, or teacher. Whatever your dream job was as a kid, you probably didn’t think about the journey you’d need to take to reach that career. For some careers, that journey involves studying at university, but finding the best university and study programme for you is not always easy. More...28 janvier 2020
Becta's Process for Giving New Shape to the E-Strategy for Education in England
By Stephen Downes - Stephen's Web. Becta's Process for Giving New Shape to the E-Strategy for Education in England
Seb Schmoller links to this publication from Becta describing the series of policy seminars that will be held by the organization. The process asks, "What are learner needs" and "what are employer needs" before asking how the system will need to change. What I wonder is, why do employers get a special crack at this? Many people - and not just employers - have a stake in the outcome of the educational services: police, who have to maintain order; medical professionals, who have to see to their health; service clubs and NGOs, who depend on them for funding and volunteer support; and more - the list goes on. More...
28 janvier 2020
22 janvier : journée franco-allemande
Einen schönen deutsch-französischen Tag! La journée franco-allemande du 22 janvier célèbre chaque année le traité de l’Elysée de 1963. Cette journée a pour objectif de mieux promouvoir la culture et la langue allemande dans les écoles et les établissements scolaires. Plus...27 janvier 2020
Bruxelles relance l'idée d'un Smic européen
La Commission européenne lance la consultation des partenaires sociaux. L'idée est d'encadrer la fixation de planchers nationaux. Plus...26 janvier 2020
Pays de la Loire : un Hub Europe pour favoriser l’émergence de projets européens
Copiloté par la Région, l’agence Solutions&Co et le bureau de représentation de la Région des Pays de la Loire à Bruxelles, le Hub Europe regroupe les têtes de réseaux ligériennes de la recherche et de l’innovation. Sa vocation : permettre aux entreprises de mieux se saisir des opportunités de financements européens. Plus...
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