by olamalu | Nov 7, 2019 | News
The latest SKOPE Research Paper explores the thinking behind and the outcomes that resulted from the New Labour Government’s attempts to boost adult workplace learning – particularly Train to Gain (T2G). With adult and lifelong learning rapidly re-emerging as a...
by olamalu | Oct 30, 2019 | News
On the 11th of October, 2019, the SKOPE Research Centre presented key findings from a major Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) funded project on young people Not in Employment, Education or Training (NEET) across the four UK nations. The project has charted...
by olamalu | Jul 5, 2019 | News
Dr Susan James Relly, in partnership with WorldSkills UK , has authored an insightful report on the existing opportunities to move world class practice in World Skills competitions into mainstream Further Education. The research question ‘How, if at all, does the...
by olamalu | Apr 1, 2019 | News
A new independent commission has been created whose aim is to set out a “new vision” for the future of colleges across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. Chaired by Sir Ian Diamond (chair of Edinburgh College’s management board) and supported...
by olamalu | Jan 8, 2019 | News
Apprenticeship Competencies ESRC Grand Union doctoral studentship in collaboration with the Edge Foundation The Centre on Skills, Knowledge & Economic Performance (SKOPE) at the Department of Education is seeking to award an ESRC collaborative studentship...
by olamalu | Jul 24, 2018 | News
Ewart Keep, in partnership with the Association of Colleges (AoC) , has authored a timely and insightful publication on the marketisation of Further Education (FE) in England. Funded by the Further Education Trust for Leadership (FETL), this publication highlights the...