Students at Scotland’s colleges and universities will soon have more and even better opportunities to get involved in sport, thanks to a £465,000 Scottish Government investment. Continue reading £465,000 for student sport development
Tag: further education
RTS Scotland Student Television Award winners announced
The Royal Television Society’s Scottish branch, RTS Scotland – part of Britain’s leading forum for television and related media – celebrated new talent and excellence in student television production when it announced the winners of the RTS Scotland Student Television Awards 2018 this week. Continue reading RTS Scotland Student Television Award winners announced
Students have their finger on the creative pulse
- 16-18 year olds set to explore creative courses in spite of an absence of careers guidance and support from ill-informed parents and schools
- 70% of 16-18 year olds cite they would like to pursue a career in the creative industries
- 62% of UK students feel they have not been made aware of a future within the creative industries by teachers or career advisors
- 47% pressured to select a career path to please parents
With the UCAS deadline looming, new research exploring the future of the creative industries, from leading VFX academy Escape Studios, highlights how students are turning their back on traditional careers and their parents’ wishes in favour of the burgeoning creative industries. Continue reading Students have their finger on the creative pulse
Edinburgh College: ‘financial position remains challenging’
Edinburgh is one of three colleges ‘facing financial challenges’, according to a report published by the Audit Scotland yesterday. Continue reading Edinburgh College: ‘financial position remains challenging’
Granton’s Sam to showcase her skills
A student from Granton is set to travel to Birmingham to show off her talent as a gym instructor to more than 70,000 spectators at the nation’s largest skills and careers event. Sam Laird has been selected to represent City of Glasgow College in the Gym Instructor category at The Skills Show 2016 and is hoping to bring home a medal and advance to the finals of WorldSkills, a competition dubbed ‘the skills Olympics’. Continue reading Granton’s Sam to showcase her skills
Students: learn to look after your health!
NHS24 advice for new students
Starting university or college can be an exciting time, but students are being advised to look after their health so they can fully enjoy the experience. Continue reading Students: learn to look after your health!
Time to learn
New part time courses at Edinburgh College
Edinburgh College has launched its new range of part-time courses, with programmes to boost careers, earn professional qualifications and learn new skills. Continue reading Time to learn
Sums? Edinburgh College must do better
College faces £3.3 million funding shortfall
Edinburgh College faces ‘severe financial challenges’ according to a report presented to the Scottish Parliament on Wednesday. The report says the College ‘will face extreme financial difficulties without further financial support.’ Continue reading Sums? Edinburgh College must do better
Edinburgh College Information Day today
Granton Campus today from 2 – 6pm
Edinburgh College is inviting anyone wanting to learn about study options to information days at its campuses this week. Course advisors will provide guidance about 2016/17 courses and remaining last-minute places on programmes starting this month. Continue reading Edinburgh College Information Day today
A merry Christmas for College apprentices
Lewis is Apprentice of the Year
An Edinburgh College Construction student has received a festive treat with a gold medal at the Scottish Building Apprenticeship Training Council (SBATC) Apprentices of the Year Awards. Continue reading A merry Christmas for College apprentices