Why Offer a MOOC (or a NOOC)?

  • Vice Chancellor David Greenaway explains why the University of Nottingham will be among the first to offer free courses through Futurelearn, the first UK-led MOOC platform.

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Atherton on Access: What to make of the information enveloping higher education?

  • In the first instalment of his monthly column on widening access to higher education, Graeme Atherton examines the government’s devotion to information and its impact on university applications.

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Sandwich placements: back on the menu

  • Director of Employability Nicola Turner outlines why Aston University’s objective of 100% take-up of placements by 2020 will appeal to both students and employers.

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Kevan Jones MP: The battle to support our armed forces doesn't stop after Afghanistan

  • Political and public backing of efforts to help injured service personnel is seemingly unquestionable, but what will happen as our heroes head home? Westminster Briefing talks to Kevan Jones MP, Shadow Armed Forces Minister.

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From Open Access to Impact: the use of social media in research dissemination and public engagement

  • Research needs to be easily accessible and understood if it is to realise its potential impact, says Dr Rosa Scoble.

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