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North Wales colleges

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  North Wales colleges and universities to unite in webinar discussing free apprenticeships A webinar  January intake  in the uk  at Wales colleges and universities on 17 November will see the discussion of free digital and manufacturing apprenticeships. Bangor and Wrexham Glyndŵr universities, Coleg Cambria, Grwp Llandrillo Menai and The Open University (OU) will all be present. Places are available from January onwards with partners including Welsh Water, Cartrefi Cymru, Airbus and Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board which will bring education into the workplace as well as a ‘hands-on’ experience for learners. Presented by David Roberts, chair of North Wales Regional Skills Partnership, employers are encouraged to attend the virtual event and upskill employees in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.   He said: “The webinar is a platform to inform businesses and anyone looking to retrain or progress in their current role about the opportunities that are out there.
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Higher education: new national restrictions guidance

     Read this guidance to find out how the new national restrictions affect the Higher Education (HE) sector. It should be read in conjunction with Reopening buildings and campuses, which sets out how HE providers can minimise risks during coronavirus (COVID-19).   Stay at home Under the new national restrictions from 5 November, the government will be requiring everyone to stay at their current home, except for specific purposes. This means students should not leave their term-time address to return home between 5 November and 2 December. We are asking students to remain at university and not to travel home before Thursday 5 November, to allow all students who are able to, to benefit from face-to-face teaching and COVID-secure educational facilities, and to prevent the increased risk of spreading coronavirus (COVID-19). We all have a responsibility, and all our actions affect the lives of others. This is in keeping with the current restrictions on moving between their permanent home
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Student support services

  Student support services including mental health support, careers advice, and study skills will be delivered in a mixture of online and in-person, while five institutions said they would be available online. Additionally, 82% of the universities surveyed said they are working with bars and cafes in the local community as they develop their plans. “Following the latest health guidelines, universities are continuing to develop detailed plans for the new academic year and will be regularly updating new and returning students over the coming weeks,” Jarvis added. Nine in 10 universities have communicated current plans to prospective and current students, others will be doing so imminently, the survey added. “Universities are committed to providing an engaging academic and social experience for all while ensuring the safety and welfare of the whole university community.” Commenting on survey results, Claire Sosienski Smith, NUS vice president (Higher Education), pointed out that it is sti
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Kingston University, London

 Edinburgh Napier University Edinburgh Napier is ranked eighth in the UK for ‘value added’, which measures students’ entry qualifications against the degree results they go on to achieve Glasgow Caledonian Logo Glasgow Caledonian University UK Glasgow Caledonian University is a distinctive, inclusive and forward-looking university that is committed to its social mission to promote the common good. Keele University Logo Keele University UK Keele University was the first new UK university of the 20th century and was founded to promote interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary scholarship. Keele pioneered the Dual Honours degree, which is still taken by around 70% of students. Kingston University, London Kingston University is an inclusive and vibrant university, recognised for its excellent teaching, ranks highly in the world’s list of young universities and has several UK-leading courses. Leeds Beckett Logo Leeds Beckett University UK Leeds Beckett University gained university status in
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Ulster University UK

Ulster University is Northern Ireland’s largest university and our multi-campus dynamic means that although we are international in our outlook, we have our roots firmly embedded in the local community. University College Birmingham UK University College Birmingham is a university in Birmingham, England. It was awarded full University subjects status in 2012 along with Newman University. The university is located in central Birmingham and offers both vocational and academic education at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. University of Bedfordshire UK University of Bedfordshire currently ranks 64 in the UK(THE) University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) Situated in the heart of the North West of England, the City of Preston is vibrant, cultural and friendly with plenty of activities and events to keep you entertained. 30,000 students live in Preston, making the city a lively, diverse and contemporary place to study. University of Chester UK Results in a recent National Student S
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Most UK unis preparing for in-person teaching in 2020, survey finds

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The majority of British universities are preparing to provide in-person teaching this upcoming academic year according to a survey, while several institutions are offering prospective postgraduate students options to begin their studies in January 2021 rather than in autumn 2020.   UK universities are "well advanced" in their planning to welcome students to campus this autumn, UUK said. Photo: pexels Share this: About Viggo Stacey Viggo has previously worked in teaching in Germany and Turkey, until his change of career in 2017. Known as 'Sitting-Vig' to his friends, in his free time he is normally watching a film as he attempts to watch more films than anyone else. Get in touch with Viggo on viggo@thepienews.com. Nine in 10 universities have communicated current plans to prospective and current students   A survey carried out by Universities UK found that 97% of the 92 universities surveyed said they will provide in-person teaching at the start of t
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UK University January 2020 Intake

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Several January intake UK Universities have courses starting in January, including Undergraduate courses and Postgraduate courses. Start your UK degree in January, which is perfect for students who needed more time to complete their pre-university study, and apply for funding or arrange their visa. All you need to know about UK University January 2020 Intake is on this webpage. List of UK Universities that offer courses in January 2020: Anglia Ruskin Logo Anglia Ruskin University UK Anglia Ruskin was awarded Entrepreneurial University of the Year in the 2014 Times Higher Education (THE) Awards Aston University Logo Aston University UK Students from over 120 countries choose to study at Aston University – a safe and friendly campus enjoyed by a global, multicultural community. Birmingham is one of the UK’s most diverse cities and home to an unrivalled cultural heritage, top sporting events, music, performing arts and outstanding world cuisine. Bangor University Bangor University was fou
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