Many British universities were founded with a ‘civic’ mission to contribute to the social, economic and cultural life of their city or region. The tradition survives, though in different, and, in some cases, barely recognisable forms. Most universities today take seriously their civic engagement role but, often, in the recent past, the work has taken [...]
In the build up to last week’s Spending Review there was much speculation about the role of skills in the Single Local Growth Fund, otherwise known as the ‘single pot’ resulting from the Heseltine review. Skills, transport and housing were flagged as being the key priorities. Of course we now know that the amount of [...]
NIACE is a great organisation with great staff. The welcome I have received a week into my new job – despite joining during Adult Learners’ Week, one of the busiest periods in the year – has been phenomenal. I can see dedicated, experienced staff, many established thought-leaders in their fields, all working hard on the [...]
