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- World Conference on Online Learning: A Third (Retrospective) Blog
Having returned from the WCOL on Thursday, thought I would add two final blogs in regard to the Conference. This one relates to the keynote from Prof. George Siemans, who on Thursday morning delivered a very challenging and thought provoking presentation on the role, rise and concerns of digital ... read more - First Year Student Gains Experience through Work and Research at HMP Stafford
Sinead Bowles is a first year student on the BA(Hons) Criminal justice with Offender Management degree. She is already gaining experience working for the deputy governor in HMP Stafford with level five and six students, and has written about her experiences.
Sinead Bowles is a ... read more - WCOL FutureLearn Key Note Summary
The first key note of the World Conference on Online Learning was Simon Nelson Head of FutureLearn (FL), and below is a summary of the key points made by Simon in a thought provoking presentation. Simon introduced himself in Irish by going to a free FutureLearn course (Irish 101) ... read more - Step Up student blogs: Rachael
What motivated you to apply for Step Up? I was initially motivated to apply for Step Up because I was entirely unsure what university was all about and what studying at degree level would consist of. As a learner, I didn’t know how to approach or complete the academic side ... read more - Protected: Global Entrepreneurship Week at Staffordshire Business School #GEW2019
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Emma Morgan (Student) This week is Pro-Bono week, which promotes and supports people who provide free legal advice to those most in need. It is part of a global celebration of pro bono that takes place every year. Students from Staffordshire University offer free legal advice to members of public ... read more - English and Creative Writing Students share awardEnglish and Creative Writing were really proud to contribute to Stoke’s Big Read, with the Stoke Sentinel sending books to every year 7 in the city to encourage reading and promote literacy. Students from Cartoon and Comic Arts produced an … Continue reading → ... read more
- Humanities Society take in critically acclaimed Macbeth productionMembers of the Staffs Uni Humanities Society were at the Royal Exchange in Manchester for their highly acclaimed production of Macbeth. Society chair, Joe Ward, said: ‘this production just blew me away. We had a great, including sushi’. ... read more
- Day 1 at the World Congress of Online Learning
Dublin rain welcomed over 800 delegates from over 80 countries to the first day of the World Conference on Online Learning https://wcol2019.ie/ It was opened by the Minister of State for Higher Education who was keen to praise the work of the co hosts Dublin City University and the ... read more - 4 Things that Aspiring Entrepreneurs can learn from the England Rugby TeamAs we enter November and preparations for Global Entrepreneurship Week begin around the World, Angela Lawrence, Associate Dean of Staffordshire Business School reflects on sporting success, failure and the qualities of a successful entrepreneur Mention the title entrepreneur and who … Continue reading → ... read more
- Law Alumni Wins Lechmere Essay Prize
Naz Khan, a recent Graduate in LLB Law, has won the coveted Lechmere Essay Prize from Middle Temple. “I am delighted to share that I have been awarded the prestigious Lechmere Essay Prize from Middle Temple.” One prize of £500 is awarded every year for an essay from a ... read more - ?Men living with Bipolar Disorder wanted for a research study!
By Craig Burman (DClinPsy Trainee, supervised by Dr Robert Dempsey) I am a Trainee Clinical Psychologist working in the NHS and am currently looking for participants to take part in my research study. I am interested in exploring your experiences of managing mood symptoms. Due to the under-representation of ... read more - Off to Dublin to WCOL!!
Am getting quite excited about attending the World Congress on Online Learning in Dublin from this Sunday to the following Thursday. The plan is to post a daily blog about my experiences and reaction to this rather large conference…nine parallel sessions… 4-5 presentations per session…4 sessions per day.. for ... read more - Staffordshire Business School awarded Government funding to help microbusinesses use tech to grow30th October 2019 Staffordshire Business School has been awarded funding to support 50 microbusinesses to engage with technology to boost their productivity. Staffordshire Business School is part of a consortium of business schools accredited by the Small Business Charter for … Continue reading → ... read more
- The Return of the Post Study Work VisaDr Mohammad Ali Wasim, Lecturer, Staffordshire Business School In this time of uncertainty where Brexit is looming round the corner there is some form of relief for international students who make their way to the UK for higher education. Despite … Continue reading → ... read more