Category: Education

Children drawing with coloured crayons

To coincide with Children's Art Week (9-16 June), Jenny Hallam, psychology lecturer at the University of Derby, talks about how the arts can support children's development

Person standing in front of train

Dan West, Head of the Equality and Social Mobility Unit at the University of Derby, considers why more students are choosing to commute to university, the impact of this, and why higher education providers should take note.

A child drawing at a table.

Head of Childhood Studies at the University of Derby, looks at what the staffing crisis in nurseries means for the sector

Vocational or academic qualifications - what's the difference? Lynn Senior, Head of the Institute of Education at the University of Derby, explores.

Dennis Hayes, Professor of Education at the University of Derby, discusses why freedom of speech is censored in universities and what can be done.  

Classroom with a pot of pencils and pens and paper

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Problem in math on a blackboard

Dave Benson, Mathematics Education Coordinator at the University of Derby, discusses the pros and cons of the Mastery of Mathematics scheme.

Books on a staircase

Dr Sarah Charles and Dr Alison Hardman at the University of Derby, discuss the role of a 'teacher' and reasons for sick leave within the profession.

Scrabble letters learn

Jane Lowe, Head of Apprenticeships at the University of Derby discusses what businesses still need to know about the apprenticeship levy almost a year on.