I’ve recently been helping schools and colleges with their social media marketing. In May, I was invited to speak about social media at the 2012 AMDIS Conference – the annual conference of The Association for Marketing and Development in Independent Schools. I wrote about it in my blog here. What comes across time and time … Should Schools and Colleges Teach Social Media?
Bradford University School of Management has opened its own trading room for students doing MBAs and specialist finance MScs. Not only will they be able to trade in real time without the risk of expensive mistakes but, in a first for Bradford, they will be given an insight into ethical dilemmas and the impact of … North’s top business school opens ‘ethical’ trading room for Masters students
Thursday 4 October 2012 is the start of the London High Court case brought by property investor and developer, Montpellier Estates against Leeds City Council for deceit in the procurement of an arena for the City. The case is being heard by Justice Sir Michael Supperstone QC. The Council started a procurement process in August … Montpellier Estates case against Leeds City Council for deceit in the procurement of an arena
At the end of 2011, there were: 181,000,000 blogs worldwide 18,700,000 million bloggers (6.7m on blogging websites, 12m using social networks) [source: Nielson] Everyone and his dog seems to have a blog (or web-log) nowadays! But while the B2C sector has picked up on consumer appetite for reading and sharing blogs, and has embraced blogging … Why B2B Can’t Ignore Blogging
Chesterfield College has become the first in education to install a new noise measurement device in their workshops. The visual unit, manufactured by Pulsar Instruments plc, will enable safe teaching without ear protection but give immediate warnings when ear muffs must be worn. Paul Lowry, health and safety officer at Chesterfield College, said: “Until now, … Innovative sound protection a first for Chesterfield College
As bright students start at university this week – will they start using social media professionally to help them get a job in three years’ time? Lisa Bachelor at the Guardian points out the importance of ‘soft skills’ or ‘employability skills’ which she says are becoming increasingly important to graduate recruiters: “While hard skills refer … Three year success plan for university students to get a job – with networking and social media
There have been three shocking PR blunders this week that every student and practitioner of PR and communications should analyse. But I also heard a media interview on Saturday which was a textbook case of how to own the interview, answer the question but firmly take the interview where you – and the audience – … This week’s PR blunders – and one outstanding success
Thousands of undergraduates arriving to start their studies at the University of Leeds will be encouraged to join a growing band of student volunteers making a difference in local communities. Leeds University Union (LUU), is offering returning and new students more than 150 volunteering opportunities with charities and community projects in the city. Last year … Leeds University Union encourages students to continue their work with local not-for-profit organisations
Brendan Guilfoyle, partner at The P&A Partnership and administrator at Bradford Bulls, has confirmed the sale of the business and assets of Bradford Bulls Holdings Limited to OK Bulls Limited for an undisclosed sum, completing a rescue of the Super League club and saving 158 jobs. The deal was completed today, 31 August 2012. Bradford … Bradford Bulls rugby club sold and saved
