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UVAC IN THE NEWS



2006__________________________________________________________________

't' magazine - November 2006
'Doing and Knowing'

Interview with Simon Roodhouse on the eve of his departure from UVAC.

't' magazine - September 2006
'Work based learning in HE'

Comment piece on the UVAC launch event held in June 2006.

Belfast Telegraph - 5 September 2006
'In Search of a Part-time Paradise'

Article on the need for the part-time sector to raise its profile.

't' magazine - July/August 2006
'Work-based learning in HE'

Comment piece on the forthcoming UVAC Annual Conference.

't' magazine - June 2006
'When FE meets HE'

Professor Simon Roodhouse reflects on the relationship between FE and HE and sounds a warning note on some recent developments.

New Statesman - May 2006
'NS Roundtable - Practical Learning'

Professor Simon Roodhouse takes part in a roundtable discussion on practical learning with other notable names from the world of education, including Bill Rammell MP and Chris Banks OBE, chair of the Learning and Skills Council.

Education Guardian - January 2006
'Honourable intentions'

Professor Simon Roodhouse suggests that honorary NVQs could be just what we need.

2005__________________________________________________________________

The Guardian - November 2005
'Minister tells businesses to invest more in training'

Donald MacLeod reports on Bill Rammell's speech at the UVAC Annual Conference.
't' magazine - September 2005

‘A New Validation Council'’

Professor Simon Roodhouse explains why this body is a key step forward in supporting work based learning.
The Guardian - June 2005
'Mouse trap - Can media studies courses survive a renewed assault?'

Professor David Melville, UVAC Chair, welcomes Skillset's screen academy initiative but warns against the creation of monopoly routes into professions. Part of an article at Guardian Unlimited.

Times Higher Education Supplement, 11 March 2005

‘Green Light for FE-run degrees’

Tony Tysome explores the facts behind the launch of UVAC’s new validation consortium for Foundation degrees. (Please note that you must be a THES subscriber to access the article)

't' magazine - December 2004/January 2005

‘8 levels of achievement’

Professor Simon Roodhouse examines the QCA proposal to establish an all-encompassing national framework of achievement.

TrainingZONE - January 2005

‘Business leaders express doubts over exam reform’

News story incorporating quotes from Professor Simon Roodhouse and John Cridland from the CBI.

2004__________________________________________________________________

TrainingZONE - November 2004

‘Winning the war for talent’

Professor Simon Roodhouse explains why the right sort of Professional Development Programmes can help organisations attract the best candidates - and keep them.

't' magazine - February 2004

‘Streamlined qualifications’

UVAC's Chief Executive, Professor Simon Roodhouse, expands on Professor David Melville's article in 'The Guardian' suggesting that the Qualification and Curriculum Authority (QCA) and the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) should combine to create a streamlined National Qualifications Framework.

The Training Managers' Yearbook - January 2004

‘Why vocational learning is crucial to business success’

Professor Simon Roodhouse promotes the wider use of National Occupational Standards (NOS) to improve vocational learning at all levels, prepare school leavers for the workplace and assist HR and training functions.

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