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		<title>fdf Workforce Development &#8211; e-learning resources</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:25:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[As part of fdf’s legacy, we are pleased to present several sets of e-learning resources developed by fdf. These e-learning resources have been developed to support access to, and the delivery of, work-based higher education. They have been developed to provide the &#8230; <a href="http://www.uvac.ac.uk/resources/fdf-workforce-development-e-learning-resources/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>UVAC Conference 2011</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 16:25:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The 12th UVAC Conference took place in York on 17-18th November. Our thanks to all who presented keynote and workshop sessions at the event and all who attended over the course of the two days. We hope you found the &#8230; <a href="http://www.uvac.ac.uk/events/uvac-conference-2011/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Apprentices and Progression: Policy, Evidence and Practice – A National Conference</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2011 09:28:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tuesday 1 November 2011, 11am–3.30pm, University of Greenwich, Old Royal Naval College, Park Row, Greenwich SE10 9LS This conference, being run by University of Greenwich/BIS Apprentices, is an opportunity to hear the latest government policy, to discuss new research evidence on apprenticeship progression &#8230; <a href="http://www.uvac.ac.uk/events/apprentices-and-progression-policy-evidence-and-practice-%e2%80%93-a-national-conference/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>UVAC Annual Conference &#8211; additional keynote speakers confirmed</title>
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		<comments>http://www.uvac.ac.uk/events/conference/uvac-annual-conference-additional-keynote-speakers-confirmed/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2011 15:56:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are delighted to confirm two further keynote speakers to our conference programme. Professor Alison Halstead, Chair of the Skills Commission Inquiry into technical and higher level skills and Pro-Vice Chancellor for Learning, Teaching &#38; Innovation at Aston University has agreed &#8230; <a href="http://www.uvac.ac.uk/events/conference/uvac-annual-conference-additional-keynote-speakers-confirmed/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Mixed Economy Group website now live</title>
		<link>http://www.uvac.ac.uk/membership/mixed-economy-group-website-now-live/</link>
		<comments>http://www.uvac.ac.uk/membership/mixed-economy-group-website-now-live/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2011 14:30:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>UVAC</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Mixed Economy Group of Colleges (MEG) are 39 colleges which offer Higher Education in an FE setting.  MEG provides a focus for teachers and managers in HE in FE to share ideas, develop policy and work together to ensure that &#8230; <a href="http://www.uvac.ac.uk/membership/mixed-economy-group-website-now-live/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>University Technical Colleges &#8211; UVAC briefing events in September</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2011 12:00:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Following the UVAC UTC briefing event held in the spring, and at the request of several of our members, we are holding two further briefing events in collaboration with the Baker Dearing Educational Trust.  These events are focused on the following: &#8230; <a href="http://www.uvac.ac.uk/events/university-technical-colleges-uvac-briefing-events-in-september/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>UVAC Conference &#8211; sponsorship opportunities still available</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2011 11:20:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Work-Based Learning and Higher Education Policy and Practice: The New Political and Financial Environment 17th and 18th November 2011 Royal York Hotel, York There are still some opportunities to sponsor elements of our conference or book an exhibition stand.  Prices &#8230; <a href="http://www.uvac.ac.uk/events/uvac-conference-sponsorship-opportunities-still-available/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>The Independent Review on Social Mobility and Child Poverty</title>
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		<comments>http://www.uvac.ac.uk/latest-news/the-independent-review-on-social-mobility-and-child-poverty/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:19:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Rt Hon Alan Milburn MP has launched his call for evidence. This call for evidence asks for contributions from a wide range of people and organisations on how social mobility and child poverty can best be tackled. These include &#8230; <a href="http://www.uvac.ac.uk/latest-news/the-independent-review-on-social-mobility-and-child-poverty/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>The closure of fdf &#8211; future access to resources</title>
		<link>http://www.uvac.ac.uk/latest-news/the-closure-of-fdf-future-access-to-resources/</link>
		<comments>http://www.uvac.ac.uk/latest-news/the-closure-of-fdf-future-access-to-resources/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:13:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>UVAC</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Foundation Degree Forward (fdf) closed in July 2011 after eight years at the heart of employer engagement in higher education. A press release about fdf’s closure can be found on the HEFCE website here. fdf was established in 2003 by &#8230; <a href="http://www.uvac.ac.uk/latest-news/the-closure-of-fdf-future-access-to-resources/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Update on UVAC policy positions and recent activity</title>
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		<comments>http://www.uvac.ac.uk/events/update-on-uvac-policy-positions-and-recent-activity/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Aug 2011 17:35:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>UVAC</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It has been a busy six months or so for UVAC, which have seen us focus policy activity on the following areas: The Skills Commission &#8211; Inquiry into Technician and Higher Level Skills – A consultation event was held in &#8230; <a href="http://www.uvac.ac.uk/events/update-on-uvac-policy-positions-and-recent-activity/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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