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<title><![CDATA[News: Apprentices grown in Sussex]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/apprentices-grown-in-sussex</link>
<description><![CDATA[SLN partners are involved in Own Grown, the campaign to increase apprenticeships in Hastings.<br />]]></description>
<dc:creator>Peter Barron</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Celebrating Apprentice Progression]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/celebrating-apprentice-progression</link>
<description><![CDATA[Sussex Learning Network is celebrating National Apprenticeship Week by running a FREE EVENT at the American Express Community Stadium on the morning of 9 February.<br />]]></description>
<dc:creator>Peter Barron</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Higher Education - the return on investment]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/higher-education---the-return-on-investment</link>
<description><![CDATA[A new study looks at return on investment for employers sponsoring employees through Sussex Coast College Hastings' Foundation Degree in Engineering.<br />]]></description>
<dc:creator>Adam Stewart</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Learn to start and grow a business]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/learn-to-start-and-grow-a-business</link>
<description><![CDATA[New resources from Learning Opportunities to support people interested in starting or growing a business in the Gatwich Diamond area<br />]]></description>
<dc:creator>Adam Stewart</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[News: New highways engineering MSc launched by University of Brighton]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/new-highways-engineering-msc-launched-by-university-of-brighton</link>
<description><![CDATA[An innovative postgraduate work-based programme has been launched for the highways construction sector. <br />]]></description>
<dc:creator>Peter Barron</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Efficient and transparent ways into higher education for work-based learners]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/efficient-and-transparent-ways-into-higher-education-for-work-based-learners</link>
<description><![CDATA[A conference on 7 December launched the Sussex Progression and Credit System aiming to ease access for work-based learners to higher education.<br />]]></description>
<dc:creator>Peter Barron</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Sussex Learning Network's Christmas closing dates 2011]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/sussex-learning-network's-christmas-closing-dates-2011</link>
<description><![CDATA[The Sussex Learning Network will be closed from Friday 19 December to Tuesday 3 January. We wish you all a peaceful Christmas.<br />]]></description>
<dc:creator>Peter Barron</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Maintaining momentum for vocational progression in the new HE environment]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/maintaining-momentum-for-vocational-progression-in-the-new-he-environment</link>
<description><![CDATA[Find out about a Sussex strategy for delivering higher apprenticeships, new guidelines on accrediting prior experiential learning and much more. BOOK NOW for our FREE conference on 7 December. <br />]]></description>
<dc:creator>Adam Stewart</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/maintaining-momentum-for-vocational-progression-in-the-new-he-environment</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Apprentice progression doubles]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/apprentice-progression-doubles</link>
<description><![CDATA[Double the number of apprentices progress to higher education than was previously thought, says a new study published by the University of Greenwich.<br />]]></description>
<dc:creator>Peter Barron</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[News: How to set up a higher apprenticeship (Video)]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/how-to-set-up-a-higher-apprenticeship-(video)</link>
<description><![CDATA[UPDATED WITH VIDEO. At our seminar on 13 October 2011, we looked at how to create Higher Apprenticeships with Ian Carnell, SEMTA, and Hugh Joslin, University of Greenwich<br />]]></description>
<dc:creator>Adam Stewart</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/how-to-set-up-a-higher-apprenticeship-(video)</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Think differently about assessing learning in the workplace (Video)]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/think-differently-about-assessing-learning-in-the-workplace-(video)</link>
<description><![CDATA[UPDATED WITH VIDEO. Our seminar on 6 October encouraged higher education practitioners to think much more creatively about assessment<br />]]></description>
<dc:creator>Adam Stewart</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/think-differently-about-assessing-learning-in-the-workplace-(video)</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Forthcoming SEEC seminars 2011]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/forthcoming-seec-seminars-2011</link>
<description><![CDATA[Seminars in October and November organised by the highly respected authority on credit based learning at HE level<br />]]></description>
<dc:creator>Adam Stewart</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/forthcoming-seec-seminars-2011</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Widening participation squeezed?]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/widening-participation-squeezed?</link>
<description><![CDATA[A new report from a leading financial advisor looks at the potential impact of tuition fees on students<br />]]></description>
<dc:creator>Adam Stewart</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[News: FREE CPD session on higher apprenticeships]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/free-cpd-session-on-higher-apprenticeships</link>
<description><![CDATA[The 13 October seminar looks at Higher Apprenticeships: what are they and how do we create them? BOOK NOW<br />]]></description>
<dc:creator>Adam Stewart</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/free-cpd-session-on-higher-apprenticeships</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: FERA Annual Conference 2011 highlights Advanced Apprenticeship agenda]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/fera-annual-conference-2011-highlights-advanced-apprenticeship-agenda</link>
<description><![CDATA[The Further Education Research Association Conference responds to the government's Advanced Apprenticeship agenda<br />]]></description>
<dc:creator>Adam Stewart</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Thu, 18 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/fera-annual-conference-2011-highlights-advanced-apprenticeship-agenda</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Discover learning, working, and enterprise opportunities]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/discover-learning,-working,-and-enterprise-opportunities</link>
<description><![CDATA[An award winning resource for for all those interested in developing their careers via work-based and work-related learning and development<br />]]></description>
<dc:creator>Peter Barron</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Thu, 18 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/discover-learning,-working,-and-enterprise-opportunities</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Higher Apprenticeship Prospectus published]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/higher-apprenticeship-prospectus-published</link>
<description><![CDATA[National Apprenticeship Service publishes the long-awaited prospectus for the £25 million fund<br />]]></description>
<dc:creator>Adam Stewart</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[News: The sky is the limit for our new CWL development projects]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/the-sky-is-the-limit-for-our-new-cwl-development-projects</link>
<description><![CDATA[The Centre for Work and Learning has commissioned five new development projects, including one with the RAF<br />]]></description>
<dc:creator>Adam Stewart</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/the-sky-is-the-limit-for-our-new-cwl-development-projects</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Help us create an APEL guide for Sussex]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/help-us-create-an-apel-guide-for-sussex</link>
<description><![CDATA[Sussex Learning Network's Centre for Work and Learning is commissioning the creation of a guide for practitioners in dealing with APEL and a best practice protocol. A consultant is sought to lead the process.<br />]]></description>
<dc:creator>Adam Stewart</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/help-us-create-an-apel-guide-for-sussex</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Read new sectoral research]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/read-new-sectoral-research</link>
<description><![CDATA[Our research section has been updated with three new SLN commissioned sectoral research reports<br />]]></description>
<dc:creator>Adam Stewart</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/read-new-sectoral-research</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Call for Development Fund proposals]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/call-for-development-fund-proposals</link>
<description><![CDATA[The Centre for Work and Learning has launched a £75,000 Development Fund, open to its partners. Projects are invited around the theme of Enhancing and Enriching Workforce Development.<br />]]></description>
<dc:creator>Peter Barron</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/call-for-development-fund-proposals</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: How to reach out to business]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/how-to-reach-out-to-business</link>
<description><![CDATA[Over 32 people from 15 organisations attended our event on marketing HE to business. Read on to find out about the seminar and download the presentations<br />]]></description>
<dc:creator>Adam Stewart</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/how-to-reach-out-to-business</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Higher level needs of the spa sector]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/higher-level-needs-of-the-spa-sector</link>
<description><![CDATA[Our new report into the higher level needs of the spa industry was launched at the East Sussex National Golf Club near Uckfield.<br />]]></description>
<dc:creator>Adam Stewart</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/higher-level-needs-of-the-spa-sector</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: REPORT - Learning at Work Day 2011]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/report---learning-at-work-day-2011</link>
<description><![CDATA[People in work across Sussex got a taste of fundraising for schools and charities, search engine optimisation, person-centred dementia care, and more<br />]]></description>
<dc:creator>Adam Stewart</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/report---learning-at-work-day-2011</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: SLN sponsored Learning at Work Day events a success!]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/sln-sponsored-learning-at-work-day-events-a-success!</link>
<description><![CDATA[The SLN's Centre for Work and Learning celebrated Learning at Work Day on 19 May with a raft of events across Sussex<br />]]></description>
<dc:creator>Adam Stewart</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/sln-sponsored-learning-at-work-day-events-a-success!</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Reaching Out to Business seminar - 9 June 2011]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/reaching-out-to-business-seminar---9-june-2011</link>
<description><![CDATA[Attend our FREE seminar on new ways of engaging employers in language they understand and recruit to higher education courses.<br />]]></description>
<dc:creator>Adam Stewart</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/reaching-out-to-business-seminar---9-june-2011</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: The future for widening participation and fair access]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/the-future-for-widening-participation-and-fair-access</link>
<description><![CDATA[A recent Westminster Briefing event looked at the future of WP. Read our report<br />]]></description>
<dc:creator>Adam Stewart</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/the-future-for-widening-participation-and-fair-access</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: What do employer co-funded students look like?]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/what-do-employer-co-funded-students-look-like?</link>
<description><![CDATA[HEFCE has published a report which considers students in 2007-08 and 2008-09 who undertook employer co-funded provision.<br />]]></description>
<dc:creator>Adam Stewart</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/what-do-employer-co-funded-students-look-like?</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Free higher education on Learning at Work Day]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/free-higher-education-on-learning-at-work-day</link>
<description><![CDATA[The Sussex Learning Network is celebrating Learning at Work Day on 19 May with a raft of events across Sussex<br />]]></description>
<dc:creator>Adam Stewart</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 May 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/free-higher-education-on-learning-at-work-day</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: SLN pioneers new training in dementia care]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/sln-pioneers-new-training-in-dementia-care</link>
<description><![CDATA[Northbrook College is training professionals in techniques to support those living with dementia to be involved in their own care<br />]]></description>
<dc:creator>Adam Stewart</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 May 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/sln-pioneers-new-training-in-dementia-care</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Happy Easter]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/happy-easter</link>
<description><![CDATA[Wishing you a happy Easter from all at the SLN<br />]]></description>
<dc:creator>Adam Stewart</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/happy-easter</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: SLN takes a stand on student visas]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/sln-takes-a-stand-on-student-visas</link>
<description><![CDATA[In a letter to Vince Cable on 1 March 2011, the SLN expressed its concerns about government policy on student visas<br />]]></description>
<dc:creator>Adam Stewart</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/sln-takes-a-stand-on-student-visas</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Budget announces new higher apprentice places]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/budget-announces-new-higher-apprentice-places</link>
<description><![CDATA[The 2011 Budget has announced funding for 10,000 new higher apprenticeship places in the next four years. 
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<dc:creator>Peter Barron</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/budget-announces-new-higher-apprentice-places</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Work with the Centre for Work and Learning - UPDATED!]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/work-with-the-centre-for-work-and-learning---updated!</link>
<description><![CDATA[Find out about a new opportunity to work with us on our CWL project. <br />]]></description>
<dc:creator>Adam Stewart</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Thu, 03 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/work-with-the-centre-for-work-and-learning---updated!</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: STOP  PRESS - HE white paper postponed]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/stop--press---he-white-paper-postponed</link>
<description><![CDATA[Government announces delay to higher education plans<br />]]></description>
<dc:creator>Adam Stewart</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/stop--press---he-white-paper-postponed</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Research in Post-Compulsory Education through LLNs]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/research-in-post-compulsory-education-through-llns</link>
<description><![CDATA[Research in Post-Compulsory Education, sponsored by the Further Education Research Association has issued a call for papers for a special edition on lifelong learning networks.<br />]]></description>
<dc:creator>Peter Barron</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Fri, 18 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/research-in-post-compulsory-education-through-llns</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: CWL and apprenticeship progression in Sussex]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/cwl-and-apprenticeship-progression-in-sussex</link>
<description><![CDATA[Find out what Centre for Work and Learning are doing to build apprenticeship progression in Sussex<br />]]></description>
<dc:creator>Adam Stewart</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/cwl-and-apprenticeship-progression-in-sussex</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Why employers should support Advanced Apprenticeships]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/why-employers-should-support-advanced-apprenticeships</link>
<description><![CDATA[A new report looks the positive experiences of 18 high profile employers<br />]]></description>
<dc:creator>Adam Stewart</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/why-employers-should-support-advanced-apprenticeships</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Theatrical make up and music production short courses]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/theatrical-make-up-and-music-production-short-courses</link>
<description><![CDATA[Northbrook College Sussex has developed 2 short courses at a higher education level for industry professionals<br />]]></description>
<dc:creator>Adam Stewart</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/theatrical-make-up-and-music-production-short-courses</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Event - Adult progression into part-time HE]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/event---adult-progression-into-part-time-he</link>
<description><![CDATA[Conference on 26 January will identify the challenges of government policy for HE and strategies to meet them<br />]]></description>
<dc:creator>Adam Stewart</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Fri, 07 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/event---adult-progression-into-part-time-he</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: New Principals at Sussex colleges]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/new-principals-at-sussex-colleges</link>
<description><![CDATA[Two new Principals start work at Sussex colleges: Janak Patel at Sussex Coast College Hastings and Melanie Hunt at Sussex Downs College.<br />]]></description>
<dc:creator>Peter Barron</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/new-principals-at-sussex-colleges</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: New SEEC descriptors launched]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/new-seec-descriptors-launched</link>
<description><![CDATA[The South of England Credit Consortium (SEEC) has launched its new higher-level learning credit descriptors. <br />]]></description>
<dc:creator>Peter Barron</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Tue, 14 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/new-seec-descriptors-launched</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Where to find the CWL team]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/where-to-find-the-cwl-team</link>
<description><![CDATA[The Centre for Work and Learning team are coming to an event near you<br />]]></description>
<dc:creator>Adam Stewart</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/where-to-find-the-cwl-team</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Summative evaluation of Lifelong Learning Networks]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/summative-evaluation-of-lifelong-learning-networks</link>
<description><![CDATA[Institutions advised to build upon and embed the wealth of good practice developed through LLNs<br />]]></description>
<dc:creator>Adam Stewart</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/summative-evaluation-of-lifelong-learning-networks</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: SLN Centre for Work and Learning launched]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/sln-centre-for-work-and-learning-launched</link>
<description><![CDATA[Employers from across Sussex endorsed collaboration and partnership with universities and colleges in a major event on 9 November.<br />]]></description>
<dc:creator>Adam Stewart</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Mon, 15 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/sln-centre-for-work-and-learning-launched</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Framework qualifications event 13 October]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/framework-qualifications-event-13-october</link>
<description><![CDATA[Hear Dr Mike Nicholls explain framework qualifications and how they meet employer need and enhance the HE offer.<br />]]></description>
<dc:creator>Peter Barron</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/framework-qualifications-event-13-october</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Accreditation event a success]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/accreditation-event-a-success</link>
<description><![CDATA[30 delegates joined the Sussex Learning Network for our accreditation of in-house training event. <br />]]></description>
<dc:creator>Adam Stewart</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/accreditation-event-a-success</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Accreditation of higher level in-house training]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/accreditation-of-higher-level-in-house-training</link>
<description><![CDATA[On Sept 8th we will look at the accreditation of higher level in-house training <strong>BOOK NOW! IT'S FREE!</strong> 
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<dc:creator>Adam Stewart</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/accreditation-of-higher-level-in-house-training</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: July 2010 Newsletter]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/july-2010-newsletter</link>
<description><![CDATA[This newsletter contains updates on upcoming staff development opportunities, recent SLN activities, new Centre for Work and Learning (CWL) projects, along with preliminary details of our CWL launch event. <br />]]></description>
<dc:creator>Adam Stewart</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/july-2010-newsletter</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Employer engagement & e-technology event a success]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/employer-engagement-&-e-technology-event-a-success</link>
<description><![CDATA[30 delegates joined the Sussex Learning Network for our employer engagement & e-technology event. PHOTOS<br />]]></description>
<dc:creator>Adam Stewart</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/employer-engagement-&-e-technology-event-a-success</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: SLN e-technology event - FULLY BOOKED]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/sln-e-technology-event---fully-booked</link>
<description><![CDATA[Booking has closed for the SLN's employer engagement & e-technology event on 1 July 2010<br />]]></description>
<dc:creator>Adam Stewart</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/sln-e-technology-event---fully-booked</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Willetts sets out vision for HE]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/willetts-sets-out-vision-for-he</link>
<description><![CDATA[David Willetts' first major policy speech on higher education touches on good teaching, external degrees, employability statements, apprenticeship progression and social mobility.<br />]]></description>
<dc:creator>Peter Barron</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/willetts-sets-out-vision-for-he</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Employer engagement & e-technology event]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/employer-engagement-&-e-technology-event</link>
<description><![CDATA[On July 1st come and find out how e-tech can help YOU to be more adaptable to the HE needs of learners and employers. <strong>BOOK NOW! IT'S FREE!</strong> <br />]]></description>
<dc:creator>Adam Stewart</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/employer-engagement-&-e-technology-event</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Download our May 2010 newsletter]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/download-our-may-2010-newsletter</link>
<description><![CDATA[This newsletter contains updates on new SLN commissioned research, our Learning at Work Day plans, upcoming staff development opportunities, and much more.
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<dc:creator>Adam Stewart</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/download-our-may-2010-newsletter</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Is there a market for apprenticeship progression?]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/is-there-a-market-for-apprenticeship-progression?</link>
<description><![CDATA[New research conducted by SCTP and commissioned by the SLN looks at whether or not there is a market for apprenticeship progression in Sussex<br />]]></description>
<dc:creator>Adam Stewart</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/is-there-a-market-for-apprenticeship-progression?</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Guarantee progression for apprentices urges UVAC]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/guarantee-progression-for-apprentices-urges-uvac</link>
<description><![CDATA[A report commissioned by the higher education minister urges government and universities to smooth the path to higher education for vocational learners and apprentices in particular.<br />]]></description>
<dc:creator>Peter Barron</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/guarantee-progression-for-apprentices-urges-uvac</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: NEW higher level short courses!]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/new-higher-level-short-courses!</link>
<description><![CDATA[City College Brighton & Hove in partnership with the Centre for Work and Learning has developed two new short courses to meet business needs<br />]]></description>
<dc:creator>Adam Stewart</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/new-higher-level-short-courses!</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Complementary Health Short Courses]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/complementary-health-short-courses</link>
<description><![CDATA[Sussex Downs College has developed short, flexible short courses at degree level to meet the needs of complementary health practitioners <br />]]></description>
<dc:creator>Adam Stewart</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/complementary-health-short-courses</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: SLN promotes apprenticeship progression]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/sln-promotes-apprenticeship-progression</link>
<description><![CDATA[SLN is encouraging greater progression for apprentices to HE<br />]]></description>
<dc:creator>Peter Barron</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/sln-promotes-apprenticeship-progression</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Apprenticeship Week 2010 and the SLN]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/apprenticeship-week-2010-and-the-sln</link>
<description><![CDATA[SLN is working with Northbrook College to support apprentices in the workplace and with SCTP to promote apprentices' progression to HE<br />]]></description>
<dc:creator>Peter Barron</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/apprenticeship-week-2010-and-the-sln</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: All change for SLN partner institution ]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/all-change-for-sln-partner-institution-</link>
<description><![CDATA[Dr Robin Baker steps down as Vice-Chancellor at Chichester<br />]]></description>
<dc:creator>Adam Stewart</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/all-change-for-sln-partner-institution-</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Learning Opportunities wins two awards!]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/learning-opportunities-wins-two-awards!</link>
<description><![CDATA[Learning Opportunities in the South East scoops TWO national careers awards for the creation of a unique service for adults<br />]]></description>
<dc:creator>Adam Stewart</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/learning-opportunities-wins-two-awards!</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Higher education framework published]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/higher-education-framework-published</link>
<description><![CDATA[The long-awaited and anticipated Higher Education Framework has been published by the Department of Business Innovation and Skills. It backs vocational progression routes and employer engagement.<br />]]></description>
<dc:creator>Peter Barron</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/higher-education-framework-published</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: 31 per cent of workforce have higher-level qualifications]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/31-per-cent-of-workforce-have-higher-level-qualifications</link>
<description><![CDATA[The latest figures published yesterday by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveal that 31.2% of the workforce now have a higher level qualification.<br />]]></description>
<dc:creator>Peter Barron</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/31-per-cent-of-workforce-have-higher-level-qualifications</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: HEFCE welcomes CBI report on employer-university links]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/hefce-welcomes-cbi-report-on-employer-university-links</link>
<description><![CDATA[HEFCE has welcomed the CBI Higher Education Task Force report recommending a stronger relationship between higher education and business.<br />]]></description>
<dc:creator>Peter Barron</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/hefce-welcomes-cbi-report-on-employer-university-links</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Prison officers should be university-educated says Howard League]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/prison-officers-should-be-university-educated-says-howard-league</link>
<description><![CDATA[Prison officers should have university degrees says a report issued today by the Howard League for Penal Reform.<br />]]></description>
<dc:creator>Peter Barron</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/prison-officers-should-be-university-educated-says-howard-league</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: LLN Practitioner Conference 2009]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/lln-practitioner-conference-2009</link>
<description><![CDATA[Booking is now open for this year's annual practitioner conference<br />]]></description>
<dc:creator>Adam Stewart</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/lln-practitioner-conference-2009</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: South West LLN conference]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/south-west-lln-conference</link>
<description><![CDATA[The South West Lifelong Learning Network’s final conference 'Lifelong
Learning Pushing the Boundaries' is taking place on 21st October 2009<br />]]></description>
<dc:creator>Adam Stewart</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/south-west-lln-conference</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Attributes of students and networks]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/attributes-of-students-and-networks</link>
<description><![CDATA[A new HEFCE report examines the profiles and characteristics of Lifelong Learning Network students<br />]]></description>
<dc:creator>Adam Stewart</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/attributes-of-students-and-networks</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Report calls for universities to increase access to the professions]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/report-calls-for-universities-to-increase-access-to-the-professions</link>
<description><![CDATA[Participation should be widened says a government-commissioned report published this week.<br />]]></description>
<dc:creator>Adam Stewart</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/report-calls-for-universities-to-increase-access-to-the-professions</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Participation in HE continues to widen]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/participation-in-he-continues-to-widen</link>
<description><![CDATA[Data published by the Higher Education Statistic Agency shows that participation in HE is continuing to grow<br />]]></description>
<dc:creator>Adam Stewart</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/participation-in-he-continues-to-widen</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Order or download our new Learning Opportunities booklets]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/order-or-download-our-new-learning-opportunities-booklets</link>
<description><![CDATA[Our new booklets are for all those interested in work-based and work-related higher education in the South East region<br />]]></description>
<dc:creator>Adam Stewart</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/order-or-download-our-new-learning-opportunities-booklets</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: July 2009 newsletter - the new SLN]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/july-2009-newsletter---the-new-sln</link>
<description><![CDATA[Our latest newsletter introduces a new Director, a new Deputy, and, most importantly, a new phase of SLN activity<br />]]></description>
<dc:creator>Adam Stewart</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/july-2009-newsletter---the-new-sln</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: We have moved! New contact details!]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/we-have-moved!-new-contact-details!</link>
<description><![CDATA[New staff and a new location mean that you will need to update your contact details for the SLN team<br />]]></description>
<dc:creator>Adam Stewart</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/we-have-moved!-new-contact-details!</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: SLN engaging with employers]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/sln-engaging-with-employers</link>
<description><![CDATA[A new team is in post and the SLN's new employer engagement activity is now underway! <br />]]></description>
<dc:creator>Adam Stewart</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/sln-engaging-with-employers</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: New Site! Learning Opportunities in the South East]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/new-site!-learning-opportunities-in-the-south-east</link>
<description><![CDATA[Learning Opportunities is a one stop shop which pulls together good quality IAG resources into a user friendly website<br />]]></description>
<dc:creator>Maureen Haywood</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/new-site!-learning-opportunities-in-the-south-east</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Work at the SLN!]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/work-at-the-sln!</link>
<description><![CDATA[We are looking to appoint a new Director and Deputy Director to the Sussex Learning Network<br />]]></description>
<dc:creator>Adam Stewart</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/work-at-the-sln!</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Bringing Higher Education Within Reach]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/bringing-higher-education-within-reach</link>
<description><![CDATA[A new e-book published by the SLN looks at key strands in LLN activity, such as curriculum development, progression, Information Advice and Guidance, and employer and student engagement<br />]]></description>
<dc:creator>Adam Stewart</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/bringing-higher-education-within-reach</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: SLN Three Year Report]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/sln-three-year-report</link>
<description><![CDATA[As the SLN’s initial period of HEFCE funding comes to an end, this report evaluates the impact achieved over the past three years, and looks forward to the next phase of activity<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/sln-three-year-report</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Creative Arts Business Module]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/creative-arts-business-module</link>
<description><![CDATA[The SLN is looking for feedback on a newly developed HE business module designed to equip students with the employment skills they need to succeed in the creative arts sector<br />]]></description>
<dc:creator>Adam Stewart</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/creative-arts-business-module</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Recent study reinforces need for Learning Opportunities]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/recent-study-reinforces-need-for-learning-opportunities</link>
<description><![CDATA[Sutton Trust review addresses higher education widening participation issues<br />]]></description>
<dc:creator>Adam Stewart</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/recent-study-reinforces-need-for-learning-opportunities</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: New report looks at the role of HE in workforce development]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/new-report-looks-at-the-role-of-he-in-workforce-development</link>
<description><![CDATA[A new report demonstrates the benefits to employers of building strong partnerships with higher education to produce a highly skilled workforce.<br />]]></description>
<dc:creator>Adam Stewart</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/new-report-looks-at-the-role-of-he-in-workforce-development</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Are vocational courses failing students?]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/are-vocational-courses-failing-students?</link>
<description><![CDATA[Graeme Hall, Director of the West London Lifelong Learning Network, hits back against claims that vocational courses are failing students<br />]]></description>
<dc:creator>Adam Stewart</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/are-vocational-courses-failing-students?</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Major report highlights universities links with schools ]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/major-report-highlights-universities-links-with-schools-</link>
<description><![CDATA[Work on student progression carried out by the SLN, in conjunction with Aimhigher Sussex, links to recent report recommendations<br />]]></description>
<dc:creator>Adam Stewart</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/major-report-highlights-universities-links-with-schools-</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: SLN Board bids farewell to Chris Baker ]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/sln-board-bids-farewell-to-chris-baker-</link>
<description><![CDATA[Chris Baker, founding member and Director of the SLN, steps down after three successful years at the helm<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/sln-board-bids-farewell-to-chris-baker-</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: New Adult Advancement and Careers Service]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/new-adult-advancement-and-careers-service</link>
<description><![CDATA[New arrangements are being put in place for the transfer of learndirect careers advice services into the LSC, in readiness for the establishment of the new Adult Advancement and Careers Service<br />]]></description>
<dc:creator>Adam Stewart</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/new-adult-advancement-and-careers-service</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: HE credit framework for England]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/he-credit-framework-for-england</link>
<description><![CDATA[Universities UK, GuildHE and QAA have jointly published a higher education credit framework for England and associated guidance<br />]]></description>
<dc:creator>Adam Stewart</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/he-credit-framework-for-england</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Work-based top-up pilot project]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/work-based-top-up-pilot-project</link>
<description><![CDATA[SLN-commissioned report prepared by the University of Brighton Collaborative Training Centre addresses issues involved in establishing work-based learning as a route to honours degree<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/work-based-top-up-pilot-project</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Student Network Sussex - new student profiles]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/student-network-sussex---new-student-profiles</link>
<description><![CDATA[Update! Inspirational students on vocational HE courses - read their profiles on the Student Network Sussex website<br />]]></description>
<dc:creator>Adam Stewart</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/student-network-sussex---new-student-profiles</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Learning Opportunities in the South East ]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/learning-opportunities-in-the-south-east-</link>
<description><![CDATA[Why is Learning Opportunities an award winning service? What makes it different? Tell us what you think.<br />]]></description>
<dc:creator>Maureen Haywood</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/learning-opportunities-in-the-south-east-</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: HE admissions and vocational education]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/he-admissions-and-vocational-education</link>
<description><![CDATA[New Action on Access research looks at higher education admissions practices and their relationship to progression to HE from vocational courses<br />]]></description>
<dc:creator>Adam Stewart</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/he-admissions-and-vocational-education</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Study of Sussex Learning Network students]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/study-of-sussex-learning-network-students</link>
<description><![CDATA[Who is the SLN learner? A new report provides a picture of the learners supported by the SLN, and explores their experience of higher education in Sussex. <br />]]></description>
<dc:creator>Peter Warren</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/study-of-sussex-learning-network-students</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: New training resources for advisory staff]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/new-training-resources-for-advisory-staff</link>
<description><![CDATA[Use the SLN’s training materials and help us build up a bank of resources.<br />]]></description>
<dc:creator>Adam Stewart</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/new-training-resources-for-advisory-staff</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Student Network Sussex - July Newsletter]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/student-network-sussex---july-newsletter</link>
<description><![CDATA[The latest newsletter from Student Network Sussex - containing news and views from students, and student focussed information - can now be found on their website. <br />]]></description>
<dc:creator>Adam Stewart</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/student-network-sussex---july-newsletter</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: EL2 caught on camera]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/el2-caught-on-camera</link>
<description><![CDATA[Two short films capture the flavour of the issues and technologies being discussed by practitioners in education and e-learning at our Exploring e-Learning Technologies event on 03 June 2008<br />]]></description>
<dc:creator>Adam Stewart</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/el2-caught-on-camera</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Anne Colbourne iPod winner]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/anne-colbourne-ipod-winner</link>
<description><![CDATA[Anne Colbourne was the lucky winner of an iPod Touch, after her name was selected from all those completing a questionnaire as part of the Sussex Learning Network student study. <br />]]></description>
<dc:creator>Adam Stewart</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/anne-colbourne-ipod-winner</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Learning Opportunities in Sussex: our new booklet]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/learning-opportunities-in-sussex:-our-new-booklet</link>
<description><![CDATA[Hot off the press our new Learning Opportunities booklet provides information and advice about higher education for vocational learners and those who advise them. <strong>Order your free copies today!</strong><br />]]></description>
<dc:creator>Adam Stewart</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/learning-opportunities-in-sussex:-our-new-booklet</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: The Brighton Factor: New graduates and their local labour market]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/the-brighton-factor:-new-graduates-and-their-local-labour-market</link>
<description><![CDATA[Just over 3,000 final year students from the University of Sussex were contacted to find out about their thoughts about their time at university, their expectations and plans for when they finished their courses and whether they anticipated staying on in Brighton and Hove upon graduation.<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/the-brighton-factor:-new-graduates-and-their-local-labour-market</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: University Vocational Awards Council - Newsletter]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/university-vocational-awards-council---newsletter</link>
<description><![CDATA[UVAC release the latest edition of their bi-monthly newsletter
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<pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/university-vocational-awards-council---newsletter</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Exploring e-Learning Technologies - 03 June 2008]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/exploring-e-learning-technologies---03-june-2008</link>
<description><![CDATA[Following the highly successful Exploring e-Learning Technologies event in February, there is a further opportunity to gain hands on experience of a range of e-Learning technologies on 3 June.<br />]]></description>
<dc:creator>Adam Stewart</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/exploring-e-learning-technologies---03-june-2008</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: THREE BY THE SEA - SLN  Annual Conference 2008]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/three-by-the-sea---sln--annual-conference-2008</link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>UPDATED!</strong> See the summaries, materials and photos from each of the three conferences.<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/three-by-the-sea---sln--annual-conference-2008</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Sussexroutes -  progression agreements online]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/sussexroutes----progression-agreements-online</link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>Sussex</strong>routes is a groundbreaking online tool enabling learners to search over 200 special agreements supporting progression into and through higher education in Sussex.<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/sussexroutes----progression-agreements-online</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Curriculum, Curriculum, Curriculum]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/curriculum,-curriculum,-curriculum</link>
<description><![CDATA[SLN Foundation Degree Symposium 2008. Copies of the two keynote presentations and photographs from the day are now available.<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/curriculum,-curriculum,-curriculum</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Creative media event - 29 April 2008]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/creative-media-event---29-april-2008</link>
<description><![CDATA[A networking event in Haywards Heath for all those involved in the creative arts and new media field. Curriculum leads and specialists are particularly encouraged to attend. Find out more!<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/creative-media-event---29-april-2008</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Never say never!]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/never-say-never!</link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>As seen in the Argus:</strong> come along to this SLN sponsored event on 22-23 April to find out more about developing your knowledge, skills and earning power.  Read full article.<br />]]></description>
<dc:creator>Maureen Haywood</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/never-say-never!</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Lifelong Learning Networks will help to increase opportunities for vocational learners ]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/lifelong-learning-networks-will-help-to-increase-opportunities-for-vocational-learners-</link>
<description><![CDATA[An interim report published on 11 April 2008 by HEFCE shows that Lifelong Learning Networks (LLNs) will help to gradually improve the progression opportunities for vocational learners.

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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/lifelong-learning-networks-will-help-to-increase-opportunities-for-vocational-learners-</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Cheers to Angela's success]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/cheers-to-angela's-success</link>
<description><![CDATA[Angela Kirkpatrick is the winner of the Foundation Degree Learner of the Year Award 2008, sponsored by Student Network Sussex. Watch the videos and find out more...
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/cheers-to-angela's-success</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Financing Your Future - Aimhigher leaflet]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/financing-your-future---aimhigher-leaflet</link>
<description><![CDATA[Trying to work out how much going to university or college is going to cost can be daunting. Take a few minutes to read this new booklet – it can help you work out how much financial help you could get from the government and universities and colleges in Sussex.

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<pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/financing-your-future---aimhigher-leaflet</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: SLN The challenge for admissions - 21 May 2008]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/sln-the-challenge-for-admissions---21-may-2008</link>
<description><![CDATA[Do you work in FE or HE in Sussex? To find out all you need to know about progression agreements locally, and see the new online progression tool in action, <strong> book now</strong> to attend this event.<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/sln-the-challenge-for-admissions---21-may-2008</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Angela Kirkpatrick wins FD Learner of the Year Award 2008]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/angela-kirkpatrick-wins-fd-learner-of-the-year-award-2008</link>
<description><![CDATA[Angela is studying at Plumpton College on her final year of a Foundation Degree in Wine Business.<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/angela-kirkpatrick-wins-fd-learner-of-the-year-award-2008</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Students explore Second Life at Sussex]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/students-explore-second-life-at-sussex</link>
<description><![CDATA[From role play in mental health to helping catch drug dealers - Sussex students have been exploring how Second Life can be used to create interactive learning experiences.<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/students-explore-second-life-at-sussex</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Foundation degree symposium events for 2008]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/foundation-degree-symposium-events-for-2008</link>
<description><![CDATA[SLN Foundation Degree Symposium: next twilight session <strong>15 May 2008</strong>, Work based learning and Foundation degrees:  what works and what doesn't <strong>Places available book now! </strong><br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/foundation-degree-symposium-events-for-2008</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: The Future for Lifelong Learning: An Independent Commission of Inquiry]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/the-future-for-lifelong-learning:-an-independent-commission-of-inquiry</link>
<description><![CDATA[A new briefing has been released from an independent commission looking at the future of lifelong learning.<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/the-future-for-lifelong-learning:-an-independent-commission-of-inquiry</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: New higher education centres to broaden provision]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/new-higher-education-centres-to-broaden-provision</link>
<description><![CDATA[A new DUIS consultation titled, 'A new "University Challenge"' aims to open up significant new opportunities for developing new centres of higher education in towns and cities.<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/new-higher-education-centres-to-broaden-provision</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Employers could gain significant new powers to shape higher education degrees ]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/employers-could-gain-significant-new-powers-to-shape-higher-education-degrees-</link>
<description><![CDATA[A leaked government paper suggest that they will be devoting the bulk of extra university funding over the next three years to degrees jointly designed and funded by employers.
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<pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/employers-could-gain-significant-new-powers-to-shape-higher-education-degrees-</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: 10 percent of Level 3 qualifications now achieved through vocational routes]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/10-percent-of-level-3-qualifications-now-achieved-through-vocational-routes</link>
<description><![CDATA[The LSC have reported that the proportion of 16 to 19 year-olds achieving Level 3 qualifications via vocational routes has risen from 3.5% to 10.1% compared to this time last year.

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<pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/10-percent-of-level-3-qualifications-now-achieved-through-vocational-routes</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: HEFCE to provide 105 million pound to expand employer engagement courses]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/hefce-to-provide-105-million-pound-to-expand-employer-engagement-courses</link>
<description><![CDATA[HEFCE will provide at least £105 million over the next three years to support the development of courses where the cost is jointly shared by the individual, the state and the employer.<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/hefce-to-provide-105-million-pound-to-expand-employer-engagement-courses</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Northbrook College HE provision commended]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/northbrook-college-he-provision-commended</link>
<description><![CDATA[The Quality Assurance Agency has commended Northbrook College Sussex for its higher education provision on assessment, achievement and on evaluation.<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/northbrook-college-he-provision-commended</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Learning Opportunities in Sussex]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/learning-opportunities-in-sussex</link>
<description><![CDATA["Learning Opportunities" provides information and advice about higher education and includes ‘ask an adviser’, a Personal Planning Pack,  information sheets and much more. <strong>Now including information on careers</strong>.<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/learning-opportunities-in-sussex</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Foundation Degree Marketing Study Released]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/foundation-degree-marketing-study-released</link>
<description><![CDATA[Papworth Research & Consultancy, commissioned by the Sussex Learning Network, have carried out a study assessing the effectiveness of various approaches to the marketing of foundation degrees in Sussex, and exploring other potentially effective marketing techniques. <br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/foundation-degree-marketing-study-released</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Collaborative Training Centre events]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/collaborative-training-centre-events</link>
<description><![CDATA[From 'Practical marketing for business' to 'Automotive air conditioning'. The CTC at the University of Brighton have released a list of short courses for 2008.<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/collaborative-training-centre-events</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Employer-accredited training announced]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/employer-accredited-training-announced</link>
<description><![CDATA[QCA's announcement allows commercial companies the ability to award nationally accredited qualifications to employees.<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/employer-accredited-training-announced</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: A new skill is high on new year wish list]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/a-new-skill-is-high-on-new-year-wish-list</link>
<description><![CDATA[A nationwide study shows that learning a new skill is high on the wish list of achievements for nearly a quarter of Britain’s adults this year<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/a-new-skill-is-high-on-new-year-wish-list</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Record number of students gain university places]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/record-number-of-students-gain-university-places</link>
<description><![CDATA[Recent UCAS figures show a record 5.8% increase in university student places, which includes a proportional increase in mature students and those from lower socio-economic groups.<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/record-number-of-students-gain-university-places</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Cambridge Pre-University qualification goes national]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/cambridge-pre-university-qualification-goes-national</link>
<description><![CDATA[The exams watchdog is preparing to back a controversial alternative to A-levels designed to prepare an academic elite for university, it is claimed today.


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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/cambridge-pre-university-qualification-goes-national</guid>
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<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/student-network-sussex---new-articles</link>
<description><![CDATA[A series of new articles have been added to the Student Network Sussex website. These include work placement experiences and an update from last year's award winner. 

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<title><![CDATA[News: 'Flashers' win Curriculum Team quiz]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/'flashers'-win-curriculum-team-quiz</link>
<description><![CDATA[The e-Learning Team, Aimhigher's Liz Allen, and Health & Social Care's Chris Taylor formed the winning team 'Flashers', scooping the prize at the SLN Christmas Quiz. Find out more...<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 20 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[News: SLN launch FdSc Rangiferine Studies]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/sln-launch-fdsc-rangiferine-studies</link>
<description><![CDATA[A class of 12 elves have enrolled onto this year's vocational higher education course in Reindeer (Rangiferine) Management. Supported by a KTP programme and S.Claus Ltd. Find out more...<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[News: SLN e-Learning Event - 13 February 2008]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/sln-e-learning-event---13-february-2008</link>
<description><![CDATA[This event offers some 'hands-on' opportunities for interaction with a number of innovative learning technologies, an introduction to the free OpenLearn study materials. <strong>A few places left!</strong>
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<pubDate>Tue, 11 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Funding Boost for Higher Level Skills in the Workforce]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/funding-boost-for-higher-level-skills-in-the-workforce</link>
<description><![CDATA[Government announces new funding, rising to at least £50 million a year by 2010-11, to support innovative ways for Higher Education to work with employers to meet their skills needs.<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 05 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[News: UniStats Website Launched]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/unistats-website-launched</link>
<description><![CDATA[Unistats is the official website launched to help learners compare subjects at universities and colleges in the UK. Find out more...<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 04 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[News: UVAC: Work Based Learning - Excellence in Practice]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/uvac:-work-based-learning---excellence-in-practice</link>
<description><![CDATA[UVAC have released a special edition of their newsletter, which focuses exclusively on the presentations, discussions and outcomes from the annual conference.<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 04 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Creative arts and new media networking lunch]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/creative-arts-and-new-media-networking-lunch</link>
<description><![CDATA[Meet colleagues and share experiences on employer engagement and facilitating learner progression agreements. <br /><strong>29 November 2007</strong>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Do you use OU course materials in your teaching?]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/do-you-use-ou-course-materials-in-your-teaching?</link>
<description><![CDATA[Do you want to? The SLN e-Learning Project is running a Workshop on re-mixing open content materials<br /><strong>4 December 2007</strong>.
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Sussex Foundation Degree Learner of the Year Award 2008]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/sussex-foundation-degree-learner-of-the-year-award-2008</link>
<description><![CDATA[If you are a Foundation Degree student who has demonstrated outstanding commitment to your learning, then you should be entering the Spring Awards now! <strong>Nominations closed</strong>
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Success of new Diplomas dependent on future of A Levels]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/success-of-new-diplomas-dependent-on-future-of-a-levels</link>
<description><![CDATA["The government has to be clearer about whether A Levels and GCSEs are to be included in the Diploma framework or whether they will be run parallel to it."<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[News: SLN publishes second year review]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/sln-publishes-second-year-review</link>
<description><![CDATA[The SLN has published a review of its second year of activity, highlighting key areas of development and progress against the delivery plan 2006-08.<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[News: e-Learning project puts Sussex on the map]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/e-learning-project-puts-sussex-on-the-map</link>
<description><![CDATA[SLN e-Learning project puts Sussex on the map of Open Educational Resources. e-Learning team members participated in the Open University's recent OpenLearn Conference.<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Proposals invited]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/proposals-invited</link>
<description><![CDATA[SLN invites proposals for student research project as part of its overall evaluation<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Facilitating learner progression in Sussex]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/facilitating-learner-progression-in-sussex</link>
<description><![CDATA[A launch event for learner progression in Sussex in hospitality, 
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[News: SLN launches new Research zone - find out more]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/sln-launches-new-research-zone---find-out-more</link>
<description><![CDATA[The Research zone includes details of the current research projects, as well as a repository of completed research reports and publications; facts, figures and statistics, and labour market information.<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[News: New Diplomas welcomed, while A-level review postponed]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/new-diplomas-welcomed,-while-a-level-review-postponed</link>
<description><![CDATA[Organisations from across the education sector broadly welcomed the introduction of the 14-19 Diplomas and the government's postponement of the review of A-levels to 2013.<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Tackling troublesome knowledge]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/tackling-troublesome-knowledge</link>
<description><![CDATA['Threshold concepts’ and ‘troublesome knowledge’ were explored by the e-learning team in a very successful workshop at the University of Sussex.<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[News: SLN launches new Employer zone]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/sln-launches-new-employer-zone</link>
<description><![CDATA[The SLN has launched its new Employer zone, packed with useful information, case studies and fact sheets about vocational higher education.<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Opening doors to higher engineering]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/opening-doors-to-higher-engineering</link>
<description><![CDATA[&quot;I wanted to obtain a qualification that would open doors to higher engineering positions and provide a real career progression path.&quot;  <a href="../../../../places-available-for-2007/matt-vermeer">Read more</a>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/demand-for-shorter,-taught-courses-rises</link>
<description><![CDATA['Demand for shorter, taught courses and more professionally-orientated postgraduate qualifications has risen', the Financial Times suggests, in an article examining the long-term decline in PhDs.<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Discover blogs and wikis!]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/discover-blogs-and-wikis!</link>
<description><![CDATA[The SLN e-Learning project team is developing a range of resources, the first of which is now available. Discover more about blogs and wikis in our Open Learn webspace.<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 04 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Free online ordering for leaflets, bookmarks, pens, bags and more...]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/free-online-ordering-for-leaflets,-bookmarks,-pens,-bags-and-more...</link>
<description><![CDATA[The SLN online shop has opened for business. Order your <strong>free</strong> SLN products here to support your institution or event.<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Postgraduate Certificate in E-Learning Design]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/postgraduate-certificate-in-e-learning-design</link>
<description><![CDATA[If you're a trainer looking to move into e-learning, or an e-learning designer wishing to extend your knowledge and fill in any gaps, this course is for you...<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/postgraduate-certificate-in-e-learning-design</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Unionlearn launch careers advice line]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/unionlearn-launch-careers-advice-line</link>
<description><![CDATA[Free learning and careers advice line launched, in partnership with learndirect, at the TUC Congress in Brighton.<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Chichester College - 'Principal of the year']]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/chichester-college---'principal-of-the-year'</link>
<description><![CDATA[The principal of Chichester College, Dr Richard Parker, has been named 'Principal of the year' in a national awards ceremony.

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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Report sheds light on higher level skills needs]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/report-sheds-light-on-higher-level-skills-needs</link>
<description><![CDATA[A new report by StepAhead Research into employment & skills in the Gatwick Diamond has been launched.<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Universities minister calls on universities to offer more part-time degrees]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/universities-minister-calls-on-universities-to-offer-more-part-time-degrees</link>
<description><![CDATA[The government has urged universities to increase the number of adult students by offering more evening classes and part-time degrees.

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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Closer ties with the world of work]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/closer-ties-with-the-world-of-work</link>
<description><![CDATA[John Denham, the Minister for Innovation, Universities and Skills, is expected to announce a big expansion of evening classes, weekend courses and part-time degrees for adults in higher education.<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 13 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Professional development in Health and Social Care]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/professional-development-in-health-and-social-care</link>
<description><![CDATA[Exciting opportunity for lecturers to gain experience of e-learning communication technology 

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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Forthcoming event: Exploring e-learning with the SLN]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/forthcoming-event:-exploring-e-learning-with-the-sln</link>
<description><![CDATA[Join the e-Learning team in the Creativity Zone, University of Sussex, on 2nd October in an interactive workshop exploring the potential of e-Learning.

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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Report on university 'non-courses' branded academic snobbery]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/report-on-university-'non-courses'-branded-academic-snobbery</link>
<description><![CDATA[Universities groups criticise report released by the Taxpayers’ Alliance which argues that hundreds of university degrees are ‘non-courses’ and a waste of public money.<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 25 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/report-on-university-'non-courses'-branded-academic-snobbery</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: 'Training is key' in choice of graduate employer]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/'training-is-key'-in-choice-of-graduate-employer</link>
<description><![CDATA[Graduates rate training and development more highly than the salary they will be paid, a poll suggests.<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Embrace Leitch or lose out to FE, sector warned]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/embrace-leitch-or-lose-out-to-fe,-sector-warned</link>
<description><![CDATA[THES article suggests that 'skills revolution' poses dilemma for universities.<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Apprenticeship: A key route to skill]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/apprenticeship:-a-key-route-to-skill</link>
<description><![CDATA["Apprenticeship: A key route to skill", published by the House of Lords Select Committee on Economic Affairs.<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/apprenticeship:-a-key-route-to-skill</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Implementing the Leitch Review of Skills in England]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/implementing-the-leitch-review-of-skills-in-england</link>
<description><![CDATA["World Class Skills: implementing the Leitch Review of Skills in England" is the Government’s response to the independent Leitch Review of Skills.<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[News: House of Lords debate skills and the careers service]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/house-of-lords-debate-skills-and-the-careers-service</link>
<description><![CDATA[A debate was held in the House of Lords on 28 June 2007 on skills and the careers service.

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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[News: A third of prospective students will live at home]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/a-third-of-prospective-students-will-live-at-home</link>
<description><![CDATA[Almost a third of young people starting at university this autumn intend to stay in their family home to avoid getting into debt, a survey suggests. <br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[News: First LSC skills campaign newsletter released]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/first-lsc-skills-campaign-newsletter-released</link>
<description><![CDATA[The Learning and Skills Council release their first skills campaign newsletter.<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Graduate jobs rise, but pay is down]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/graduate-jobs-rise,-but-pay-is-down</link>
<description><![CDATA[The job market for graduates continues to remain buoyant - but there are signs in some areas that starting salaries are declining, research suggests.<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Brown targets work skills]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/brown-targets-work-skills</link>
<description><![CDATA[A DfES departmental revamp reflects the focus of the Leitch Report, with the creation of the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills.<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[News: The Changing Landscape of HE in FE: An International Perspective]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/the-changing-landscape-of-he-in-fe:-an-international-perspective</link>
<description><![CDATA[Notes and presentations from the ESCalate event are now available.<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Underpinning learning, teaching and assessment with pedagogic research]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/underpinning-learning,-teaching-and-assessment-with-pedagogic-research</link>
<description><![CDATA[An event on 19 October will showcase some of the ways in which colleagues at the University of Brighton and partner colleges are using pedagogic research.<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Special arrangements for Sussex learners]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/special-arrangements-for-sussex-learners</link>
<description><![CDATA[Organisations across Sussex sign up to supporting local learners to progress. <strong>Latest: SLN Board approve first SVPA agreements</strong><br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/special-arrangements-for-sussex-learners</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: QAA launches new diploma]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/qaa-launches-new-diploma</link>
<description><![CDATA[A new nationally-recognised, diploma qualification will be available to all who successfully complete an Access to Higher Education course.
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<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/qaa-launches-new-diploma</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Engaging senior managers in the skills agenda]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/engaging-senior-managers-in-the-skills-agenda</link>
<description><![CDATA[Engaging senior managers in an active dialogue about the skills agenda has been identified as a priority in a recent report on employer engagement and higher level skills in the South East<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/engaging-senior-managers-in-the-skills-agenda</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Personalised learning plans in LLNs]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/personalised-learning-plans-in-llns</link>
<description><![CDATA[A HEFCE report presents the outcomes of a study designed to help LLNs to develop good practice in personalised learning plans.<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/personalised-learning-plans-in-llns</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Report identifies land-based studies are strategically important to the nation]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/report-identifies-land-based-studies-are-strategically-important-to-the-nation</link>
<description><![CDATA[HEFCE commissioned an independent review of land-based studies courses to identify any mismatch between supply and demand.<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/report-identifies-land-based-studies-are-strategically-important-to-the-nation</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Places available on courses across Sussex]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/places-available-on-courses-across-sussex</link>
<description><![CDATA[Whether you’re looking to get qualified, make a career change or want to get on in work, there’s something to suit you.<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/places-available-on-courses-across-sussex</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: 32 percent of graduates look for employment leading to a professional qualification]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/32-percent-of-graduates-look-for-employment-leading-to-a-professional-qualification</link>
<description><![CDATA[The UK Graduate Careers Survey 2007 produced in association with The Times has been released.<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Second Life - what is it all about? ]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/second-life---what-is-it-all-about?-</link>
<description><![CDATA[The 2007 Eduserv Foundation Symposium focused on Second Life. This is your opportunity to find out what it's all about and assess its relevance for your teaching.<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/second-life---what-is-it-all-about?-</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Learning Together Project - evaluation]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/learning-together-project---evaluation</link>
<description><![CDATA[An independent evaluation of learning programme for the community and voluntary sector in Sussex has been released. <br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/learning-together-project---evaluation</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: SLN e-Learning Conference - follow up]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/sln-e-learning-conference---follow-up</link>
<description><![CDATA[With over 110 participants and a tangible buzz in the air, the event was a great success. <strong> Use our wiki to contribute your feedback and to find out more!</strong><br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/sln-e-learning-conference---follow-up</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Foundation degree symposium - follow up survey]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/foundation-degree-symposium---follow-up-survey</link>
<description><![CDATA[We are offering you the chance to continue to build on the work begun at the symposium. Workshop summaries and photos are now available. <strong>Please complete our online survey!</strong><br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/foundation-degree-symposium---follow-up-survey</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: SLN e-Learning Conference - News update]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/sln-e-learning-conference---news-update</link>
<description><![CDATA[The SLN e-Learning Conference on the 9 May 2007 now includes visits to the Creativity Zone at Sussex University.<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/sln-e-learning-conference---news-update</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: SLN Annual Conference 2007]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/sln-annual-conference-2007</link>
<description><![CDATA[See the summaries, materials and photos from each of the seven conferences.<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/sln-annual-conference-2007</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Plumpton College open day]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/plumpton-college-open-day</link>
<description><![CDATA[Plumpton College open day will showcase courses from floristry to metalsmithing; agriculture to wine production. Saturday 12 May 2007, 10am-5pm<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/plumpton-college-open-day</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: LLN National Forum - curriculum workshops]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/lln-national-forum---curriculum-workshops</link>
<description><![CDATA[Curriculum specific workshops organised by the Lifelong Learning Networks National Forum <br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/lln-national-forum---curriculum-workshops</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Catherine's star performance]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/catherine's-star-performance</link>
<description><![CDATA[Catherine Roberts from Northbrook College Sussex wins the SLN sponsored Foundation Degree Learner of the Year Award 2007
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/catherine's-star-performance</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Does communicating online facilitate learning?]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/does-communicating-online-facilitate-learning?</link>
<description><![CDATA[Upcoming SLN communication project compares the use and effectiveness of different online communication tools.<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/does-communicating-online-facilitate-learning?</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: SLN e-Learning Conference - now booking]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/sln-e-learning-conference---now-booking</link>
<description><![CDATA[A programme for the SLN e-Learning Conference on the 9 May 2007 has been released. Use our online booking form to reserve your place now!<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/sln-e-learning-conference---now-booking</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: New consultants appointed to Arts & New Media]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/new-consultants-appointed-to-arts-&-new-media</link>
<description><![CDATA[New consultants are engaged to work within the SLN Arts & New Media curriculum area, drawing in a range of expertise in specific subject areas from institutions across Sussex.<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/new-consultants-appointed-to-arts-&-new-media</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Vocational HE applications in Sussex up by 871]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/vocational-he-applications-in-sussex-up-by-871</link>
<description><![CDATA[UCAS applications for Foundation Degrees and HNDs in Sussex increase by 871.<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/vocational-he-applications-in-sussex-up-by-871</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Increasing fees could bring increasing expectations for careers advice]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/increasing-fees-could-bring-increasing-expectations-for-careers-advice</link>
<description><![CDATA[With the introduction of higher fees, students and parents are chasing the best deals for everything, including better support from careers services.<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/increasing-fees-could-bring-increasing-expectations-for-careers-advice</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Emphasising vocational skills achieves widened participation]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/emphasising-vocational-skills-achieves-widened-participation</link>
<description><![CDATA[Guardian higher education summit shows that widening participation and involving under-represented groups are most likely to be achieved by emphasising vocational skills.
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Are top-up fees driving rise in popularity of vocational courses?]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/are-top-up-fees-driving-rise-in-popularity-of-vocational-courses?</link>
<description><![CDATA[Vocational courses are continuing to rise in popularity, but does this mean students are choosing courses more with their heads than their hearts? <br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/are-top-up-fees-driving-rise-in-popularity-of-vocational-courses?</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Delivering world class skills in a demand led system]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/delivering-world-class-skills-in-a-demand-led-system</link>
<description><![CDATA[DFES and LSC seek views on the proposed reforms required to deliver the adult skills, employer skills and 14-19 challenges.
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/delivering-world-class-skills-in-a-demand-led-system</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: February newsletter for LLN practitioners]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/february-newsletter-for-lln-practitioners</link>
<description><![CDATA[The latest newsletter from the Lifelong Learning Networks National Forum.<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/february-newsletter-for-lln-practitioners</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Award for Sussex vocational marketing campaign]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/award-for-sussex-vocational-marketing-campaign</link>
<description><![CDATA[Central Sussex College wins national marketing award for its part in marketing an innovative scheme for school leavers.<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/award-for-sussex-vocational-marketing-campaign</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: One in three adults return to learning]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/one-in-three-adults-return-to-learning</link>
<description><![CDATA[New research from the Learning and Skills Council shows that 35% of people choose to return to learning as adults.<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/one-in-three-adults-return-to-learning</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Seminar reveals breadth and diversity of SLN activities]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/seminar-reveals-breadth-and-diversity-of-sln-activities</link>
<description><![CDATA[SLN curriculum leads present an update on activities at SLN Board seminar.<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/seminar-reveals-breadth-and-diversity-of-sln-activities</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: HEFCE release key statistics on foundation degrees]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/hefce-release-key-statistics-on-foundation-degrees</link>
<description><![CDATA[The report covers the trends in student numbers, the characteristics of programmes, attributes of students, students' feedback, progression and qualification rates and progression to further study.<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/hefce-release-key-statistics-on-foundation-degrees</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: A higher education means 20-25 percent higher earnings]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/a-higher-education-means-20-25-percent-higher-earnings</link>
<description><![CDATA[A new report from Universities UK, the vice-chancellors’ umbrella body, today highlights the economic benefits associated with higher education qualification attainment.<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/a-higher-education-means-20-25-percent-higher-earnings</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Sussex learning and labour market profile released by the LSC]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/sussex-learning-and-labour-market-profile-released-by-the-lsc</link>
<description><![CDATA[The report provides an analysis of the socio-economic profile, labour market and skills supply and demand in Sussex <br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/sussex-learning-and-labour-market-profile-released-by-the-lsc</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Vocational student short-listed for national film award]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/vocational-student-short-listed-for-national-film-award</link>
<description><![CDATA[Northbrook College Sussex student Adam Rencontre was short-listed for the prestigious prize while studying for a First Diploma in Media.<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/vocational-student-short-listed-for-national-film-award</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Providing higher education style experience for 16-19]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/providing-higher-education-style-experience-for-16-19</link>
<description><![CDATA[The QCA have provided guidance on how the use of HE modules can enhance the development of higher-level skills needed for success in HE and beyond.<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 06 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/providing-higher-education-style-experience-for-16-19</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Symposium: Foundation Degrees five years on]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/symposium:-foundation-degrees-five-years-on</link>
<description><![CDATA[A symposium on 20 April for all those in Sussex with an interest in foundation degrees. 
<strong>Fully Booked</strong><br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/symposium:-foundation-degrees-five-years-on</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Fostering closer working: SLN and Aimhigher Sussex]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/fostering-closer-working:-sln-and-aimhigher-sussex</link>
<description><![CDATA[Sussex organisations collaborate to focus on improved delivery of services for vocational learners<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/fostering-closer-working:-sln-and-aimhigher-sussex</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Vocational A levels and university entry: is there parity of esteem?]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/vocational-a-levels-and-university-entry:-is-there-parity-of-esteem?</link>
<description><![CDATA[New Higher Education Policy Institute report considers the relationship between vocational and academic Level 3 qualifications.<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/vocational-a-levels-and-university-entry:-is-there-parity-of-esteem?</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Success for vocational students at Central Sussex College]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/success-for-vocational-students-at-central-sussex-college</link>
<description><![CDATA[Students from Central Sussex College successfully complete Level 4 City & Guilds Higher Professional Certificate in Technical Salon Management.<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/success-for-vocational-students-at-central-sussex-college</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: SLN funding available for practitioner research projects]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/sln-funding-available-for-practitioner-research-projects</link>
<description><![CDATA[SLN offers funding for research into the experiences of vocational learners and those who support them. <strong>Applications closed</strong><br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/sln-funding-available-for-practitioner-research-projects</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Plumpton students set to ride to success with help of new technology]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/plumpton-students-set-to-ride-to-success-with-help-of-new-technology</link>
<description><![CDATA[Vocational learners studying equine courses at Plumpton College are benefiting from an exciting new resource. The simulator horse will help those learning to ride, as well as offering new opportunities for research. <br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/plumpton-students-set-to-ride-to-success-with-help-of-new-technology</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Universities call for clarity over employer-backed degrees]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/universities-call-for-clarity-over-employer-backed-degrees</link>
<description><![CDATA[Academics remain confused about the government's plans for "employer demand-led funding", which Education Secretary Alan Johnson expects to generate an extra 15,000 student places.<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Vocational degrees blurring the boundaries between universities and colleges?]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/vocational-degrees-blurring-the-boundaries-between-universities-and-colleges?</link>
<description><![CDATA[Two students studying higher level vocational courses, one at a further education college and the other at a university. Described as 'different but equal', are they really equal, and what is the difference?

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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Learning at work:  learning what works in Sussex]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/learning-at-work:--learning-what-works-in-sussex</link>
<description><![CDATA[Innovative approach to SLN annual conference, to be held on 20 and 21 June 2007.<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Are you an employer who has benefited from higher education?]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/are-you-an-employer-who-has-benefited-from-higher-education?</link>
<description><![CDATA[Have you used higher education to develop your workforce and business? Has higher education helped you develop your knowledge, career or skills?<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/are-you-an-employer-who-has-benefited-from-higher-education?</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: The challenges for shaping the future of Access to higher education]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/the-challenges-for-shaping-the-future-of-access-to-higher-education</link>
<description><![CDATA[Access as a dynamic and innovative force for progression - regional OCN conference looks to the future of vocational education and training. 21 March 2007, London.<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/the-challenges-for-shaping-the-future-of-access-to-higher-education</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: SLN prize draw winner provides vocational training]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/sln-prize-draw-winner-provides-vocational-training</link>
<description><![CDATA[An entry level qualification with Re:Fresh could be the first step on the path to qualifying with an honours degree from a university in Sussex.<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 20 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/sln-prize-draw-winner-provides-vocational-training</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Students wanted for new consultancy projects in Sussex]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/students-wanted-for-new-consultancy-projects-in-sussex</link>
<description><![CDATA[A new series of projects, funded by the SLN, will create new resources (including a website and newsletter) for vocational students in Sussex.<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 18 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/students-wanted-for-new-consultancy-projects-in-sussex</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: SLN Delivery Plan 2006-08 now available online]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/sln-delivery-plan-2006-08-now-available-online</link>
<description><![CDATA[The new Sussex Learning Network delivery plan is now available for download. The plan sets out the SLN's aims and commitments for the period 2006-08.<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 13 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/sln-delivery-plan-2006-08-now-available-online</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Season's greetings from the Sussex Learning Network]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/season's-greetings-from-the-sussex-learning-network</link>
<description><![CDATA[The staff of the Sussex Learning Network would like to wish you season’s greetings and a happy new year!<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 13 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/season's-greetings-from-the-sussex-learning-network</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Successful launch event highlights the challenge ahead for the SLN]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/successful-launch-event-highlights-the-challenge-ahead-for-the-sln</link>
<description><![CDATA[Over 70 partners from across Sussex joined the SLN to launch its <a href="/delivery-plan">delivery plan 2006-08</a> at an evening reception on 28 November.<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 06 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/successful-launch-event-highlights-the-challenge-ahead-for-the-sln</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Sussex Downs College wins Beacon Edge Award]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/sussex-downs-college-wins-beacon-edge-award</link>
<description><![CDATA[The Multimedia team at Sussex Downs College has just been presented with a Beacon Award for Practical Teaching and Practical Learning.<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 06 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/sussex-downs-college-wins-beacon-edge-award</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Lord Leitch publishes review of long term skills needs]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/lord-leitch-publishes-review-of-long-term-skills-needs</link>
<description><![CDATA[Employers should drive the UK's skills agenda to ensure the country can remain economically competitive in the decades to come, the Leitch review recommended on Tuesday.<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 06 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/lord-leitch-publishes-review-of-long-term-skills-needs</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: HEFCE Consultation: higher education in further education colleges]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/hefce-consultation:-higher-education-in-further-education-colleges</link>
<description><![CDATA[HEFCE launch a consultation seeking views of: the role of HE in FECs, strategic development of provision, proposals for centres for HE excellence in colleges, funding and relationships.
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<pubDate>Wed, 06 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/hefce-consultation:-higher-education-in-further-education-colleges</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Universities boss blasts vocational degree critics]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/universities-boss-blasts-vocational-degree-critics</link>
<description><![CDATA["Far from being 'Mickey Mouse', these new degree courses are actually meeting the needs of industries worth billions of pounds a year to the UK economy"<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/universities-boss-blasts-vocational-degree-critics</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Research Seminar on the work of the Sussex Learning Network]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/research-seminar-on-the-work-of-the-sussex-learning-network</link>
<description><![CDATA[Pete Odgers and Conor Sheehan are leading the SLN’s work on <a href="practitioner-network/sln-curriculum-development/travel,-tourism-&-retail-update">Travel, Tourism and Retail</a>. They are holding a Seminar on 29 November to tell colleagues about the implications of their work.<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 24 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/research-seminar-on-the-work-of-the-sussex-learning-network</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Nuffield Review of 14-19 Education Released]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/nuffield-review-of-14-19-education-released</link>
<description><![CDATA["progression to higher education can be problematic for those with vocational qualifications, and there is a need for these qualifications to be viewed and utilised more positively."<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 24 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/nuffield-review-of-14-19-education-released</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Lifelong Learning Networks National Forum]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/lifelong-learning-networks-national-forum</link>
<description><![CDATA[Creating a national resource for the exchange of ideas and good practice in the LLN community: the <a href="http://www.lifelonglearningnetworks.org.uk/">LLN National Forum</a> launches its website and holds its first conference.<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 24 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/lifelong-learning-networks-national-forum</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[News: Sussex Foundation Degree Learner of the Year Award 2007]]></title>
<link>http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk/home/news-archive/sussex-foundation-degree-learner-of-the-year-award-2007</link>
<description><![CDATA[If you are a Foundation Degree student who has demonstrated outstanding commitment to your learning, then you should be entering the Spring Awards now!<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 24 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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