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GMC consulting on Doctor's use of social media
See https://gmc.e-consultation.net/econsult/default.aspx The GMC is consulting on a range of guidance explaining the detail of Good Medical Practice. The consultation is part of the ...19 April 2012
GDC consultation on standards for education (closes 23 April)
Summary: The GDC is currently developing standards for education. These describe what the GDC looks at when undertaking quality assurance of education and training programmes leading to first registration with ...02 April 2012
OER edition of the JIME available online and call for articles
Dear Journal of Interactive Media in Education Readers, The International Editorial board of JIME is delighted to announce that theSpring edition of the Journal of Interactive Media in Education is ...01 April 2012
New portal will help education community find relevant training resources
A new website, set to launch in June 2012, will make a range of training materials and courses from JISC Advance services available through a new portal environment.20 March 2012
Elite fare badly in latest Hesa statistics on widening access
Almost all Russell Group universities have failed to reach independently set levels for admitting pupils from state schools and poorer backgrounds, new figures show.29 March 2012
Low-quality teaching detrimental to 'brand UK'
Failure to protect teaching quality at low-cost higher education providers could threaten the health of the entire university sector, the former president of Universities UK has warned.29 March 2012
Fewer places in most universities
Most universities in England are going to have fewer places to offer students this year, as the funding changes in higher education are implemented.29 March 2012
GMC seeks views on new proposals to GP and specialist registration
The General Medical Council is seeking views on the way doctors are assessed for inclusion on the GP and specialist registers. A new model for evaluating the competence and performance ...27 March 2012
Invitation to join HEFCE’s new widening participation reference group
HEFCE are inviting applications to join a widening participation (WP) reference group. This is a newly convened group that will offer advice to HEFCE management in the operational areas of ...22 March 2012
Reminder: recognising and approving trainers: GMC consultation
Reminder that the General Medical Council is seeking your views on their proposed new arrangements for the recognition and approval of trainers. Closing date 30 March 2012.18 March 2012
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