The HEIST Awards winners were announced last week at The Principal Hotel in Manchester, England. Hosted by Havas Education, the awards recognise excellence and innovation in education marketing. One of the categories in particular celebrates activities aimed at raising an institution’s profile abroad, for example through research collaboration or partnerships. Named Best International Activity, the […]
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Scotland pushes for post-study work in UK
The Scottish Affairs Committee has urged the UK government to review its immigration policy to consider Scotland’s “critical” migration needs, with recommendations including a post-study work scheme. In its latest report on Immigration and Scotland, the Committee stated that Scotland’s population growth is dependent on inward migration and the ability to attract migrants is crucial […]
Southern California Resource Services for Independent Living Paves a Pathway for Youth with Disabilities in Long Beach
Long Beach, Calif., Dec. 12 – California Resource Services for Independent Living (SCRS-IL) is making sure that people with disabilities are able to live healthy, independent and productive lives. “As a person with a disability, I think it is very important to know how to navigate our systems. Sometimes these systems are there to help […]
Dancing with the Stars Shines Light on Disability
Rockville, Md., Sept. 29 – Earlier this month, Season 25 of Dancing with the Stars (DWTS) premiered, bringing 13 new cast members and their pros into the spotlight. Not only has DWTS been praised for its high viewing rates, but the show is part of a group of reality television shows leading the way in busting stigmas on disability. A […]
Shark Tank Entrepreneur Barbara Corcoran Proves Dyslexics Can Be Successful
Barbara Corcoran Rockville, Md., Oct. 3 – Barbara Corcoran is an American Business woman who started a real estate brokerage business at the age of 23. Famous for her TV personality on ABC’s Shark Tank as an entrepreneur and judge, she credits her determination and drive to her childhood diagnosis of dyslexia. “When you cannot pronounce the […]