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So blessed to work with amazing faculty❤️ 🔍 Dive into the insightful strategies and practical steps for creating a successful faculty awards program. This article sheds light on the significance of recognizing faculty achievements and how it can positively impact both the individuals and the department as a whole. 🏆 Learn about the various aspects of setting up an awards program, from selection criteria to award types, and how this initiative can enhance morale, motivation, and the overall profile of your department. Whether you're looking to start an awards program or refine an existing one, this article provides valuable perspectives and tips. 📖 Read, share, and start the conversation on how we can better acknowledge the hard work and accomplishments of our academic colleagues.

BLOG: "The pathways into planning are varied and this needs to be highlighted to ensure we reach a diverse entry." Read Lindsey Richards' first blog as RTPI President: https://lnkd.in/d3fq8JHH

GCSE & more results day. I wonder how many posts we'll see about 'your results don't define you'? I actually believe that what matters is Effort. I do agree that results, the grades, are not the be all and end all of life, but I also hope that my daughter, who picks up one result today and faces her final GCSE year from next month, takes encouragement from the day to do her best this year. That, to me, is what matters. It translates in life - 'did you give it your best shot in all the circumstances?' Then you're only in competition with yourself. There's a danger in modern society of overly wrapping people in cotton wool and pretending that nothing matters. Pressure is real. A certain amount of it makes us thrive. We are still the least productive GDP country in Europe. Support, also, is real and needed, including alternative guidance and tough topics like resits for the right person. I did them. No shame in them. Do some work, and if you've given it a fair go you can stand on that beach and be proud, whatever the result. Education matters, and we have to get the balance of support right, so rather than another post aimed at those picking up their results (who won't see them as they won't be on here yet) here's to their parents, carers, guardians, friends and families who will be there with them today. Those posts ARE right, results aren't everything, there are loads of options. Celebrate the effort, whatever the number. It'll be a long day for sure, (this parent lark is not for the faint hearted!) #education #effort #attainment

This A-level Results Day, I’m reflecting on my own experience of collecting my GCSE results. Although I was disappointed at the time, it led me to discover alternative routes that ultimately shaped my passion and future career path. At fifteen, I faced my GCSEs — too young to vote but old enough to be told that these exams would define my future. The pressure was intense, with constant reminders that our entire careers hinged on these grades. As the teachers said, you don't want to be that student crying when opening that envelope. When Results Day came, I found myself in tears. I needed a B in English Language but ended up with a C. The weight of disappointment was overwhelming; I felt like I had let everyone down. But life had other plans. Although I didn’t get the grades for A-Levels, my college offered me a BTEC course in journalism instead. That unexpected detour became the best decision I ever made. I discovered a passion for creativity, writing and marketing, while still nurturing my love for politics. After completing my BTEC and NCTJ, I became a qualified journalist and eventually earned an unconditional offer to study Politics and International Relations at the University of Hertfordshire. Through volunteering and engaging in marketing roles during my degree, I found a new calling. Today, I’m in a job I love, creating social media content and outreach programmes for events, campaigns and engagement at Hertfordshire Students' Union. A role that combines all my passions. If I could speak to my 16-year-old self on that difficult GCSE Results Day, I’d tell her that grades don’t define you. Follow your passions, pursue your dreams and remember there’s always another path. Life’s curveballs may seem daunting, but they often lead to exactly where you’re meant to be. 🩷🩷🩷 #ALevelResultsDay #Experience #Reflecting

🌟 MY NEW VENTURE TO SUPPORT HE CAREER PROFESSIONALS!!!!🌟 Have you achieved AdvanceHE recognition for the work you do in your institution? Would you like support to be able to achieve this....?! I have been very lucky with the support I have been given at the University of Chichester in achieving levels of fellowship from Advance HE, but I am aware that some of my colleagues in #university #CareersServices are not always so lucky. So, for a while I have been considering what I can do about this, and I have a plan! As one of a small group of #LearningAndTeaching #mentors for new academics and professional service staff at my university I am proud to be able to guide staff through the postgraduate programme, or to compile a direct submission to get their fellowships, and now I want to start a network and offer my experience to assist #CareersConsultants in any #HigherEducation institution with their applications for AFHEA or FHEA. To start this off, I'd be really grateful if you would post a comment below about your experiences in your institutions about the support offered for you and other #careers staff to obtain recognition for your teaching, and whether having bespoke support to be able to evidence the #ProfessionalStandardsFramework within the careers context would be helpful: - Are you able to join any programmes running at your university? - Do you get support and/or a mentor with any direct submissions? - Would it be helpful to have assistance in orientating the UKPSF/PSF23 to the context that careers staff operate in? - Would you like 1-2-1 support and/or a group of HE careers consultants to help you work towards your level of fellowship? - Is there anything else that you would like to have, or find useful that may help more careers staff feel supported and empowered to obtain recognition for their teaching and teaching support activities? - Is this something you would want....?!! Please comment below with your thoughts below!!! 👇 (or DM me) and help me to help more HE careers professionals to get the recognition they deserve!!! https://lnkd.in/e4YUBD2a

…The Power of Motivation This morning, as I reflected on my journey, a thought struck me: "You’re not lazy or du*mb; you just need the right push (AKA the ginger)". Back in junior secondary school, my friend and I reluctantly joined the Press Club, a decision that turned out to be one of the best we ever made. The club brought out the best in us—encouraging hard work, knowledge acquisition, and healthy competition. At the time, the major positions in the club were held by outgoing students, and as we approached our final year of junior secondary, we decided to apply for leadership roles. I was elected as the Financial Secretary, and my friend became the Public Relations Officer(P.R.O), increasing our leadership and networking abilities. Our then club's president, Senior Immaculate, also played a significant role in our growth. She constantly reviewed our academic results, providing both praise and constructive feedback. This motivated us to strive for excellence, leading to significant academic improvements. The time came to take our junior WAEC exams, I achieved excellent grades, and my teachers were so impressed that they reserved a place for me in SS1A—the class for the top students. unfortunately, I couldn't continue in the school because we move and my school was quite far from the new area, the experience left me with a sense of pride and accomplishment. My dad especially was so proud of me. The key takeaway? …You need a driving force, whether it’s a mentor, a goal, or a dream or a height you want to attain. Find your motivation and let it propel you forward. Stay jiggy guys #Thursdaymotivation #Data_analyst

Like lone wolves, you can see the professors walking around the wide corridors of the university from the start of the exam period, carrying boxes filled with exams. They greet each other, have a quick chat and then move on. It's almost like a coexistence of experts in their fields.  And I think that's one of the biggest differences between working in industry, with lots of different meetings, business trips and even more teamwork, and the job of a professor. To quote an esteemed colleague before my appointment: “The job makes you lonely”. But the degree of freedom increases. You quickly reach Maslow's 5th level and concentrate on teaching, research and academic self-administration. I am delighted to have taken this step. With this in mind, I wish all students a great time between semesters and graduates a very good start to their careers, quick recognition of the rules and, in addition to performance, always having an "advocate" (Fürsprecher) in the right place at the right time.  One more piece of wisdom comes to mind - I started with an example from the animal kingdom and I'll end with one: "The bull must never forget that he was once a calf."  Picture: Andreas Ehl

…The Power of Motivation This morning, as I reflected on my journey, a thought struck me: "You’re not lazy or du*mb; you just need the right push (AKA the ginger)". Back in junior secondary school, my friend and I reluctantly joined the Press Club, a decision that turned out to be one of the best we ever made. The club brought out the best in us—encouraging hard work, knowledge acquisition, and healthy competition. At the time, the major positions in the club were held by outgoing students, and as we approached our final year of junior secondary, we decided to apply for leadership roles. I was elected as the Financial Secretary, and my friend became the Public Relations Officer(P.R.O), increasing our leadership and networking abilities. Our then club's president, Senior Immaculate, also played a significant role in our growth. She constantly reviewed our academic results, providing both praise and constructive feedback. This motivated us to strive for excellence, leading to significant academic improvements. The time came to take our junior WAEC exams, I achieved excellent grades, and my teachers were so impressed that they reserved a place for me in SS1A—the class for the top students. unfortunately, I couldn't continue in the school because we move and my school was quite far from the new area, the experience left me with a sense of pride and accomplishment. My dad especially was so proud of me. The key takeaway? …You need a driving force, whether it’s a mentor, a goal, or a dream or a height you want to attain. Find your motivation and let it propel you forward. Stay jiggy guys #Thursdaymotivation #Data_analyst

If you’ve just opened your GCSE or A Level results and got lower grades than expected - our Managing Director, Gareth Hoyle has a message for you 👇🏻 "I’m not saying GCSE or A Level results never matter. In some fields, they absolutely do. To become a doctor, lawyer, dentist or engineer (for example), you need specific GCSE and A-Level subjects and grades. Likewise, if you’re keen to get into a Russell Group or Oxbridge University, strong GCSE and A Level results are crucial 🎓 . BUT they’re not the be-all-and-end-all, and if your results aren't what you expected, don't worry 💆🏻♀️. You can still have a successful future and a great career, no matter what grades you get. It may feel like the end of the world now, but, in 10 years, you'll likely forget what grades you got, and won’t even have space for them on your CV 📚 . Remember, your results don’t define your future. There are countless successful people out there who didn’t get the grades they wanted. It’s about what you do with the cards you’re dealt. So allow yourself a few days to recoup, and then pick yourself up, dust yourself off and start planning your next move." 🙌🏻 Thanks to The i paper and LeicestershireLive for featuring Gareth's tips on what to do if you didn't get the results you wanted 🙏🏻 . You can check them out for yourself via the links in the comments 👀