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How to Make 2021 Your Best Year Yet!
As we come to the end of a turbulent and challenging year, we are sure you will be grateful for some time away from your studies and work to spend with your loved ones. Despite challenges of this year, we are so proud of you for continuing to pursue and achieve your academic goals. We know that this holiday period
What Next for the Future of Business Education?
We are now well-versed in the immediate impact that the Covid-19 pandemic has had on the higher education sector. From the rapid adoption of blended and distance learning models, to the changing skillset sought by employers, the current climate has accelerated the pace at which the business world is evolving. But what do the events of 2020 mean for the
Improve Your Teamwork While Studying From Home
As the future of business continues to evolve, there are certain skills that remain highly sought-after by employers. While technical know-how will always be valued, interpersonal skills are predicted to be just as important for the future workplace. In an increasingly digital work and study space, how can you sure you are building your teamwork skills while working and studying
Cheating in Online Exams: How Do We Prevent It?
With most of the world’s universities and colleges pulled online in a hurry, there has been something of a scramble to get everything working smoothly. Even when we’ve ironed out the technical hitches that will inevitably crop up, one question still looms for many; how do we prevent cheating in online exams? Formative testing can be done in a variety
Winter Wellbeing While Studying From Home
Choosing distance learning and home study was just one of several options open to students before this year. However, in 2020 many more institutions have opted for an online-only model of teaching and learning. This was no doubt accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, but it has been on the rise for while. Between 2008 and 2016, the number of graduate
5 More Future Skills You Should Be Learning Now
The World Economic Forum (WEF) Future of Jobs Report 2020 highlights that 40% of employees will need to up-skill in the next five years. According to the report, 94% of business leaders will expect their employees to be actively building their skillset. Graduates need to be both technically skilled and emotionally astute to meet the demands of the rapidly evolving
Interview with Camille Cadua, Outgoing President of the UBIS Student Council
This November, the UBIS Student Council elected new members and said goodbye to those who were stepping down. We asked outgoing Student Council President, Camille Cadua about her time in the role and what advice she would give to the new members. What was your role in the Student Council and what responsibilities did you have? My role as a
5 Future Skills Employers Want You To Have
The way we work and the kind of jobs we do have been irrevocably changed by the events of 2020. According to the recently published Future of Jobs Report 2020 from the World Economic Forum, the Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated the rate at which the working landscape is changing. Not only are brand new job roles emerging but also the
Study Skills Every Student Should Master
We all absorb, process and retain information differently. Figuring out what works for you is key to supporting your learning. Learning is a life-long skill and one that you should try to build on every day. As a student, having an arsenal of strong study skills at your disposal can not only help you succeed academically, but also in other
Why Online Networking is Important for Students
You may think that building your professional network is something to consider at the end of your studies, or even after you have graduated. With the growth in online and blended learning, it may seem like networking is harder than ever. We disagree. Making social and professional contacts during your course of study can make you feel more invested in
