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News Archive August 2009

Travelling without insurance branded false economy

There are more warnings for travellers not to scrimp on insurance while abroad.

Category: General Travel
Posted 28 Aug 2009

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No ‘right way’ into jobs, expert says

An expert has called for greater diversity in the routes people choose into employment.

Category: Teaching and Learning
Posted 28 Aug 2009

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Recession inspiring people to ‘re-evaluate careers’

Employment security is becoming more of a priority for job-seekers and career-changers, it has been claimed.

Category: Teaching and Learning
Posted 28 Aug 2009

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Denmark offers English news service

Danish media is launching a series of news services aimed at foreigners.

Category: Living Abroad
Posted 28 Aug 2009

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Scottish teachers ‘heading abroad for jobs’

A growing number of Scottish teachers are taking up positions abroad in a bid to secure permanent work.

Category: Teaching and Learning
Posted 28 Aug 2009

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Ucas figures suggest most university places now full

Figures from the university admissions service suggest degree places are now almost full following a clearing rush.

Category: Teaching and Learning
Posted 28 Aug 2009

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Fundraising ‘recommended to finance gap year projects’

Take time to fundraise before jetting off, gap year travellers have been advised.

Category: General Travel
Posted 27 Aug 2009

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Travellers urged to research destinations

People can avoid trouble abroad by reading up on local laws and customs first, it has been claimed.

Category: General Travel
Posted 27 Aug 2009

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Taiwanese schools assess storm damage

Taiwan's education minister claims schooling should not be too disrupted by the recent typhoon.

Category: Teaching and Learning
Posted 27 Aug 2009

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Shanghai bids to boost English levels

Shanghai is clamping down on bad English ahead of the World Expo fair next year.

Category: TEFL Industry
Posted 27 Aug 2009

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