Kat Emms

Senior Education & Policy Researcher at Edge Foundation, UK
@ukEdge
All views my own.

[Walsall College @Walsall_College]

We're thrilled to have won the @ukEdge
Award for Excellence in Real World Learning in the year’s @AoC_info Beacon Awards. The award recognises the work of in-house company, Future Flames Productions and the client briefs completed by creative media students. #LoveourColleges

[FE Week @FEWeek]

'Their impact on social mobility is constrained by variable recruitment practices and inconsistent employer engagement with diversity goals'
Andrea Laczik on what @ukEdge research reveals about degree apprenticeships
https://t.co/YoU2g033qh

[Kat Emms @kat_emms]

After almost 100 interviews with key degree apprenticeship stakeholders, @ukEdge today publishes new research "Degree Apprenticeships in England: What can we learn from the experiences of apprentices, employers and education and training providers?" https://t.co/yJRlMrYuTk

[Association of Colleges (AoC) @AoC_info]

We're thrilled to be announcing the finalist colleges for the Beacon Awards 2024/25 at AoC Annual Conference and Exhibition. The awards celebrate the best and most innovative practices among FE colleges. #AoCBeacons #AoCConf2024

[Kat Emms @kat_emms]

Congratulations to our 3 finalists of the @ukEdge sponsored @AoC_info Beacon Awards - @PlumptonCollege @BradfordCollege @Walsall_College Looking forward to visiting the three colleges over the next few months!

[Holly Papworth @holly_papworth]

We focus a lot on schools in the conversation around @Ofstednews. Super interesting, balanced report on how the FE and skills sector experience inspection and accountability from my brilliant @ukEdge colleague @kat_emms and Bernie Munoz Chereau at @IOE_London 👏

[Kat Emms @kat_emms]

The @ukEdge's latest Skills Shortage Bulletin has been published, buoyed by the possibility of reform and action under a new government – but the scale of the challenges we face remains hard to ignore: https://t.co/3y52hvsDE2

[Kat Emms @kat_emms]

@AndreaLaczik

[Kat Emms @kat_emms]

🚨Attention Medical & Legal Secretaries, and HR Professionals! 🚨Researchers at City, Uni of London & @ukEdge want to hear from you! We’re conducting interviews to understand your experiences and the impact of technology on your work. Please get in touch! https://t.co/QmfNsnaYPd

[Kat Emms @kat_emms]

https://t.co/3y52hvsDE2

[Kat Emms @kat_emms]

@ukEdge's latest Skills Shortage Bulletin is released today, buoyed by the possibility of reform and action under a new government – but the scale of the challenges we face remains hard to ignore.

[Kat Emms @kat_emms]

In support of #NationalMentoringDay read @ukEdge's research on what makes an effective work based mentor in allied health professions. Research with @SheffieldHallam looks into the perceptions and expectations: https://t.co/eMSyAwqtoJ

[Kat Emms @kat_emms]

Contact me if you're interested. Your insights are hugely valuable! 🙌

[Kat Emms @kat_emms]

Wonderful evening celebrating the fantastic student projects with @STEMPOINT_ @STEMLearningUK Including @ukEdge's summer intern this year, Pearleen 🎉

[Holly Papworth @holly_papworth]

(Not so) fresh from Party Conferences, @ukEdge pooled our thoughts into a short blog...

🤩 Who were we most excited about on the fringes (aside from @guidedogs 🦮🐾)
🤔 Best hot takes from our University Challenged events
🔥 Any notable absences?
https://t.co/Vu906hOZrP

[Kat Emms @kat_emms]

Very pleased to have our new paper "Fostering practically based learning spaces through industry-engaged higher education models" published in LRE today: https://t.co/HuJffd6PSo

[FE News @FENews]

🚨New @ukEdge report!

Key points
Concerns over funding squeeze for apprenticeships
Potential Impact on Youth Guarantee & Growth Mission
Suggestions to boost apprenticeship opportunities

Check out @ukEdgeCEO's Comments

Read here
https://t.co/HQcy1Ie67d

[Association of Colleges (AoC) @AoC_info]

The #FEHallofFame celebrates college alumni that are making a difference. We're seeking nominations for those who maintain strong ties with their college and contribute meaningfully to their sector. Find out more and apply: https://t.co/j9uOVgBV1L

[Holly Papworth @holly_papworth]

A sneak peek at some of the findings of @ukEdge's marathon of Degree Apprenticeships research reports coming out over Sept/Oct (I can take zero credit, @AndreaLaczik @kat_emms @JoshPatel_HE) ...including this rather gloomy point 👇👀

Read in full @SRHE73: https://t.co/I9k0rv80cH

[Kat Emms @kat_emms]

Investigating the experiences of the many stakeholders of degree apprenticeships. See the thoughts from a recent event hosted at @SRHE73 https://t.co/H5faXuCehP