Monthly Archives: June 2009

10 Tips to boost your self-esteem

I have been reading news in The Economist that people with low self-esteem may do themselves a disservice if they try positive thinking. By thinking positively, someone with low self-esteem doesn’t believe what they’re thinking, which then makes the person … Continue reading

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Online learning fund to benefit both online and off?

Universities are being asked today to work together to bid for money to develop new e-learning projects.  David Lammy (Minister for Higher Education) is hoping to help ensure UK universities are at the forefront of online distance learning.  Lammy announced … Continue reading

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Graduate Tax – A better alternative to tuition fees?

The National Union of Students (NUS) has published a blueprint that suggests setting up a People’s Trust for Higher Education.  It is, they say, “A fund built mainly on contributions by former undergraduate students and their employers, and the employers … Continue reading

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links for 2009-06-09

How to be happy in business – venn diagram (tags: business happiness work) How to Write a Résumé That Doesn't Annoy People – David Silverman – HarvardBusiness.org Great tips and some worthwhile comments too. (tags: job work cv)

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links for 2009-06-03

Intelligent Video: The Top Cultural & Educational Video Sites | Open Culture Open Culture strikes again with another great list of educational sites you should know about. (tags: education learning links) Charade: 12 Cheap Tips for Impulse Shopping Trips Impulse … Continue reading

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