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Jun 32 min read

Everyday Superheroes: 4 Reasons Why You Should Volunteer!

It’s National Volunteer Week 2024, here at globalbridge it’s got us thinking about the wide variety of activities we’ve volunteered at...

Jan 117 min read

Transforming the Teaching - Learning Landscape: Exploring Teacher Agency and Co-Agency

What is Teacher Agency? In a nutshell, teacher agency is where teachers and educators feel empowered and able to take ownership of their...

Aug 17, 20232 min read

Navigating the Moral Maze: Should Kids Be Allowed on Social Media?

All three of my children are on social media every day and as a parent I feel conflicted about this. Let me explain why...

Jul 20, 20233 min read

From the Classroom to the World: Why soft skills are more important than you think

Schools insist on developing them. Industry is constantly looking for them. So what are soft skills and why are they so important?

Jun 29, 20232 min read

Embracing the Digital Age: Is it time to say goodbye to careers fairs and paper CVs?

The pandemic has changed the way we do things in many aspects of our work and life; online meetings, remote working, home education,...

May 22, 20233 min read

Unveiling the Mystery of Talent: Where to Find it and How to Use it

In this second of a two part blog series, we try to delve deeper into talent and ask ourselves what exactly it is, how it can be used...

May 2, 20233 min read

Unlocking the Power of Creativity: Where Does Talent Come From and Is It Supported Enough?

Creative… what exactly does that mean? Many people have tried to define what creativity and talent is and where it can be found. Is it...

Apr 26, 20233 min read

Unlocking My Potential: An Insightful Week at Accenture

Manesha at Accenture's 'Unlocking Potential: Consulting Social Impact Week' in London Consultants are people who give expert advice to...

Mar 20, 20233 min read

Top tips: How to deal with exam season stress!

All of us here at globalbridge have gone through exam seasons as a student, and for many of us, as school teachers supporting our...

Mar 16, 20233 min read

We can prepare young people better for their future; here's how

It may not even be Easter yet but already many people are looking towards the summer holidays. Whether people decide to have a...

Feb 6, 20232 min read

My Foundation Apprenticeship at globalbridge

My name is Aaron Somerville, I am a Creative and Digital Media student working at globalbridge for my Foundation Apprenticeship whilst...

Nov 9, 20224 min read

The rise of T-Levels; what does it mean for Colleges?

So, here we are again; another academic year. Time flies when you are….well, very busy and trying to bring in new qualifications..?! For...

Oct 12, 20222 min read

globalbridge in New York City: The Future of Education

Founder and CEO, Ben Mason, was recently invited to attend a week of #edtech events during the 2022 United Nations General Assembly week...

Jul 19, 20224 min read

Personal Development: skills for life not just for school

Is the UK education system shifting its focus from academic attainment being the main focus of success and the driving force behind...

Jul 5, 20222 min read

The demand for emerging talent - time to panic?

Recently there has been a lot of media comment about the shortage of applicants for current vacancies, the impact on supply chains and...

Jun 6, 20223 min read

Meet the brightest stars leading their own peer mentoring scheme

This month we have a special guest blog, from Manesha and Sophie who won Future Stars three years ago, when it started off as a competition.

May 26, 20223 min read

Travel is the only thing you can buy that makes you richer

Seeking a new adventure, experiencing new cultures, seeing new things… there are lots of reasons why people choose to travel but have you...

May 9, 20225 min read

The future of student work experience post covid - should digital replace physical?

What does the future of work experience look like? Back to what we’ve always done, or a slight twist? Covid has forced every sector to...

Mar 3, 20223 min read

Skills... to pay the bills? What is the skills gap and how can we address it

The future of young people is rarely off the agenda and as a result schools, colleges and universities are all vying to offer young...

Feb 8, 20222 min read

10 kind things you can do today that cost nothing

The notion of ‘being kind’ often conjures imagery of soup kitchen volunteers, bake sale fundraisers and running marathons for charity. As...