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Student retention: the role of formal induction and communication in retention of postgraduate distance learning students

Posted by cdelondon on July 28, 2010 · Leave a Comment

Sarah Jones, Centre for Financial and Management Studies, School of Oriental and Asian Studies Research team: Christine Berry, School of Oriental and African Studies Jon Gregson, Institute of Development Studies Paul Smith, Consultant TRA3 S Jones (Final Report) [pdf, 308kb] TRA3 S Jones (Final Report Appendix) [pdf, 1.26mb] SUMMARY: The major achievements of the … Read more

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2010 CDE Seminars

Posted by cdelondon on July 28, 2010 · Leave a Comment

Details of CDE seminars and workshops held in 2010: Why bids fail: Bidding for EU ICT research projects: This seminar gave an insider’s view on bidding for EU research funds. It focused on EU FP7 IST research instruments (IPs, STREPS etc), what they are, how they are evaluated, why bids fail and what a successful bid … Read more

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CDE Visiting Fellow: Ormond Simpson

Posted by cdelondon on February 17, 2010 · Leave a Comment

Ormond Simpson, Distance Education Consultant ormond.simpson@gmail.com www.ormondsimpson.com As well as being a Visiting Fellow, Ormond Simpson is currently working for the UKOU on a Gates Foundation funded project and writing a book. He was most recently Visiting Professor at the Open Polytechnic of New Zealand, having previously worked at the UKOU. He has given seminars … Read more

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