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The JISC invites proposals to develop a range of activities and tools aimed at improving business modelling and sustainability planning in the public and not-for-profit sectors for practitioners and policy-makers in the development of sustainable digital content.
The deadline for proposals is 12 noon UK time on 11 January 2010. The work should start on, [...]

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JISC ITT: SYNTHESIS ON OUTCOMES FROM AND BENEFITS OF DIGITISED RESOURCES
The JISC invites tenders to undertake a synthesis study to collate evidence relating to the development and use of digitised resources, articulating both the benefits of such resources and the broader outcomes arising from their creation. The study should be primarily considered in the [...]

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With a £280m budget, the Grundtvig programme is a significant funder of adult education. It funds training opportunities for adult education organisations, staff and learners. Adult educators can be involved in structured courses, conferences and even job shadowing. Organisations can take part in exciting partnerships to share innovation and good practice with [...]

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JISC has issued roadmaps of the 2009/10 future Grant Funding opportunities. Aspects of activity covered include Research, Learning and Teaching, Organisational Support, Infrastructure and Resources. Eligability for funding varies (HE or HE in FE and between England and the devolved countries), so it is advisable to check this carefully before proceeding with any applications.
http://www.jisc.ac.uk/fundingopportunities/futurecalls/grant.aspx
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The LSC has made capital funding available during 2009/10 for both new and existing UK online centres.  The proposal focuses only on capital equipment needed, to support delivery of the entitlement to Digital Life Skills in UK online centres; supporting the most vulnerable people in society.
The funding will be targeted to support activity in two [...]

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A report published by the university think-tank million+ confirms the value of funding projects to advance the innovative application of digital technologies in UK universities.
The application of technology to enhance learning and wider university activities has been a source of interest not only to universities, their staff and the funding councils but also to Ministers [...]

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Following feedback from some colleges and the proposed marking panel, there is concern about the proximity of other bidding processes from other agencies, together with the fact that the last week of October is half term for most colleges. JISC TechDis does not wish to detract from the importance of [...]

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The VRE Programme management is happy to announce a new round of funding for smaller Rapid Innovation projects, focussing on short term development of tools and applications related to the VRE field.
There will be £600,000 available for around 8-15 projects of £20,000-£75,000 each.
The emphasis of these projects will be to solve some actual itches that [...]

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As part of its HEFCE funded Enhancing Learning through Technology (ELT) programme, Higher Education Institutions and Further Education Colleges delivering higher education based in England are invited to submit an expression of interest to run a seminar in one or more of three areas:

Assessment and feedback
Employability/employee learning – including work-related learning
Professional development in areas such [...]

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Phase 2 of the Technology Exemplar Network is now open for applications for participating providers.
16 exemplars are already appointed for the network  - of which one is from our region, Grimsby Institute of Further and Higher Education - and Becta is now seeking applications from interested providers to join the network as participating providers. Last year [...]

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