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Recruiters prize world awareness above degree and A-levels

Three out of four business chiefs fear that the UK will be left behind by emerging countries unless young people learn to think more globally, according to a new ICM business poll.

Another new report showed that less than half of the students polled by YouGov  (48 percent) thought that an international outlook benefits their work prospects.

Global learning plays a key role in prestigious qualifications

Think Global and the International Baccalaureate have published a new report that highlights the central role that global learning plays in some of the world’s most prestigious qualifications.

Vince Cable considers global skills for business

Baroness Jolly hosted and chaired a  House of Lord roundtable this week attended by schools, businesses, exam boards and the Secretary of State for Business and Skills.

Think Global appoints Ramblers CEO, Tom Franklin

The education charity Think Global has appointed Tom Franklin as its new Chief Executive.

New teachers' resource website launches

We are re-launching the Global Dimension Website – our website for teachers looking for support to explore the world in their classroom. The site now has a brand new, clean design and improved navigation. Please take a look at globaldimension.org.uk

Free fundraising poster for schools

Are you making the most of fundraising in school?

Think Global has worked with 12 charities to develop school fundraising guidelines and has made these available free to schools as a colourful poster.

Developing Global Mindedness - our Conference and AGM

On Wednesday 2nd November 2011, Think Global is holding its AGM and national conference on “Developing global mindedness: how can we educate and engage the UK public in today’s key global challenges?”

New Schools Programme backed by DFID and DfE

The Secretary of State for International Development, Andrew Mitchell, has announced a new schools programme around development education which is supported by the Secretary of State for Education.

Summer Development on a Shoestring

Need to do summer development on a shoestring? Our guide offering ideas for evaluating global, intercultural and environmental education may fit the bill.

Environment White Paper supports Sustainable Schools Alliance

A new government White Paper, The Natural Choice: securing the value of nature supports the new Sustainable Schools Alliance launched in March.