What do we mean by academic writing? Every course you study will feature academic writing and this will often take the form of an essay or report. Most assignments will ask you to demonstrate your academic objectivity and to show this in the form of an argument, rather than just produce a summary of everything […]
Why do we need to take notes? Note-taking can help to focus your attention on what you are reading, watching or listening to and stop your mind from wandering. It can also help you make sense of what you are learning and when working on a piece of writing, such as an essay or a […]
There are all sorts of reasons for looking for a new job. It might be your choice, or it might be something that circumstances have forced you to do. You may be looking at a complete change of career. There may be redundancies or reorganisation going on in your workplace. Whatever your reason for looking […]
The idea of formal study can be daunting, particularly if it’s been a while since you were last in a classroom – and perhaps didn’t enjoy the experience then. UNISON learning aims to help you take the next step on the road to where you want to be. What would you like to do? I’d […]
UNISON’s programme of learning for our members and training for our activists continues in a safe manner. Most of our core activist training programme is now available online, and we have expanded our online member learning programme massively over the last nine months. In this page we share some of the opportunities that you can […]
Please find below a selection of some online and distance training to enable you to continue to develop in terms of your work and your personal skills in management and leadership roles. Training and development is a great way to keep your brain active and your spirits up. The CPD focused courses we have compiled […]
UNISON is working with Wranx to support members by offering a range of free online bite-sized training modules, including Functional Skills and GCSE Maths & English revision courses. The content for each Functional Skills and GCSE Maths & English module has been written in conjunction with Gateshead College; rated as ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted. The Maths and […]
Mapping Knowing where migrant workers are based, their job roles, which languages they speak, what (if any) language needs they have, what barriers to learning they may face, what workplace issues they are experiencing, how they feel about trade unions, and which community organisations they have links with, will help inform and structure workplace organising. […]
Are you interested in improving your English, maths or IT skills? Your employer has a responsibility to address your training needs in these areas. You can also contact your region for information about courses or providers in your area. UNISON has a national agreement with the WEA. GCSE maths and English courses are often free at […]
Providing learning opportunities for our members has always been an essential part of our role – so, while we have had to postpone all face to face training during this current crisis, we have massively ramped up our online learning provision. Here is a selection of online training provided by UNISON and our partners that […]
These 10-week courses are designed for members who may have been away from learning for some time. They’re run for us by the Workers Educational Association (WEA) in a welcoming and supportive environment. There are no exams to take. It’s nothing like going back to school! At the end of the course you will receive […]
UNISON College is working with the Staff Skills Academy to offer our members access to a range of over 600 free online courses. With options ranging from Managing Remote Teams to Reptile Care to HTML Basics, there’s something for everyone, no matter whether you’re looking to develop your professional skills or just learn for your […]
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What is a learning agreement? A learning agreement is a document that sets out in writing the commitments made by an employer and one or more unions, specifying how they will work together on learning issues. In some employers, there will already be an agreement in place. This may be a specific learning agreement or […]
Government withdrawal of ESOL funding for people in work has made UNISON’s ability to organise workplace ESOL classes increasingly challenging. However, UNISON can still play an important role in supporting ESOL learners and ESOL learning in the workplace. UNISON is in a great position to bring employers, providers and learners together so our role in […]
