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Ruth Brooks

Ruth Brooks is a content production specialist of more than 15 years’ experience working in Australian and UK higher education. Ruth graduated from the University of South Australia (UniSA) with a Bachelor of Arts (Professional and Creative Communications) in 2007 and a Graduate Certificate in Marketing in 2015.

Her experience spans the research, writing and editing of print and digital communications and marketing collateral for UniSA, as well as the creative development and design of a wide variety of visual communications including print publications and digital marketing assets for University College London. Today, Ruth works to produce and publish digital content that both informs and engages across an array of postgraduate subject areas, as well as web content in the higher education space.

Latest articles

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Why do programmers avoid making a universal programming language?

Turing, a web development and software recruitment company, references the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ projection that the demand for software developers will increase by 22% between 2022 and 2030 – compared to just 4% for other careers. If you want to join the next generation of software developers and computer science specialists – and […]

Technology in education: an overview of the latest resources in teaching and learning

The world of education has come a long way since the use of blackboards and textbooks. Today, technology in education has become indispensable, and from primary school to higher education institutions, learners are benefiting from the integration of digital technologies into the learning process. The evolution of technology in education The integration of technology into […]

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How technology can support teacher development

Most people recognise that the needs of learners are constantly evolving, and that teachers need to adapt to provide high-quality learning experiences, whether they’re working in primary schools, secondary schools, or higher education. This is particularly apparent when it comes to the technological advancements that have transformed teaching practices – the way teachers deliver and […]

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How can technology support education in crisis and conflict settings?

What is the current status of global education? The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 4 is to ‘ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all’. At present, they believe ‘the world is falling far behind in its ambitions to achieve quality education’. By 2030, without additional measures, the situation stands […]

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Information communication technologies: policies, practices and trends

The information communication technology (ICT) industry is one of the world’s largest industries, estimated to reach almost $6 trillion this year. The sheer size and pace of its growth only highlights its importance in modern society – and how much we’ve all come to rely upon it. Continuously expanding in terms of its reach, capabilities […]