The piece of paper matters. It proves dedication. It proves knowledge. It earns the interview. But it’s not what gets them the job. To truly succeed, students need more than a qualification... they need real-world experience. Communication Teamwork Leadership Problem-solving These are the soft skills that employers actually hire for and they can’t be memorised from a textbook. They’re built through doing. That’s why we created Pebble — the first-to-market EdTech platform conn

As a lecturer, I’ve watched AI evolve faster than any curriculum I’ve ever taught. It can write essays, generate artwork, video, animation and even simulate interviews...  But it still can’t lead, build trust, collaborate, mentor, resolve conflict, show empathy, read a room, inspire a team, or adapt to complex human dynamics. These are the skills that define great learners - and future leaders. That’s where our students can (and must) stand out.  Not by competing against AI,

Seriously? How is anyone supposed to get experience if it’s their first job? Every year, thousands of talented graduates launch into the world only to find themselves floating in uncertainty, untethered from the industry they trained for. It’s like being lost in space after graduation equipped with knowledge but no way to land. That’s exactly why we built Pebble, the first-to-market EdTech platform connecting students with real-world projects (PBL) from real businesses while

Belfast’s Techstart Ventures’s residency at The AMP in Londonderry has proved a ‘major turning point’ for local startups Northern Ireland early-stage technology investor Techstart Ventures has extended its partnership with The AMP after supporting several innovations at the Londonderry business growth incubator during a pilot period. The Belfast-based firm manages funds that are part of Invest Northern Ireland’s Access to Finance suite of funds. Techstart took up residence

Ever wonder who kickstarted the idea of connecting great minds to create something iconic? Look no further – Pebble has been around since the days of Stonehenge! Okay, maybe we didn’t literally manage that project in 2500BC, but we like to think our spirit of collaboration has been around that long. 😉 Our mission is simple: bridging the gap between education and industry, one project at a time. Whether it's empowering students with real-world experience or helping businesses

19 technology-based startups and entrepreneurs are to receive specialist support to develop their new business through a new six-week pre-accelerator programme from Invest Northern Ireland.  The early-stage, innovation driven start-ups with potential for high growth will participate in an intensive six-week programme. Delivered by The AMP in Derry, the programme will provide bespoke advice, one-to-one mentoring and workshops to upskill the entrepreneurs with knowledge and sk

Soft skills are non-technical skills that relate to how you work. Examples are having the ability to manage your time effectively, being able to compromise and resolve conflicts, and your overall work ethic. Soft skills can affect how you interact with colleagues, solve problems, and manage your work and are important for your success. While many of these skills can develop over time as you gain job experience, some companies offer training programs to help employees strengt

From 17 - 21 June 2024, London EdTech Week will engage the entire EdTech ecosystem through a collaborative , community-led programme, connecting up to 2,000 global attendees across a 5 day, multi-event celebration .  https://impactx2050.com/londonedtechweek#:~:text=From%2017%20%2D%2021%20June%202024,day%2C%20multi%2Devent%20celebration . #london #ed #tech #2024 #education #technology #festival