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NFTS given Degree awarding powers

The National Film and Television School (NFTS) is delighted to have been granted full Degree Awarding Powers (DAPs), a significant landmark achievement which acknowledges the exceptionally high standard of training offered by the NFTS as it continues to lead the way in providing skilled talent for the creative industries.  Degree Awarding Powers were granted by […]

December 14, 2022

Research: 25% US broadband homes want new TV device this Xmas

According to research from Aluma Insights, 25 per cent of broadband households expect to buy a new TV or ancillary device during the holiday season. Televisions top the list, with 17 per cent of decision-makers who “definitely will buy” between November 2022 and January 2023. Game consoles and streaming players fall second and third on […]

December 13, 2022

Study: Screens help cognitive development in children

A study published in Frontiers in Psychology, has examined the impact passive screen use has on a young child’s cognitive development. It found screen exposure – whether that be from a TV or mobile device – can be beneficial, depending on the context in which it’s viewed. Researchers from the University of Portsmouth and Paris […]

September 22, 2022

Study: Fewer people getting news from social media

Fewer people claim to be following news on social media than a year ago, according to Ofcom’s annual news consumption report. While TV remains the most popular platform for people to access news (75 per cent), the proportion using social media to keep up with the latest stories has fallen to 2018 levels – from […]

August 13, 2020