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RDI Facebook page gathers 850 fans
Following the increasing popularity of social networking, RDI re-launched it's Facebook page back in November 2009. The page now has over 850 fans and RDI would like even more people to join them!...more...

New prospectus launches
We're pleased to announce that our new prospectus launched this week, and includes course updates and a new research pathway containing a DBA...more...

Refer a Friend week a success!
We had an overwhelming response, receiving a large numbers of applications of those helping others onto courses with RDI. Indeed, some of our students referred several friends...more...

University applications reach record levels
More than 200,000 would-be students are likely to be left without a place at a UK university this year as undergraduate applications reach record levels...more...

Refer a Friend Week announced
This year, RDI celebrates 20 years of helping students Worldwide to gain their UK university qualifications. As our gift to you, if you refer a friend during 8th-12th February you will receive £300..more...

University places crisis
University places crisis sparks surge in online learning applications. With universities warning thousands of would-be students could miss out on a place at university...more...

RDI dance on GMTV
This morning, RDI was surprised by Camilla Dallerup and the GMTV film crew to take part in the Dancing Queen Diet...more...

RDI launches new jobs page
In response to our recent success, we have launched a new page on our site detailing job vacancies at RDI UK...more...

University applications surging
More students face missing out on their chosen course in September 2010 after a recent report indicated that universities are facing a huge surge in applications...more...

Graduates prospects improving
Graduate prospects in the UK are set to improve as employers dramatically increase their recruitment targets... more...

Refer a Friend Success Stories
Many of our students know a colleague, friend or family member who could benefit from gaining their university qualifications...more...

New Year, New Blog!
One of our popular bloggers, Andrew, has posted his latest blog to update everyone with his plans and new approaches for 2010...more...

RDI advert on TV
RDI is spreading the word throughout the UK in the New Year with its nationwide television campaign! Watch online now... more...

Latest update from our resident blogger
Nicky, our popular blogger, has posted her latest blog to update everyone with her study progress and the new addition to the family...more...

Key January dates announced
With the Christmas and New Year holiday period nearly upon us, January 2010 is set to be a busy and hectic time at RDI...more...

15 days and counting to secure a January place
In order for students to secure a place on the popular January 2010 intake, there's just 15 days left before the end of year university closures...more...

Congratulations to our resident blogger!
Everybody at RDI would like to pass on their congratulations to our resident blogger, Nicky, who gave birth to her third child on 25th November...more...

RDI Facebook Page Re-launches
Following the increasing popularity of social networking, RDI has re-launched it's Facebook page...more...

Student dash for January start
A huge increase in interest has surrounded RDI's latest intake, with hundreds hoping to beat the continued recession... more...

ilearn reaches 4000 mark
Even before the end of our Autumn intake, RDI's online university - ilearn -  has reached another massive milestone by breaking through the 4000th student barrier... more...

Teesside University of the Year
RDI is proud to report that one of its UK university partners has been awarded "University of the Year" by The Times Higher Education... more...

Winner announced for Autumn Survey
Over the last 3 weeks we have received an overwhelming response with well over 3000 people completing the RDI Autumn Survey... more...

RDI on BBC Breakfast Radio
This morning, RDI joined BBC Coventry & Warwickshire Radio's Breakfast Show... more...

Demand increases for uni places
With nearly half the Autumn intake over, RDI is facing the largest student cohort in its 20 year history!... more...

IT vacancy includes degree
Resource Development International (RDI) is searching for an A level graduate to join its busy IT department, only this job package comes with a difference – a free degree... more...

Calls for university fee rise
Today the CBI called for students to pay more for university study, with lower grants, higher fees and increased interest on repayments... more...

September student blog available
We've already had Nicky's thoughts on the completion of an HND, an application for a degree and her Second Module, and now we have another blogger to introduce - Andrew... more...

Student Insights Winner for August
At RDI we are passionate about helping others to enhance their careers and our students are helping us by giving insights into their lives, careers and why they study.. more.. .

Record scramble for university courses
More students face missing out on their chosen course this September after A-level results day... more...

Student debt set to increase
Those starting their full-time university degree will incurr personal debts of £23,000 research showed today... more...

Follow The RDI Tweet
RDI has launched it's own Twitter feed - The RDI Tweet - offering latest news, tips and updates from RDI... more...

August student blog now available
Nicky has now given you access to her latest learning blog - The Second Module... more...

More students require parents' help
Parents will be helping out their university-bound children with over 60% of their weekly income research suggests... more...  

ilearn hits 3000th student mark!
Today, RDI's online university - ilearn -  reached another milestone in its young but impressive life... more...

RDI visits Indian partner for college opening
John Holden, RDI's Chairman, was delighted to attend the recent opening of The English College in Calicut... more...

Mature students face disappointment as RDI offers hope
The government's freeze on university places combined with the recession means thousands of applicants will miss out on their course... more...  

Latest student blog available
After the successful application for her degree and a few surprises along the way, Nicky has gone through the induction and is now getting down to her first module... more...

On-campus study costs rise
Today it was announced that the UK Government will be raising tuition fees for full-time on-campus degree students to £3,290 a year... more...

June Student Insight Winner
Every month one winner is chosen from those who have submitted their insights. For June the winner is Annikki Einsele from Portsmouth... more...

Finish your degree online RDI
The government plans to increase completition rates degree students by offering online study to complete a on-campus degree, but RDI is ahead of the game... more...

RDI leads the learning revolution
While many higher education institutions are struggling to embrace the latest technolgy to facilitate online learning, RDI continues to push the boundaries... more...

Worldwide Student Insights
Students from around the world are joined together through online distance learning with RDI... more...

RDI keeps the cost of learning low
With university fees set to increase this September, RDI has more good news for those looking to study for their UK university qualifications... more...

Latest student blog now available
We've already had the completion of an HND , an application for a degree and a few surprises along the way, but Nicky has now given access to her latest learning blog - The Induction... more...

RDI improves business performance
During a recent visit to Nigeria, Dr Philip Hallam was asked to discuss how RDI helps both companies and the employees within, to improve their competitiveness... more...

Students face increased competition
Once again, reports in the media have warned that UK university places will become scarcer this September, with many students left fighting for reduced places... more...

Nigeria welcomes RDI UK
RDI works with local agents in many of the world's fastest growing economies and RDI Nigeria continues to develop, train and graduate local people through their UK degree and MBA qualifications... more...

RDI makes the news in India
A recent visit India resulted in RDI making the news - RDI was there to visit our newest worldwide partner... more...

UK university qualifications with no boundaries
The Financial Times recently commented on the increased demand for qualifications with worldwide reputations, something RDI can meet... more...

Is Private Sector Higher Education the answer to UK university overcrowding?
Private sector educators who offer UK university qualifications using off-campus learning methods may take up the shortfall in higher education places this September... more...

RDI offers hope to thousands set to miss out on university study this summer
According to recent articles in the UK press, many will be missing out on their university places this year, but RDI can offer a compelling alternative... more...

More Employees Benefit with RDI
With over 500 people currently on course to gain their NVQs, RDI is continuing to enhance company performance as well as individual careers in 2009... more...  

RDI student blogs now available
Over the last year we have given you access to student testimonials and student insights and are now happy to announce we have begun to ask our students to write their own student blogs... more...

UK Uni Fees are Needlessly High says RDI
At a time when universities are pushing for higher tuition fees, online distance learning specialist, RDI points out that the cost of delivering undergraduate education can be kept under control and there is no need to hit young people and their parents in the wallet by charging in excess of £3,500 a year for a degree course... more...

RDI MBA listed on FT.com
RDI's MBA (University of Wales) course is now listed by the FT.com as one of the Top Online MBA courses worldwide... more...

Student Insights - February Winner
At RDI we are passionate about helping others to enhance their careers and our students are helping us by giving insights into their lives, careers and why they study... more...

IMA launches Online Resource Centre
Members of the IMA (that's everyone who studies with RDI worldwide) now have access to their career development resources online... more...

Mum can go back to school... while staying at home with the kids
It’s not just the kids who are going back to school or college this September – mum might be joining them too... more...

Winner Announced for Annual Student Survey
Our online survey offers us new insights into how students learn and what they want from their study... more...

Students can save thousands
At a time when Brits are being hit where it hurts – in the wallet – young people can avoid running up student debt during the recession and remain in ready cash as they ‘earn and learn’... more...

RDI enjoys the snow
RDI shows off its snowman and snowrabbit building skills... more...

The Independent reviews distance learning
The Independent has added its own voice to those wanting a more flexible way of gaining university qualifications with RDI... more...

Downturn drives up demand for distance learning courses
The credit crunch is changing the way people choose an education, according to Resource Development International (RDI)... more...

Degrees become even more important for job security
RDI's critical role in providing affordable and flexible degree study opportunities was highlighted again in the media... more...

Free ilearn trial - access now available
RDI's online university continues to deliver cutting-edge learning in the most flexible manner possible and now everyone is invited to join in... more...

Winner announced for RDI End-of-year Survey
In December and January, thousands of people completed the RDI End of Year Survey and we'd like to thank them for their time... more...

Video Testimonials now available
Finding out more about your course of interest is important and RDI now allows you to hear directly from our students... more...

Season's Greetings from RDI
Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year from all at RDI. As a present, we've got you a fun online game too!... more...

RDI begins teaching the Russians a thing or two
RDI has linked up with the Modern University for Humanities (MUH) in Moscow and is using its ‘online university’ to deliver an MBA validated by the University of Wales to the Russians... more...

Ring in the changes: MBA by mobile phone
RDI is offering its worldwide students a new way to study for a UK university degree in 2009 – by using their mobile phones... more...

Caribbean students vote for distance learning
October brought an influx of nearly 200 Caribbean students and Regional Director, Andrew Cawley believes the allure of RDI's ilearn is one significant reason for this surge... more...

ilearn and MBA go multilingual
Find out the languages now available for the University of Wales MBA... more...

Winner chosen for Student Survey
RDI's October survey focused on ilearn students and different styles of learning... more...

E-learning in Berlin for RDI
RDI travels to the latest Online Educa Berlin - The Largest Global E-learning Conference for the Corporate, Education and Public Services... more...

RDI travels to Dubai
RDI recently visited Dubai to meet, greet and share knowledge with our new partners  - Stafford Associates... more...

ilearn pushes the boundaries
RDI's virtual learning environment - ilearn - continues to deliver cutting-edge learning in the most flexible manner possible.. more...

Accredited Online Training Launches
Anyone can now select from around 100 online learning modules which form part of the UK University and professional body accredited courses available by online distance learning... more...

RDI welcomes C&W Business Academy
RDI hosted the Coventry & Warwickshire Business Academy, with business performance consultant and sports coach - Bernie de Souza... more...

Economic downturn increases career investment
An increasing number of people are avoiding the economic gloom by investing in their careers - particularly in business and law... more...

September intake gathers pace at RDI

This time of year is traditionally the most popular for new courses and this September is no exception... more...

Winner announced for RDI Survey
Over the last two weeks, thousands of people have completed the RDI Aspirational Career Survey... more...

RDI launches new prospectus
September 1, 2008 - RDI are excited to announce a whole new range of UK university courses, qualifications and pathways beginning this September/October... more...

USA offices welcome the UK
August 28, 2008 - RDI UK travelled to Florida last week to greet our USA colleagues and catch up on all the latest developments stateside... more...

MBAs awarded at Stadium of Light
August 6, 2008 - At the home of Sunderland FC, three proud and happy graduates thanked RDI for helping them achieve their MBAs... more...

RDI journeys to Uganda and Kenya

August 5, 2008 - RDI visits Uganda and Kenya gets up close to some African wildlife... more...

RDI reaches Bahrain and beyond
July 25, 2008 - RDI journeyed to Bahrain in early July this year to visit one of our newest partners - Education Links... more...

RDI visit San Diego for ASTD 2008
July 15, 2008 - Representatives of RDI from the UK and USA met in San Diego for the American Society for training and Development's International Conference and Exposition... more...

Photo Competition on Facebook
® - Winner Announced
July 3, 2008 - We are delighted to announce a winner for our June Facebook® competition! In keeping with our 'learning without boundaries' philosophy we asked everyone to take a photo of wherever they learn - and post it on our page on Facebook®... more...

RDI launches ilearn learning platform
July 2, 2008 - ilearn is the new state-of-the-art online learning platform developed specifically for RDI students to allow your studies to fit around your life, giving you the best opportunity to fulfil your learning ambitions... more...

RDI showcases Modern MBA at EREC 08
June 30, 2008 - The Executive Recruitment Exhibition and Conference was held at London's Business Design for over 2000 high-earning executives interested in enhancing their careers... more...

£100 Photo Competition on Facebook®
June 8, 2008 - RDI is passionate about Learning without Boundaries and now encourages you to join in. We want to see where YOU learn... more...

RDI enjoys 3rd Elearning Africa Conference
June 4, 2008 - The Pan-African Conference on ICT for Development, Education and Training took place in Ghana at the end of May, an event RDI was proud to attend... more...

Distance learning bucks the trend
May 22, 2008 - Fees charged for distance learning programs have not been subject to the same inflationary pressures as discussed in today's Guardian's report... more...

Record popularity for University of Wales
May 18, 2008 - Highest ever number of enrollers for University of Wales courses achieved in the April intake... more...

RDI Survey  -  Winner announced
May 17, 2008 - We had an overwhelming reponse to our RDI-Survey and would like to thank all those who participated and helped us with our feedback. Congratulations go to our prize draw winner of £100 of high-street vouchers - Mrs Oliveira of Harrow, Middlesex.

65 new MBA graduates in Hong Kong

May 8, 2008 -"Hip Hip Hooray …." this is how Dr. Jim Bradshaw, the Deputy Vice Chancellor of the University of Sunderland,  invited the 65 students graduating  in Hong Kong to express appreciation to their families for their support while they studied....  more...

Pakistan Launch for RDI
April 31, 2008 - This month, RDI linked with their new partner, Campus Consultancy Services in Pakistan, attending their Education Fair in five cities across the country....  more...

New African Partner for RDI
April 30, 2008 - RDI are proud to announce a new initiative in Ghana in partnership with African Centre for Education Studies (ACES), part of the Zenith College Group....  more...

Honeywell ready for next step
April 25, 2008 - “The biggest thing that has impressed me is the change in confidence of the workforce.  It has been phenomenal.”...  more...

Finding the Right Work/Leisure Balance Can Help Reduce Stress in the Workplace, says RDI
11 Nov 2007 - In response to the demands of UK workers for a better deal on work life balance, help with reducing stress and the ability to take control of their careers and lives ...   more...

Rdi Announces Alliance With Charles Darwin University, Australia, To Provide Distance Learning Doctorate Programmes Worldwide
18 Sep 2007 - Resource Development International (RDI), UK-based provider of distance learning courses, announces an alliance with Charles Darwin University (CD ...   more...

Avoid The Debt Trap Of University Education With Distance Learning Courses From Rdi
Fri, 07 Sep 2007 - The average student will leave university after graduation with a debt of up to UKP30,000. Resource Development International (RDI) offers prudent s ...   more...

Rdi Launches University Of Wales 'pay As You Go' Degree As Student Debt Soars
28 Aug 2007 - Coventry based RDI offers potential university applicants a cost effective alternative to on-campus study this Autumn. Students can now gain a deg ...   more...

Rdi Becomes World's Largest Independent Provider Of UK University Distance Learning Education
14 Aug 2007 - Coventry-based company, RDI, the largest independent provider of UK university distance learning education in the world, now offers more options t ...   more...

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