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New Series of BBC Lockdown Learning Sessions Opened to FEU Members

The FEU is offering places to members on a series of twice-weekly Lockdown Learning development webinars led by the BBC.

Published: 23 July 2020 | 12:00 AM Updated: 28 April 2021 | 4:31 PM
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MU members based anywhere in the UK can sign up for to these skill development workshops, which are usually only available to workers at the BBC.

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