Currently, women make up just 24% of the STEM workforce in the UK, and in engineering roles, make up just 10% of the employees.…
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Future engineering skills in the age of artificial intelligence
The CEO of UKESF (UK Electronics Skills Foundation), Stew Edmondson, has recently unveiled a report titled ‘Future Engineering Skills in the Age of Artificial…
Does AI pose an existential threat to apprenticeships?
The S&A Training Academy has responded to the latest developments in the world of artificial intelligence (AI) – with OpenAI/Microsoft’s ChatGPT and the arrival…
The impact of Cloud computing on the future of technology
Cloud computing has catalysed a revolution in the way technology operates over the past few years with expansive implications. By enabling organisations to remotely…
The problem with the university spinout process is much more than just equity
University “spinouts” – companies created to commercialise scientific and technological breakthroughs developed by students and researchers – are big business. Ben Clark, Director of…
ChatGPT writes paper on opportunities and challenges of AI in academia
A study, largely composed with the help of ChatGPT, suggests that the academic community could experience both promising opportunities and notable difficulties due to…
The importance of thermal interface materials
In today's rapidly evolving world of electronics, the demand for increased performance, efficiency, and reliability has never been greater. As electronic devices continue to…
The best methods for commutating BLDC motors
BLDC motors have gained popularity in various applications like robotics, electric vehicles, and drones due to their high efficiency. However, optimal motor performance depends…
My fascination with STEM from an early age, and where it all came from
David Winch is a STEM advocate making strides in improving the STEM landscape. Having grown up with an interest and confidence with numbers, and…
How students are using text-generating AI and the implications of it
The use of AI is becoming increasingly prevalent in our lives, from helping us to search the internet more efficiently to providing us with…