Bold plans to break down barriers to opportunity, hold universities to account, and put the post-16 education system on a firmer financial footing have…
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1 in 3 young people would consider apprenticeships
New research from Indeed reveals 33% of young people now see apprenticeships as a viable route into the workforce, second only to university. Similarly,…
Institution’s student challenges to reopen for 2026
The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) has officially announced the next season of its student engineering competitions. Building on the success of previous years,…
Closing the engineering skills gap
The UK is facing a significant engineering skills gap that threatens the delivery of major infrastructure projects and the country’s industrial competitiveness. According to…
Circuit Showdown: a design battle like no other
Mouser Electronics, in collaboration with eeDesignIt, presents Circuit Showdown, a design competition that brings aspiring engineers together for a one-of-a-kind showdown. In this thrilling…
University incubators and startups: engineering the future
The landscape of higher education, particularly in the field of engineering, has seen significant transformations over the past few decades. One of the most…
Overseas applications to UK universities rise for second time
The number of international students applying for undergraduate courses at universities across the UK has seen an increase for the second consecutive year. According…
The UK’s best university cities for international students
Every year, universities in the UK welcome thousands of students from all over the world. Recent statistics show that the total number of international…
Green electricity from hundreds of ancient windmills
A student project, Sailwind 4, will reuse old windmills for power generation, with €10,000 and free components from igus. Traditional windmills have powered water…
UK university students at high risk of cybersecurity threats
A new report reveals the UK has seen an increase in cyberattacks against higher education, particularly associated with students' personal information. Universities in the…