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International venture builder project to train researchers in entrepreneurship
A £400,000 project led by the Centre for Business and Industry Transformation (CBIT) at Nottingham Business School aims to bridge the gap between academic…
Space careers rebrand: can it fix skills shortages?
The launch of a dedicated platform for careers in the space industry is a positive move and could help to tackle engineering shortages in…
Graduate engineers ready to plug industry skills shortage
11 engineering graduates won places on UK Power Networks' first post-university scheme in more than five years and will be working in roles such…
UK to unveil new cyber skills initiative at Global Cyber Summit
The UK is set to unveil a new skills initiative at the Global Cyber Skills Summit this week, as the UK, US and EU…
Industry experts call on a coordinated approach to Net Zero skills
Two leading figures in ‘clean growth’ are calling for a more coordinated approach to Net Zero Future Skills if the UK is going to…
Computer science GCSEs up, but D&T down a concern
Becca Gooch, Head of Research at EngineeringUK comments: “Congratulations to everyone receiving their GCSE results today. “EngineeringUK is a charity that wants to see…
How the government can support lifelong learning and education
Here, Daniel Hill, Managing Director for EMEA at Instructure explores what the government can do to better support lifelong learning and education in the…
igus invests in the future of engineering at Arden Academy event
The event was facilitated by Tom Flude, Co-founder of Engineers Insight and the day began with his delivery of an assembly to over three…
Collaboration and awareness are critical to addressing the skills gap
According to research from the Open University, 73% of UK organisations are currently experiencing skills shortages. This situation, similar to that in other industrialised…