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UK lagging behind EU counterparts in tech skills race
The UK trails behind European counterparts when it comes to technology skills - despite lofty science and technology superpower aims.
Women’s equality ‘achieved’ according to men
HiBob, the company behind Bob, the HR platform transforming how organisations operate in the modern world of work, releases its third annual‘Women in the Workplace’report, painting a stark contrast in the views of men and women on workplace equality.
5-axis robots: solving domestic appliance wiring challenges
Automation has transformed the manufacture of electrical and electronic products in the last few decades.
AI Safety Summit opening day agenda revealed
The UK Government has revealed plans for the opening day of the AI Safety Summit which will see Digital Ministers, AI companies, civil society, and independent experts meet at Bletchley Park to kickstart crucial talks.
How apprenticeships are working to bridge the skills gap
The skills gap is a growing concern across the globe with a massive set of industries in need of workers yet unable to pick up new talent from the workforce that possess the skills they require. The disparity between the skills required by employers in the engineering sector and the skills possessed by the workforce is concerning for several reasons, most critically hindering technological and economic growth, whilst simultaneously straining the ...
Registration open for Space-Comm Expo
Registration is now open for the inaugural Space-Comm Expo Scotland.
DNV: early decisions needed for UK’s energy transition
DNV has stressed the importance of the UK Government prioritising long-term policy clarity and consistency to foster an investable environment for energy transition financiers, thereby expediting the shift away from fossil fuels, in its 2024 UK Energy Transition Outlook (ETO) report.
Worrying spike in women leaving engineering
Data on the engineering and technology workforce revealed that the proportion of women working in engineering and technology roles had declined in the past year from 16.5% to 15.7%. This decline was concentrated among women aged 35 to 44.
Techniche's study highlights prevalent problems for EV charging
Techniche has announced the findings of a study on the reasons behind electric vehicle (EV) charger breakdowns, revealing that 30% of all malfunctions require an engineer visit for repairs.
£89m of funding to develop new EV tech
£89 million of funding has been awarded to 20 net zero tech projects including hydrogen-powered offroad vehicles, a new lithium scale-up plant, and revolutionary new EV battery systems, reinforcing the UK as a world leader in zero emissions vehicle technology.