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How ‘battery swapping’ may transform the EV market
Contechs has put forth an innovative idea, suggesting that drivers might 'swap out' car batteries as a potential solution for electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure in the future.
Arduino's AKX00051 PLC starter kit available at Mouser
Mouser Electronics, the authorised global distributor with the newest electronic components and industrial automation products, is now stocking the AKX00051 programmable logic controller (PLC) starter kit from Arduino.
Job applications more than halve in engineering
The engineering industry is experiencing significant challenges due to economic uncertainty and a shortage of skills, resulting in a sharp decrease in both job vacancies and applications.
Low-income parents believe their children “unlikely” to have STEM career
A recent study has highlighted growing concerns among parents from less affluent communities regarding their children's prospects in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths (STEM) careers.
GenAI ‘a unique opportunity’ to level the playing field for women in tech
The proliferation of generative AI in the workplace has helped level the playing field for women in technology, according to a new study from Boston Consulting Group (BCG).
SEMI University: fast-track semiconductor skills development
Aiming to help the global semiconductor industry address its talent gap by training and upskilling workers, SEMI has announced that its SEMI University learning platform now offers online course certification programmes designed to fast-track semiconductor career development.
£100k grants for five schools’ climate projects
Five sustainability projects collaborating with UK schools will each receive £100,000 to enhance green initiatives and reduce carbon emissions, as part of the UK schools’ sustainability campaign, Let’s Go Zero.
Concerns for future as girls turn away from STEM
EngineeringUK, with support from Wellcome have found that girls are turning away from STEM, particularly science and engineering.
‘Transformed' gen AI could affect up to 8 million jobs
In March 2024, the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) released a report:‘Transformed by AI: How generative artificial intelligence could affect work in the UK – and how to manage it,’ in which it discusses the implications of generative AI on the UK's workforce and the potential strategies for managing its impact.
DER-IC announces new Chair
Professor Mike Capaldi, Dean of Innovation and Business at Newcastle University, has been announced as the new Chair of DER-IC.