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Using degree apprenticeships to upskill your employees
As we keep pace with changing trends, technology, and requirements, it has become increasingly difficult in modern businesses to keep employees sufficiently upskilled to excel in their jobs.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
Industry’s response to the Autumn Budget
TheChancellor has presented a Budgetaimed at strengthening the foundations for progress after more than a decade of economic stagnation.
National Apprenticeship Week 2025 website and toolkit launched
Preparations are underway for the 18th annual celebration of apprenticeships and skills and the contributions they make to businesses and communities.
Devon college hosts International conference on photonics and optoelectronics
A prestigious international conference and exhibition on photonics and optoelectronics packaging was held atSouth Devon Collegerecently.The event was in partnership with IMAPS-UK and the Torbay Hi-Tech Cluster, with visiting international delegates.