University of Salford strengthens position as a leader in innovation and collaboration

Excelling in a number of key areas, the results highlight the University’s strengths in delivering innovation that benefits both the economy and society. Developed by Research England – part of UK Research and Innovation…

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Ominous signs of winter pressure growing as A&Es and ambulances see record September

The signs of pressure come as data shows the NHS delivered record levels of elective care this summer, even as demand for services reached its highest level ever. A record 4.7 million (4,738,824) planned treatments…

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Housebuilding and clean energy at risk as plumbing workforce set to shrink by 30%

This is the first time data has been collated and modelled from across the sector’s main skills card schemes to map the true scale of the workforce. Since 2018, the workforce has fallen by 16%, from 163,500 to 137,800.…

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AFBELive 2026 to explore how FE, skills and industry can shape the future of engineering

The Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers UK (AFBE-UK) is bringing its flagship AFBELive conference to Birmingham on 30 October, with this year’s event placing the future of skills, technology and…

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‘Cancer is tripling and will keep increasing’: first African to lead global action against disease ready for battle

The cancer had spread to her bones and lungs, and she was struggling with complications from the disease. Then, at a global conference on cancer thousands of miles away in Hong Kong last month, Bagudu saw her again.…

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Hackney Apprentice Shortlisted for National Award

With the support of his children, Brian Belnavis embarked on a Plastering Apprenticeship at the College of North West London two years ago. Brian had never had any formal training since leaving school and had spent his…

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“Jobs Need People”: Indeed launches new brand platform putting people at the heart of hiring

Indeed has launched its new “Jobs Need People” brand campaign in the UK. Now rolling out across TV, digital, radio, digital audio and social media, the campaign marks a new chapter for the brand, highlighting the central…

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Free Wales Butchery Conference to bring industry together in Wrexham

Sponsored by Castell Howell Foods, the free event is aimed at anyone working across butchery, hospitality, manufacturing and food and drink, with organisers hoping to attract up to 100 visitors. All exhibitor spaces are…

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University students say procrastination is biggest threat to their academic performance

The study found that nearly half of the students surveyed named procrastination as the thing damaging their ability to do academic work, more than twice the number who named depression, while the same proportion said…

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'I was blamed for my baby's death, now NHS needs to change'

What followed made matters harder to bear - her mother was blamed for the death. An inquest would later conclude that Poppy's death was preventable. But instead of walking away from the trust that had failed them, Neil…

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