Employers asked to share their insights on challenges and priorities for 2027

The research will gather valuable insights into what UK employers expect to find most challenging next year, what they are prioritising, where HR and L&D teams are focusing their energies, and how their experiences of…

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Arden University and Google Cloud Form Strategic Partnership to Ensure Development of Job-Ready, AI-Native Graduates

This comes as Google research links advanced AI use to better pay and promotion opportunities Arden University and Google Cloud have today announced a strategic partnership which will provide the institution’s students…

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Why crocs are resistant to cancer: public lecture to explore how some of world’s most fearsome creatures could save human lives

Biomedical scientist Professor Naveed Khan will deliver his inaugural lecture at the University of Derby on October 14, from 5.30pm, inviting students, staff and members of the community to discover how certain species…

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ECITB develops training on inclusive PPE in industry

With correctly fitting personal protective equipment (PPE) essential for protecting workers operating in high-hazard environments in the engineering construction industry (ECI), the ECITB has developed two e-learning…

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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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