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Divert ‘wasted’ Apprenticeship Levy to plug digital skills gap says IET
Added: 6 Feb 2023
Two billion pounds of “wasted” Apprenticeship Levy payments should be diverted to engineering firms…
Heat pumps could reduce biogas carbon footprint more than a third, claims research
Added: 17 Jan 2023
Using air-source heat pumps for anaerobic digestion could slash the carbon footprint of the process…
Labour and Tory ex-ministers launch engineering apprenticeships inquiry
Added: 16 Jan 2023
Former Labour and Tory ministers Lords Knight and Willetts have launched an inquiry with support fr…
Clock ticking to join UK engineering greats with MacRobert Award win
Added: 16 Jan 2023
Time is running out to enter one of the most sought-after prizes in engineering, the annual MacRobe…
IET veteran Almond becomes new chief executive
Added: 9 Jan 2023
Ed Almond is the new Chief Executive and Secretary (CES) of the Institution of Engineering and Tech…
Calls for school engineering curriculum to fight skills shortfall
Added: 13 Dec 2022
A new report endorsed by more 150 engineering leaders and celebrities, led by the Institution of En…
CBA announces regulatory and supply chain role appointment
Added: 13 Dec 2022
The Chemical Business Association (CBA), has announced the creation of the role of Regulatory and S…
Sector relief at Budget statement but warning bolder action needed
Added: 20 Nov 2022
Manufacturing and engineering leaders have responded with a degree of relief to Chancellor Jeremy H…
Aluminium sector eyes net zero opportunities
Added: 9 Nov 2022
Aluminium is poised to play a key role in the UK’s drive to net zero and the development of a susta…
EngineeringUK warns T Levels off public radar
Added: 9 Nov 2022
Public awareness of the new technical based T Level qualifications for young people remains alarmin…
ERIKS completes £21 million infrastructure Investment
Added: 9 Nov 2022
Industrial products supplier ERIKS has completed its £21 million infrastructure investment, centred…
NMITE launches sustainability degree and extends engineering study options
Added: 9 Nov 2022
Hereford’s New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE) has unveiled a new Bachelor o…
Nuclear firm agrees deal for STEM professionals returning to work
Added: 26 Oct 2022
A Government-owned nuclear defence company is partnering a scheme to enable STEM professionals seek…
IET Foothold charity launches scheme for neurodiverse engineers
Added: 26 Oct 2022
Engineering charity Foothold has launched a programme aimed at the estimated 0.8 million-plus neuro…
Make UK welcome for Sunak PM appointment
Added: 26 Oct 2022
Make UK CEO Stephen Phipson CEO of Make UK has given an encouraging response to the appointment of …
Robotarium to be UK's largest AI site and make Edinburgh ‘data capital of Europe’
Added: 12 Oct 2022
The opening of the National Robotarium in Edinburgh has established the UK’s largest and most advan…
Worley awarded contract for Green Lithium’s UK refinery
Added: 12 Oct 2022
Worley has secured an engineering services contract to support what is claimed to be the UK’s firs…
Made Smarter gets £6 mill-plus grant for SME digitalisation
Added: 12 Oct 2022
Made Smarter, the digital roll out scheme for small to medium enterprises, has secured a further £6…
Pharma leads on radical plans to save on energy and boost R&D
Added: 29 Sep 2022
The world energy crisis has ramped up cost cutting in the pharmaceutical industry while increasing …
IET launches unsung heroes engineering awards open to all
Added: 20 Sep 2022
The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) has issued a worldwide call for applications fr…
