Next generation medical technologies with the potential to transform NHS treatments for conditions such as osteoarthritis are being held back by over-complicated regulations and high costs, a leading academic has warned. Almost nine million people in the UK are affected by osteoarthritis where the cartilage between bones – most commonly the knees and hips – […]
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A new platform designed to simplify recruitment and support job seekers looking for apprenticeships and graduate roles could help to address challenges of finding talent and encourage more young people into Scotland’s manufacturing and engineering sector. The Manufacturing Skills Academy at the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS), operated by the University of Strathclyde and part […]
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British Automation & Robot Association (BARA), organisers of Automation UK, are excited to announce the opening of visitor registration for this year’s event. The popular show will return to the CBS Arena in Coventry on 18-19 June 2024. Last year was the inaugural Automation UK and it proved to be a massive success with over […]
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An Aston University degree apprenticeship student has been announced as the winner of a national apprenticeship competition. Billy Gamov, who is studying engineering and is due to graduate this year, has been named as the Alstom Apprentice of the Year 2024. Alongside his studies he works full-time for the transport company as an engineering product delivery apprentice […]
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The aerospace and automotive sectors have joined forces to enhance industry diversity and equality and address the advanced manufacturing skills gap with a new employment programme, funded by the engineering and manufacturing skills charity Enginuity. In partnership, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) and ADS, trade association for the UK’s aerospace, defence, security […]
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Alchemy Metals today launched their new trading name of Waste Mission. The rebrand enables the family run waste management supplier to champion sustainable waste management for the industrial and manufacturing sectors. With a mission to make the world a few shades greener, Waste Mission is dedicated to turning complex industrial waste challenges into sustainable solutions. […]
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The popular Big Bang Fair – the UK’s largest celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) for young people – is set to return this summer. The annual Fair, which is run by EngineeringUK, is designed to ignite a passion for STEM and showcase the exciting career possibilities in these sectors. Taking place from Wednesday […]
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Sir Mark Hendrick MP has visited The University of Manchester’s High Voltage Lab – the biggest electrical test and research facility in UK academia – and met with leading academics to discuss a new collection of articles examining national resilience policy. He was given a guided tour of the £9 million lab by Professor Qiang […]
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To mark Energy Saving Week, Warrington-headquartered BGEN, one of the UK’s largest engineering firms driving the energy transition, returned to a nearby primary school to talk all about energy saving and why it’s important to our planet – and our purses. BGEN’s Carbon Reduction Consultant Dr Aaron Yeardley hosted the very special assembly, which is […]
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Space-Comm Expo has announced the first wave of its keynote speakers, including space scientist and astronaut in training Professor Suzie Imber and the who’s who of industry CEOs, CTOs and founders from the likes of NATO, Space Florida, and Thales Alenia Space. The place for space to do business, Space-Comm Expo, taking place 6-7 March […]
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