Digital skills drive gains for individuals, organisations and the UK economy
As information technology continues to transform our lives and work, new research from Gallup and Amazon Web Services (AWS) shows that investing in advanced digital…
Economy
GDP first quarterly estimate, UK: Sector Response
Government must use Autumn Statement to protect pay and shield workers from misery of recession, warns TUC. Gross domestic product (GDP) estimates as the main…
The cost-of-living concerns that people are Googling the most
New research by HR and payroll software provider Ciphr has revealed which aspects of the cost-of-living crisis are worrying Brits the most, as living costs…
How collaboration between further education and business will close the digital skills gap
Over the past few years, businesses across the UK have increasingly come to rely on their employees’ digital proficiency. But this deepening dependency has highlighted…
The importance of second chances in our education system
Across the country, there are millions of adults with poor qualifications and low levels of skills. In fact, a quarter of working-age adults in England…
Universities Are Failing Graduates And The Economy – They Need A Total Overhaul
“Higher education is supposed to provide society with a reliable workforce. Today, it is failing to fulfil that basic function,” according to entrepreneur and former…
What if advanced economies have hit peak higher education?
Across the world, universities are still reeling from the global pandemic. But disruption from temporary remote learning may be just the tip of the iceberg.…
University R&D programme launches new green innovation fund to boost SMEs in the race to net zero
A £14 million research and development programme which pairs SMEs with universities has launched a new green innovation fund to transform their ideas into reality…
Construction College Now Open for T Level Applications
Applications for a new Construction T Level qualification are now open at the UK’s only specialist further education construction college.Leeds College of Building is one…