Waterwise joins Innovative programme to boost diversity in Trusteeship
Environmental campaigning experts Waterwise has announced their participation in the brand new Pathways to Trusteeship programme. As part of this innovative pilot, Waterwise has...
Engineering apprentice saves employer 86% on operational pump costs
A University of Sheffield AMRC Training Centre apprentice has helped the UK's largest aircrete block manufacturer slash operational pump costs by 86% by significantly...
Supply chain training to support net zero goals
Energy & Utility Skills has played a pivotal role in enabling supply chain training within the utilities sector, by enabling access to £225k of...
Affinity Water joins neurodiversity in business
Affinity Water has announced it's membership in Neurodiversity in Business (NiB) - the Neurodiversity Charity, a non-profit forum dedicated to fostering neuroinclusivity in the...
NI Water empowers students with real-world industry experience
Students from across Northern Ireland recently participated in NI Water’s inaugural Hybrid Work Experience Programme - the first in a new series developed in...
Costain increases 2025 graduate and early careers intake to match business growth
Costain, the infrastructure solutions company, is increasing its intake of early careers professionals to more than 180 places in 2025, in response to...
Top five ways to retain talent in utilities
Retaining talent is crucial for businesses to maintain a competitive edge and achieve long-term growth.
The average cost of employee turnover, based on the average...
Commission’s new report highlights vital steps to increase Wales’ flood resilience
The National Infrastructure Commission for Wales (NICW), has revealed its latest report — “Building Resilience to Flooding in Wales by 2050”.
The report presents bold...
The Pump Centre welcomes Cliff Marriner as Technical Director to Arcadis, UK & Ireland
The Pump Centre has announced that Cliff Marriner has been appointed as Technical Director to Arcadis, UK & I.
The Pump Centre provides a range...
Pump Association highlights the value of its comprehensive training programme
The British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA), a trade association representing UK and Irish pump manufacturers, is reaffirming the importance of its wide-ranging and established...
Energy & Utility Skills invites reviews to help shape national standards for sewerage and drainage maintenance
Energy & Utility Skills is inviting employers, training providers and professional bodies to review the revised Sewerage & Drainage Maintenance National Occupational Standards (NOS).
NOS...
Professor David Hannah asks what the role of higher education institutes is in addressing the global climate crisis
The goal of limiting global temperature rise to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels remains theoretically possible. 1.5C is alive – but only just. Achieving this...
94,000 pupils across Wales benefit from Welsh Water’s education programme in one year, as the programme marks a record-breaking year
Welsh Water has marked a ground-breaking year for its Education Programme, reaching 94,000 learners in Wales between September 2023 and July 2024.
The education programme,...
Graduate placement based scheme gives young talent a chance to shine
The search is on for a group of graduates ready to take the next step forward in their careers.
Northumbrian Water is offering eight opportunities...
Welsh Water first in the sector to achieve gold status award for technology skills
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water is first in the sector to achieve the BCS, Chartered Institute for IT, gold award for its commitment to developing...
Earth Cubs, Frank Water, Xylem, and Arup join forces to inspire UK Schools with engaging water education resources
In an exciting new collaboration, Earth Cubs, Frank Water, Xylem, and Arup have united to develop engaging and educational content focused on freshwater conservation...
The Talent Foundry and Severn Trent chart new waters with employability skills programme for care experienced students
The Talent Foundry, a leading social mobility charity helping young people from underserved backgrounds prepare for the world of work, and one of the...
Five things to consider when taking on apprentices
Hiring apprentices can save your business money while helping you upskill your workforce and retain staff.
However, data shows a lack of support from...
Turning utility services drivers into lifesavers: New initiative launches to cut road traffic collision deaths
Road safety training organisation Driver First Assist has launched Skills for Safer Journeys – a new online training course which could dramatically improve safety...
Glasgow schoolchildren help Scottish Water launch generation h2o education programme at Loch Katrine
A group of schoolchildren from Glasgow has helped Scottish Water officially launch a nationwide education programme to encourage young people to protect the future...
Scottish Water’s new talent wins big with hydropower pitch
After less than a year in his job, a Scottish Water apprentice has clinched both Scottish and UK top awards for his innovative work...
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