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...
Objectively Speaking: The perfect skills storm
In the first of a regular new column, Associate Director AtkinsRéalis and Royal Academy of Engineering Visiting Professor at the University of Exeter, Oliver...
Anglian Water announces £2m of partnership funding for new Green Skills Academy in Wisbech
Anglian Water has announced a new Green Skills Academy at the College of West Anglia in Wisbech, with £2 million of overall funding from...
Energy & Utility Skills celebrates 25 years
This month Energy & Utility Skills is celebrating 25 years as an industry skills body, collaborating with employers, regulators, governments and agencies across the...
Nanobubbles 101 audio course launched to accelerate water industry understanding of transformative technology
People working in the water industry are being invited to learn about the potential of nanobubbles to amplify the productivity of a range of...
Universities in the UK offering a growing number of sustainability degrees
As the world grapples with environmental challenges, universities in the UK are stepping up by offering a growing number of sustainability degrees.
Experts at Confused.com...
AEMT gives access to equality, diversity and inclusion resources
As part of its focus on the topic through the Association's Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) committee, the Association of Electrical & Mechanical Trades...
Energy & Utility Skills CITB funding for training courses extended to the end of 2024
Energy & Utility Skills has announced that its CITB funding for training courses has been extended to the end of 2024.
Energy & Utility Skills...
European Institute of Innovation and Technology to launch new Knowledge and Innovation Community in water, marine and maritime sectors
The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), part of Horizon Europe, the EU’s research and innovation programme, has announced it will launch a...
Inaugural UK Water Week blends science, sustainability and storytelling initiative to educate and inspire children and young people
A new initiative, UK Water Week, was launched this month to educate and inspire children and young people about water conservation.
The UN Water Week...
Esh-Stantec joint venture offers key career development opportunity for civil engineer
A civil engineer has made the switch from pre-construction design to a live construction project, with the opportunity made possible through the collaborative joint...
AimHi Earth secures £1 million to transform businesses into sustainable leaders
AimHi Earth, a leading climate and sustainability training provider, has secured £1 million in funding to accelerate its mission to create 100 million nature-first...
Revised Ex repair training for new and established repair professionals
Responding to feedback from previous delegates, the Association for Electrical and Mechanical Trades (AEMT) has revised and relaunched its internationally acclaimed Ex Repair course...
UK lacks skills and capacity to deliver major infrastructure, PAC warns
In a report released today, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) believes the UK Government and wider economy lack the necessary skills and capacity to...
Pennon hosts Youth Board workshops to share plans and discuss the priorities of future customers
Colleagues from across Pennon Group’s water businesses have sat down with their future customers to understand more about their priorities and to share the...
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