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Transport is one of the UK’s greatest emitters. Vehicles account for one-third of the country’s carbon emissions, making them an obvious target in the government’s plans to reduce...

Recognising the important role of water engineers The role of a water resources engineer is one that has a direct impact on everyone’s lives, even if they know little about it. At a basic ...

Amid growing concerns that Facebook is attempting – and succeeding – to influence the government, it has been revealed that the tech giant has recruited ten former policy officials over...

As the global population continues to steadily increase, so does the popularity of co-location developments.  By 2050, the population is expected to reach 9.7 billion – and, unsurprisin...

Navigating a worldwide pandemic was never going to be easy, especially in the midst of a global economic depression. Pair that with the UK’s departure from the EU, and it’s safe to say ...

In the second part of our series on sustaining skills in a post-Covid world, we take a look at how a post-Covid recovery will draw upon rebuilding business functions, and how candidates need to be ...

In part one of our series on sustaining skills in a post-Covid world, we take a look at the shifting workforce trends and the ongoing importance of assessing your own skill set. Across a range o...

As Covid-19 has swept across the globe, engineers have been lending their equipment and expertise to the healthcare industry. Biomedical engineers have been dubbed the ‘hidden heroes’ o...

There is great value to be found in growing and strengthening your talent pool. As a long-term strategy, it will allow you to fill the positions you need more efficiently, and with higher quality c...

As Covid-19 has swept across the globe, advising and engaging with policy makers is one of the most effective ways for a research body or corporate organisation to get their side of the story heard...

The value of delivering feedback to an individual, team or department within a company can never be underestimated. It is with this guidance that employees can develop and improve upon the job in h...

The global pandemic is changing the face of politics, society, government and business as we know it. In fact, very few industries are immune to the complications that we are faced with as a result...

The engineering sector is moving into the spotlight as it helps in the battle against Covid-19. As countries across the globe work tirelessly to ensure that their healthcare systems are protected a...

Companies of all sizes, sectors and locations are continuing to work remotely as they seek to maintain their usual business functions. This is emphasised following the Prime Minister's announce...

As the lockdown continues, there is an increasing need to look to new ways to maintain the hiring process. For a wide cross-section of industries, utilising video interviewing software to find the ...

With signs that the lockdown is going to remain in place for the foreseeable future, if you are looking for a new job then you will need to be prepared to do any interviews remotely. This can feel ...

It’s a discussion that’s been brewing for a long time. In a world where every minute, 300 hours of video are uploaded to YouTube, 136,000 photos are shared to Facebook and 474,000 tweet...

When the government announced earlier this month that the execution of the IR35 reforms would be delayed for a year – with our nation solely focused on tackling the Covid-19 pandemic – ...

Much of the UK’s working population currently finds itself faced with the very real prospect of weeks – and potentially months – of working from home lying ahead of them. The...

Can you remember what life was like in the year 2000? The turn of the century brought us the millennium dome, Big Brother, The Sims, Coldplay, and some truly retro mobile phones. There were even...

If you’re looking to spark a debate just pose the question: should we still have to pay the BBC licence fee? While there has been increased media coverage on this issue in recent months, t...

The Internet of Things (IoT) doesn’t just have the potential to improve our lives. It already is.  While we’re all relatively familiar with asking Alexa to turn on the lights, o...

The long-awaited fourth industrial revolution has finally come of age, bringing with it a multitude of possibilities born from cutting edge developments in technology. Naturally, the impressive...

In an age where technological innovation underpins economic competitiveness, the engineering sector sits on the frontline of transformation. For new entrants and budding students, the pace of this ...

If you’ve been reading the headlines lately, you might think that the future of UK manufacturing hangs in the balance, following several high-profile redundancy announcements. From Honda&rsqu...

Often referred to as lobbyists, public affairs practitioners enjoy a highly rewarding and varied career that sees them at the frontline of policy development. These professionals draw on their unde...

Put simply, succession planning means putting in place actions to ensure the future growth of your company by making sure there is someone available to fill key roles should the need arise. Unfortu...

The most successful leadership teams are those that comprise of a well-balanced blend of talent who bring different strengths to the table. Of course, the talent you need will depend on the stage y...

In the three years since the EU referendum, politics has been in a permanent state of flux, while the value of the pound has ensured a wild ride for traders and the public have waited patiently for...

It’s a shocking fact that the UK has the lowest percentage of female engineering professionals in Europe. There are 5.6 million people employed in the sector across the country, but only one ...

Whatever your views, it’s clear that we’re at a crossroads when it comes to politics in Britain. By the end of this month, we’ll have a new Prime Minister whose first job will be ...