£7.9 million of new research fellowships will fund “cutting edge research”
Twelve early-career researchers have been awarded a total of £7.9 million through the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) Independent Research Fellowships (IRF).
NERC says the...
Tools for the job: Engineering firm offers giveaway
Electromechanical repair specialist, Fletcher Moorland Ltd, has launched an initiative to support the younger generation entering engineering, design, and manufacturing careers.
Under the banner "Get...
Returners programme supports environmental professionals back into STEM roles
A returners programme at SLR Consulting described as a “unique opportunity” has been launched for the second time.
Last year, the environmental and advisory consultancy...
Lighting workshops will address quantifying sustainable resilience
A new series of workshops on how to calculate circular and carbon metrics for lighting products has been announced by circular lighting expert Recolight....
Government must commit to fair jobs transition in net zero plans, says new CCC...
A new briefing from the Climate Change Committee (published on 24 May) calls for more decisive efforts to tailor the government's skills and jobs...
Rapid growth in skills needed to achieve net zero targets in the South West,...
A new report written by consulting firm Gemserv has found that, at current installation rates for heat pumps and insulation, local authorities in the...
Nominations are open for the AEMT awards
Until 8th September, nominees are welcomed for the latest round of the awards of the Association of Electrical & Mechanical Trades (AEMT).
The following seven...
Insulation manufacturer calls for an industry code of practice
New research seems to reveal that more than half of UK surveyors are unfamiliar with spray foam insulation and have a limited understanding of...
Hazardous areas training expert recognised for exemplary contribution
A trainer with the Association for the Electrical and Mechanical trades (AEMT) has been recognised for his work in enabling the AEMT to continue...
Green Jobs growing at four times the pace of the overall employment market –...
Green jobs* are growing around four times the rate of the overall UK employment market, with 2.2% of all new jobs classed as green....
UK government announces funding for green installers training
Thousands of training courses will be rolled out across England to grow a skilled workforce of heat pump and energy efficiency installers, said the...
Making homes more energy efficient could sustain 500,000 jobs
As many as half a million jobs could be supported annually if the UK is successfully able to fully retrofit the country’s existing housing...
New learning platform aims to support geoscience
An online learning platform which aims to help researchers working in the earth and biological sciences develop new skills, share knowledge and build experience...
Leeds City Council waives ticket costs for air quality conference
An accredited online medical conference bringing together some of the country’s top air pollution experts will now be free to attend on 4 October,...
Re-purposing steel from oil rigs: Student project wins award
Students from Northumbria University have been lauded for projects including work on the sustainable re-use of steel in the world’s longest running awards scheme...
99% of electricians believe there are major risks with EV charging work
As the UK gears up to meet its Electrical Vehicle (EV) charging targets for 2030, and purchases of EVs continue to rise, a lack...
Webinar series explores getting the most from TOC water analysis
Total organic carbon (TOC) analysis is quickly emerging as one of the most essential tools available for assessing water and soil samples, as it...
Software developers’ increasing interest in sustainability projects revealed by survey
Sustainability projects are an increasing area of focus for software developers, according to research commissioned by Ordnance Survey, with job satisfaction, higher pay, and...
SPONSORED CONTENT: Water jetting safety and quality get a training boost
More hands-on refresher training and digital technology are among improvements being made to water jetting courses to help contractors enhance the quality and safety of services they deliver.
Nominations for the AEMT Awards are officially open
The nomination process for the 2022 Association of Electrical and Mechanical Trades (AEMT) awards programme is now officially open.
Building on its past successes,...
