Appointments will enhance member support, says British Water

British Water has announced the appointment of Rachel Lewis as new vice chair of its UK Forum, further building on the expert-driven support it...

Apprenticeship schemes deliver mutual benefit for business and young people

At any one time there are between 12,000 and 20,000 apprenticeships offered on the government apprenticeships page at a variety of companies large and...

Webinar: How to optimise biogas purification for performance and compliance

This article contains paid for content produced in collaboration with CPL/Puragen Activated Carbons. Biogas purification plays a critical role in plant performance. Raw biogas can...

Could these student inventions help solve some of the nation’s biggest wastewater issues?

Oil recycling bins, ultraviolet lights in washing machines and a toilet grate to prevent unsuitable items entering drainage systems are among the student inventions...

‘Electrician Plus’ concept launched to highlight pivotal role in low-carbon tech installation

The new concept ‘Electrician Plus’ has been launched by The Electrotechnical Skills Partnership (TESP) to highlight how the role of a qualified electrician is...

Environmental health recruitment struggle to be addressed by cross-continent recognition

The bodies representing Environmental Health Officers (EHOs) in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and in Australia have signed an agreement which could help boost recruitment...
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Training scheme for waste drivers

THE company that distributes Caterpillar equipment in the UK has launched a tailor-made training programme for the waste sector in a move to help...

2023 AEMT Awards finalists revealed

Excellence in the electromechanical domain will be celebrated on Thursday 23 November at the annual awards of the Association of Electrical & Mechanical Trades...

80% of oil workers considering career impacts of climate change

New study shows half in oil and gas have considered new role in renewable energy industry – or are already diversifying into it Eight...

Security and skills the top concerns for companies investing in new technologies

CBI calls for joint commission in 2018 on impact of Artificial Intelligence Over the next five years, the top three technologies that are set to...

Seminars to help construction industry protect wild habitats in urban areas

A new series of webinars and podcasts will discuss the ways in which the construction industry can better protect the UK’s biodiversity and wild...

Awards shortlist flags next-generation leaders for Scotland’s renewable energy sector

More than 300 people to attend awards in Glasgow on 1 May  The future leaders of Scotland’s renewable energy industry have been shortlisted today (27...

Competency certification makes a difference with running AD plants

Anaerobic digestion (AD) plants across the UK are raising the bar on compliance and safety through the introduction of Competency Management System (CMS) certification...

Four in five ecologists in England feel undervalued by government, industry survey finds

An overwhelming majority of environmental practitioners in England feel grossly undervalued by politicians, the public and other professions, according to a survey conducted by...

Drainage contractors trade association announces electro-mechanical and milling course

The National Association of Drainage Contractors (NADC) has introduced a new accredited course - an addition to its existing range of courses accredited by...

Webinar will look at how to develop an effective corporate net zero strategy

The first in a series of webinars to help organizations develop a practical and actionable net zero strategy will be hosted by environmental consultancy...

UK tech job market rebounds with AI boom, finds Accenture

A surge in demand for AI professionals has helped tech job vacancies across the UK to grow by 21% in a year, with the...

Recruitment bias preventing STEM professionals from returning to work after a career break

  Bias in the recruitment system is still preventing STEM professionals on a career break from returning to employment, according to a new survey by...

Mechanical seal specialist wins business award for skills development

AESSEAL, a Rotherham based manufacturer that specialises in the design and manufacture of mechanical seals and support systems, has won national recognition at this...

Energy transition MSc launched at Heriot-Watt’s Orkney campus

Heriot-Watt University is launching a new Master of Science degree programme to provide advanced training in the increasingly urgent work of energy transition. The programme...