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Investing in Apprenticeships is an Investment in the Future of our Industry

To celebrate the role of Science in Manufacturing, we spoke to Graeme Conway, Apprenticeship Mentor at ConocoPhillips to find out how apprentices add real value to the workforce.

Understanding Process Safety: The Key to a Safe and Efficient Workplace
17 October 2023

Cogent Skills Associate Laurence Hilton reflects on the key principles of process safety, their importance on high hazard sites and who in the organisation is potentially liable if it all goes wrong

Party Conference Season, Skills Round-up
16 October 2023

As the 2023 party conference season draws to a close, we’re taking a look at the policies and proposals on skills and education from the Conservatives, Labour and the Liberal Democrats. These policies primarily affect the systems in England.

Reflections on AELP Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Summit
13 October 2023

We recently sat down with Jade Horton, our EPA Relationships Co-Ordinator at SIAS, to discuss her attendance at the AELP Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Summit. We were eager to hear about her key takeaways from the conference.

10 science influencers to follow (part two)
12 October 2023

Here’s part two of our guide to ten science influencers to follow on social media.

Case Study: Science Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship, CPI

Abigail Mussard talks to us about her experience as a Science Manufacturing Technician Apprentice at CPI

The SIP Ambassador Experience. The Equality, Diversity and Inclusion workstream
9 October 2023

The SIP Careers Taskforce is a group of early career professionals from diverse backgrounds who share a passion for science-based careers.

Celebrating 21 Years of Cogent Skills: Our Impact Report

As a specialist in skills for science and technology, we’ve been committed to ensuring employers in our industry have the skills needed for success for …

Cogent Skills supporting Ukrainian health and safety professionals to protect critical infrastructure
2 October 2023

Since the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the war has caused extensive damage to much of the country’s civilian infrastructure and many industrial sites, further increasing potential hazards to people working across a range of sectors.

Celebrating National Manufacturing Day Across the Science Sector
28 September 2023

Learn more about manufacturing in the UK and what we will be doing to celebrate over the next few weeks.

Social mobility – is it under threat?
18 September 2023

For decades, social mobility has been a key benefit of education – whether through academic or more vocational means – and has been at the heart of the aspirations of one generation for the one which follows.

Good news for the science industry – so what’s next?
13 September 2023

Last week, science was firmly in the news agenda thanks to two interesting and potentially significant developments which could impact the skills landscape across the industry.

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