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UK life sciences stepping up efforts to increase equality, diversity and inclusion
12 December 2023

New report celebrates success and identifies opportunities for further progress.

Autumn Statement 2023 summary
23 November 2023

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, delivered his Autumn Statement this week. Below is a summary of the key announcements concerning our sectors.

Functional skills funding update
2 November 2023

The funding uplift for functional skills – announced in the Prime Minister’s speech at the Conservative party conference – will take effect from January 2024, the government has confirmed.

Leading science employer helping bring science to life
31 October 2023

Leading pharmaceutical company Pfizer has developed a suite of educational materials to engage school students in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) subjects.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Meet the Team. Kathren Matthews
13 September 2023

Meet Kathren Matthews who is the Sales Manager in the Membership & Business Strategy Unit, supporting the Science Industry Partnership

UK Nuclear Skills Awards 2024
11 September 2023

The UK Nuclear Skills Awards is the premier skills for nuclear event. Organised on behalf of the sector by Cogent Skills and NSAN, the awards recognise and celebrate exceptional individuals and companies in the nuclear sector.

Science Industry Ambassador of the Year Awards
21 August 2023

Do you know someone who has made a significant positive impact on young people, teachers or employers through their STEM volunteering activity over the last 12 months?

If so, you should nominate them for the new Industry Ambassador of the Year Award.

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