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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.

Seqens Custom Specialties: Investing in the Future Through Apprenticeships
1 November 2023

To celebrate the role of Science in Manufacturing, we spoke to Rachel Higgins, HR Learning and Development Specialist, at Seqens Custom Specialties.

From A-Levels to Apprenticeship: My Journey as an Electrical Maintenance Technician
31 October 2023

To celebrate the role of Science in Manufacturing, we spoke to Eleanor King, Electrical Maintenance Technician at ConocoPhillips to find out more about her career journey so far.

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.

HOW TO UNLOCK THE POTENTIAL OF UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE PLACEMENTS
27 October 2023

Download our full guide on how to utilise placements to develop your future talent.

Investing in Apprenticeships is an Investment in the Future of our Industry
23 October 2023

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.

Case Study: Apprenticeships with FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies
19 October 2023

We asked Ben Smith and Louie Hall about their experience on the Science Manufacturing Technician Apprentice at Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies.

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

Manufacturing Apprenticeships: The Smart Path to a Successful Career
17 October 2023

To celebrate the role of Science in Manufacturing, we spoke to Jake Williams, Apprentice Mechanical Maintenance Technician at ConocoPhillips to find out more about his career journey so far.

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.

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