Eight out of 10 UK engineering employers lack the skills needed to be resilient to the impacts of climate change, according to the findings of an international survey by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). Despite nearly two-thirds of UK businesses being worried about how climate … [Read more...]
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Manchester Airport adds new destination with Eurowings flights to Stuttgart
German airline, Eurowings, has announced it will offer a direct connection from Manchester Airport to the German city of Stuttgart from Spring 2024. The inaugural flight will be on 6th May 2024, with the service operating four days per week. The new route will make Stuttgart the eighth German … [Read more...]
£1 million funding secured for North West net zero projects
Stockport-based power grid operator, Electricity North West, has secured a further £1 million funding for two projects to advance energy efficiency and the transition to net zero in the region. Engineers from the North West’s power network operator will use the award from Ofgem’s Strategic … [Read more...]
Stockport engineer shortlisted for Young Woman Engineer of the Year prize
Stockport's Titi Oliyide is among those shortlisted to inspire the next generation of woman engineers by the Institution of Engineering and Technology's (IET) Young Woman Engineer of the Year Awards 2023. 32-year-old Titi is a Senior Process Safety Engineer for Supercritical Solutions, where she … [Read more...]
Regional power operator welcomes latest cohort of apprentices
Power network operator, Stockport-based Electricity North West, has welcomed the latest cohort of apprentices to start their careers with the business. 37 apprentices have started a three-year training programme across Electricity North West's 44,000 km network in the region from Greater … [Read more...]
Dawn Creative ignite new brand for Dunphy
Dunphy, a global manufacturer of industrial-scale burners and combustion equipment for some of the world’s largest companies such as Shell, Nestlé, Heineken, British Gas, and Coca-Cola, has unveiled an inspiring new rebrand and website crafted by Stockport creative agency, Dawn. The rebrand marks … [Read more...]
First-of-its-kind degree level space engineering apprenticeship launched
The UK government has announced the launch of a new degree apprenticeship in space engineering to offer more opportunities for people to enter the sector. The Level 6 Space Systems degree apprenticeship programme will create new opportunities with aerospace companies, space agencies, research … [Read more...]
Further acquisition for Stockport utilities group
Stockport-based specialist utilities sector contractor, OCU Group, has announced its acquisition of electrical engineering business, Hornbill Group. Based in Neath, South Wales, Hornbill is accredited by the National Electricity Registration Scheme and specialises in designing and building … [Read more...]
Handforth firm among North-west businesses recognised with King’s Award for Enterprise
Handforth-based IntegratedAIR Systems was among the 148 businesses across the country to be recognised with a King's Award for Enterprise. The North-west saw 16 winners named across all four categories – Promoting Opportunity, Sustainable Development, Innovation and International Trade. This … [Read more...]
First-of-its-kind electricity system developed in the North-west to be rolled out nationally
A first-of-its-kind electricity system pioneered by Stockport based Electricity North West is set to be rolled-out nationwide, potentially saving energy customers £1 billion a year. Developed by regional electricity network operator, Electricity North West, the system known as CLASS, helps … [Read more...]
New programme announced to support more women into STEM careers
A new £150,000 government initiative has been announced to support more women into STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) based careers. The scheme will be run by Women Returners and STEM Returners and will target those who have taken lengthy career breaks to care for others. The … [Read more...]
Further Skills Bootcamps launched to support Greater Manchester manufacturing sector
GMCA has awarded £548,000 funding to three training providers to expand the DfE-backed Skills Bootcamps programmes to Greater Manchester's manufacturing sector. While the city-region has a long tradition of manufacturing, skills intelligence has identified local employers are increasingly facing … [Read more...]
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