How to Find Trusted Maintenance Solutions for Your Educational Institution
Ensuring a safe and well-maintained learning environment is paramount for facilities and estates managers across the UK’s schools, colleges, and universities. Finding reliable maintenance solutions that meet the specific needs of educational estates is essential for maintaining safety, operational efficiency, and long-term campus performance. This guide explores practical approaches to help education professionals identify trusted […]
All your education facilities and IT needs in one place this November
The co-located Education Forum & Education Tech Forum will provide you with a day and a half of industry networking, learning and connection building – will you be attending? Register today! 11th & 12th November 2024 | Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre, London Heathrow See what our past attendees had to say about the event: […]
If you’re a specialist in H&S and Environmental for educational institutions we want to hear from you!
Each month on Education Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the education procurement market – and in April we’re focusing on Health & Safety and Environmental. It’s all part of our ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help education buyers find the best products and services available today. So, if you’re a […]
WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH: How can we inspire more women to work in edtech?
A Q&A with Rachel Maxwell (pictured, right), Principal Advisor (Academic, Research and Consultancy), Solutionpath, about the career paths edtech can offer to women, advice for those just starting out, tips on how to remain competitive in a role, and how the sector as a whole can inspire more women to join the industry… Why is […]
Maintenance in Schools: Planned vs. Reactive Services
Ensuring a safe and functional learning environment for students in the UK’s schools, colleges, and universities requires a well-defined approach to maintenance in schools. Effective maintenance strategies combine planned preventative maintenance (PPM) with reactive maintenance to keep buildings safe, compliant, and fit for learning while helping to manage costs over the long term. Here we […]
AI to have ‘enduring’ impact on edtech
As the educational landscape undergoes a seismic shift propelled by the COVID-19 pandemic, educational technology (edtech) has risen to the forefront, catalysing a permanent transformation. Artificial intelligence (AI) stands as a cornerstone in this evolution, heralding a new era of personalised and immersive learning experiences. With edtech poised to reach a market value of $535 […]
Four top tips to create an inclusive SEND-friendly educational space
With over 1.5 million children in the UK recognised as having special educational needs (SEN), the demand for spaces that cater to those who require extra support is growing. The number of children requiring SEN support has increased by 87,000 since 2022 alone, but less than 10% of these children attend schools that can meet […]
How to Create Safe and Engaging Outdoor Learning Spaces for Schools: 8 Inspiring Tips
For Facilities Managers at schools, colleges, and universities, creating and maintaining engaging outdoor areas is an essential part of supporting student wellbeing, learning and campus safety. Outdoor learning spaces for schools are no longer viewed as simply green areas or routes between buildings; they are valuable extensions of the classroom that encourage exploration, collaboration, physical […]
Aston University opens Design Factory Birmingham ‘innovation hub’
Birmingham has become the latest city to join a global network of design and digital consultancies set up to solve real world challenges through effective problem-solving. Design Factory Birmingham will be based at Aston University, one of just two hubs in the UK outside of London. The city officially joined the Design Factory Global Network […]
NCUB welcomes Government plans to drive innovation
The Government has shared a raft of new announcements to drive innovation in science, to mark the one year anniversary of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology – and the National Centre for Universities and Business (NCUB) encourages the Government to build on this momentum and to deliver a comprehensive and holistic research and […]