Join security pros from these great organisations at the Total Security Summit
Join us at the Total Security Summit on the 27th & 28th March at the Radisson Hotel and Conference Centre, London Heathrow. The event is entirely free for you to attend – REGISTER HERE. Network with your peers who have already confirmed, including: Company Name Job Title Aggregate Industries Country Security & Business Resilience Manager […]
All state schools start receiving defibrillators
Deliveries of defibrillators have begun to all state-funded schools in England that don’t currently have the life-saving device. Last year, the government committed to supplying state-funded schools across England with defibrillators to make sure there is a device in every school. It follows campaigning from the Oliver King Foundation and its founder Mark King, who […]
Investment and innovation in education & edtech ‘will drive markets of tomorrow’
Two new World Economic Forum reports show how improved public-private collaboration can drive investment to build new markets and create high-quality jobs while making progress towards societal and environmental goals. The research, based on a survey of 12,000 global executives, finds that agritech, edtech and energy-related technologies are seen by businesses as the most strategically […]
North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College reveal plans to join Coventry University Group
North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College (NWSLC) and Coventry University Group are in discussions about the College potentially joining the University Group. The proposal would see the College become a founder member and lead partner of a Further Education company within the growing global education group – adding high calibre Further Education to the Group’s […]
Do you specialise in Creating More Space in education facilities? 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 February we’re focusing on Creating More Space. 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 supplier of Space […]
Children’s food policy library opens its doors
A unique new resource launched by The Food Foundation offers journalists, campaigners and researchers a comprehensive library of historical changes in government legislation and attitudes to childhood nutrition and poverty going back to the 19th century – including school catering. The library, which is the only database of its kind, has been funded by the […]
Primary school careers advice boosted by £2.6m funding
Primary school pupils are to benefit from a new DfE careers programme that will encourage them to think about future jobs early, whilst nurturing aspirations and challenging stereotypes. The scheme will be rolled out across 55 disadvantaged areas of the country where school outcomes are the weakest and have been for some time and delivers […]
Lancaster University reveals plans for cyber security skills centre
A major new development at Lancaster University will see the creation of cutting-edge education and training facilities for the next generation of cyber security specialists. The development – supported by a £4m grant from the Office for Students (OfS) – will be designed to specifically focus on subjects of strategic importance that underpin cyber security. […]
Coventry University awarded £5m OfS grant towards digital lab
An innovative digital laboratory will be created at Coventry University to further help students learn the in-demand skills needed within the healthcare and engineering sectors. The Precision Digital Manufacturing and Healthcare Technology Lab has been awarded £5million from the Office for Students (OfS) and will be equipped with industry standard digital technologies such as 3D […]
£500m allocated to energy efficiency upgrades in schools
Schools and colleges in England will be allocated a share of £500 million to spend on energy efficiency upgrades, which the government says will help to save on bills during the winter months and manage energy consumption. Estimations show that on average, a primary school will receive approximately £16,000, a secondary school will get £42,000 […]