Editors Blog

Switching tracks to public ownership

Switching tracks to public ownership

Have you ever shelled out an extortionate amount of money for a relatively simple train journey, only to discover that your train is delayed, the toilets are out of order – oh, and just for good measure, there are no empty seats? If you’re British, don’t worry, there’s no need to respond, that was rhetorical.

It’s electrifying! From deindustrialisation to reindustrialisation

It’s electrifying! From deindustrialisation to reindustrialisation

What is the future of decarbonisation for industry? Well, as a wise man once said – namely, Danny Zuko in the hit musical Grease – “It’s electrifying!”

The path to progress is high maintenance

The path to progress is high maintenance

Recently, I attended the launch of RS’s Performance in Focus 2024 Maintenance Engineering Report, developed in collaboration with the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). Based on a survey of nearly 400 maintenance professionals across the UK, the report offers valuable insights into the key challenges faced by the sector and the priorities driving its strategies.

How can we transform education to build the engineering talent of tomorrow?

How can we transform education to build the engineering talent of tomorrow?

With challenges like achieving net zero emissions and driving sustainable economic growth becoming ever more pressing, it’s clear that the demand for STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) skills has never been higher. The latest report from EngineeringUK, ‘Advancing STEM Careers Provision in England’, sheds light on how we can – and must – do better in preparing the next generation of engineers for the workforce.

How can we transform education to build the engineering talent of tomorrow?

How can we transform education to build the engineering talent of tomorrow?

With challenges like achieving net zero emissions and driving sustainable economic growth becoming ever more pressing, it’s clear that the demand for STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) skills has never been higher. The latest report from EngineeringUK, ‘Advancing STEM Careers Provision in England’, sheds light on how we can – and must – do better in preparing the next generation of engineers for the workforce.

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