The number of jobs advertised in the UK technology sector grew by 12% last year, one of the fastest rates across UK industries, according to new data from Reed Technology. The agency’s survey also found that advertised salaries in the sector grew by 1.6% in the last year alone with advertised salaries for some roles increasing as much as 9% ...
The Royal Academy of Engineering has welcomed the government’s industrial strategy white paper, Building a Britain fit for the future, because it takes inclusive approach to address the need for digital skills and focuses on the technologies for artificial intelligence and big data. Professor Dame Ann Dowling, president of the Royal Academy of Engineering, writes: “Now is the time to ramp ...
The University of Hertfordshire is launching an engineering degree-level apprenticeship programme. Trainee engineers will be able to combine work and study, from September 2018, with an Engineering Degree Apprenticeship. The University is offering engineering courses in mechanical, manufacturing, automotive, aerospace or electronic engineering. Degree Apprenticeships are a pathway to gaining a degree-level qualification, while also gaining on-the-job practical salaried experience ...
Chancellor Philip Hammond’s bid to improve the teaching of computing in schools has been welcomed by the tech sector following today’s Budget speech, The Chancellor plans to triple the number of fully-qualified computer science teachers from 4,000 to 12,000. Cindy Rose, UK CEO, Microsoft, comments: “We welcome the announcement by the Chancellor to triple the number of fully-qualified computer science ...
Skills in the workforce must be addressed if energy companies are to successfully deploy internet of things (IoT) technology to increase productivity, according to independent research commissioned by Inmarsat. The study found that a significant proportion of energy companies lack the skills needed to take advantage of IoT technology. Market research specialist Vanson Bourne interviewed respondents from 100 global energy companies and he found ...
Scotland's technology sector is "vibrantly active" despite a skills gap which is affecting technology companies in the region.
The Royal Academy of Engineering has launched its own engineering manifesto as the political parties campaign for next month’s general election.
Tech businesses could suffer as a result of changes to immigration laws, according to Northern digital trade association Manchester Digital.
Women returning to work after childbirth have an important role to play in technology industries, says Seoul Semiconductor.
Recruiters in the electronics industry will need new talent management strategies to avoid a skills shortage, writes Ben Hall
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