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Competition encourages young women to become engineers

12 Jan 2012 | Updated: 12 Jan 2012

Lola has launched a national competition aimed at encouraging young women to pursue further education and careers in science, design and engineering.

Kier Bam wins Hinkley Point C site preparation contract

13 Dec 2011

The contract for site-preparation works at the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station has been awarded to Kier Bam.

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Engineering staff can be the driving force behind rail industry projects

Career opportunities in the UK rail sector

23 January 2012 | By David Fowler

Major rail projects around London are creating opportunities for experienced engineers and graduates.

Young people need to value engineering

Mind the gap

23 January 2012 | By Ellie Zolfagharifard

As concerns about a skills shortage grow, it’s essential for young people to consider engineering.

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Opinion

The underwhelming reality of the UK apprenticeship program

8 Feb 2012 | By Jon Excell

If apprenticeships really are to deliver the growth that they could it’s time to start taking them a bit more seriously

Will infrastructure investment really rebalance the UK economy?

18 Jan 2012 | By Jon Excell

Rarely a day goes by without a member of the government hailing the “economy-rebalancing” properties of some project or other. But while it’s tempting to be cynical in the face of a refrain that’s becoming a little tired, we decided to subject it a little more rigorous scrutiny.

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