Professional Body Membership for Apprentices: Expanding Pathways for Success

Introduction Apprenticeships are often framed as being effective when the training is planned and delivered through the triangle of apprentice, training provider and...

IES and EPUK’s new joint focus on the implementation of environmental policy

Environmental Protection UK (EPUK) will be joining the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES) to create a new unit focusing on the implementation of...

Enabling broader learning and enhanced destination for apprentices

The apprenticeship landscape can be seen as a chess board, where multiple pieces engage as a collective, but with their own needs, moves...

Apprenticeships: AstraZeneca

Photo credit AstraZeneca   As part of National Apprenticeship Week, the Science Council interviewed Kim Hardman – Director of UK apprenticeships and Karen...

Nottingham Trent University becomes the latest Employer Champion

The Science Council awarded Nottingham Trent University (NTU) Employer Champion status at their Technician Conference on Monday 19th December 2022. The Employer Champion...

The heartbeat of operations – Technicians

Tom Cheek – Apprenticeship Lead (Science Council) Technicians act as the heartbeat of operations and are the enablers of innovation. They are a...

Apprenticeships in Wales

The Welsh government manages an approved Welsh Apprenticeship Framework, developed to ensure an apprentice has the relevant knowledge, skills and qualifications. Apprenticeships combine...

Apprenticeships: University of Reading

As part of National Apprenticeship Week 2021, the Science Council interviewed Karen Henderson, Andy Whittam, Jessica del Rio from University of Reading. Which apprenticeship...

Apprenticeships: Imperial College London

As part of National Apprenticeship Week 2021, the Science Council interviewed Ailish Harikae, Apprenticeships Manager at Imperial College London. Which apprenticeship programmes have...

Apprenticeships: AWE

As part of National Apprenticeship Week 2021, the Science Council interviewed senior staff at AWE. Which apprenticeship programmes have you utilised? Our apprentices...