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NMITE wins IET accreditation for engineering degrees
EduTech

NMITE wins IET accreditation for engineering degrees

Students at NMITE now have a clearer route to Chartered Engineer status after the institution secured IET accreditation for its engineering degrees.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Apr 2026
Scotland women in tech backs AI leadership training
Digital Transformation

Scotland women in tech backs AI leadership training

The two-year scheme will give 40 women in Scotland data and AI leadership training as firms struggle with a persistent tech gender gap.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Apr 2026
Mediazoo names John Gordon as Chief Product Officer
eLearning

Mediazoo names John Gordon as Chief Product Officer

The move aims to turn in-house AI know-how into scalable products for corporate learning clients as demand grows for practical deployment.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2026
UK firms see weak AI returns as skills lag adoption
Digital Transformation

UK firms see weak AI returns as skills lag adoption

Only 16% of employees are seeing big productivity gains despite average UK company spending of GBP £235,000 on AI and emerging tech.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Tes launches Tes360 to connect school & trust data
Digital Transformation

Tes launches Tes360 to connect school & trust data

Schools and trusts could cut admin and spot pupil risks earlier as fragmented data and software are pulled into one system.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Cyber Scheme launches company accreditation programme
DevOps

Cyber Scheme launches company accreditation programme

UK cyber security suppliers could gain access to regulated procurement frameworks under a new accreditation scheme based on staff competence.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2026
UK tech workers demand better AI training from employers
Data Protection

UK tech workers demand better AI training from employers

Only 58% of UK tech staff have formal AI training, leaving daily users exposed to errors, privacy risks and weak oversight.

By Mark Tarre • 6 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2026

Global Stories

Professional Development (PD) stories

Nuclear Institute launches careers conference in Manchester
DevOps

Nuclear Institute launches careers conference in Manchester

Skills shortages and retention pressures are driving the UK nuclear sector to widen its talent pipeline beyond engineers and scientists.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2026
Coach Logic wins Australia & Ireland contracts for SAM
Digital Entertainment

Coach Logic wins Australia & Ireland contracts for SAM

New contracts in Australia and Ireland give the Edinburgh sports tech group a foothold in coach analytics as bodies seek cheaper, consistent review.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Professional Development (PD) stories

MAF Roda NZ automation grads flag careers amid retention pressure
Robotics

MAF Roda NZ automation grads flag careers amid retention pressure

Graduates say wider promotion and better pay are needed to stop New Zealand’s post-harvest automation talent draining overseas.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Last month
ACAM launches AI programme for not-for-profit sector
Data Protection

ACAM launches AI programme for not-for-profit sector

Charities are being urged to move beyond AI trial use as a new four-week course tackles governance, ethics and practical deployment.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
6 digital marketing tools founders use to scale smarter
Data Analytics

6 digital marketing tools founders use to scale smarter

Small businesses can stretch tight budgets further as email, design and analytics platforms help them attract customers and cut manual work.

By Darian Kovacs • 10 min read • Fri, 1st May 2026
Training lags behind AI use in Australian workplaces
DevOps

Training lags behind AI use in Australian workplaces

Only 21.1% of workers have had training, leaving many to rely on generative AI at work while still worrying about errors and poor output.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2026
Work-life balance trumps pay for construction staff
Digital Transformation

Work-life balance trumps pay for construction staff

Flexibility is emerging as a bigger draw than pay in construction and engineering, as firms battle shortages and retention pressures.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Mon, 27th Apr 2026
Canadian employers face fiercer battle for tech talent
EduTech

Canadian employers face fiercer battle for tech talent

Hybrid working is emerging as a key draw for Canadian tech staff, with most business leaders saying flexibility now rivals pay in recruitment.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2026
Tes launches Tes360 connected platform for schools
Partner Programmes

Tes launches Tes360 connected platform for schools

Schools should gain earlier warning of staffing and safeguarding issues as Tes360 links data from classroom, HR and timetabling systems.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2026
Microsoft expands AI skills drive across New Zealand
Data Protection

Microsoft expands AI skills drive across New Zealand

The expansion follows early uptake of Microsoft’s previous pledge, as demand for AI training rises across business, schools and community groups.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2026