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New funding to unlock skills partnerships in the Borders

The Open University in Scotland has secured support through the Scottish Funding Council’s University Transformation Framework to expand its ‘Catalyst Centre’ partnership with @BordersCollege. The three-year programme…

Chester academic and award-winning mint expert grows schools’ biodiversity initiative

The project also aims to connect pupils to growing for wellbeing – using planting, scent and seasonal change to spark curiosity, mindfulness, and everyday connection with nature. The initiative focuses on mint with Si…

NHS staff suspected of snooping on patient records to be immediately suspended

The hardline approach comes amid a string of cases involving staff accessing highly sensitive patient information they had no legitimate reason to view. NHS England chief executive Sir Jim Mackey has written to every…

Learner who feared answering the phone sets sights on engineering career

His achievements have also seen him named Yale Learn English Learner of the Year 2026, recognising both his progress and the positive impact he has had on fellow students. Originally from Iran, Yaser studied Speaking…

NHS to suspend staff suspected of snooping on patient records

Those under suspicion will also be locked out of NHS computer systems, preventing any further viewing of confidential records, including from home. NHS England chief executive Sir Jim Mackey has written to every trust…

Weston College Welcomes Make UK To AMTEC On National Manufacturing Day

The visit provided an opportunity to showcase how Weston College is working closely with employers to develop the next generation of engineering and manufacturing talent through industry-focused training, apprenticeships…

Sommet Education recognised by the World Economic Forum for contribution to the future of tourism talent

Held at the World Economic Forum headquarters in Geneva under the theme “Resilient Growth. Renewed Impact”, Beyond Tourism Day brought together more than 80 senior leaders representing over 70 organisations from…

Life-changing achievements celebrated at Inspire! Adult Learning Awards

Ten award winners and one highly commended learner were celebrated for their commitment to never stop learning and their inspirational journeys at the joyous awards ceremony held at The Coal Exchange, Cardiff. A…

Revealed: the undisclosed safety data emerging as weedkiller maker faces Parkinson’s lawsuits in US

One by one, dozens of other countries did the same as evidence of paraquat risks to human health mounted. Even the Chinese government, which owns the longtime paraquat maker Syngenta , halted domestic use of the…

‘Gamechanging’ brain tumour test reduces diagnosis from eight weeks to two hours

Scientists have called the development "gamechanging" and said it could secure early treatment for those who "do not have time on their side". The test was developed by the Brain Tumour Research Centre of Excellence at…