November 15, 2024

Celebrating Maths Week England

Celebrating Maths Week England

This week (11-17 November 2024), we’re thrilled to support Maths Week England — a fantastic initiative encouraging students across the country to […]

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November 12, 2024

Celebrating Tomorrow’s Engineers Week: A catalyst for inspiring the next generation

Celebrating Tomorrow’s Engineers Week: A catalyst for inspiring the next generation

Written by Paul Oxley, ADS Director of Government Relations and Policy This week marks an important event in the UK’s engineering calendar […]

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October 8, 2024

Women in STEM and manufacturing: Continuing Ada Lovelace’s legacy

Women in STEM and manufacturing: Continuing Ada Lovelace’s legacy

When Ada Lovelace published her thoughts on the “Analytical Machine” in 1842, she set into motion a legacy that continues to be […]

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September 25, 2024

Five ways to meet ADS at Advanced Engineering 2024

Five ways to meet ADS at Advanced Engineering 2024

ADS is once again exhibiting at Advanced Engineering 2024. Advanced Engineering is a leading conference and exhibition for the engineering and manufacturing […]

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September 19, 2024

Generative AI: Taking off in Aerospace – Part of our Emerging Tech Series

Generative AI: Taking off in Aerospace – Part of our Emerging Tech Series

The first instalment of our Emerging Technologies series explored the applications of Generative AI – which is taking off in the aerospace […]

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September 17, 2024

Get into software engineering – National Coding Week

Get into software engineering – National Coding Week

With National Coding Week kicking off this week 16 – 22 September, it’s the perfect time to explore the diverse career pathways […]

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August 22, 2024

Sustainable Aerospace – what a future job could look like

Sustainable Aerospace – what a future job could look like

The Friday of Farnborough International Airshow 2024 was ‘Pioneers of Tomorrow’ day, when an incredible 27,000 visitors came through the gates to […]

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July 29, 2024

UK retains International Youth Rocketry Championship Title

UK retains International Youth Rocketry Championship Title

The UK Youth Rocketry Champions, Ampleforth College Rocket Club, have won the international edition of the competition, marking the UK’s second consecutive […]

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June 6, 2024

ADS Apprenticeship Directory: Bridging the Apprenticeship Gap

ADS Apprenticeship Directory: Bridging the Apprenticeship Gap

Workforce shortages remain a significant challenge for our sectors and apprenticeships can contribute a vital source of talent. Apprentices are highly motivated […]

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May 21, 2024

Delivering Smarter Regulation

Delivering Smarter Regulation

Written by Prenavin Mudaly, Industry Secondee Enhancing the UK Regulatory Landscape to Foster Innovation, Investment and Growth The UK Government recently published […]

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March 15, 2024

My space career – Hear from Space Wales’ Dr Rosie Cane for British Science Week

My space career – Hear from Space Wales’ Dr Rosie Cane for British Science Week

British Science Week marks its 30th anniversary this week! It’s a national celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths; fields that leverage […]

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March 8, 2024

Celebrating International Women’s Day 2024

Celebrating International Women’s Day 2024

Happy International Women’s Day! Each year, this day serves as a powerful reminder of the progress made towards gender equality and highlights […]

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March 4, 2024

Security & Resilience – insight into current and future skills

Security & Resilience – insight into current and future skills

It’s National Careers Week and with Security & Policing 2024 only a week away, we have invited Ruby Buxton, Innovation and Skills […]

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October 13, 2023

Barriers to STEM returners is outlined in new report

Barriers to STEM returners is outlined in new report

Addressing the skills gap is a critical challenge for our sectors. There are many entry routes, but those taking a career break […]

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September 26, 2023

Transferable skills within the Security Sector

Transferable skills within the Security Sector

Blog written by Meg Naylor, NPF Chair September’s Development Series webinar saw Dr Helen Almey, Head of Capability Engagement – National Security, […]

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