Business schools have key role to play in growing our economy
As Britain stands on the cusp of potential political change, our nation faces significant economic challenges. With stagnant growth and constrained public finances, the next government – regardless of its political stripe – must prioritise revitalising our economy.
Decisive action must follow the warm words about degree apprenticeships
Decisive action must follow the warm words about degree apprenticeships
Degree apprenticeships can’t be allowed to become elitist
A new report published recently by the social mobility charity the Sutton Trust, has claimed that higher-level apprenticeships are being snapped up by the middle classes and have become as sought after as a traditional university degree.
The power of degree apprenticeships
One of the defining features of the current job market is the difficulty many sectors are having in recruiting and retaining fresh talent. In the growing logistics industry, we require a steady supply of new recruits to keep up with demand for our services.
The UK’s leading entrepreneurial university is in Sheffield – what does this mean for the city and region?
The UK’s leading entrepreneurial university is in Sheffield – what does this mean for the city and region?
Neighbourhood regeneration programmes must empower deprived communities to succeed
Neighbourhood regeneration programmes can improve the lives of people in deprived communities but they must empower residents and restore a sense of belonging, according to a new study.
New £2.7m research and development facility set to support regional businesses
Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ has officially launched a new £2.7million research and development facility which will support regional businesses to innovate and grow.
Degree Apprenticeships report highlights need to boost productivity and social mobility
A new report co-authored by Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ calls for higher education institutions to work hand in hand with employers to embrace fully integrated, flexible degree apprenticeships.
Sheffield among UK cities that benefit the most from international students
International students in Sheffield have the third greatest impact on the UK’s economy, according to a new report published this week (16 May 2023).
Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµers call for urgent action to accelerate small business decarbonisation
A group of leading researchers are calling for urgent government action to rapidly scale decarbonisation efforts among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to help achieve national net zero targets.