Scientists of the future impress global research and development experts

Budding young scientists from Hull have been given a unique opportunity to share their inspiring ideas with the leaders behind some of the world’s biggest and best-loved brands. World-leading health, hygiene and nutrition business Reckitt held a Festival of Science as part of its second global The Science Inside Symposium. The three-day symposium brought together 250 Reckitt scientists, partners...

Future Parliament Programme helps students make the transition from apathy to advocacy

Rwanda, school uniforms and trans issues were addressed by potential politicians of the future as they were given a glimpse into the day-to-day workload of a local MP. Ten students who took part in the Future Parliament Programme also spoke on what they see as priority social issues including poverty, pensions and benefits. Some of the students joined the project in support of their ambition to...

Future Parliament programme aims to mobilise next generation to tackle plummeting voter numbers

A city that has all three of its Parliamentary constituencies in the bottom four of the national league table for general election voter turnout has launched a project aimed at raising political awareness and interest among young people. The Future Parliament has been devised by leaders from politics and education in Hull and will invite people aged between 16 and 19 to consider pursuing...

Apprenticeship helps Jason keep career wheels spinning

It is National Apprenticeship Week (February 5-11, 2024), a week-long celebration that brings together businesses and apprentices across the country to shine a light on the positive impact that apprenticeships make to individuals, businesses and the wider economy. Apprenticeships are an invaluable part of the career journey, offering individuals the opportunity to gain important on-the-job...

Ideal Heating latest firm to support Apprenticeship Levy funding

Ideal Heating has thrown its support behind a local independent business by funding an apprenticeship for one of its employees. Facilitated by Hull & East Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership (HEY LEP), the Hull-based UK heating market leader has used part of its Apprenticeship Levy funding to pay for business services provider Bell4Business employee Connor Docherty to undertake a digital...