National STEM Day: How promoting STEM skills supports local and regional businesses

by Hannah Wilson, head of operations at the Yorkshire & Humber Institute of Technology A recent report suggests that the UK is among the top five countries with skills deficits in the technology, engineering, life sciences and BFSI (banking, financial services and insurance) sectors. The survey data from Hays Recruitment shows how far behind the UK currently is in these key sectors, putting...

Bio-D presented with King’s Award for Enterprise

Hull-based independent eco-cleaning product manufacturer Bio-D has been presented with its King’s Award for Enterprise and Grant of Appointment by the Lord-Lieutenant of the East Riding of Yorkshire. Bio-D hosted the Lord-Lieutenant, James Dick, for the presentation at its Hedon Road site, as it welcomed customers, suppliers and stakeholders for the occasion. The most prestigious business award...

Siemens Mobility welcomes bumper intake of young talent to Goole Rail Village

Siemens Mobility has taken on 24 young people in apprenticeships and graduate roles at its Goole Rail Village, from where the company is assembling new Piccadilly line trains and which could deliver the UK’s next generation of main line trains. The recruitment includes 22 apprentices – the highest number of apprentices recruited by Siemens Mobility in the UK for a single site in a year – and...

WiME Hull careers event helps teacher pursue a new career in renewable energy

A former science teacher has channelled her passion for the planet into a new career in renewable energy, thanks to Green Port Hull’s Women into Manufacturing and Engineering (WiME) initiative. Carrie Grimbleby left teaching last year to study for a Master’s degree in renewable energy. She came across WiME when she was looking at job opportunities for when she graduated and, through attending...

Humber Freeport helps to secure £250m investment at key industrial cluster

Humber Freeport has helped to attract yet another major inward investment by playing a key role in securing a £250m development by a world-class business. Mitsubishi Chemical Group UK, part of one of the world’s largest chemical producers, has committed to invest in a new production line at Saltend Chemicals Park, which is located within one of the three Humber Freeport tax sites. Preparatory...