Students in England are going to graduate with average debts of £50,800, after interest rates are raised on student loans to 6.1%, according to the Institute for Fiscal Studies. Those from the poorest backgrounds, with more loans available to support them, will graduate with debts of over £57,000 says the think tank. Read the […]
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7-year warranty 1000 and 1500W power supply models added to RWS-B series 6 July 2017 Ref: LA008049 TDK Corporation announces the introduction of the RWS1000B and RWS1500B series of AC-DC power supplies, extending TDK-Lambda’s popular 7-year warranty 50 to 600W RWS-B range. Rated at 1000W and 1500W output power, the units are available with 12V,
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The Manufacturing Barometer is a quarterly survey, which maps confidence, trends and opinions within the manufacturing sector. The findings, collated from opinions of senior decision makers are used to help lobby Government to support SME manufacturers, ensuring they have the necessary support to operate sustainable businesses and the opportunity to grow. Each quarter, the
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Press release (download HERE) Manufacturing is an important part of the North Devon economy, and local businesses are struggling to recruit candidates for roles requiring higher level technical skills. National shortages in technical skills compound this problem for businesses in North Devon & Torridge, who see young talent leaving the region for Higher Education
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Low acoustic noise modular 700 to 1200W power supplies have BF ready isolation Date: 20 June 2017 Ref: LA008720 TDK Corporation announces the introduction of 700 to 1200 Watt models to the QM series of modular AC-DC power supplies, featuring low acoustic noise and BF ready isolation. With both medical and industrial safety
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Higher Education staff at Petroc in Barnstaple have been recognised for the ‘excellent’ outcomes of students. Petroc has received a silver award for Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) after students achieved ‘excellent’ outcomes. The award from the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) saw a panel reviewing the college against its criteria. In its statement
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TDK Corporation has announced its support of Ilfracombe Academy’s Young Enterprise team, Having already attended two trade fairs, the school’s Wood On Waves team presented its Better Our Beaches vintage bodyboards at the regional Young Enterprise Final at the Met Office in Exeter, The competition involved teams running their own mini-business to develop a product
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Special Focus: Maximising your workforce efficiency to support Productivity and Growth SWMAS, would like to thank those that took part in the latest Manufacturing Barometer Survey Q4 2016-17. Your input has allowed us to identify the confidence, trends and opinions from within the manufacturing industry and enable us to lobby local and national government to ensure you’re
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Nearly 200 attendees from North Devon’s rich and varied manufacturing industry, along with many supporting services assembled at the Barnstaple Hotel on the evening of Thursday 18th May. Chairman Phil Scotcher welcomed and started proceedings for the 20th NDMA Annual Awards Ceremony. After a beautifully served meal of roast Devon lamb and a trio of
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Small to medium sized manufacturers in the UK have remained resilient in the face of ‘Brexit’ uncertainty, with 57% of firms recording an increase in sales during the last six months. The National Manufacturing Barometer, conducted by SWMAS in partnership with Economic Growth Solutions (EGS), also found strong optimism for growth, with two thirds expecting sales
