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Energy

Overview of the Energy Sector

The energy sector is a highly innovative and expansive industry with a sustained focus for alternative power sources, renewable energy solutions and the balance between growing energy demands with local global environment challenges. The UK energy sector employs over 680,000 in a varied array of professions, from oil & gas engineers to nuclear scientists. EU Skills Research states the UK will need to employ another 200,000 people by 2023 to keep up with industry growth and demand.

Over the last 10 years, the UK has made a transition from being a net exporter of energy to having more than 25% of UK energy now imported. The main energy sources for the UK are approximated as Natural Gas & Oil (41%), Coal (31%), Nuclear (18%), Renewables (9%) and other (1%).

Renewable Energy Sector

Renewable energy uses the natural environment to make electricity. Renewable energies include include wind, wave, hydro, biomass and solar power. Renewable energy technologies produce approximately 9% of the UK’s electricity, and EU targets mean that this is likely to increase to 30% by 2020. Renewable energy will become a critical player in the strategy to reduce carbon emissions.

Nuclear Energy Sector

Currently, approximately 18% of UK electricity is provided by nuclear power from the use of 19 reactors across 10 locations. By 2025, the UK is expected to be supplied with around 25% of its energy from nuclear power. In June 2011, eight sites across Britain were chosen as locations for new nuclear stations.

19.01.26
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Agriculture & Veterinary

Overview of the Agriculture & Veterinary Industry

At June 2012 the Utilised Agricultural Area (UAA) was 17.2 million hectares, making up 70 per cent of the total United Kingdom land area. In the UK there are approximately 300,000 active farms with an average size of around 57 hectares. The total farming labour force of 534,000 in 2006 had been broadly stable over the previous five years but was down 80,000 on a decade earlier (www.gov.uk). The veterinary sector is predominantly a science-based profession. The health and welfare of the 20 million pets in the UK is dependent on solid veterinary research & development, and the health and productivity of the more than 36 million of UK breeding stock relies on the expertise of the veterinary sector. 

19.01.26
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CPD for Science Technicians and Biomedical Scientists

CPD for Science Technicians and Biomedical Scientists

Scientists work in a remarkably diverse array of industries. Companies employ them to develop and improve products, universities hire them to teach and do research, healthcare companies have them working on medications, vaccines, and new treatments, and governments employ a team of scientists to help with public projects.

01.04.21
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Are health professionals equipped to treat obesity?

Are health professionals equipped to treat obesity?

This informal CPD article ‘Are health professionals equipped to treat obesity?’ was provided by Alexander French, Head of Education and Capacity Building at the World Obesity Federation, a professional society and health advocacy organisation, representing professional members of the scientific, medical and research communities from over 100 countries globally.

05.05.23
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The Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis and Mood

The Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis and Mood

This informal CPD article, ‘The Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis and Mood’, was provided by ADM Protexin, who are dedicated to producing innovative, research based live bacteria (Probiotic) products for the veterinary, human, agriculture and equine healthcare markets.

07.04.25
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The Role of Live Bacteria Supplements in Allergic Diseases

The Role of Live Bacteria Supplements in Allergic Diseases

This informal CPD article, ‘The Role of Live Bacteria Supplements in Allergic Diseases,’ was provided by ADM Protexin, who are dedicated to producing innovative, research based live bacteria (Probiotic) products for the veterinary, human, agriculture and equine healthcare markets.

04.11.25
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Discovering Open Market Operations and Quantitative Easing

Discovering Open Market Operations and Quantitative Easing

This informal CPD article on Discovering Open Market Operations and Quantitative Easing was provided by Narciso Gianluigi at the Institute of International Monetary Research. Central Banks (CB) There is no single economy in the world that would function

21.08.20
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Autoimmunity and the Gut Connection

Autoimmunity and the Gut Connection

This informal CPD article,’ Autoimmunity and the Gut Connection‘, was provided by ADM Protexin, who are dedicated to producing innovative, research based live bacteria (Probiotic) products for the veterinary, human, agriculture and equine healthcare markets.

05.11.25
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Transforming Manufacturing: Smart Product Development

Transforming Manufacturing: Smart Product Development

This informal CPD article, ‘Transforming Manufacturing: Smart Product Development‘, was provided by Cambashi, a global market research, industry analysis, consulting & training firm, focused on engineering and industrial software markets.

22.12.23
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Aerospace Global Performance Trends Post-pandemic

Aerospace Global Performance Trends Post-pandemic

This informal CPD article, ‘Aerospace Global Performance Trends Post-pandemic‘, was provided by Cambashi, a global market research, industry analysis, consulting & training firm, focused on engineering and industrial software markets.

07.07.23
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From Globalization, to Localization, to Diversification: The Pandemic is Reshaping Supply Chains

From Globalization, to Localization, to Diversification: The Pandemic is Reshaping Supply Chains

This informal CPD article will look at how operational and technological investment can provide solutions to the challenges faced by the logistics industry as manufacturers localize and diversify their operations. It was provided by Cambashi, a global market research, industry analysis, consulting & training firm focused on engineering and industrial software markets.

03.06.23
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Gearing up for Growth: The Benefits of Digital Transformation in Industrial Machinery

Gearing up for Growth: The Benefits of Digital Transformation in Industrial Machinery

This informal CPD article, ‘Gearing up for Growth: The Benefits of Digital Transformation in Industrial Machinery,’ will look at uncovering the challenges faced by the industrial machinery industry - including labour shortages and supply chain disruptions - and explore how digital transformation initiatives can provide solutions to these pressing issues. It was provided by Cambashi, a global market research, industry analysis, consulting & training firm, focused on engineering and industrial software markets.

25.03.23