Engineering: general
Encompasses the application of science, maths and computing skills to solve practical problems What will I learn? Engineering degrees cover all things related to developing, providing and maintaining the infrastructure, products and services that society needs - from researching how to manufacture a product to building bridges and roads. Students will study all, or part, of the life cycle of a ...
UK builders stuck in the slow lane
Britain's builders were stuck in first gear in January, as the industry's growth slowed to a crawl, the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (Cips) said yesterday.
Career 12: Hot jobs for 2012
A widely awaited economic uptick this year is hoped to create demand for jobs in skill shortage industries. Paul Robinson, operations director for Randstad New Zealand says the hot jobs are those where there is a limited supply...
Cindy Wallis-Lage Named President of Black & Veatch’s Global Water Business
Black & Veatch has appointed Cindy Wallis-Lage as President of its global water business. She will lead the company’s efforts to address billions of dollars in water infrastructure needs around the world.
Aerospace industry is ready for take-off
During business secretary Vince Cable's visit to Northern Ireland last week he gave a ringing endorsement of our home-grown manufacturing firms and called on our manufacturers to help pull Britain out of the economic doldrums. Related Stories Homeowners cut prices by 7.5% Titanic site to exceed all expectations, says expert Cutting-edge technology helps wheatgrass company grow Plane maker swoops ...
UK government gives HS2 rail network the go-ahead
The UK government has given HS2 the go-ahead after concluding it can deliver a sufficient rate of financial return and mitigate impacts on local communities and the environment.
Riverfront's revamp can be massive asset
Northern Ireland needs to properly develop its riverfront spaces, according to one of the architects behind the plans for a proposed new £20m extension to Belfast's Waterfront Hall. Related Stories BT promises 'ultra-fast' 300Mb broadband Bank's relocation may create Dublin jobs Bank set to add £50bn to economy in spite of UK growth Tech firm launches new product into UK market after £470k R&D ...
What does 2012 hold for the jobseeking scientist?
It still being January means we are (just about) still allowed to make predictions for the coming year - Charlie Ball peers into his crystal ball
Sir Robert Horton obituary
Outspoken businessman who chaired BP and Railtrack and left both in disarray Sir Robert Horton, who has died aged 72, was an energetic, outspoken and ambitious business manager whose successful industrial career took him to the chairmanship of two major British institutions: BP and Railtrack. He left both in disarray. He won his reputation as an effective troubleshooter at BP, where he ...
Bodies found after Rio collapse
Rescue workers searching rubble from the collapse of three buildings in Rio de Janeiro find six bodies while at least 16 people remain missing.