Schools are supposed to be havens for learning and growth, yet many students and teachers breathe air riddled with allergens, pollutants, and even viruses. While proper ventilation is crucial, it’s not enough in today’s world. Here’s why air purifiers are emerging as vital allies in creating healthier, more productive learning …

The Bourdonnières School in Nantes, France has become the first project completed using Stora Enso’s automated coating line for cross-laminated timber (CLT). The production line is levelling up the protection for mass timber against moisture, UV radiation and insects. The 2,150 m² school, designed by forma6, was constructed by making …

Shoreditch-based practice, LOM architecture and design is accepting entries for its annual travel scholarship worth £2,500. [Deadline: Friday 3rd May 2024] LOM set up an annual travel bursary in memory of Karla Roman, a talented architect and colleague who was killed while cycling to work in February 2017. As well …

St George’s, University of London have led revolutionary work to improve student mental health by using sessions in Virtual Reality (VR) to reduce stress and anxiety. Preliminary results are being presented today at A Metaverse for the Good conference in Barcelona.   The number of students living in the UK …

The UK IT channel contributes around £50Billion to the UK economy yet growth is restricted by the need to recruit enough staff to plug the current skills gap. Tech Channel Ambassadors is a new Community Interest Company (CIC) created to promote the channel IT industry, and to bolster inclusivity in …

Studies have found that video games can help develop young people’s life skills like problem-solving, team building, communication, and analytical thinking, all of which are vital for their development. Xbox has taken these findings to launch ‘Beyond Xbox: Field Trips’, a first-of-its-kind series of audio learning journeys based on seven …

There is now more choice than ever on lunch menus, as leading school meals provider, apetito unveils seven new dishes in its Spring/Summer range, helping ensure schools can dish up a real variety of nutritious options to suit every pupil’s dietary requirements at lunchtime. New additions include Hunters Chicken, which …

Industry-leading experts in Smart Lockers and Storage and Charging solutions, LapSafe®, share the key benefits of implementing its ChargeLite™ range (formally ClassBuddy™) into educational institutes. The range consists of three trolley solutions, a desk and wall unit, and a standalone locker: all boasting the same purpose of simultaneously storing, charging, …

Enterprise D2N2 LEP Careers Hub has celebrated the success of its first careers event which brought together top educators and employers. This session marks the start of plans to help teachers develop their curriculums in collaboration with employers. Equipping teachers with an understanding of what recruiting organisations look for is …

A local Selby primary school teacher has been selected to travel to Finland this summer to share her work at the prestigious Science on Stage Festival 2024. Vicky Walsh (left) from Monk Fryston C of E Primary School will make the journey to Turku to join hundreds of other primary …