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Building Automation specialist B.E.G. is proudly marking its 50th anniversary this year and ‘celebrating five decades of innovation, quality, and commitment to energy-efficient building automation’. Founded in 1975 as a family-owned business in Lindlar, Germany, B.E.G. (Brück Electronic GmbH) has grown from a pioneering lighting electronics manufacturer into a globally …

In December 1952 an icy cold spell settled over London. The air was still, the skies unmoving. People did what they always did and lit their coal fires to keep warm. But with no wind to carry the smoke away, the city slowly choked. The Great Smog wasn’t caused by …

Launched in 2024, the STAEDTLER Noris Handwriting Pen is quickly becoming a classroom favourite. Built with direct input from educators, it’s designed to meet the real demands of schools, from sustainability to durability.  This isn’t just another pen. It’s a practical, long-lasting handwriting tool that supports both teachers and students.  …

How schools are saving time, reducing costs and improving digital access – with smart locker automation Across Further and Higher Education, smart locker systems have already transformed how students access and return IT equipment, saving staff time, improving device availability, and cutting costs. Now, schools and sixth forms are seeing …

Running a thriving tuition centre, private school, or online education platform is about more than teaching. The success of any education business hinges on structure, systems, and a strong grasp of the fundamentals. From strategic planning through to finding the right accountants to ensure accurate and compliant financial oversight, getting …

Every inch counts when teaching in a small school setting. With limited room to work with, teachers and staff must become creative in managing physical resources. Crowded classrooms and outdated storage solutions can disrupt lessons, increase clutter, and even reduce student engagement. Planning smarter storage allows teaching teams to maximise …

As the first wave of the most digitally connected, AI-fluent generation prepares to enter higher education in 2028, new research reveals Gen Alpha attitudes towards technology and learning expectations that is set to redefine HE. A new report published by education technology platform AppsAnywhere and The Insights Family, reveals a striking transformation …

IMP Software, leading provider of budgeting, purchasing and financial management solutions for over 500 multi-academy trusts (MATs) and 5,500 schools, has been awarded 9ine Certified Vendor status, recognising compliance excellence in data privacy and protection. The certification from 9ine, a globally recognised education-sector consultancy specialising in data protection, cybersecurity, and …

Environment Bank, the leading off-site Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) provider, has supported Gloucestershire County Council to meet BNG planning requirements for a vital new all-through special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) school. The £19.5 million state-funded school will open in January 2027, offering up to 200 places for primary and …

Avantis Education, creators of ClassVR, the world’s first virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) solution designed exclusively for education, and Digital Schoolhouse, a not-for-profit that transforms computing education through play, have announced a strategic partnership that aims to equip educators across the UK with hands-on experiences of VR for learning. The …