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A career in science - past, present and future
I was told aged 13 that I should consider becoming a biology teacher by my school careers advisor. Biology was one of my favourite lessons at school and this planted the seed that I could go on to study it in higher education.
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Podcast – Think digital, act human: neurodiversity is a superpower
Laura Croft and Simon Hurst give us some fascinating insight about how the wiring in their brains helps them to flourish as digital professionals.
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Celebrating #WomenInScience at the FSA
On International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we hear from 8 of the many women in the FSA who use science every day to keep food safe, on their roles and how they got into STEM.
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Celebrating our female scientists
Today is International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Learn more about the important scientific work being carried out by our female scientists in the current avian influenza outbreak in this blog and accompanying video.
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Kicking plastic out of sport - Webinar
Join the Plastics and Sustainability Team to discuss how sports venues, events, community clubs and participants can reduce their avoidable plastic and carbon footprint.
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Dragons' Den, Episode 6, Series 19
Tensions ran high this evening as the Dragons clashed horns and entrepreneurs fought fiercely to sell their business concepts and secure investment. But with high tension comes great products, and the first entrepreneurs to enter the Den certainly had something unique to offer.
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New year, new standards for investigational medicines
New GMP requirements from 31 January 2022 Monday 31 January 2022 saw the Clinical Trial regulation (CTR) come into force in the European Union, and with it, the Commission guidelines on good manufacturing practice for investigational medicinal products for human …
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How well do vaccines protect against Omicron? What the data shows
*Data presented in this blog is accurate as of Thursday, February 10, but is subject to change over time. For the latest data on vaccine effectiveness, read the UKHSA’s Vaccine Surveillance Reports, published weekly. Since the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines …
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How well do you treat your bees?
What beekeepers need to know about medicines. Using a combination of management methods and medicines in the right proportions is crucial. As a food producer, you are responsible for the quality and safety of your honey.
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Welcome to the Veterinary Medicines Directorate Blog
If you’re a maker, supplier or user of veterinary medicines - this blog is for you. We will also use this space to enhance our regulatory guidance with insight into the workings of the VMD.
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New e-learning resources from the VMD
Learn about the work of the International Office who have been busy over the past year creating e-learning resources to enhance our training offer, primarily aimed at lower- and middle-income countries. Our first e-learning course on the surveillance of residues of veterinary medicines in foods of animal origin is aimed at policy makers in those countries.
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Child-family cascade screening for familial hypercholesterolemia
As part of our work to develop a new approach to ethics to help guide the work of the UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC), we tested the proposals by looking at family cascade screening for familial hypercholesterolemia (FH).
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How we are making apprenticeships more accessible
Apprenticeships help young people secure great careers. But at the moment they don’t suit all industries in the same way. That’s why, during National Apprenticeship week, we have set out next steps for a new flexible apprenticeship scheme that will …
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Remote Working and Opportunities: An Apprentices Journey
In November 2020, I joined the Ministry of Justice as a Level 4 Cyber Security Apprentice, and now over a year later, I am reaching the final stages of my apprenticeship. It’s been a journey, I didn’t have any formal …
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What sorts of things might help you prepare for exams?
Exams can cause a mixture of feelings – hope, excitement, pressure – but the experience we tend to associate most with exams is worry or stress. Feeling some level of apprehension around exams is normal. When something feels important to …
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Watch Episode 1: Land Management Plans and the Sustainable Farming Incentive pilot
In the Sustainable Farming Incentive pilot, we provided farmers with 3 different land management plan templates. In this video, find out how participants Liz and Bryan, used land management planning to prepare their farm business for the future.
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Consultations launched on bathing water status for Isle of Wight and Oxford sites
Today’s blog looks at coverage of consultations launched to seek views on two new proposed bathing waters.
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Why libraries are so keen on apprenticeships and the Kickstart scheme.
To mark National Apprentice Week, Isobel Hunter, CEO of Libraries Connected writes about how important apprentices are to libraries.
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Reflecting on early help
Yvette Stanley, Ofsted’s National Director for Regulation and Social Care, discusses findings from a recently published report by Research in Practice, commissioned by Ofsted. The term ‘early help’ is used to describe different kinds of activities, from support for parents …
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Putting international trade remedies to the test
Authorities around the world use different approaches to decide whether to put in place trade remedy measures. This blog post explains each of the 5 considerations in the UK’s approach and compares them with the practices of some other selected countries that conduct similar tests.
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How we put our users at the heart of our vision
At the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) one of our core roles is to award funding to organisations who do the detailed delivery work to achieve policy objectives. For example, the Towns fund delivers £3.6 billion to …
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The Institute talks...about becoming a paramedic apprentice
You can subscribe to The Institute talks podcast on Amazon Music, Apple podcast, Spotify and all other major podcast platforms. You can read transcripts for this podcast episode on Podbean. In this episode of The Institute talks, we talk about the invaluable experience gained through …
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Recently launched Starlink satellites hit by geomagnetic storm
On Friday 4 February 2022, a geomagnetic storm impacted recently launched Starlink satellites.
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My Coding Journey
Prior to embarking on my apprenticeship journey, I was working in the Fire and Security sector. The sector was good, but I was looking for a more challenging role, a role that will push me outside my comfort zone as …
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My apprenticeship helped me find what I want to do for the rest of my life
Saskia is a level 3 advanced engineering apprentice and a new member of the Institute’s apprentice panel, whose role is to ensure that the views of apprentices are represented across the work and governance of the Institute. Read on to …
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Natural England outlines new guidance for land managers under the Countryside Code
Today we are looking at media coverage of Natural England’s update to the Countryside Code for land managers.
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Apprenticeship Week: learning from others in the workplace
Sarah Clarke says the atmosphere and the people are among the reason she enjoys working at Nuclear Waste Services.
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Apprenticeship Week: don't be afraid to take the leap
Dawson Tanner feels valued as an apprentice and has enjoyed the opportunities to progress his career further
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Apprenticeship Week: it can only help improve your future
The atmosphere within Nuclear Waste Services was so welcoming, writes apprentice Lewis Gribbin
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Celebrating a year of Digital Voices at DVLA
This year is the first anniversary of Digital Voices at DVLA. Lucy Whitaker, Digital Attraction and Engagement Manager, reflects on the group’s achievements and future plans.
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Supporting students with anxiety about transitioning from secondary school to college
College leaders Rebecca and Kimberley talk us through the activities and support they put in place over summer to support students transitioning to further education, which resulted in strong attendance rates throughout the autumn term.
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National Apprenticeship Week 2022: James's story
James joined the Insolvency Service as an apprentice, and is now a Support Officer in our Investigation and Enforcement service. Read James's blog as he charts his move from apprentices to assisting in the investigation of a company director.
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Countryside Stewardship Scheme Now Open For Applications
Countryside Stewardship applications will open on 8 February 2022. To make sure you have everything you need to make your application we have put together some useful information. You can read our Countryside Stewardship: How To Apply guide on GOV.UK …
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Develop your career - National Apprenticeship Week 7th to 11th February 2022
There are many routes to developing in the Civil Service and an apprenticeship is one of the most rewarding experiences to complete – they can, quite literally, turn someone’s life around. Apprentices themselves gain new skills while working, a …
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Regulator’s experience of clinical trials during the Covid-19 pandemic (Part 1) – our initial response
The Covid-19 pandemic has been a challenging time for all of us and in this three-part blog series, we reflect on what we have learnt and how we move forward to implement those learnings for the benefit of the UK …
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“Apprenticeships give people a chance to learn, earn and achieve”: The Skills Minister’s message to students and parents
Skills Minister Alex Burghart has written to students, parents and guardians to encourage them to explore the benefits apprenticeships have to offer. In the letters, which are published here, Minister Burghart sets out some of the ways in which apprenticeships …
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What we are doing to improve the mental health of children and young people
The ongoing impact of the pandemic has emphasised the importance of supporting our children and young people’s wellbeing. That’s why, during Children’s Mental Health Week, we have released the findings our State of the Nation report, which focuses on trends …
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Being part of developing apprenticeships
Lesley-Anne Alexander is Vice Chair of the Institute’s care services route panel and former CEO of the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB). While at RNIB, Lesley-Anne was instrumental in uniting the fragmented sight loss sector through the development …
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From beehive to jar, the complexities of honey authenticity
Last year, we talked about the complex nature of honey authenticity. In this follow up post, Rick Mumford, Head of the Science, Evidence and Research directorate comments on the recent review of the methods used to test honey authenticity.
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WWF report on supporting farmers in green transition
Today’s coverage looks at Defra’s response to a new WWF report, calling on the government to deliver decarbonisation strategies to help farmers shifting towards nature-friendly approaches to tackling climate change.