Higher and degree apprenticeships are increasingly recognised as a valuable career development tool, providing opportunities for individuals to 'earn while they learn.'
Named Best Culture Destination last year, London offers an eclectic mix of conference and event venues to suit all tastes and budgets, writes London & Partners.
Those in charge of booking the office Christmas celebrations need to look beyond simply selecting the right date and theme; they need to ensure a successful and safe evening is enjoyed by everyone, writes Nick Milne of the Meeting Industry Association (MIA)
Kerry Watson of VisitScotland explains the innovation driving the country forward as a conference destination
Manchester has long been a favourite for planners of conferences and events, and recent investment has helped to modernise services throughout the city, as Visit Manchester tells us
The British event industry spans an incredible range of goods and services, from pop-up coffee shops to end-to-end project management, and can help make public sector events a success
With Scotland hosting such major events as the Commonwealth Games and the Ryder Cup next year, Scotland will make an exciting backdrop to your conference, meeting or event
In an increasingly litigious and risk averse society, it is vital that the commissioners of firework displays take due care in awarding contracts to ensure not only that the greatest artistic production can be achieved, but that it can be achieved at sensible cost and with as low risk as possible
Public firework displays should be enjoyable and spectacular occasions – but they obviously need responsible planning. The Health & Safety Executive dishes out guidance to help you plan and safely execute public firework displays, big and small
London’s creative buzz makes it the ideal city for events in 2013
There are various industry standards and certification that the events sector can gain to prove its sustainability. But there are also simple ways to green any event, writes Jon Proctor
HRD 2013 will focus on the L&D practitioner’s role in developing talent pipelines fit for the future, as well as developing leaders capable of driving sustainable organisation performance
Safety & Health Expo, the annual exhibition for the occupational safety and health industry, has support from key industry partners IOSH, ROSPA, and the BSIF, to give visitors authoritative content from the leading voices across the industry
The Facilities Show will help FM practitioners keep up to date with the latest legislation, issues and challenges in the industry
When the laptop is packed away, London offers business visitors plenty of downtime activities
You’ve chosen a venue with green credentials, but what next? Jon Proctor, technical director of Green Tourism, gives some tips on how to green your meeting, conference, or event
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The Blue Light Show launches this year and is set to become the only cross-collaborative event focused on bringing together emergency services professionals.
Highways UK 2025, taking place at the NEC Birmingham on 15–16 October, stands as the UK’s leading event for the highways and road infrastructure sector.
Covering a myriad topics from building safety to insolvency, housing reform to the skills agenda, diversity to historical buildings, UK Construction Week London’s seminar programme features speakers from Westminster, Premier League football clubs and beyond.
What’s more, the 300+ talks and workshops at UKCW London (ExCeL, May 7-9th) are all fully CPD accredited by the CPD Group, solidifying UKCW’s commitment to providing high-quality educational experiences for industry professionals.*
Keynote speakers at UKCW London include:
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Experience and unforgettable 1 hour journey through maritime history and breathtaking landscapes.
Seal Watching Harwich is a magical wildlife experience loved by both adults and children.
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Behind every dazzling burst of light at London's New Year's Eve fireworks display lies months of meticulous planning. Tom Smith, managing director at CarnDu, chairman of the EIG and secretary of the BPA, takes us behind the scenes of this world-famous event
Pauline Beattie, ABPCO's newly appointed co-chair, and a director of Conference Care, talks about Best Practice and its value as part of the event delivery process
