A pioneering new energy firm created by two local entrepreneurs, who grew up next door to one another in Surrey, is looking to raise 250,000 pounds in investment via crowdfunding to kick start a seminal, clean energy revolution in Rwanda. ECOPOW3R, will provide off-grid solar power to rural communities in Africa, starting in Rwanda. Karl […]
If you’re in the 16-18 years age bracket and don’t plan to continue education, you can either enter the workforce in a low paid, unskilled job or you can start working with an apprenticeship. Whatever your age is, you can also consider apprenticeships if you want to change work area but recognise you need to […]
If you’re unsure of what your career move should be after university or studying, it’s a good idea to sit back and take stock of your surroundings. Working out what you want is essential, but this is best done with an eye to practicality, so take the time to familiarize yourself with the employment landscape. […]
Starting to think of post-student life? We’ve put together career tips on surviving that scary transition from student to the big wide world of work. 1. Attitude adjustment Let’s start with possibly the most valuable piece of advice that I think anyone can give you at this stage; change your lifestyle immediately! Reel back your […]
Striking tube workers brought misery and chaos to millions of Londoners today. This is despite unions demands for further job creations at salaries of up to £45,000. Commuters used cars, boats, bicycles and heaving buses to cope with a 24-hour walkout by underground station staff that left the majority of “Tube” stops in central London […]
According to Change Britain, Leaving the European Union’s Customs Union and striking trade deals with non-EU countries could create up to 400,000 new jobs in the UK. This comes on the back of an analysis undertaking of the European Commission’s own figures ,where securing deals with the likes of Canada, India and China could create […]
Following the interest since Global Entrepreneurship Week last month, University of Westminster has continued to engage with students who has bright ideas to start their own businesses. Masha Latman, one of University of Westminster’s BA Fashion Design alumni has been sponsored by the Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur Scheme, and was interviewed on how she came up with her […]