Keolis and Amey to open new Welsh headquarters and design hub and create 130 new Welsh jobs
Following award of the contract for the Wales and Borders rail service and South Wales Metro to KeollisAmey, Keolis UK has announced it will move its headquarters from London to a new office in Wales by 2019, and will relocate its global rail division from Paris to Wales...Read More »
Extended Pupil Development Grant to reach well beyond the classroom
The new fund, announced today by Education Secretary Kirsty Williams, will also cover equipment for activities within the curriculum, such as design and technology.
In addition, parents will also be able to access funding for equipment for out of school hours trips, including outdoor learning.
The new fund, which will be...Read More »
Welsh and UK Governments host key Brexit meeting with farmers, the fishing industry and business
During the meeting, the Cabinet Secretary will outline her commitment to actively promote the interests of these sectors to ensure they continue to thrive and so we can safeguard and enhance on our environmental achievements after leaving the EU.
The meeting, which is being held in Cardiff, will discuss the...Read More »
Plans to grow Welsh research published in Reid review
Julie James emphasised the Welsh Government’s commitment to implement the proposals with funds secured alongside the UK Government as part of the post-Brexit settlement.
Last year, we asked Professor Graeme Reid of University College London to lead the review to look at the strengths, gaps and future potential to sustain and...Read More »
Brexit funding gap could hit Welsh colleges
The Minister was speaking following a visit to Coleg Gwent’s Newport campus on Monday where she met those who have benefitted from EU funded courses and projects.
Over the past 10 years alone, FE Institutes in Wales have reported1 that they have been involved in the delivery of EU funded...Read More »