DCMS blog

12 members of the Military Wives Choirs pose for a photo wearing choir outfits including a black dress and purple cardigan
Military Wives Choirs: A thank you for supporting our virtual activity ...
Liverpool 5G digital network bridges health gap during COVID-19
Two dads play a board game in the park as their children watch on. All socially distanced.
Building trust and community cohesion through Board Games - ...

Want to do an apprenticeship? 👀

Shannon Harrison

Shannon Harrison, February 11, 2022 — Apprenticeship

Apprentice Marketing Assistant at Lancaster & Morecambe College

Why I decided to do an apprenticeshipI knew I wanted to pursue a career in Marketing after spending two years studying for Business Level 3 Extended Diploma. After discovering I could spend up to two years earning a wage while learning at the same time,  I knew doing an apprenticeship was an opportunity I couldn’t…
Read More

An apprenticeship is a fantastic way to meet people – Ethan Monks

Ethan Monks

Ethan Monks, — Apprenticeship

UK&I Apprentice Lead and People Manager at DXC

Working and studying I’ve always wanted to work towards a degree but now that I’m the Apprentice Leader and People Manager and UK&I, I want a degree that not only matches my current role, but one that would help me progress in my career.I am studying online and on campus; I started sessions virtually for the…
Read More

St Mary’s Church, Lavey – benefitting from the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme

Fr Eamon Graham

Fr Eamon Graham, February 8, 2022 — Culture

Parish Priest of Lavey and Greenlough

Exterior of St Mary's chapel
Fr Eamon Graham,  Parish Priest of Lavey and Greenlough,  tells us about the fascinating history of St Mary’s, Lavey, Northern Ireland, and how the government’s Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme has helped maintain it for the community and future generations. The chapel was built in 1873 and while initially it was the intention that…
Read More

An apprenticeship helped me pursue my passion for aircraft technology

Amelia

Amelia, February 7, 2022 — Apprenticeship

Second Year Advanced Engineering Technician Apprentice at BAE Systems Air

How it startedMy name is Amelia and I’m a second-year Advanced Engineering Technician Apprentice at BAE Systems.My passion for aircrafts began when I attended my first ever air show with my dad. He had worked on the Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft and when I saw it at the air show, I knew I wanted to pursue…
Read More

Apprenticeships and Changing Careers

Ashley Holding

Ashley Holding, — Apprenticeship

AND Digital employee

A picture of Ashley Holding posing next to a couple steel pan speakers, whilst holding her headphones, listening to music
How it startedI decided to leave my seven year career in finance behind and follow my passion for helping people and fixing computers in 2021.During the first lockdown, I was put on furlough which gave me a lot of time to assess what I wanted out of life and what brought me joy. One thing…
Read More

Doing an apprenticeship was the right decision for me – National Apprenticeship Week

Ammaarah

Ammaarah, — Apprenticeship

Fourth Year Chartered Management Apprentice at BAE Systems

A picture of Ammaarah smiling for the camera
My name is Ammaarah and I’m a Fourth Year Chartered Management Apprentice at BAE Systems, working in the Shared Services business sector. Throughout my apprenticeship, I’ve had the opportunity to work across a variety of placements including in finance, HR, IT, early careers, education services and data analytics. I’m currently involved in Diversity & Inclusion…
Read More

How can the National Data Strategy help harness the power of data to support Net Zero? 

Alex Sunley, December 16, 2021 — National Data Strategy

Senior Policy Adviser, National Data Strategy team

A graphic that says "National Data Strategy"
The Tech For Our Planet challenge, which was part of COP26, showcased how innovative data-driven solutions can make a vital contribution to our efforts to combat climate change across all sectors. We saw innovators using data and artificial intelligence (AI) to make commercial buildings smarter and more efficient and create the world’s largest database on…
Read More

Data: A New Direction

, — National Data Strategy

A graphic that says "National Data Strategy"
On 10 September, we launched Data: a new direction, a consultation on reforms to create “a new ambitious, pro-growth and innovation-friendly data protection regime in the UK”.  This consultation is the first step in delivering on Mission 2 of the National Data Strategy which is all about securing a pro-growth and trusted data regime. ‘Data:…
Read More

NDS Forum – As the weather gets colder the Forum’s work begins to heat up! Come and get involved

Sue Daley

Sue Daley, November 12, 2021 — National Data Strategy

Director Tech and Innovation, techUK and co-Chair of the NDS Forum

A graphic that says "National Data Strategy"
As we approach the time of the year when the days get shorter and the central heating goes on, I sit here at my desk reflecting on all that has happened with the National Data Strategy Forum since we launched in May. A lot has happened in a short period of time and I am…
Read More
1 2 3 4 … 82