December insights from the NSAR Chief Executive
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our AGM and Skills Symposium at the end of November. It was fantastic to see so many […]
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Findings of the NSAR Rail Workforce Survey 2024
The NSAR Rail Workforce Survey is an annual comprehensive survey of rail industry professionals. Each year, railway organisations across the industry contribute by submitting their
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PRESS RELEASE: NSAR appoints Mary Grant, CEO of Porterbrook, as new Board Chair
The National Skills Academy for Rail (NSAR) has appointed Mary Grant, Porterbrook Chief Executive Officer, as Chair of its Board of Directors. Mary has 30
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Highlights from the NSAR Skills Symposium 2024: Tanni Grey-Thompson’s motivating keynote and skills insights from industry leaders
Thank you to everyone who attended our Skills Symposium last Thursday, 21 November. It was great to see you all and discuss important topics in
November Insights from the NSAR Chief Executive
At our Skills Symposium on 21 November, NSAR will be releasing a report on the data from our 2024 survey of the rail industry workforce. The data
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Autumn Budget, 2024
Earlier today, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, delivered the first Labour Budget in nearly 15 years. Outlined below are the key measures.
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NSAR and Dynamic Knowledge receive IUK funding to test feasibility of AI-enabled upskilling platform
NSAR and Dynamic Knowledge are collaborating to test the feasibility of a new AI-enabled platform to assist in upskilling. The research project, UpskillNOW, is IUK
Government releases Industrial Strategy Green Paper
Earlier this week, the Chancellor and the Business Secretary released a green paper, marking the beginning of the development process for a comprehensive industrial strategy,
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October insights from the NSAR Chief Executive
As the new government’s policies and proposed changes become clearer, opportunities and risks are emerging for rail. Ongoing cost pressures remain one of the most
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Skills England report: Driving growth and widening opportunities
Summary of the report Skills England, a newly established government body charged with delivering on the country’s skills needs, released its first report yesterday outlining
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Key takeaways from the NSAR colloquium: Optimising productivity in rail and infrastructure
With an estimated £77 billion of infrastructure investment forecast over the next decade, the UK has a unique opportunity to transform its rail and broader
Skills Intelligence Unit – insights dashboard Quarter One 2024/25
Our quarterly update on the top skills and workforce insights from the NSAR Workforce Analytics team. You can view the full-size dashboard here.
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