Surrey solar study shows cheapest energy source
Solar energy is now so cost-effective that, in some of the sunniest parts of the world, it costs as little as two pence to produce one unit of electricity – … Read More
Category: Education
Surrey inequality report challenges ‘leafy county’ myth
The idea that Surrey is all leafy lanes, golf courses and big houses is a myth, according to a new report. Despite being a prosperous area of the country, the … Read More
Defibrillators delivered by drone?
A groundbreaking project testing how drones could be integrated into the UK’s 999 emergency response system to deliver defibrillators to out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients has been launched by the University … Read More
Epsom and Ewell College Principal wins Silver at National Business Women’s Awards
Julie Kapsalis recognised for bridging the gap between boardroom and classroom. Nescot’s Principal and CEO, Julie Kapsalis, won silver in the ‘Community Champion’ category at the National Business Women’s Awards … Read More
Surrey Uni to open in India after UK PM’s visit
Surrey joins new UK Universities in India Alliance while on UK trade mission to India The UK’s universities can be a “skills and research accelerator” for the potential of the … Read More
Surrey Uni finds gay vets face discrimination
A new study from the University of Surrey and the Royal Veterinary College has highlighted the ongoing presence of discrimination and its impact on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and other … Read More
Epsom and Ewell’s NESCOT plumbs the heights
Nescot’s gas and plumbing apprenticeship provision has been awarded a City & Guilds End Point Assessment (EPA) plaque for excellence in apprenticeship delivery. Elizabeth Akinlaja, City & Guilds Business Development … Read More
Epsom and Ewell MP calls for SEND action
Helen Maguire MP for Epsom and Ewell renewed her call for immediate government action to address the crisis in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) services, following her attendance at … Read More
Surrey Uni studies the climate friendly way to grow our lettuces
Vertical farming has been hailed as a futuristic answer to Britain’s food security challenges – but a new study led by the University of Surrey suggests the picture is more … Read More
New Centre at Nescot gives vision impaired students “the best of both worlds”
A new Centre of Excellence for vision impaired young people has opened at the North East Surrey College of Technology (Nescot) in Ewell. The initiative is run by the Royal … Read More
Surrey expansion of SEN places
An ‘Outstanding’ Surrey school could open a new satellite site at another primary- around eight miles away. Surrey County Council has revealed plans to expand a top-rated school for children … Read More
Prostate cancer vaccine research launched in Surrey
In September 2025, The Prostate Project, a Guildford-based volunteer-led charity, will launch a £250,000 campaign to raise funds for a prostate cancer research project widely anticipated to be ‘game-changing’. … Read More
Epsom schools celebrate GCSE results
Epsom schools have been celebrating another strong year of GCSE results, with both Glyn School and Rosebery School reporting exceptional performances from the Class of 2025. At Glyn School, 86% … Read More
Let your A level winners be creative says Epsom’s Arts University
Ahead of A-level results day and Clearing, University for the Creative Arts (UCA) has written an open letter to parents and carers asking them not to discourage their children from … Read More
Almost any listening environment on Earth coming to Surrey
A new national audio hub featuring world-first acoustic facilities is being built at the University of Surrey, thanks to £2.2 million in funding from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research … Read More
Box Hill teacher with naked boy interest struck off
A teacher has been struck off and banned from the profession after being found with hundreds of indecent images of children and a search history looking for naked young boys. … Read More