Newcastle upon Tyne, in the North East of England, has an estimated population of 300,000 people. The city, or the ‘Toon’ as it is referred to locally, is synonymous with culture, a welcoming atmosphere, and, unfortunately, rather poor weather.

Accidents can happen in any public place or building, making universities and colleges no exception to the rule.

There’s a well-known skills shortage within the UK construction industry. The issue has been prevalent over the last few years, with the apprenticeship scheme touted as a potential solution for sourcing homegrown talent into the construction sector.

The issue of equal pay has been brought to the light after a government-issued deadline was announced earlier this year. Companies with over 250 employees were told that they needed to publish data regarding the difference in pay between both men and women within their companies.

Many people aspire to land a job in design, having set it as their dream role since school or college. It allows people to use their creative flair and generate something that they’re proud of, and it’s often shown off to others as part of promotional material. So, how can you secure a job in this sector?