NEWS & UPDATES

Keep up to date with the latest UK Skills Partnership news, updates, and insights from across our global network.

The UK Skills Partnership (UKSP) brings together leading UK colleges, training providers, awarding organisations, professional bodies, and industry specialists to support governments, employers, and international partners in strengthening skills systems and workforce capability worldwide. Our news section shares updates on our programmes, partnerships, events, and sector developments.

Across more than 70 countries, UKSP and its network of over 200 UK organisations are working together to deliver skills reform, workforce development, and capacity-building initiatives aligned to national priorities and labour market needs. From international trade missions and strategic partnerships to sector engagement and new member announcements, our updates highlight the breadth and impact of this collaboration.

Here you will also find insights into key policy developments, skills initiatives, and emerging global trends shaping technical and vocational education and training (TVET). We share how UK expertise is being applied in different international contexts to support sustainable economic growth, improve workforce outcomes, and strengthen institutional capacity.

Our news stories reflect the collective work of the UK skills ecosystem—showcasing collaboration between government, industry, and education providers. This includes case studies from active programmes, updates on UKSP associate members, and highlights from international engagements across priority sectors such as digital, green skills, healthcare, infrastructure, manufacturing, and professional services.

Whether you are a UK provider looking to engage internationally, a global partner seeking collaboration, or an organisation interested in skills system development, our news page provides regular updates on the work, impact, and opportunities within the UK Skills Partnership network.

Explore our latest updates and stay connected with UKSP as we continue to support skills development and workforce transformation globally.

AI in Healthcare - Northern Ireland Colleges - UK Skills Partnership

Northern Ireland Colleges AI in Healthcare

Northern Ireland Colleges join collaborative global panel discussion on AI in Healthcare and social care. Global Perspectives on Health and Social Care collaborative discussions with Europe and the U.S. November…
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Blog - associate member - delivering global skills success - UK Skills Partnership

Associate partnership drives skills success

Associate partnership Blog article by Jane Rexworthy, Chair of UK Skills Partnership. The UK Skills Partnership recently launched its Associate Membership programme, expanding its collective of high-quality skills and training…
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Skills for Net Zero

Progressing Skills for Net Zero

On 10th and 11th September 2024, the UK Mission to the European Union, the UK Skills Partnership and the Department of Business and Trade’s International Education Team hosted two webinars…
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UK Skills Partnership Skills for Net Zero

Skills for Net Zero Action Webinars

Skills for Net Zero Action 2024 webinars: Following on from the highly successful Green Skills workshop on 29th February 2024 held in Brussels, two further action orientated webinars will take…
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UKSP Associate Membership

UKSP launches associate membership

Celebrating the launch of the UKSP Associate Membership. The UK Skills Partnership [UKSP] are delighted to announce the launch of its innovative Associate Membership scheme, designed for UK skills and…
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UK Skills Partnership Chair Jane Rexworthy and DBT' Skills Specialist launch the UK International Education and Skills offer Brochure at Education World Forum on Monday 20th May 2024.

International Education Offer Brochure

After months of collaboration with members of the Education Sector Advisory Group, a new brochure has been launched to the world. Strengthening Education and Skills Systems: The UK’s Offer to…
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SkillsFest24 - The Global online UK skills showcase. 16th to 20th September 2024.

SkillsFest24

SKILLSFEST24 took place from Monday 16th September to Friday 20th September 2024 in partnership the Department for Business and Trade International Education team. It contained an amazing 16 hours of…
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Green Skills Workshop

Green Skills Workshop

Green Skills Workshop reflections: Nurturing Talent and Fostering Change Jane Rexworthy Chair of the UK Skills Partnership and Exec Director People 1st International. This week I had the privilege of…
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UK-India Skills Showcase Webinar 6th December 2023

India Skills Showcase 2023

India Skills: Just like so many other countries, India grapples with developing a skills workforce. India is not alone in its quest to close the gap between industrial demands and…
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Skills International Growth - UK Skills Partnership

Supporting International Growth

Supporting International Growth : Maximising the value of UK education exports. Lizzie Gaunlett, Senior Policy Officer and International Lead at the Federation of Awarding Bodies. The Federation of Awarding Bodies…
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