Why the skills crisis needs a holistic approach
Why the skills crisis needs a holistic approach
Introduction After 18 years in policy functions, I’ve watched the same skills crisis repeat itself with startling familiarity. Ministers change, initiatives launch […]
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Celebrating National Maths Week: The Backbone of Innovation across ADS Sectors
Celebrating National Maths Week: The Backbone of Innovation across ADS Sectors
Maths is the silent engine powering innovation across our sectors. As we mark National Maths Week (15-23 November 2025), it is worth […]
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Old Truths. New Urgency: Managing Data Quality in the AI Era
Old Truths. New Urgency: Managing Data Quality in the AI Era
Demystifying the language, rediscovering the fundamentals, and rebuilding trust. Across aerospace, defence, and space, organisations are accelerating their adoption of AI to […]
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The ADS Charity Cycle: From Rosyth to Farnborough
The ADS Charity Cycle: From Rosyth to Farnborough
From 27 July 2025 to 1 August 2025, 22 cyclists from across the aerospace, defence, security and space sectors came together for […]
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GCSE Results Day: Grades open doors but skills build futures
GCSE Results Day: Grades open doors but skills build futures
For students across the UK, GCSE results day is a mix of sweaty palms, racing hearts and dreams about what comes next. […]
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Joe Thompson’s Internship Experience
Joe Thompson’s Internship Experience
This blog has been written by Joe Thompson, a first year Economics student at the University of Nottingham. Joe joined the ADS […]
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ADS Charity Cycle 2025: A Conversation with SSAFA the Armed Forces charity
ADS Charity Cycle 2025: A Conversation with SSAFA the Armed Forces charity
This summer, ADS is hosting our inaugural Charity Cycle, bringing together members from across the UK for an unforgettable six-day ride. Over […]
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ADS Charity Cycle 2025: A Conversation with Motivez
ADS Charity Cycle 2025: A Conversation with Motivez
This summer, ADS is hosting our inaugural Charity Cycle, bringing together members from across the UK for an unforgettable six-day ride. Over […]
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UK achieves silver at the International Youth Rocketry Championships
UK achieves silver at the International Youth Rocketry Championships
Teignmouth Community School have taken the silver medal at the International Youth Rocketry Championships The ‘Star Lings’ earned their place to represent […]
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ADS Charity Cycle 2025: A Conversation with The National Museum of the Royal Navy
ADS Charity Cycle 2025: A Conversation with The National Museum of the Royal Navy
This summer, ADS is hosting its inaugural Charity Cycle, bringing together members from across the UK for an unforgettable six-day ride. Over […]
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ADS Charity Cycle 2025: A Conversation with Forces Wives Challenge
ADS Charity Cycle 2025: A Conversation with Forces Wives Challenge
This summer, ADS is hosting our inaugural Charity Cycle, bringing together members from across the UK for an unforgettable six-day ride. Over […]
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ADS Charity Cycle 2025: A Conversation with Furness Education & Skills Partnership
ADS Charity Cycle 2025: A Conversation with Furness Education & Skills Partnership
This summer, ADS is hosting our inaugural Charity Cycle, bringing together members from across the UK for an unforgettable six-day ride. Over […]
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Record UK Youth Rocketry Challenge sees Teignmouth Community School crowned national champions
Record UK Youth Rocketry Challenge sees Teignmouth Community School crowned national champions
Students from Teignmouth Community School in Devon claim victory at this year’s UK Youth Rocketry Challenge (UKROC). This year’s competition brought together […]
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UKROC regional winners gear up for national finals and Paris showdown
UKROC regional winners gear up for national finals and Paris showdown
Over the past fortnight, we’ve travelled across the UK, hosting our seven regional UKROC competitions. Hundreds of schoolchildren have put their […]
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Biggest UK Youth Rocketry Challenge sees Slemish College top the Northern Ireland Regional Finals
Biggest UK Youth Rocketry Challenge sees Slemish College top the Northern Ireland Regional Finals
12 teams took part in the Northern Ireland Regional Finals of the 2025 UK Youth Rocketry Challenge (UKROC) Slemish College are […]
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