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National Grid partners with UWE to protect UK's bat population article

National Grid partners with UWE to protect the UK’s bat population

13 April 2021

We have partnered with the University of the West of England on a unique PhD research project on how to mitigate construction impact on bat populations. The findings will be applied on future construction projects and used by UK planning authorities.

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The story of electricity, interconnectors and a little girl called Nessa

23 March 2021

How to make electricity more exciting for schoolchildren? Introduce 10-year-old Nessa and her quest to discover where electricity comes from.

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National Grid Hinkley Education Fund story

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More than £500,000 STEM grants given to South West schools

16 March 2021

Over 200,000 pupils have been inspired by new STEM equipment, donated from National Grid’s award-winning scheme.

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STEM skills sessions inspire engineers of the future

3 March 2021

Groups of young people from all over Britain came together last week, to test their STEM skills in real life engineering situations in a pioneering programme.

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National Grid Metering supports elderly throughout Coronavirus lockdowns

25 February 2021

A friendly voice calling for a regular chat has made all the difference to elderly residents of Solihull. National Grid Metering has partnered with Age UK Solihull through the lockdowns, to bring a bit of joy into lonely and vulnerable people’s lives.

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National Grid named one of the world’s most ethical companies

23 February 2021

We have been recognised as one of the ‘World’s Most Ethical Companies’ in 2021 – for the 10th time. We are one of only nine utility companies globally to receive this accolade.

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