Colchester Institute Chief Executive, Alison Andreas, speaking at the launch of the new Construction Training Centre in Colchester

Colchester Institute and L Lynch Launch New Construction Training Centre in Colchester

Colchester Institute and leading plant hire and infrastructure specialist L Lynch Plant Hire & Haulage have officially launched a new Construction Training Centre in Colchester designed to support the significant and growing demand for skilled plant operatives across major infrastructure projects in the East of England, including Sizewell C, National Grid and the Lower Thames Crossing.

The launch of this new training centre marks the beginning of an exciting collaboration that will help connect individuals with training opportunities, leading to long-term careers in the construction industry.

Find out more: https://www.colchester.ac.uk/2026/06/11/l-lynch-launch-construction-training-centre/

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Image of MOLO's aim of the app which is to manage modern family life effectively

UK Startup Award winner helped by University of Essex researchers

A startup supported by Essex researchers to develop a groundbreaking app to help parents cope with the mental load of bringing up children in the modern world has won a UK Startup Award.

MOLO, the AI-powered ‘family operating system’, has won the Consumer Services StartUp of the Year Award for London with judges highlighting the partnership with the University of Essex.

The UK Startup Awards recognise the achievements of amazing individuals who have had a great idea, spotted the opportunity and taken the risks to launch a new product or service.

Find out more https://www.essex.ac.uk/news/2026/06/17/uk-startup-award-winner-helped-by-essex-researchers

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