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Utility Rentals announces partnership with Vector Group for Boiler Management
Boiler Optimisers

Utility Rentals announces partnership with Vector Group for Boiler Management

Utility Rentals has teamed up with Vector Boiler Management systems to make sure your boiler is as efficient and cost effective as possible. See how in our new blog!

29 June 2017
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Summer holidays: the perfect time to upgrade your school equipment
Boiler Optimisers

Summer holidays: the perfect time to upgrade your school equipment

The summer holidays are almost here, but what does that mean for your school? We all know you don’t close up shop, so why not try installing brand new equipment while the kids are away? You won’t disrupt lessons and they’ll have a great learning environment to come back to. Perf...

28 June 2017
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What you need to know about the CEL Robox 3D printer
3D Printers

What you need to know about the CEL Robox 3D printer

The CEL Robox 3D printer has been designed specifically with schools in mind. It hopes to lead students into STEM subjects and inspire career paths. But what makes it so great? We had a quick look under the hood!

16 June 2017
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Looking after your school iPads
iPads

Looking after your school iPads

School iPads are a big investment, so find out how to make sure they’re well looked after all year round. Here are our top tips:

15 June 2017
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Why is interactive learning so much better than traditional methods?
iPads

Why is interactive learning so much better than traditional methods?

Interactive learning is the next big thing, do you know what to expect? Here’s a quick breakdown of everything interactive, and how you can transform your classroom to help embrace this new type of learning.

2 June 2017
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What will the classroom of the future look like?
Energy Efficient Lighting

What will the classroom of the future look like?

Education is rapidly evolving, so what will the classroom of the future be like? We’ve looked into our crystal ball and this is what we’ve found.

26 May 2017
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4 ways technology can make teachers’ lives easier
iPads

4 ways technology can make teachers’ lives easier

Teachers have it tough, and we want to help! So we’ve collected the latest teacher tech, bundled it all together and wrapped it up in one neat blog for you. Hopefully this list will make teachers’ lives easier, and help them with day-to-day tasks.

19 May 2017
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Tech tips for teachers: Monitoring your iPads
iPads

Tech tips for teachers: Monitoring your iPads

Monitoring your iPads can seem like a challenge, especially when your whole class has them. But don’t worry, we have some hand tips to help you out!

12 May 2017
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Fridges and freezers for your school kitchen
Commercial Refrigeration

Fridges and freezers for your school kitchen

Choosing the right fridges and freezers for your school may seem like a mammoth task. But we have some great tips that will make it a breeze. Take a look.

5 May 2017
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4 brain foods to help your students ace their exams
Cookers

4 brain foods to help your students ace their exams

What should your kids be eating to give them an energy boost? Take a look at these brain foods that will help them study and achieve their goals!

28 April 2017
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Case study: Test Valley School’s new water cooler stock
Case Studies

Case study: Test Valley School’s new water cooler stock

Find out how Test Valley school benefited from renting water coolers from Utility Rentals. Now students and teachers can have cool, clean water whenever they want!

25 April 2017
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3 great science experiments for your school lab
News

3 great science experiments for your school lab

Science experiments are a great way to get the kids engaged in STEM subjects. However, they can be a bit messy. You don’t need to worry about that anymore with a top notch lab washer, so try these three messy experiments with your class!

21 April 2017
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