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Celebrating Apprenticeships: How TDM and Jess Gladston Champion Lifelong Learning
As we mark the end of National Apprenticeship Week, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the transformative power of apprenticeships — both for individuals and for businesses. Our patron member, The Development Manager (TDM), has been at the forefront of this movement,...
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Celebrating Apprenticeships: How TDM and Jess Gladston Champion Lifelong Learning
As we mark the end of National Apprenticeship Week, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the transformative power of apprenticeships — both for individuals and for businesses. Our patron member, The Development Manager (TDM), has been at the forefront of this movement,...
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ONE’s 50km Charity Walk in aid of Worcester Snoezelen
As part of their 50th anniversary celebrations multi-disciplinary design company, ONE Creative environments’ (ONE’s) team will be undertaking a range of challenges to raise money for Worcester Snoezelen. This includes a 50km walk, taking place on 11 and 12 September...
Students’ Film Shortlisted for Festival Award
A film made by students at the University of Worcester has been shortlisted for an award at the Stratford Film Festival. Ben Monk and Joshua Prior’s film Celestial Intersect, created as part of their studies, is a finalist in the Best Feature category. Winners will be...
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Police Chief Shares Insights on Artificial Intelligence and Data Driven Policing on University Visit
The Chief Constable of West Mercia Police visited the University of Worcester to talk about different approaches to policing and the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Temporary Chief Constable, Alex Murray, gave a lecture on the topic to students and staff...
Worcester Named as Most Electric Vehicle Friendly University in the UK
The University of Worcester has been named as the most electric car-friendly university in the UK by the nation’s largest automotive platform. Research by Auto Trader analysed the number of EV charging devices available at universities and factored salary sacrifice...
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New Director of Business Engagement & Development joins the Chamber
We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Robert Elliott who has joined the Chamber as the Director Of Business Engagement & Development. Robert brings with him a wealth of business experience and expertise and has been working with businesses within the region for over 25 years. Most recently, Robert was President of Solihull Chamber of Commerce.
Defence Employer Recognition Scheme 2021 expression of interest window opens today
The expression of interest window opened today for employers looking to receive Silver and Gold Award status in 2021 through the Ministry of Defence’s Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS). The Employer Recognition Scheme, now in its eighth year, recognises those...
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Shared Parental Leave Tool
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has launched a new online tool to: help parents check quickly if they are eligible for Shared Parental Leave and Pay decide how they will share the leave that is available between them plan their leave...
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Shared Parental Leave Tool
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has launched a new online tool to: help parents check quickly if they are eligible for Shared Parental Leave and Pay decide how they will share the leave that is available between them plan their leave...
Worcestershire News
Spire South Bank Hospital announce Charities of the Year 2021
Staff at Spire South Bank Hospital in Worcester have nominated two local charities to support in 2021. Virtual fundraising events are being organised to help Onside Advocacy and the Worcester Street Café during the Covid lockdown but it is hoped some real-life...
Worcestershire maintains a growing trend registering a record high number of new businesses
Worcestershire saw almost 7000 companies formed in 2020. Despite everything that happened during the year, it still saw 3.1% more companies than 2019. A total of 6,955 new businesses were formed in Worcestershire during 2020 – a positive response across the...
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Visicon Ltd, helping to protect our Heroes
Visicon Ltd has been working as a part of the nationwide call for 3D printers to be used to help provide PPE equipment to the NHS, careworker and key worker communities. Our 3D printer has been working 24/7 over the past 2 months to produce around 650 parts to make...
The First Virtual Hay Festival Bringing Writers and Readers Together Starts Today!
Hay Festival Digital sees more than 100 award-winning writers, global policy makers, historians, pioneers and innovators take part, celebrating the best new fiction and non-fiction, and interrogating some of the biggest issues of our time under the theme of...
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The VG AiO™ Speed Watcher – highly anticipated launch of a new safety product
Atwell International launched its new product, the AiO speed watcher at a customer day at the specialist training centre Eastwood Park, Gloucestershire, on 25 April. There were around 55 attendees from all sectors of the lift industry; from manufacturers, designers...
Worcester Student Wins Prestigious Midwifery Award
A University of Worcester student has been named Student Midwife of the Year in the 2024 Student Nursing Times Awards. Ash Bainbridge won the award for demonstrating outstanding work in improving inclusivity and making maternity a safer space for those from the LGBTQ+...
Worcestershire Health and Safety Group
A fantastic presentation and practical events at the Worcestershire Health and Safety Group meeting on the 8th May 2024 by Julian Dowson and Kate Hydes from Peritus Health Management. The support from an accredited Occupational Hygiene Specialist is paramount when...
Embracing Change: UK Pump Systems Manufacturer Champions Energy Transition Support
Over 40 years ago, Calder was founded to address the need for safe and reliable pumping equipment for industrial applications. Seeking to find a place in a less crowded market, Calder specialised in high pressure applications. In the 1990s, the company immersed itself...
arrangeMY and University College Birmingham (UCB) Unveil Sustainability Research Findings in Business Travel
arrangeMY and UCB are proud to announce the results of a six-month market leading research initiative focused on sustainable business travel practices. Collaborating closely with three postgraduate students specialising in aviation, tourism, and hospitality from UCB,...
ABE Ledbury Joins Hazchem Network
Transport and logistics specialist ABE Ledbury is adding another string to its bow by joining The Hazchem Network, the UK’s only hazardous goods pallet and parcel network. The Palletline Logistics-owned company is taking on the work of two former members of The...
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