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Student returns from International Placement with Spanish Sports Club
A student has returned to Worcester after spending time working alongside professional footballers and basketballers at a club in Spain. Sam Amos-Simpson, in his third year studying Sports Therapy at the University of Worcester, has returned from a...
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Student returns from International Placement with Spanish Sports Club
A student has returned to Worcester after spending time working alongside professional footballers and basketballers at a club in Spain. Sam Amos-Simpson, in his third year studying Sports Therapy at the University of Worcester, has returned from a...
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Worcester Lecturer Invited to Chelsea FC After Inspiring Presentation
A lecturer at the University of Worcester spent a weekend at Chelsea FC after being nominated for a mentoring experience by a school pupil. Jessica Fassnidge, lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science, had given a presentation at a Worcester high school and later found...
Father’s Day at Cote
Give him a gift he’ll really love this year This Father’s Day, treat him to something he really wants – quality time, great food, and something good in his glass. Speaking of drinks, we’re giving all dads a complimentary cocktail or beer on the special day. Come in...
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Worcester Lecturer Awarded Prestigious Honour by Romanian University
A professor from the University of Worcester has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate from a university in Romania in recognition of her work to advance a major arts festival in the country. Nicoleta Cinpoeş is Professor of Shakespeare Studies and is the Director of the...
Wyevale Nurseries Receives Plant Healthy Certification for Fourth Year in a Row
WYEVALE Nurseries has been awarded a Plant Healthy Certificate for its high biosecurity standards for the fourth year in succession it’s been revealed this month (June 2024). Kyle Ross, Production Manager at the Hereford-based leading UK commercial grower, was...
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Conferences – Redesign 2021
UK/EU Relationship Update
Source: House of Commons It’s been a big week for UK diplomacy. While the Prime Minister has been hosting leaders of the world’s richest nations at the G7 summit in North Cornwall, there have also been two key meetings with the EU. Last Wednesday saw the inaugural...
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Virtual Learning with Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s Sky Champs
Following the Government advice surrounding schools, colleges and other educational institutions closing for the foreseeable future, Midlands Air Ambulance Charity is giving parents across the region free access to its National Curriculum-based education activities....
Carers Hub helping more carers across the county
Due to recent events you may find yourself new to caring and unsure what advice or information is out there or you may be an experienced carer in an unfamiliar situation. We know that being a carer can be incredibly rewarding but we also know it isn’t always the...
‘Plan B’ announced in latest government briefing
On Wednesday 8 December, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that the country will be moving forward with the governments ‘Plan B’ back-up plan Covid restrictions as a result of rising Omicron cases. From Friday 10 December – Face masks will be...
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‘Plan B’ announced in latest government briefing
On Wednesday 8 December, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that the country will be moving forward with the governments ‘Plan B’ back-up plan Covid restrictions as a result of rising Omicron cases. From Friday 10 December – Face masks will be...
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City sixth formers exhibit at the Museum of Royal Worcester
A stroke of luck and some amazing talent has seen 49 first year A-level students from Worcester Sixth form college exhibit their artwork at the Museum of Royal Worcester. The graphic design students, aged 16 and 17 years, have been given a rare opportunity to work to...
Pershore Director helps extend workers scheme benefiting horticultural businesses across the UK
Derek Jarman of Hayloft Plants Ltd Pershore, a multichannel retailer and grower of ornamental plants www.hayloft.co.uk gave oral evidence to the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Select Committee’s first hearing of its ‘Labour shortages and the...
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MHPP opens recruitment for companies to shape workplace mental health support
The Mental Health and Productivity Pilot (MHPP) is recruiting ten companies from across the Midlands to help shape an awareness raising campaign that aims to encourage and support open and honest conversations about mental health at work.
BCC responds to changes to the government’s Kickstart scheme
Responding to changes to the government’s Kickstart scheme, including removing the 30 job threshold for employers, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the BCC said:
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Hospital and University Celebrate Biomedical Science Day
Healthcare staff from Wye Valley NHS Trust and students from the University of Worcester celebrated Biomedical Science Day, on 6 June, and the important role it plays in healthcare. Wye Valley NHS Trust’s biomedical science team held an awareness stand for the public...
Vinco’s Path to Excellence As They Join MPBA
Vinco proudly joins the Modular and Portable Building Association (MPBA), solidifying its commitment to excellence and customer service in the industry. Established in 1938, MPBA is a leading authority promoting modern construction techniques and professional...
Serco Restart Scheme Arrange Work Experience Programme with Great Success
The Restart Scheme is part of the Government’s wider ‘Plan for Jobs’ programmes to help people develop their skills so they can find sustainable employment. Serco delivers the Restart Scheme in West Central England on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions...
Worcester Graduate Part of National Campaign to Boost Number of Childminders
Lynne Adamson is taking a break after finishing her foundation degree in Integrated Working with Families and Children. She did it part time alongside her full-time job as a childminder and is about to come back to Worcester for another two years of part time study...
Number Fifteen Recruitment Commences WCCC Customer Experience Project
Number Fifteen has commenced management of a season-long customer experience project on behalf of Worcestershire County Cricket Club. The project involves mystery shopping, customer experience and employee experience. After gathering visitor and supporter feedback...
Exhibition Company Vertex Doubles Operations with Help from Thursfields
Vertex, a renowned manufacturer of exhibition displays, has successfully expanded its operations in Redditch’s Park Farm Industrial Estate, nearly doubling its size within a year of relocating to a larger facility. The company’s impressive growth is...
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