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Student Performance Brings Local Nursing Stories to Life
First-year Theatre, Acting and Performance students at the University of Worcester staged a powerful community theatre performance, drawing directly on the lived experiences of former nurses from Worcester Royal Infirmary. The performance, titled Nursing Stories, was...
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Student Performance Brings Local Nursing Stories to Life
First-year Theatre, Acting and Performance students at the University of Worcester staged a powerful community theatre performance, drawing directly on the lived experiences of former nurses from Worcester Royal Infirmary. The performance, titled Nursing Stories, was...
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Worcester Keeps Doors Open for Applicants Beyond UCAS Equal Consideration Date
The University of Worcester has reaffirmed its commitment to consider every application for all courses (except Medicine) made in January, even after the UCAS equal consideration date (ECD) which has just passed at midnight on January 14. This guarantee applies even...
Worcester Prepares to Remember on Holocaust Memorial Day
Worcester will unite to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day, with events that honour the memory of all who were affected by the Holocaust. The first event will take place on 27 January at Worcester Guildhall, a date that marks the anniversary of the liberation of...
Patron & Strategic News
University Academics Lend Expertise to Week of Activities Celebrating Shakespeare
A panel of Shakespeare academics, directors and enthusiasts will be going head-to-head to try to ensure their favourite play comes out on top as part of week of events at The Hive celebrating the Bard. As part of national Shakespeare Week, running Monday March 24 to...
‘Credit to Nursing’ Lecturer Wins Prestigious Nomination
A senior lecturer at the University of Worcester has been shortlisted for a prestigious prize at the British Journal of Nursing Awards. Dr Paul-John Alegado is in the running for the Educator Nurse of the Year award, which celebrates nurses who have demonstrated...
Chamber News
New NIC Relief Scheme for Employers
Employers taking on new staff who have served at least one day in the regular armed forces – even if that is just one day of basic training, will be able to take advantage of a new National Insurance (NI) relief scheme for the first 12 months of employment.
The Power of our People
Our people are our most single most important resource in our businesses. Whether you are the likes of Tesco – with over 300,000 employees – or 2 mates working from home on a start-up idea, this common thread remains… we are nothing without our people. The last 12...
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£750m package announced for charities
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a £750m package to keep struggling charities afloat during the coronavirus pandemic. The move follows concern that some charities are facing collapse, with income shrinking because of enforced shop closures. Bigger charities such...
Primrose Launch Virtual Fundraiser As Demand For Services Surge
PEOPLE can join a new virtual fundraising campaign to get them active and support their local hospice as it sees a surge in demand. Pace for Primrose has been launched as Primrose Hospice continues to provide care and support during the pandemic to palliative care...
Rise in interest rate puts spotlight on mini-budget
Commenting on today’s Bank of England interest rate rise, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “The decision by the Bank of England to raise the base rate to 2.25% is further evidence they are taking a hard line on...
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Rise in interest rate puts spotlight on mini-budget
Commenting on today’s Bank of England interest rate rise, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “The decision by the Bank of England to raise the base rate to 2.25% is further evidence they are taking a hard line on...
Worcestershire News
20 Year Strategy for Worcestershire Launched
Outlining the strategy towards 2040 in Worcestershire, the Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), has launched its new Plan for Growth. This new strategy was launched alongside the arrival of the National Net Zero Carbon Tour Bus in Worcester, where the...
Work smarter and be more productive with a smart meter
Are you seeking smart solutions for your business? A smart meter could be just the ticket for you. Smart meters are the new generation of gas and electricity meters which can be an invaluable asset for firms in Legal services, Accounting and bookkeeping,...
Herefordshire News
Covid-19: England gets ready for new four-week lockdown
England will begin a month-long lockdown on Thursday – with Boris Johnson saying acting now could allow families to spend Christmas together.
Pubs, restaurants, gyms, non-essential shops and places of worship will close, but schools, colleges and universities can stay open.
Furlough Scheme Extended and Further Economic Support announced
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has been extended for a month with employees receiving 80% of their current salary for hours not worked and further economic support announced.
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University Thanked for Special Donation
Members of the Ukrainian Community in Worcestershire have visited the University of Worcester to personally thank staff for a recent donation. Last year the University donated around 300 sets of bed linen from its accommodation to the group, who arranged for it to be...
A Massive Weekend Ahead for University of Worcester’s Cricketers
Cricketers from the University of Worcester will compete to be named the best in the country this weekend, as they head to Edgbaston for the Super 8 Indoor Championship Finals. The University’s Men’s Cricket Indoor 1st Team has reached the finals of the British...
Education Minister Welcomes NMITE Kazakh Visit to the House of Commons
The UK Higher Education minister Baroness Jacqui Smith was on hand to welcome a visit by NMITE and a delegation of mining professionals from Kazakhstan this week in Parliament. The Kazakh delegation has been based at NMITE in Hereford for the last three months, after...
Fuel Your Morning with the Primrose Hospice’s Business Breakfast
Primrose Hospice would love to invite their community to their upcoming Business Breakfast on Wednesday 19th February. They will be joined by Nigel Watson, a local motivational speaker and endurance athlete, who will speak about his endurance challenges. Nigel is...
Brockencote Hall Lands Green Tourism Accolade Amid Net Zero Ambitions
A boutique Kidderminster hotel has landed a world-leading certification for its green credentials after a bumper year of sustainability successes – as it strives to become net zero by 2040. The four red star Brockencote Hall Hotel has been recognised by Green Tourism...
Enhancing Your Employee Brand in Difficult Economic Times
In today’s challenging economic landscape, businesses across Herefordshire and Worcestershire are navigating complex workforce decisions while striving to maintain their reputation as responsible employers. Supporting employees through career transitions has...
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