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Meet the PhD Students Transforming How We Understand Our World
Have you ever wondered what kind of world-shaping research is happening right now on your doorstep in Worcestershire? A free event at The Hive on Thursday 7 May, 18.30-20.00, will give the public a rare chance to hear directly from three University of Worcester PhD...
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Meet the PhD Students Transforming How We Understand Our World
Have you ever wondered what kind of world-shaping research is happening right now on your doorstep in Worcestershire? A free event at The Hive on Thursday 7 May, 18.30-20.00, will give the public a rare chance to hear directly from three University of Worcester PhD...
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Final Call: Register now for TDM’s January Degree Apprenticeship Cohort. Funding available.
Time is running out! Employers and employees have until 15th December to express interest in joining TDM’s Digital and Technology Solutions Professional Degree Apprenticeship January cohort. This is your chance to kick off the new year in the right way; invest in your...
Hay Festival Hay-on-Wye 2026 Announces Dates and Opens Exhibitor Opportunities for a “World of Different”
Hay-on-Wye, Wales — Hay Festival, the world-renowned celebration of literature, ideas, and creativity, will return to the edge of the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park from 21–31 May 2026, inviting audiences and exhibitors to experience eleven days of talks,...
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Residential Development Expert Paul Harris Joins mfg Solicitors
Law firm mfg Solicitors has bolstered its residential development team with the appointment of a new senior associate. Residential development specialist Paul Harris has joined the firm, working closely with partner and head of residential development, Rhiannon Clark....
Worcester Student Takes on Key Role in Basketball Final
A University of Worcester student says she was shocked to learn she had been appointed as a statistician for the prestigious Super League Basketball Women’s Trophy Final this weekend. Emma Wickham, who’s studying for her Master’s in Applied Sports Performance...
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Coronavirus: Returning to work guidance
UK Parliament has produced a paper providing an overview of the rules surrounding COVID-19 and returning to work. It discusses the lockdown legislation, employer’s health and safety obligations and when workers can refuse to go to work. You can download and read...
Board of Trade – ‘Global Britain, Local Jobs’
The Board of Trade has published a new report outlining the benefits of trade to UK jobs and prosperity. The research estimates that nearly 6.5 million jobs in the UK are supported by exports and that median wages in jobs directly and indirectly supported by exports...
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Harvest Festival to support Stourbridge Age Concern and Kidderminster Food Bank
Students at Kidderminster’s Holy Trinity School and Sixth Form Centre donated Harvest gifts to Age Concern Stourbridge & Halesowen and Kidderminster Food Bank as part of this year’s Harvest celebrations. Donating a selection of food products, Headteacher, Mrs...
Little Trinity Nursery to support Crackerjacks Children’s Trust
Little Trinity Nursery in Kidderminster raised over £1,438.07 for charity last year and has now formalised its charity giving for the coming year, supporting children’s charity Crackerjacks Children’s Trust. Crackerjacks Children’s Trust supports children so that they...
Plan B Covid restrictions set to end as government says time to “trust the judgement of public”
Almost all covid restrictions set out by the government are set to go as England Plan B rules are set to be lifted. The Prime Minister says that due to the fall in cases and the scientific advice he has received about the Omicron wave peaking nationally, most of the...
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Plan B Covid restrictions set to end as government says time to “trust the judgement of public”
Almost all covid restrictions set out by the government are set to go as England Plan B rules are set to be lifted. The Prime Minister says that due to the fall in cases and the scientific advice he has received about the Omicron wave peaking nationally, most of the...
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Tech accelerator delivers new jobs for county
Six early-stage technology businesses that recently took part in Worcestershire technology accelerator BetaDen, have created 19 new jobs as a result of their time on the programme. Blockmark Technologies, DronePrep, Heteronomics, Veritherm and Vojo all completed...
Virtual Woo Fest 21
Hosted live from the DRPG Studios this Saturday 19 June from 2.00-10.30pm, followed by an after show party from DJ Boxer, raising funds for St Richard’s Hospice. Join St Richard’s for a virtual, festival experience like no other with an 8 hour extravaganza of...
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New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE) introduces its new Chief Academic Officer
NMITE has confirmed the appointment of Professor Beverley Gibbs as its new Chief Academic Officer. Gibbs joins at a time of significant forward momentum for the proposed higher education institute particularly around the transformation of its future learning space...
Increased threat of redundancies post lockdown
Redundancies are a huge challenge for all parties, especially during this uncertain time, that’s why Hewett Recruitment are offering bespoke redundancy support packages.
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Mayor of Worcester to Open BizFest 2024, Celebrating the Midlands’ Entrepreneurial Spirit
Real World Consultancy (RWC) is delighted to announce BizFest 2024, taking place on Thursday, 21 November, at Dancox House in Worcester. Mayor Mel Allcott will officially open this exciting event, which promises to be a high-energy celebration of small and micro...
New Partnership for Women’s Cricket at Worcester
The Women’s Cricket Team at the University of Worcester has joined forces with a national campaign to fight sexism in the world of sport. They’ve partnered with Her Game Too, which aims to create inclusive environments for players while raising awareness of women’s...
Research Aims to Improve Support for UK Armed Forces Families
A senior psychologist at the University of Worcester is leading a new national research project aiming to improve support for UK Armed Forces families. Dr Gabriela Misca was the co-author of a landmark report, published five years ago, which highlighted the unique...
Boxes of HOPE for Christmas
Boxes of Hope: Help Feed Zimbabwean Children This Christmas – https://fth.org.uk/boxes-of-hope/welcome.php As Zimbabwe grapples with a severe food crisis, exacerbated by extended droughts and soaring temperatures, the nation’s most vulnerable people are facing...
University Expert to Give Insight into Emotional World of a Baby
A baby’s mental health and emotional wellbeing in the first three years is key to positive outcomes in later childhood and can even influence the adult they become, says a University of Worcester expert. Denisse Levermore, Course Leader for the Child & Adolescent...
Autumn Budget 2024 – Strategic Insights for Farmers Facing New Inheritance Tax Caps
The 2024 Autumn Budget raised employers’ national insurance, capital gains tax and stamp duty on second homes, but a key concern for farmers is the new cap on agricultural relief from inheritance tax (IHT). In what is a major blow for the farming community, Chancellor...
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