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NMITE Appoints its First Head of Learning and Teaching To Support the Institution’s Ambitious Development Plans
NMITE has appointed Dr Richard Lillington, as Professor in Engineering and its first Head of Learning and Teaching, marking a key milestone in shaping the institution’s academic growth and strategic direction. He joins NMITE this month (January 2026) from Aston...
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NMITE Appoints its First Head of Learning and Teaching To Support the Institution’s Ambitious Development Plans
NMITE has appointed Dr Richard Lillington, as Professor in Engineering and its first Head of Learning and Teaching, marking a key milestone in shaping the institution’s academic growth and strategic direction. He joins NMITE this month (January 2026) from Aston...
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City Signs Announced as the New ‘Official Signage Partner’ for Worcester City Women Football Club
With the launch of the new season at Worcester City Women Football Club just around the corner, their new ‘Official Signage Partner’ for the next two years has been announced as Worcester-based, professional signage production company, City Signs. City Signs have long...
ISO Quality Services Ltd Raises £6,800 for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity at Annual Golf Day
In celebration of their 25th anniversary, ISO Quality Services is proud to announce the success of their annual Charity Golf Day, which raised an impressive £6,800 in support of Midlands Air Ambulance Charity – a life saving emergency service they’ve proudly supported...
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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...
The Increasing Risk of Lithium Battery Fires
In recent years, the prevalence of lithium-ion batteries in everyday devices has surged. These batteries power everything from smartphones to electric vehicles, offering high energy density and long life. However, with this widespread use comes an increasing concern...
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Employers urged to have their say on the Skills agenda
The Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) is keen to make sure the Government’s wider skills offers continue to meet the needs of employers looking to develop their future talent; as well as individuals looking to progress in their careers. The following link opens a series of questions seeking employers insight and observations on a number of issues.
Webinar: Defence & Security opportunities in the Central European Network
Thursday 25 February 2021 10.00-11.30am The defence and security sector is an expansive industry spanning sea, air, land and cyber security. As well as supporting domestic security, the UK remains the second largest global defence exporter after the United...
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PM raises hopes for freedom day
Boris Johnson has set out government plans to lift the remaining Covid restrictions in England. The prime minister said he hoped most legal restrictions and guidance in England – in place to stop the spread of the virus – would be removed from 19 July.
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PM raises hopes for freedom day
Boris Johnson has set out government plans to lift the remaining Covid restrictions in England. The prime minister said he hoped most legal restrictions and guidance in England – in place to stop the spread of the virus – would be removed from 19 July.
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Work to Transform Worcester’s Railway Arches into Cultural Hub Gets Underway
Work has got underway this week on the transformation of Worcester’s railway arches into a major new cultural quarter for the City. As the latest phase of the ambitious The Arches – Worcester project, workers are now on site to refurbish and repurpose the Victorian...
University of Worcester Selected as Founding Member of British Wheelchair Basketball Women’s Premier League
The University of Worcester has been selected as one of four universities to become part of a new women’s premier league for British Wheelchair Basketball. The League will be the first of its kind for women’s wheelchair basketball in the world, and the very first...
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Marches LEP reveals £27million funding for new schemes
The Marches Local Enterprise is investing more than £27 million in a programme of high-profile schemes which will create more than 1,700 jobs and boost growth across the region. The LEP – the business-led body responsible for driving economic growth across the region...
Tourism business urged to gain the Visit Britain ‘We’re Good To Go’ Covid-19 industry standard.
You can now apply for a free UK-wide industry standard and consumer mark to reassure your customers that your business adheres to Government and public health guidanc
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Severn Vale Home Care’s Double Award Triumph!
In an era where high-quality care for the elderly is paramount, Severn Vale Home Care has emerged as a beacon of excellence. Recently, the prestigious GHP Social Care Awards recognised Severn Vale’s commitment to care by awarding Severn Vale Home Care with the award...
Mass in Blue Concert is a Sensation!
A once-in-a-lifetime educational opportunity (WN ??/09/23) became the experience of a lifetime on Saturday night when 170 students and teachers performed composer Will Todd’s electrifying jazz ‘Mass in Blue’ with a stellar line-up of professional artists and musicians...
Eurovision Euphoria! University and Hive Experts to Examine the Magic of the World’s Largest Live Music Event.
A special talk at The Hive will explore all things Eurovision in the run up to the world’s largest live music event next week. Tom Mandall, the Arts and Humanities Academic Liaison Librarian from The Hive and Lou Aimes-Hill, an Associate Lecturer in Media and Culture...
Malvern’s Oldest Jewellers Launches New Look Website
Great Malvern, Worcestershire — Parrys of Malvern, the distinguished and oldest jeweller in Great Malvern, is excited to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website. This bespoke website has been meticulously crafted from scratch, marking a significant...
Hey Duggee to Visit the Severn Valley Railway in June
There’ll be plenty of family fun at the Severn Valley Railway, with appearances from the energetic and much-loved TV character Hey Duggee on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 June. Families can take an exciting heritage train ride out to The Engine House, Highley and see...
Historian Looks at Censorship of Controversial Drama
A University of Worcester historian will interrogate the role of censorship and its consequences in a talk taking place at The Hive next month. Professor of Early Modern History, Darren Oldridge, will be speaking about the controversial TV play Brimstone and Treacle,...
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