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Institution chief executive presented with honorary doctorate

The Institution of Mechanical Engineers’ Chief Executive, Stephen Tetlow MBE, was granted an Honorary Doctorate of Engineering from Plymouth University on 23 September in recognition of his exceptional career achievements and work to inspire the next generation of engineers.

Stephen Tetlow MBE, said: “This is a great honour and I feel particularly happy to be recognised by a University...

Plymouth University announces new vice chancellor

Today, following formal approval of the University’s Governing body, Plymouth University announced the appointment of its next Vice-Chancellor, Professor Judith Petts, CBE, who will succeed Professor David Coslett when she takes up the role in February 2016.

James Brent, Chairman of the University’s Board of Governors said: “I am delighted that Professor Petts, who has a significant...

Green Energy Awards Shortlist Announced

The shortlist for the coveted Green Energy Awards has been announced.

And Plymouth City Council, Devon County Council, Devon and Cornwall Housing and Exeter's SunGift Energy all make an appearance.

The awards, now in their 12th year, are organised by Regen SW to celebrate the innovation and creative ingenuity that has put the south west at the forefront of the green energy...

Major changes to Consumer Rights Act

Major changes in consumer law that will affect both businesses and customers come into force next month.

The Consumer Rights Act 2015 replaces eight existing laws including the Sale of Goods Act 1979 and the Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982 and comes in to force on Thursday 1 October.

One of the major changes is to impose a specific time limit on when consumers can obtain...

Architects launch new networking group

Local interior designer launches a new creatives networking group in Plymouth. ‘Doo:zie [do-zee], South West’ is spearheaded by pioneering Kay Allen, senior interior designer at HLM Plymouth, Mills Bakery, Royal William Yard. A community for creatives across all disciplines and at all levels, Doo:zie is aimed at providing an opportunity for creative people to come together to meet and connect...

Filmmakers develop career at Plymouth Science Park

PLYMOUTH Science Park has welcomed two aspiring young film makers as their latest tenants.

Round One Films has been set up by Plymouth College of Art Students Robert Marshall and Aden Barwick who both graduated this year with 2:1 Bachelor of Arts Degrees in Film.

The team aim to make short films, feature films and short films for business. Their work to date has already been...

How businesses, small and large, can learn from each other

Over 80% of British consumers reported feelings of happiness and contentment when they purchase goods or services from small and independent businesses, compared to just 53% who buy from large chains, according to new research.

This comes from a new survey of 2,000 UK adults by Avery WePrint that reveals a consumer trust issue when it comes to dealing with large corporations, with only...

Top award for Plymouth City Council

Plymouth City Council has been awarded for its work supporting small businesses across Plymouth.

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) gave the award to Plymouth City Council for going the extra mile to help small businesses to access over £1.4 million of funding.

Councillor Tudor Evans, Leader of Plymouth City Council, said: “I’m delighted that the Council has been...

Employees leave for better work life balance

The number one reason people leave their jobs is to seek out opportunities with a better work life balance, reveals new research from leading recruitment specialist Robert Half UK.

With unique access to employees when they leave a company via exit interviews, nearly a third (30%) of HR directors identified the attraction of a better work life balance is what really drives people to...

Events represent growth opportunity for UK small businesses

The vast majority of the UK’s small business owners believe that they should be running events to support their business objectives (88%), yet less than one in ten (8%) actually does.

Small businesses neglecting events as part of their marketing mix could be missing out on a significant growth opportunity: A separate survey of 2000 UK adults has revealed that 96% of people prefer...

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