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Oxford launches Sustained powered SALIENT trial to better understand environmentally sustainable shopping behaviours
Oxford launches Sustained powered SALIENT trial to better understand environmentally sustainable…

Sustained, an innovator in environmental intelligence and carbon footprint reduction software, has partnered with the SALIENT research consortium for its latest Food Systems Trial to better understand sustainable shopping behaviours. Led by the Universities of Oxford, Cambridge, Warwick, and Queen Mary University…

Afon Technology wins Junkosha’s Second Technology Innovator of the Year Award
Afon Technology wins Junkosha’s Second Technology Innovator of the Year Award

Junkosha Award winning entry developing the world’s first wearable, non-invasive, rf/microwave blood glucose monitoring device – winners are modernising the way blood glucose levels are monitored. A multi-award winning company has received another top accolade for its ground-breaking technology which will turn any…

Rapleys wins two places on Pagabo’s Professional Services & Premises Framework after another successful year for building consultancy
Rapleys wins two places on Pagabo’s Professional Services & Premises Framework after…

Strategic property consultancy Rapleys has been appointed to two frameworks by Pagabo in the latest business win for the Building Consultancy Division which continues to go from strength to strength. The Professional Services in Construction and Premises Framework 2024 was tendered competitively by Pagabo and Rapleys…

Stoke-on-Trent Truck Stop praised for top class driver welfare facilities
Stoke-on-Trent Truck Stop praised for top class driver welfare facilities

A Stoke-on-Trent truck parking site has been praised for the installation of top class driver welfare facilities. ADS Truck Parking, in Longton hosted a celebration open day last Thursday (18 April), which saw many UK and International haulage companies in attendance along with MP for Stoke-on-Trent South, Jack…

New plants inject splash of colour to town centre beauty spot in Northampton
New plants inject splash of colour to town centre beauty spot in Northampton

A forgotten green space in Northampton town centre restored to its former glory thanks to a lottery-funded volunteer project has been given a fresh new look ahead of the summer. Northampton Town Centre Business Improvement District (BID) last year secured £10,000 of Lottery funding to pay for the work in St…

Leading Derbyshire scientist marked Earth Day with reasons for hope
Leading Derbyshire scientist marked Earth Day with reasons for hope

A leading scientist at the forefront of cutting-edge sustainable chemistry in the heart of Derbyshire has marked Earth Day by saying he is “optimistic” that human beings will continue to find solutions to combat and mitigate climate change – but there is plenty of work that still needs to be done. Dr Mike…

Jabra makes a sound choice as it extends relationship with PTC
Jabra makes a sound choice as it extends relationship with PTC

One of the world’s leading brands in professional headsets has turned to the power of Creo to push the boundaries of audio excellence. Jabra, which is part of the global GN Group, has extended its long-term relationship with Reading-based PTC to ensure that its engineering team can continue to turn designers’…

New apprenticeship rules to give more young people a working chance
New apprenticeship rules to give more young people a working chance

Apprenticeship expert Steve Rushton has welcomed new plans to fully fund apprenticeships in small businesses for young people up to aged 21. “This is a major step forward in providing UK business with a highly trained and effective workforce while giving a brighter future to many younger people,” said Steve, head…

Derbyshire science company students take on 1066 miles for mental health charity
Derbyshire science company students take on 1066 miles for mental health charity

A group of 18 students at Derbyshire science company Lubrizol are going the extra mile this April to raise money for an important charity supporting mental health. The students have embarked on a lengthy challenge involving completing the distance between Lubrizol in Hazelwood, near Duffield, and the company’s base…

From boardroom to pitch: CEO of the FA shares his secrets on tackling culture
From boardroom to pitch: CEO of the FA shares his secrets on tackling culture

CEO of the Football Association, Martin Glenn, opens up about the rewards and challenges of transforming sport in England, in a recent interview aired by podcast, Culture De-Cooded. Hosted by strategy, culture and leadership consultant, Charlie Coode, the passionate conversation reveals how Marin successfully…