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Pioneering ways of meeting the West of England’s economic challenges while building on its strengths are to be explored by a new data and research project. The Brunel Centre, which will officially launch next year, will bring together businesses and universities with policymakers to support regional growth and industrial strategy. It has been created by the...
Regional audit, accountancy, tax and advisory firm Bishop Fleming, which has an offices in Bath, believes winning a prestigious sector award for its client service shows how it is now engrained in the fabric of the business. The group, which has an ambition ‘to be the most rewarding firm for its clients, it’s people and...
Four individuals who are using technology to drive positive change and generate social impact have been chosen as the first cohort of ‘champions’ for Tech4Good South West, the not-for-profit organisation on a mission to strengthen links between society and technology. The four were selected by a panel of experts and peers as they adhere to...
Law firm Thrings, which has an office in Bath, has appointed Jo Campbell as its new head of business development in a move it said demonstrated its commitment to growth. Jo, pictured, who will lead Thrings’ extensive business development programme, is an established leader in creating growth and commercial development opportunities. Jo began her 30-year...
Monday November 18 Finals: Diploma, Cerillion Interims: Sirius Real Estate, Big Yellow Group, Polar Capital Holdings Tuesday November 19 Finals: Imperial Brands, Virgin Money UK, Avon Technologies Interims: Vianet Group, Gear4music (Holdings), GB Group, Trifast, Mothercare, Manolete Partners, CML Microsystems, Calnex Solutions, Revolution Beauty Group, Mulberry Group Wednesday November 20 Finals: Sage Group, Tracsis Interims: HICL Infrastructure, Cropper...
Bath Future Talent Programme, the city’s unique leadership development scheme, ends its eighth annual programme today with a celebratory event and a look ahead to exploring challenges for 2025. The world-class programme is staged by Bath Bridge, the community interest company that brings together a wide range of knowledge, skills and experience to boost...
Naturbeads, the Bath firm developing biodegradable alternatives to harmful microplastics, has secured £7.8m in funding to further develop its pioneering technology, including building its first production plant. Founded in 2018 as a spin-out from the University of Bath, Naturbeads is now scaling its innovative cellulose microsphere technology. The series A round funding will enable...
Bath-based landscape architecture firm Grant Associates has played a key role in the design of one of Europe’s most advanced healthcare buildings. The Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), pictured, which recently opened its doors in Birmingham, revolutionises healthcare delivery in the region, combining cutting-edge medical facilities with a restorative and sustainable landscape. Grant Associates’ landscape...
Bath-based change management consultancy Nine Feet Tall has worked with a leading West of England hospice charity to boost its donor engagement, streamline operations and position it for a digital future. The consultancy was called in by St Peter’s Hospice to transform its digital operations and upgrade its customer relationship management (CRM), so ensuring it...
