Oxford Brookes declares climate emergency
University launches new carbon reduction strategy. Commitment to net zero by 2040
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FamiCord to promote stem cell banking service on UK market
Following the acquisition of 84.2% of shares in the UK company Smart Cells Holdings Ltd., the FamiCord Group, Europe’s first and the world’s fourth largest stem cell bank, is entering the UK market with lower prices for stem cell banking services.
Henkel further invests in the start-up LoveLocal from India
Henkel participates in a funding round in the Indian start-up LoveLocal to further strengthen its direct-to-consumer expertise. The investment in LoveLocal under the umbrella of Henkel dx Ventures helps the company to gain insights about the retail markets and consumer behavior in emerging market.
Bamboozled by the Budget: what does it mean for Property?
Look, I’m perplexed and I’m conflicted. I happily admit – and often do – that I’m a natural born Tory-skeptic. Nevertheless, I can’t help being impressed by Rishi, time and again, in spite of myself. But then again, yesterday’s budget has been more New Labour than One Nation Conservative.
Switch off home working and commute by bus to reduce carbon...
Research has revealed an average employee that works from home all year round produces 80% more carbon emissions than an office worker.
BHO Recap: Key Budget points affecting families
BHO Recap: Key Budget points affecting families noted in The Times review today of the budget include:
B4 Workplace Wellbeing Special
In this episode of the B4 Podcast we’ll be discussing the increasingly important topic of Workplace Wellbeing with B4 Members, each offering their own unique perspective.
New programme on UK’s future of employment post COVID announced
Launching digitally during National Apprenticeship Week 7-13 February 2022 – AoA and ITN Productions Industry News are co-producing Apprentices: Connect, Engage and Inspire, a news-style programme, exploring the incredible UK’s apprenticeship landscape as the future of employment as we emerge from the pandemic.
Long COVID: could it amount to a disability?
On 7 October 2021, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported that an estimated 1.1 million people in the UK were experiencing self-reported long COVID. Of those, 831,000 had (or suspected they had) COVID-19 for at least 12 weeks previously, and 405,000 at least one year previously.
‘Bus driving provided me with the perfect career change,’ says former...
A Thames Travel bus driver who served in the British Army for more than two decades has described her career change as the “perfect way” to balance civilian life.
Local rugby club teams up with Oxford Brookes
A new partnership is giving students valuable hands-on experience alongside their physiotherapy studies at Oxford Brookes University.
St. Modwen invites Kingsgrove community to a day of celebration of...
On October 9th, St. Modwen, the master developer for the new Kingsgrove community in Wantage, held a family-friendly community day to mark the reveal of a new sculpture and artwork commissioned to celebrate the completion of Kingsgrove’s new public square and park.
Oxford Brookes welcomes Ambassador Andrew Young to bring Black History Month...
Politician, diplomat and activist Ambassador Andrew Young, will be delivering an online public lecture to conclude the University’s celebration of Black History Month 2021.
Discover things that go bump in the night in Oxford
Visitors to Oxford can now experience the spooky secrets of the city via a newly launched ghost walking tour.
Stepnell shows healthcare expertise with hospital wins
Complete construction partner Stepnell has demonstrated its expertise in building for the healthcare sector with several significant projects across its southern region.