18th May 2026

Abingdon & Witney College ranked among England’s top apprenticeship providers

Staff at Abingdon & Witney College are celebrating national recognition following the publication of the latest National Achievement Rate Tables (NARTS), which confirm the...
EducationPeople
11th May 2026

Learners shine at Construction Trade Skills Competition 2026 

On Wednesday 6th May, learners from across Abingdon & Witney College showcased their talent, professionalism and technical expertise at their inaugural Construction Trade Skills Competition.
EducationPeople
17th March 2025

Stephen Clarke: Leading the Way at the ATOM Festival of Science & Technology

Stephen Clarke, our Principal at Cherwell College Oxford, is not only a distinguished leader and former British diplomat, but also a passionate advocate for...
EducationPeopleScienceTechTechnology
1st March 2025

The Story Museum: Bringing Stories to Life in Magical Ways

The Story Museum is no ordinary museum. Nestled in the heart of Oxford, this unique, immersive space is dedicated to celebrating the power of...
AttractionsEducationLeisure
15th May 2024

Unleash Your Potential: AI & Innovation Summer Camp at Cherwell College Oxford

In an ever-evolving world where innovation drives progress, equipping oneself with cutting-edge skills becomes paramount. Cherwell College Oxford proudly presents its AI & Innovation...
EducationTechTechnology
15th April 2024

Art and design students team up with top sustainable fashion designers Vin + Omi

Oxford Brookes University students gained real life fashion industry experience by creating and building a set for two top British designers as part of...
DesignEducationSustainability
28th March 2024

Oxford Brookes Business School students partner with Oxfordshire FA to conduct market research

Students at Oxford Brookes University have partnered with the Oxfordshire Football Association to conduct research into inclusivity, diversity and access to grassroots sport for...
EducationSport
24th March 2024

Oxford Brookes University takes home three prizes at national sustainability awards

Oxford Brookes University has been named the winner of three out of five national sustainability awards, in recognition of staff and student’s commitment to...
EducationSustainability
7th March 2024

CHERWELL COLLEGE OXFORD, ART SERIES: EXPLORING ARTISTIC INSPIRATION & CREATION, WITH A-LEVEL STUDENT & ART CLUB MEMBER, JOSHUA

At Cherwell, students are encouraged to explore their creative talents beyond the classroom. One such student, Joshua, has found his passion for art ignited...
EducationPeople
3rd March 2024

Oxford Brookes Chancellor Paterson Joseph to kick off Think Human Festival

Acclaimed actor, author and Chancellor of Oxford Brookes University, Paterson Joseph, will be performing a new show as part of the University’s free Think...
Conference & EventsEducation
24th December 2023

Oxford Brookes hosts event looking at the future of autonomous transport

The future of transport and the challenges facing the development of smart, connected and autonomous vehicles was discussed at a two-day event at Oxford...
Conference & EventsEducationPrivate TransportPublic Transport
7th November 2023

PREMIER FOOTBALL STARS SUPPORT OXBRIDGE FOUNDATION

Football stars Andriy Shevchenko and Oleksandr Zinchenko have backed the launch of a charity (Oxbridge Foundation) which will fund scholarships for Ukrainian students affected...
CharitiesEducation
3rd November 2023

Two Oxford Brookes students begin Master’s scholarship funded by Sir Lewis Hamilton’s charity

Two Oxford Brookes University students are among the country’s first to begin a fully funded motorsport scholarship, thanks to a grant from a charity...
CharitiesEducation
11th September 2023

Oxford Brookes Business School shortlisted in Times Higher Education Awards

Oxford Brookes Business School has been shortlisted for Business School of the Year in the annual Times Higher Education (THE) Awards 2023.
Conference & EventsEducation
5th June 2023

Oxford Brookes University works to bridge gender gap in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) based businesses

An initiative to find solutions to the gender gap in STEM researchers who become business leaders is taking place at Oxford Brookes University.
EducationScienceTechTechnology
22nd May 2023

University spin-outs, students as consumers and fair terms – what can we learn from the Oxford Nanoimaging case?

Universities and spin-out companies should be reviewing their general position in relation to intellectual property ownership in light of the court’s decision in the...
EducationScience
21st April 2023

Festival at Oxford Brookes University celebrates the importance and impact of the creative industries

Thought-provoking music, talks, performances and much more are part of Oxford Brookes University’s Creative Industries Festival which takes place next month.
Conference & EventsEducation
13th March 2023

Instrumentel wins project to develop digital twin technology for the GCRE 

Instrumentel is delighted to have been successful in the first phase of the £7.4m Department for Business and Trade competition ‘railway construction innovation’. ...
EducationManufacturingTechTechnology
7th March 2023

Businesses enhance strategic skills thanks to Oxford Brookes Business School

Senior managers from businesses in the UK and internationally have been enhancing their ability to execute strategies on a new course at Oxford Brookes...
EducationRecruitmentStrategy
2nd March 2023

Oxford Brookes’ green credentials recognised with shortlistings for two national awards

Oxford Brookes University has been shortlisted for two national awards after implementing an innovative heating system on its Headington campus, which will reduce carbon...
EducationSustainability
15th February 2023

Gearing for Growth: New Business Development Roles at Oxford Innovation Space 

Oxford Innovation Space manages the largest network of innovation centres across the UK, managing 25 centres currently with a further seven in the pipeline....
EducationScienceTechTechnology
2nd February 2023

Oxford Brookes student receives national award for establishing a charity

An Oxford Brookes University PhD student has received a prestigious national award for establishing the world’s first charity that helps to raise awareness of...
CharitiesEducation
26th January 2023

Science and tech businesses invited to public outreach event.

Businesses, university departments and research groups will once again gather in the unique setting of Abingdon's historic Market Place for the ATOM Festival "Science...
EducationScience
16th January 2023

City of Oxford College becomes an England Rugby Partner College 

Activate Learning is proud to announce its rugby programme delivered out of City of Oxford College has become one of only eight colleges in...
EducationSport
4th January 2023

Free Microsoft Accredited Courses with Activate Learning

I am pleased to share with you all the free Microsoft Accredited courses that we are offering to our employer partners with Activate Learning.
EducationTraining
12th December 2022

Oxford Brookes University shows sustainability credentials with rise in People & Planet rankings

Oxford Brookes University has moved up 35 places in the annual People & Planet University League, which ranks UK universities on their environmental and...
EducationSustainability
22nd October 2022

£1.2m grant to revolutionise product design and manufacturing

Academics from three UK universities, including Oxford Brookes University, have been awarded £1.2million for a research project which will develop new additive manufacturing aluminium...
EducationManufacturing
20th October 2022

Fully immersive virtual reality cave opens on Oxford Brookes campus in UK university first

Oxford Brookes University has today unveiled its new fully immersive Virtual Reality Cave, the first in the UK that can be used to experience...
EducationTechTechnology
19th October 2022

Newly opened Oxford Brookes Enterprise Centre will boost biotech, digital and business innovation across Oxfordshire

The new Oxford Brookes Enterprise Centre, created to provide lab space, office space and access to academic and technical expertise to start-ups, spin-outs and...
EducationTechTechnology
18th October 2022

Head of School of Law Lucy Vickers elected as President of the Society of Legal Scholars.

Professor Lucy Vickers, Head of the School of Law at Oxford Brookes has been elected to serve as President of the Society of Legal...
EducationPeople
14th October 2022

Activate Business School launches new education programme for aspiring health leaders

Activate Business School is delighted to announce it is launching a new award to help develop and train health and care staff across Buckinghamshire Oxfordshire and Berkshire (BOB).
EducationHealth
12th October 2022

City of Oxford College Wasps ACE Rugby graduates set for premiership rugby careers

City of Oxford College Wasps ACE programme are delighted to announce that three graduates from the 2021/22 season have signed with the Gallagher Premiership...
EducationSport
11th October 2022

Actor Paterson Joseph announced as the next Chancellor of Oxford Brookes University

Oxford Brookes is pleased to announce Paterson Joseph as its new Chancellor. 
EducationPeople
11th October 2022

Leading school for deaf children complete

We've completed a major rebuild of Mary Hare School in Newbury, the UK’s largest school for the deaf. Delighted pupils and teachers moved into...
ConstructionEducation
7th October 2022

Oxford Brookes sporting talent showcased on the world stage

Talented students and alumni of Oxford Brookes University enjoyed success on the world sports stage this summer.
EducationPeopleSport
7th October 2022

Activate Learning celebrates World Mental Health Day 2022

On 10 October each year, World Mental Health Day is acknowledged and celebrated worldwide.
EducationPeople
7th October 2022

Activate Learning celebrates Black History Month

Black History Month is a month of events that run throughout October and celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Black communities worldwide.
EducationPeople
4th October 2022

Personal safety event takes place on campus 

Oxford Brookes University is holding a personal safety event for students, staff and local residents today, Tuesday, 4 October 2022. The event will take...
EducationEvent Services
6th September 2022

Oxford Brookes alumnus becomes cycling world record holder

A cycling world record has been smashed by Dan Bigham, a former Oxford Brookes University student.
EducationSport
14th July 2022

Oxford Brookes Racing take home 7 awards from Silverstone

Oxford Brookes Racing (OBR) picked up seven awards from the Formula Student (FS) competition at Silverstone which took place on the weekend of 9-10...
EducationPrivate Transport
15th June 2022

Oxford Brookes graduate Danni Shrosbree takes on the Tour

Oxford Brookes graduate, Danni Shrosbree, is representing team CAMS-Basso in the Women's Tour.
EducationSport
27th May 2022

City of Oxford College plants commemorative tree to honour the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

Students and staff at City of Oxford College planted a commemorative tree today in honour of Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
EducationSustainability
27th May 2022

Oxford Brookes University proud to pay Oxford Living Wage

Oxford Brookes University is pleased to announce that it has implemented the Oxford Living Wage.
EducationPeople
24th May 2022

Enhanced education and job opportunities for refugees and asylum seekers

Activate Learning has created a suite of courses to support refugees and asylum seekers, due to a higher demand for English language programmes in...
EducationRecruitment
24th May 2022

City of Oxford College Hosts Local Employers for Retail Careers Event 

Local Oxfordshire employers came together on Friday 20 May to take part in a Retail Careers Employment event, organised by City of Oxford College,...
EducationRetail
3rd May 2022

Earth Day celebrations at Oxford Brookes

Students and staff at Oxford Brookes University have marked Earth Day by taking part in a host of green activities which will help them...
EducationSustainability
3rd May 2022

State-of-the-art immersive technology to prepare students for clinical practice launches at Oxford Brookes

Health and Social Care students at Oxford Brookes University are set to benefit from state of the art technology that allows them to step...
EducationHealthTechTechnology
18th March 2022

City of Oxford College hosts a cooking masterclass by Parsonage Grill’s Head Chef

Earlier this week, City of Oxford College hosted a poultry masterclass for the Professional Culinary Arts Level 2 students at the city-centre campus, led...
EducationRestaurants
16th March 2022

Programme announced for 2022 Creative Industries Festival

Oxford Brookes has announced the programme for the second International Creative Industries Festival, which takes place online from 21 March. The theme for this...
Business as a Force for GoodConference & EventsEducation
14th March 2022

Save the Date: An Evening with South Central Institute of Technology Anchor Partners

Join us on Thursday 7th April 2022 to hear from our Anchor Partners at the South Central Institute of Technology about working in the...
EducationTechTechnology
8th March 2022

Line up for 20th Oxford Human Rights Festival announced

The programme for this year’s Oxford Human Rights Festival has been revealed, with a diverse offering of in-person and online events starting on 11...
Conference & EventsEducation
22nd February 2022

Business Challenge Week 2022

Nominate your organisation to participate in the Oxford Brookes Business Challenge Week 2022. Do you have a business problem or innovation that would benefit...
Business StrategyEducation
8th February 2022

Abingdon & Witney College makes commitment to support mental health and wellbeing

Abingdon & Witney College has reaffirmed their commitment to staff and students by signing up to a brand new national mental health and wellbeing...
EducationHealth
4th February 2022

Blenheim on Track to Train 100 Apprentices

As part of National Apprenticeship Week (7th-13th February) Blenheim has announced it is on track to achieve its goal of training 100 apprentices within...
EducationRecruitmentTraining
3rd February 2022

Earn while you learn: a modern apprenticeship in a solicitor’s office

Miya Honeyborne talks about her experience as an apprentice with Boardman Hawkins & Osborne LLP.
AppointmentsEducationRecruitment
2nd February 2022

Oxford Brookes sets out plans to enhance STEM and creative industries activity

The University provides an update on proposals for its Headington Hill site which will boost collaborative learning, research and partnership working across technology, engineering...
EducationTechTechnology
6th December 2021

Pack for Good campaign

Students and staff at Oxford Brookes University have helped to raise more than £25,000 for the British Heart Foundation, as part of the annual...
Business as a Force for GoodCharitiesEducation
6th December 2021

Work commences on new South Central Institute of Technology hub in Oxford

Work officially started this week on the £3.2 million development of the new South Central Institute of Technology (SCIoT) hub in Oxford.
Commercial PropertyEducationTechTechnology
30th November 2021

City of Oxford College Wasps A.C.E through to National Final

We are excited to announce that the City of Oxford College Wasps A.C.E side have secured their place in the prestigious RFU A.C.E Final with an impressive home...
EducationSport
24th November 2021

Overprotecting Our Children

Overprotecting our children: How to strike a balance between being a caring parent and giving the necessary space to a young person to grow...
Community BuildingEducationHealth
24th November 2021

HMRC collects £100bn more in 2021/22 than previous year

Recent data from HMRC shows the tax authority collected £392 billion in taxes between April and October 2021, £99.8bn more than the same period...
Accountants - Professional ServicesBusiness StrategyEducation
23rd November 2021

The latest wave of electric vehicle chargers coming to county’s car parks

The roll-out of hundreds of electric vehicle (EV) charging points in council-owned car parks in Oxfordshire has begun.
EducationPrivate TransportPublic TransportSustainability
22nd November 2021

Our Lives, Our Futures: exploring pressing issues for young people today

A new research network at Oxford Brookes University is launching with a focus on children and young people, aiming to improve their opportunities, experiences...
EDIEducationHealth
18th November 2021

Professor Christine Gerrard sworn in as Principal of LMH

On Friday 8th October, Professor Christine Gerrard was sworn in as LMH Principal. The inauguration took place in the LMH Chapel and the service...
AppointmentsEducation
18th November 2021

South Central Institute of Technology’s Preeti Vohra scoops prestigious national tech award

South Central Institute of Technology (SCIoT) is incredibly proud to announce that Reading-based Digital Technologies Trainer Preeti Vohra has been announced as one of...
EducationLeadershipTechTechnology
18th November 2021

Major Local Growth Fund project will play critical role in supporting hospitality sector and its pipeline of future talent

The Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership has announced the opening of the hospitality and catering facilities at Activate Learning’s City of Oxford College, with £2.17million...
EducationHospitality ServicesRecruitmentTraining
17th November 2021

Oxford Brookes to become the UK’s first university to retrofit pioneering new heating technology on campus

With the world’s attention focused on the outcomes of the COP26 summit, Oxford Brookes University is introducing a major technological advancement to significantly reduce...
Business as a Force for GoodEducationLeadershipSustainability
17th November 2021

Discover your future at a Banbury and Bicester College Autumn Open Event

If you are considering your options for next year, now is the time to explore the opportunities available at your local college!
EDIEducationTraining
11th November 2021

Analysis reveals major concerns over Type 2 diabetes information on web

The internet is “awash with misleading information and terminology” about type 2 diabetes leading to “exploitation of a vulnerable group”, analysis by a charity...
EducationHealth
10th November 2021

Go Further Investment Index celebrates the most progressive northern UK businesses

The Go Further Investment Index launched today (9 November) at a special virtual event to connect the innovation and investment communities and celebrate the...
Business StrategyEducationLeadershipNetworkingRecruitmentSustainabilityTechTechnologyTraining
9th November 2021

Whitley Stimpson celebrates exam successes and new starters

Leading accountancy firm Whitley Stimpson welcome eight new recruits and celebrate success of three members of staff who have recently passed professional exams.
Accountants - Professional ServicesEducation
8th November 2021

Thrive Festival 2021

Oxford Brookes University’s free Thrive Festival is returning in November for the fourth consecutive year, helping aspiring entrepreneurs grow their business with a series...
Conference & EventsEducation
4th November 2021

B4 launches new ‘news-focused’ site to become a leader in UK B2B news sharing

Following a period of change and uncertainty since March 2020 when B4 had to swiftly pivot to delivering content digitally, we are delighted to...
Community BuildingEDIEducationLeadershipNetworking
3rd November 2021

School transport provider celebrates litany of successes one year on

Kura, a leading transport technology provider offering safer, greener and smarter travel for education and businesses, is celebrating a host of achievements over the...
EducationPrivate Transport
2nd November 2021

Largest UK maintenance and landscape company announces carbon-neutrality

While world leaders gather in the UK for the COP26 summit, leading landscape and grounds maintenance experts idverde are delighted to have been recognised...
Business StrategyEducationSustainability
1st November 2021

Oxford Brookes declares climate emergency

University launches new carbon reduction strategy. Commitment to net zero by 2040
Business StrategyEducationResponsible Business
26th October 2021

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...
EducationHealthLocal Government
25th October 2021

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.
EducationHealthSport
25th October 2021

St. Modwen invites Kingsgrove community to a day of celebration of new public square and artwork

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...
AttractionsCommunity BuildingEducationLocal GovernmentPublic Transport
22nd October 2021

Oxford Brookes welcomes Ambassador Andrew Young to bring Black History Month 2021 events to a close

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.
EDIEducation
20th October 2021

Happiness Through Goal Setting and Help to Grow

The Business and External Engagement team at Oxford Brookes Business School aims to partner with organisations & individuals to improve business and individual performance...
EDIEducationTraining
19th October 2021

Can business growth be achieved through social responsibility

At CRM, we firmly believe that the answer is yes. Let’s look first at exactly what corporate social responsibility (CSR) involves.
Accountants - Professional ServicesEducationLeadershipTraining
19th October 2021

Activate Learning appoints new chief executive

Sally Dicketts CBE will be succeeded by Gary Headland DL as the new CEO of Activate Learning on 1 April 2022.
EducationRecruitmentTraining
19th October 2021

Oxford University contributed £15.7bn to the UK economy in 2018/19

The University of Oxford contributed a total of £15.7 billion to the UK economy in 2018/19, a report by the economic research consultancy London...
Business StrategyEducationFinance
19th October 2021

Family owned business focuses on environmentally friendly solutions in new rebrand

After 40 years of supplying a variety of custom packaging options ‘The Bag N Box Man’ is rebranding.
BrandingBusiness StrategyEducationManufacturingSustainability
15th October 2021

Now is the time to invest research and development if we are to level up, says NCUB

The Prime Minister’s focus on levelling up is admirable, but actions speak louder than words, says the National Centre for Universities and Business, the...
Business StrategyEducationFinanceRecruitment
15th October 2021

Incentives for businesses to recruit apprentices further extended by Welsh Government

The Welsh Government is further extending incentives to support businesses in recruiting apprentices in Wales until February 2022.
EducationRecruitmentTraining
14th October 2021

Oxford Brookes student wins annual art competition

An Oxford Brookes University Fine Art student has won a prestigious international art competition that will see her work feature on the cover of...
DesignEDIEducation
14th October 2021

Businesses Face The Costs of Low Menopause Awareness

Low awareness amongst employers about the menopause is causing thousands of women each year to be absent from work and to quit their jobs,...
EducationHealthSolicitors
14th October 2021

GE Announces Multi-Million Pound Investment to Create Diverse New Generation of UK Engineers

‘Next Engineers’ programme to attract 3,500+ young people from all walks of life
EducationRecruitmentTraining
13th October 2021

UK still uncomfortable talking about race, new survey finds

Business in the Community (BITC), the Prince’s Responsible Business Network, has today published the findings of the 2021 Race at Work survey which captures...
Community BuildingEDIEducationLeadership
13th October 2021

Mind the ‘Specialist Skills’ Gap

The Open University’s Business Barometer report reveals a lack of entry level and specialist talent
EducationTraining
7th October 2021

Data Protection Challenges of Hybrid Working

As organisations evaluate the post-pandemic long-term options for hybrid working, now is a very good time to assess what it means for your team,...
EducationIT & CommsTech
6th October 2021

Our NEW Open Global Program has launched! Are YOU ready to join?

We are very excited to announce the launch of our new Open Global Program. This program is 100% remote and online and open to...
EducationLeadershipTraining
6th October 2021

IPSE wins Membership Organisation of the Year at the Memcom Awards 2021

IPSE (the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed) has been named Membership Organisation of the Year at the Memcom Awards 2021. It also...
Business StrategyCommunity BuildingEducationLeadership
6th October 2021

Pandora Papers: Is blockchain technology the solution to financial fraud?

As revelations from the Pandora Papers continue to explode, a financial expert says things of this nature will occur until blockchain technology is more...
EducationIT & CommsTechTechnology
5th October 2021

RoSPA and L’Oréal’s ‘Leading Safely’ programme gains huge momentum

RoSPA and L’Oréal’s Leading Safely for Women programme, part of their Safe@Work-Safe@Home partnership, which launched earlier this year has had a ‘phenomenal response’, according...
CoachingEducationLeadershipTraining
4th October 2021

B4 Sustainability Special

In our 2nd Special Feature highlighting great content on the B4 website, we're highlighting ten great sustainable articles, interviews and webinars which have featured...
Business StrategyCommunity BuildingEducationLocal GovernmentPublic TransportSustainability
4th October 2021

Make UK and Next Gen Makers launch innovative engineering apprenticeships Employers Kitemark

Make UK has partnered with support platform Next Gen Makers to develop a ground-breaking Engineering Apprenticeships Employer Kitemark, which will recognise companies who achieve...
EDIEducationRecruitmentTraining
1st October 2021

Proud to Be: Black History Month 2021 at Oxford Brookes University

Oxford Brookes University is proud to once again support Black History Month this year, with the 2021 theme of ‘Proud to Be’.
Community BuildingEDIEducation
1st October 2021

Celebrating National Inclusion Week

This week we are celebrating National Inclusion Week. This week's theme is #UnitedForInclusion and looks to share inclusion in all its forms. National Inclusion...
EDIEducationTraining
30th September 2021

Reading College students cook up a storm at Reading Town Meal

Professional culinary arts students from Reading College put their skills to good use on Saturday 25 September when they took part in the Reading...
CharitiesCommunity BuildingEducationPeople
30th September 2021

Sustainable life away from home

Today, people spend more and more of their time in environments away from home – in workplaces, hotels, schools, restaurants and airports. This means...
EducationHealthHealth & SafetyOffice Services
28th September 2021

Bespoke cookery classes to support independent living

We have started up 2 Wantage cooking groups this month.
Community BuildingEDIEducationTraining
24th September 2021

The leadership needed next year, by Rita Trehan, CEO of DareWorldwide

With summer ending, many of us will be starting to look back on the last year and its lessons. All being well, the new...
Business StrategyEducationLeadership
24th September 2021

Senior Leader Development Programme Apprenticeship and Help to Grow

The Business and External Engagement team at Oxford Brookes Business School aims to partner with organisations & individuals to improve business and individual performance...
EDIEducationTraining
22nd September 2021

Blenheim Celebrates ‘Astronomer’ Duke on Autumn Equinox

Blenheim Palace is marking the official start of autumn on Wednesday by showcasing a collection of 18th century telescopes, scientific instruments and handwritten astronomical...
AttractionsCommunity BuildingEducation
22nd September 2021

Why the UK energy market is in distress

In response to the emerging UK energy crisis, Hirbod Assa, Senior Lecturer in Finance and Fintech at the University of Kent’s Business School explains...
EducationLeadershipSustainabilityTraining
21st September 2021

Businesses Digitising at a faster rate post lockdown

Accounting software provider has launched Dext Commerce to help simplify sales data for a growing number of digital businesses selling through ecommerce platforms.
Business StrategyEducationFinanceIT & CommsTech
9th September 2021

Successful female entrepreneur heads to Slough to boost start-ups

Slough’s entrepreneurs of the future are being offered free support from a Queen’s Award-winning organisation dedicated to starting businesses for free.
EducationTraining
31st August 2021

Maymessy is supporting ladies from Refugee Resource into a food related business

We are supporting 11 migrant women into a food related business over the next two years.
Business as a Force for GoodCommunity BuildingEDIEducation
9th August 2021

Thank you Faringdon Town Council

They have kindly agreed a grant so Maymessy can start workshops to support parents struggling financially due to the pandemic.
Community BuildingEducationTraining
29th July 2021

Oxford Brookes Business School awarded Small Business Charter status

In recognition of its outstanding support for small businesses, student entrepreneurship and commitment to the local economy, Oxford Brookes Business School has been awarded...
Community BuildingEducationLeadershipTraining
27th July 2021

Over one third of online shoppers will only associate with responsible brands

More than one third (35 per cent) of online shoppers in the UK will only associate with ‘responsible’ brands – including those that treat...
Community BuildingEducationResponsible BusinessRetail
22nd July 2021

Toyota Opens Funding Programme for Start-Ups offering Inclusive Mobility and Sustainability Solutions

Toyota Motor Europe (TME) and ISDI Digital Business School have launched the second edition of the Toyota Startup Accelerator funding programme, calling for entries...
Community BuildingEducationPrivate Transport
19th July 2021

The MGroup Launches New Business Club & Webinar with Helen Joy at People Spark

From the beginning of 2021, we’ve been running a webinar series with Nick Hughes of Dynamic Coach on the theme of Planning and Recovery,...
Accountants - Professional ServicesEducationTraining
2nd July 2021

High Sheriff of Oxfordshire opens new R&D laboratories at Wood Centre for Innovation

The High Sheriff of Oxfordshire, Imam Monawar Hussain has officially opened the newly-converted class II R&D laboratories alongside Jeremy Long, chair of the Oxfordshire...
Business ParksCommunity BuildingEducationRecruitmentTechTechnology
2nd July 2021

OxLEP-backed project – set to be a key player in championing cleaner energy production – is announced

Confirmation of a new pilot project for an innovative energy systems accelerator – one of several schemes to have benefitted from government funding secured...
EducationLeadershipLocal GovernmentRecruitmentTechTechnology
2nd July 2021

Jennings’ Monument Park outlines roadmap to net zero carbon

Businesses going green in Oxfordshire given a helping hand to meet net zero carbon targets
Business StrategyEducationHealthSustainability
1st July 2021

Supporting women into business

We had our two Be- friending groups over today and ladies I am mentoring to help start their food business from Refugee Resource ...
CoachingCommunity BuildingEDIEducationTraining
28th June 2021

HMRC-branded phishing scams surge 87% in a single year

Total reports of suspected email, SMS, and phone attacks jump from 572,029 to 1,069,522 during the Covid-19 pandemic
EducationIT ServicesTechTechnology
25th June 2021

Unipart wins RoSPA health and safety treble

Unipart scooped two golds and sector winner in the RoSPA health and safety awards.
EducationHealth & SafetyManufacturingTraining
25th June 2021

The Beginner’s Guide to The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

Are you new to the GDPR or unsure how it affects you and your business? Here's a brief overview of the main things you...
EducationIT ServicesTechTraining
25th June 2021

Vipre: Edge Defence Security Solution

Email is the leading cause of security threats to businesses. From malicious attacks, such as spam, phishing, and spoofing, to misaddressed recipients or employee...
EducationIT ServicesTechTechnologyTraining
18th June 2021

Outdoor Exhibition Celebrates Beautiful Blenheim

Blenheim Palace’s stunning landscape and parkland is being showcased as part of an outdoor photography exhibition celebrating the natural beauty of the UNESCO World...
AttractionsCommunity BuildingEducationVenues
18th June 2021

Celebrate an occasion, commemorate an event or remember a loved one by sponsoring a tree

We’re on a mission to plant 1,000 trees within our World Heritage Site. With your help, we will plant a variety of native species...
AttractionsCommunity BuildingEducationHealthVenues
18th June 2021

General Fusion to build its fusion demonstration plant at UKAEA’s Culham Campus

The UKAEA and General Fusion have this week announced an agreement under which General Fusion will build and operate its Fusion Demonstration Plant (FDP)...
EducationLocal GovernmentSustainabilityTechTechnology
17th June 2021

Blenheim Palace Food Festival – 20th-22nd August

Dame Mary Berry joins the impressive line-up of world-class chefs and experts attending the festival.
Community BuildingEducationFood & Drink SuppliersHealthVenues
17th June 2021

Visitors Invited to Take a bow and hit the Bullseye at Blenheim Palace

Visitors of all ages are being encouraged to channel their inner Robin Hood and let off some steam with axe throwing and archery sessions...
AttractionsCommunity BuildingEducationHealthVenues
16th June 2021

Over one-third of workers have picked up bad cybersecurity behaviours since working from home

Tessian report on ‘Back to Work’ security behaviour reveals that one quarter of workers have made a serious cybersecurity mistake whilst working from home...
EducationIT ServicesTechTechnology
15th June 2021

Award-winning Photographer Reveals Blenheim’s Wild Side

Award-winning photographer Pete Seaward has created a stunning new display of wildlife photography for a new exhibition at Blenheim Palace.
AttractionsCommunity BuildingEducationVenues
14th June 2021

Business support for lockdown easing delay

With the rumoured extension of the 21st June lockdown lifting on the horizon, and businesses calling for extra support, Sridhar Iyengar, MD for Zoho...
EducationHealthLocal Government
14th June 2021

B4 Pass Provides New Benefits to Oxfordshire Companies

B4, Oxfordshire’s leading business to business network is celebrating its 15th anniversary with a wide range of new benefits for its growing digital audience,...
Business StrategyCommunity BuildingEDIEducation
11th June 2021

Sanja Bogojević to help lead climate change research

Last Monday (24), the University announced that an Oxford-led Hub received £30 million from the UK Government to coordinate and lead research to help...
EducationHealthSustainability
11th June 2021

Investing in your long term health

Since the summer before studying for my degree in nutrition some 16 years ago through to now, I have been contracted by the Nutrition...
EducationHealth
11th June 2021

Executed Oxford Viking is reunited with relative at Danish museum

One of the Viking victims of a massacre in Oxford more than 1,000 years ago has been reunited with his family in a Danish...
AttractionsCommunity BuildingEducationTraining
8th June 2021

Bringing you the best from the Estate this June

We're truly feeling the effects of sunny days across the Estate, notably in High Park where the trees' lush green canopies are out in...
AttractionsCommunity BuildingEDIEducationHealthVenues
28th May 2021

Maymessy mentoring women from Refugee Resource

Maymessy mentoring 11 ladies from the charity Refugee Resource into a food business.
Community BuildingEDIEducationHealthTraining
28th May 2021

COEL: The Way We Work Survey

Are your workers coming back to the workplace? How are they feeling about it?
EducationHealthOffice RefurbishmentRecruitment
28th May 2021

Blenheim Art Foundation to present exhibition by Tino Sehgal – 9th July-15th August

Blenheim Art Foundation is pleased to announce a major solo exhibition by Tino Sehgal, taking place 9 July – 15 August 2021. Following a...
AttractionsCommunity BuildingEDIEducationVenues
27th May 2021

Children Heard and Seen TFN success!

Thank you so much to everyone who attended Children Heard and Seen’s TFN pitch last night.
CharitiesCommunity BuildingEDIEducation
21st May 2021

Europe’s most powerful electric vehicle charging hub heading to Oxford as Oxford City Council, Pivot Power, Fastned, Tesla Superchargers & Wenea team up

UK-based Pivot Power, part of EDF Renewables, and Oxford City Council have joined up with Fastned, the European electric vehicle (EV) fast charging company,...
EducationLocal GovernmentPrivate TransportPublic Transport
20th May 2021

Oxford Bus Company help roll out new mobile Covid-19 testing service in Norfolk

Oxford Bus Company is helping other areas tackle the COVID-19 pandemic across the country via specially converted buses.
Community BuildingEDIEducationHealthPublic Transport
19th May 2021

Saving the Hedgehogs: Berkeley’s mission to save Fleet’s foraging garden guests

Hedgehogs are one of the UK’s most beloved animals; synonymous with autumn hibernation, they can be found hiding in gardens, hedgerows, woodlands and parks...
EducationPeopleResidential Property
19th May 2021

Nominations open for Oxfordshire’s “Covid-19 heroes” awards

The number of nominations for awards to honour those Oxfordshire people who have played a key part in the local response to COVID-19 have...
Community BuildingEDIEducation
19th May 2021

What are #’s and why should your business be using them?

Hashtags are simply a way of grouping content into specific topics, events, themes, or conversations. By grouping content together, it makes it easier for...
EducationSocial Media ConsultantsTechTechnologyWeb Development & Design
18th May 2021

5 Reasons why fully-managed backups can be better for business

Heard the one about the “Billion Dollar Delete Button”? If you’ve read our previous article, you’ll remember how Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Mr Potato Head,...
EducationIT ServicesTechTechnology
18th May 2021

What do we know about cancer?

1 in 2 people will have cancer, and this rate is increasing. More people will have cancer at some point in their lives than...
EducationHealth
18th May 2021

Activate Learning teams up with Screen and Film School in Brighton

Activate Learning is pleased to announce that it now has an official partnership with the Brighton Screen and Film School.
Community BuildingEDIEducationTraining
18th May 2021

FCA sends thousands of staff on cyber and financial crime training courses

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has sent 4,430 of its employees on compulsory cyber and information security courses over the past two financial years...
EducationIT ServicesTechTraining
17th May 2021

The Museum Is Open

The Ashmolean reopens today and we are delighted to welcome you back!
AttractionsCommunity BuildingEducationTraining
17th May 2021

Bus operators ready to welcome more passengers back on-board

Leading Oxfordshire bus operators today announced a range of further measures to welcome passengers back on-board.
AttractionsCommunity BuildingEducationPublic Transport
17th May 2021

Lockdown Lectures: Captain Ralph Kite “A Very Parfit Gentil Knight”

Online talk and Q&A with David Innes and Simon Harris.
AttractionsCommunity BuildingEducation
17th May 2021

Peer Networks – “Do it! Don’t give it a second thought!”

That was a recent quote from one of our 153 Business leaders and Managing Directors who have been part of the OxLEP Peer Networks...
Community BuildingEducationLocal GovernmentTraining
14th May 2021

The Earl of Wessex visits homeless support projects across Oxford

Oxford had the chance to showcase the innovative support provided for people experiencing homelessness in the city with a visit from HRH The Earl...
CharitiesCommunity BuildingEDIEducationHealth
13th May 2021

Make yourselves familiar with the new COVID rules from 17 May

People in Oxfordshire are being urged to familiarise themselves with the new (step three) national COVID-19 roadmap rules that will apply from Monday, 17...
AttractionsCommunity BuildingEducationHealthHealth ClubsSport
13th May 2021

Toyota to covertly mark more than 100,000 catalytic converters to combat theft

Toyota (GB) is spending more than £1 million to covertly mark more than 100,000 parts on older cars which could be the target of...
EducationPrivate TransportTechTechnology
13th May 2021

FDM Group announces 1,000th ex-forces placement in the tech sector job

FDM Group, the FTSE 250 professional services firm, today announces that it has placed over 600 ex-forces candidates into 1,000 job roles in the...
EducationRecruitmentTraining
12th May 2021

Connect with nature this Mental Health Awareness Week

People in Oxfordshire are being encouraged to take a step back and try and connect with nature this Mental Health Awareness Week (10 to...
AttractionsCommunity BuildingEducationHealth
12th May 2021

Funding for OxLEP-backed construction centre – set to play a leading role in creating skills for a greener future – is secured

Confirmation of a new, innovative green skills centre – one of several schemes to have benefited from funding secured by the Oxfordshire Local Enterprise...
Community BuildingEDIEducationLocal GovernmentTraining
12th May 2021

OxLEP-backed Local Growth Fund supported project set to further enhance ‘cleaner’ connectivity in Oxford

The Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership (OxLEP) have today (27 April) revealed that works on phase one of a new project – set to boost...
Community BuildingEDIEducationLeadershipLocal Government
12th May 2021

Bus operators launch mental health wellbeing initiative in mental health awareness week to support colleagues

Leading Oxfordshire bus operators have introduced a ‘wellbeing team’ to provide mental health support to colleagues.
Community BuildingEducationHealthPublic Transport
11th May 2021

‘You plus two’ invite to the ICAEW East of England Economic Summit

Six months on from our first Summit we will be looking at how things have moved on and the recovery prospects for our local...
Business StrategyCommunity BuildingEDIEducationLeadershipNetworking
7th May 2021

Blenheim Palace Virtual Media Event

Official launch of two major new exhibitions: ‘Churchill’ and ‘The Stables’, including world premiere unveiling of life-size Churchill waxwork
AttractionsCommunity BuildingEducation
5th May 2021

Furlough Courses Allow Blenheim Staff to Flourish in Lockdown

Blenheim has been supporting its furloughed staff and those having to work from home by funding online training courses of their choice.
Community BuildingEDIEducationRecruitmentTraining
4th May 2021

Artist Adds Finishing Touches to Lifelike Churchill Waxwork

Colour and hair artist Sue Day adds the final touches to a waxwork of Sir Winston Churchill, ahead of the opening of a major...
AttractionsEducationVenues
30th April 2021

Interesting courses for Wantage parents

Our aim is to skill up local parents who are financially disadvantaged after the pandemic so they feel more confident, have greater self -esteem,...
Community BuildingEducationHealthLeisurePeopleTraining
30th April 2021

Announcing a new show, exclusive to B4TV: “Your Introduction to the World of Business”

Brought to you by B4 & Europa School in association with Unipart and ELS.
CoachingCommunity BuildingEDIEducationRecruitmentTraining
28th April 2021

Pre-Raphaelites drawings and Watercolours Exhibition Film

In advance of our Pre-Raphaelites exhibition opening on 18 May, we're giving you the chance to take a look inside through our brand new...
AttractionsCommunity BuildingEducationVenues
27th April 2021

Blenheim Pilots New Social Prescription Programme

Blenheim is piloting a new ‘social prescription’ programme aimed at addressing the mental distress, social isolation and physical inactivity caused by lockdown.
AttractionsCommunity BuildingEDIEducationHealth
15th April 2021

Google Cloud specialist Cogniflare reaches revenues of £5m in 18 months

Start-up increases headcount to 40 consultants and becomes accredited MongoDB Strategic Systems Integrator
Business StrategyEducationIT & CommsSustainabilityTechTraining
13th April 2021

Why market research is more important than ever in 2021

Since the start of the pandemic, many businesses have come to recognise that connecting to consumers on a ‘human level’ is extremely important. Yet...
Business StrategyEducationLeadershipSales & MarketingTraining
6th April 2021

Blenheim Bursary Scheme Aims To Help Bring People Together

Blenheim is inviting grant applications for its 2021 bursary scheme from local projects and charities that focus their work on bringing people together in...
AttractionsEducationVenues
1st April 2021

Cooking support Wantage families struggling financially due to Covid 19

Maymessy aims to support as many parents as we can by facilitating how make cheap, healthy, nutritious and tasty meals on a limited budget.
Business as a Force for GoodCharitiesCommunity BuildingEDIEducationTraining
25th March 2021

Remote work has intensified data protection challenges facing two-thirds of UK businesses, says major new report

Global market report reveals struggle to protect the explosion of Office 365 data
EducationIT ServicesTechTechnologyTraining
25th March 2021

Children in the South East Are Spending an Additional Four Hours Per Day in Their Bedrooms Due to the Pandemic

Research has revealed the impact that spending more time indoors has had on children in the South East.
EducationHealth
24th March 2021

Oxford Brookes Business School: Silent Mindfulness Online Day Retreat

This online day retreat is based on research on mindfulness and silence conducted by © Jeff Waistell of Oxford Brookes Business School.
EducationHealthWorkplace Wellbeing
17th March 2021

Funding commitment takes Opens forward

Work can now progress on preparation of proposals, consultation and future planning application.
ConstructionEducationLocal Government
15th March 2021

Oxford School of Hospitality Management listed as top in the UK

The Oxford School of Hospitality Management, part of Oxford Brookes Business School, is the only UK hospitality school listed in the top ten Best...
EducationHospitality ServicesTrainingVenues
5th March 2021

Europa School Students Searching for Businesses to Help Save Work Experience

We, a group of year 11 students at the Europa School in Culham, have been working together during lockdown to try and organise a...
EDIEducationRecruitmentTraining
4th March 2021

Research Reveals the Impact of COVID-19 on Parental Guilt in the UK

Research has revealed that parents are feeling more guilt than ever before due to the additional pressures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
EducationHealth
4th March 2021

Inland Homes showcases a level playing field for International Women’s Day

In recognition of International Women’s Day on Monday 8th March, three female members of Inland Homes’ construction team share their own take on what...
EDIEducationLeadershipPropertyRecruitmentTraining
3rd March 2021

Oxpens site and the route to regeneration

OxWED, the joint venture between Oxford City Council and Nuffield College is, today setting out the next steps for the redevelopment of...
EDIEducationHealthRecruitmentTraining
2nd March 2021

Expert Comments – Ahead of budget announcement

Ahead of Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s budget announcement tomorrow, please see below expert commentary from tech industry leaders including: Rod Flavell, CEO, FDM Group, Sridhar...
EducationFinanceLocal Government
24th February 2021

Join Carter Jonas’ Webinars

Our professionals are contributing to a range or property webinars over the next few months, including a focus on the Oxford-Cambridge Arc from both...
Commercial PropertyEducationProperty Professional ServicesResidential Property
18th February 2021

FDM Group pledges to hire over 2,000 new IT trainees this year

Leading FTSE 250 employer already ‘inundated’ with 1,500 job applications this year
EducationRecruitmentTraining
12th February 2021

Oxford Brookes Business School: Silent Mindfulness Online Day Retreat

This online day retreat is based on research on mindfulness and silence conducted by © Jeff Waistell of Oxford Brookes Business School.
EducationHealthWorkplace Wellbeing
11th February 2021

Abingdon & Witney College win national award for carers support

Abingdon & Witney College have a won a prestigious industry award for its work in delivering a specialist course provision and support programme for...
Community BuildingEducationTraining
18th January 2021

Oxford United In The Community To Provide Kickstart Job Opportunities For Youngsters

Oxford United in the Community is offering young people the chance to work within the charity as part of the government’s Kickstart scheme.
CharitiesEducationSportTraining
15th December 2020

Orcro Launches OpenChain Certification

Orcro Limited becomes the UK’s first accredited provider of ISO/IEC 5230:2020 compliance certifications.
EducationIT & CommsTechTechnology
3rd December 2020

Oxford Brookes donates items which could raise over £22,000 for charity

Items donated by Oxford Brookes University students and staff could raise over £22,000 for the British Heart Foundation as part of the charity’s annual...
CharitiesEducation
3rd December 2020

Oxfordshire-based Apprentice picks up two Engineering Trust Awards

Two prestigious Engineering Trust training awards have been won by an apprentice at Oxfordshire-based Owen Mumford, a global industry leader in advanced medical device...
EducationRecruitmentTechTechnologyTraining
23rd November 2020

B4 ONE: EQUALITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION broadcast live on Wednesday 25th November from the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford

B4 ONE, hosted by Richard Rosser and Lydiah Igweh, will focus on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion with a live broadcast from the Ashmolean Museum...
EDIEducationTraining
20th November 2020

College in running for national award for carer support project

Abingdon & Witney College have been announced as a finalist at the annual Association of College Beacon Awards, for its specialist course provision and...
EDIEducationHealth
16th November 2020

3 ways that engaging with Oxford Brookes Business School can help your organisation

At Oxford Brookes Business School we engage, partner and work proactively with businesses locally, nationally and internationally to ensure that our students are fully...
EducationTraining
22nd October 2020

Closing the attainment gap: the importance of reading event

With Oxfordshire already facing a larger attainment gap at age 16 than the rest of England, what will the impact of lockdown be?
CharitiesEducation
21st October 2020

Worcester College begins stage three of refurbishments

Phase three of building refurbishments to the terrace, located to the north side of the front quad at Worcester College, Oxford, began on site...
Commercial PropertyEducation
18th August 2020

Scale Up Network: Enabling business leaders to meet future challenges

Would you like to join our Scale Up Network to develop your leadership and management capabilities?
EducationTraining
22nd May 2020

Engaging the Next Generation at BIO2020

At a time when the next generation is facing considerable uncertainty, B4, organisers of BIO2020, Oxfordshire’s largest B2B event, is delighted to announce that...
EducationRecruitment
27th November 2018

Sustainable business competition launched by the University of Reading and Ella’s Kitchen founder

The University of Reading and Paul Lindley, founder of Ella’s Kitchen and IMAGINE Campaign Senior Ambassador, have launched a new business competition, just imagine...
EducationSustainability
22nd November 2017

Oxfordshire Apprenticeship Awards give star Apprentices the chance to shine

Oxfordshire’s talented Apprentices and the organisations behind their success will be recognised at a special event at Blenheim Palace on Thursday 1st March, in...
EducationRecruitment
23rd October 2017

Oxfordshire Apprenticeship Awards 2018

We are delighted to announce that the Oxfordshire Apprenticeship Awards 2018 are now open for entries and nominations! We’re getting in touch with you...
EducationRecruitment

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