B4 is delighted to welcome Arvra Wellness to the B4 community, bringing with them a fresh and forward-thinking approach to preventative health, workplace wellbeing...
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...
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.
B4 People Ecosystem: Wellness, Engagement & Performance
This People Ecosystem session, led by Andy Caldicott of Arvra Wellness, explored the increasingly critical role of employee wellbeing as a driver of organisational...
Keble College has renewed its Platinum Membership with B4, reaffirming its commitment to supporting and engaging with Oxfordshire’s dynamic business community. As a long-standing...
New B4 Member Introduction: Luka Baggio, Renew Yoga Massage
Hello, I'm Luka Baggio, founder of Renew Yoga Massage, based in Bicester and Weston-on-the-Green. My work is rooted in helping people move, breathe and...
B4 Members Hall Personal Training have recently renewed their B4 Membership. Executive Director, Becky Hall, explains more about Hall's role in the lives of...
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...
For those who lead busy, high-profile lives, Personal Assistants are no longer a luxury, they’re a necessity. Whether you’re a business leader, an influencer,...
Owen Mumford: 70 Years of Innovation in Healthcare
Owen Mumford has been at the forefront of medical device innovation for over 70 years, pioneering solutions that enhance patient care and improve healthcare...
At B4, we recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Liz Nicholson, Managing Director of Nicholsons, to discuss the company’s journey, values, and...
10 Reasons why Deeper Business Connections Help to Build Trust
Deeper business connections offer a range of significant benefits that can contribute to long-term success. Developing deeper connections in business is not just about...
Exciting January Events for B4 Members: A Great Start to 2025
January 2025 promises an exhilarating line-up of events for B4 Members, offering opportunities to connect, celebrate, and be inspired. With three unique gatherings, B4...
Spotlight on Helen Fallon: Driving Success in Recruitment and Beyond
Helen Fallon, the dynamic Managing Director of Global CTS Ltd, is a cornerstone of the B4 community, bringing unparalleled expertise and infectious enthusiasm to...
Schneider Electric Names Chris Leong as Chief Sustainability Officer
Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy and automation digital solutions, has announced the appointment of Chris Leong as its new Chief Sustainability Officer....
iON Ambulance Care Selects Boostworks to Supercharge Employee Perks and Happiness
Boostworks, a leading provider of employee reward and recognition, benefits delivery and wellbeing solutions, today announced that it has been selected as the benefits...
Are you looking to take your business to new heights? Want to connect with Oxfordshire's top decision makers, learn from industry experts, and enjoy...
Workplace culture – a buzzword we hear constantly. Companies boast about their unique cultures to attract talent and boost morale. But is this celebrated...
Boostworks, a leading provider of employee reward and recognition, benefits delivery and wellbeing solutions, is pleased to announce an exciting leadership transition.
In the ever-evolving realm of human resources and organisational development, leaders consistently grapple with pivotal decisions in shaping their core people functions. Traditionally, many...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Psychological Safety: What does this mean, what should this look like on a day to day basis, how can leaders role model a psychologically safe environment?
At our last B4 People Ecosystem, Lisa LLoyd of It’s Time for Change shared the following report:
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...
Unveiling B4 HUB: A New Era of Benefits for B4 Members
In the dynamic landscape of business, connections are the cornerstone of growth and success. At B4, we've always believed in the power of collaboration...
Unlocking Leadership Insights: B4 Platinum Quarterly Breakfast at Blenheim Palace
In the ever-evolving landscape of business, connection and collaboration are paramount. For the past 17 years, B4 has been at the forefront of creating...
B4’s PLATINUM 50th Celebration Breakfast at Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons
B4, the premier business network in Oxfordshire, hosted a milestone event today – the PLATINUM 50th Celebration Breakfast at the iconic Le Manoir aux...
Navigating HR & OD Challenges in 2024: A Guide to a Successful Year
Introduction: As we step into the New Year, the ever-evolving landscape of human resources (HR) and organisational development (OD) presents both exciting opportunities and...
New legislative changes are set to upheave rules from 1st January 2024.
Here’s an overview of the key changes that will kick-in from the 1st of January 2024: Simplified Holiday Pay Calculations: The proposed changes permit...
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...
Businesses need a recruitment partner who will support growth by understanding the business, culture and exactly what impact the job role has within the...
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...
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...
Hooray is an independent award-winning recruitment agency with offices in Cheltenham, Oxford and Milton Keynes. Our recruitment consultants partner with candidates and businesses across...
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...
Why joining a community of business leaders can enhance your reputation and credibility
I read a LinkedIn post recently that reassured business owners that if they’d managed to keep their businesses going during recession, Brexit, COVID and...
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.
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’. ...
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...
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...
The Art Room at Unipart House is open to Oxfordshire businesses
Unipart is offering local business people the opportunity to use the company's large employee restaurant as a temporary base for business meetings or as...
The Rise of Remote Working: Challenges and Opportunities
One of the biggest impacts of COVID-19 has been the rise of remote working. Like everything, this has sparked both challenges and opportunities. Speaking...
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....
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...
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...
"Organisational pressures are set to rise in 2023 (and beyond). The employment relationship is undergoing the greatest transformation it has seen for decades." -...
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...
Cyber attack solutions provider, CovertSwarm, has appointed Julio Taylor as its new chief marketing officer. Taylor, who is also CEO at international marketing agency...
£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...
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...
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).
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...
Black History Month is a month of events that run throughout October and celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Black communities worldwide.
Oxford Brookes University is holding a personal safety event for students, staff and local residents today, Tuesday, 4 October 2022. The event will take...
Kick-start opportunity for a science-based start-up to benefit from over £10k of lab and business support for one-year
Kick-start opportunity for a science-based start-up to benefit from over £10k of lab and business support for one-year at Oxfordshire’s Heyford Park Innovation centre. ...
With demand for workers outstripping supply and ‘the great resignation’ showing no signs of abating, Britain is facing some huge recruitment challenges.
Exec Support Solutions CEO launches new Oxfordshire-based recruitment business
I am over the moon to announce the grand opening of Exec Recruitment Solutions; Oxfordshire’s newest Recruitment Agency! 🥳 I have proudly joined forces with...
Grant Thornton names new Thames Valley Practice Leader
Leading business and financial adviser Grant Thornton UK LLP has appointed Norman Armstrong as its new Practice Leader in the Thames Valley and Southampton...
New campaign raising awareness of prostate cancer in black communities launches
Dr. Obrey Alexis of Oxford Brookes University is leading a Basingstoke-based initiative highlighting how black men of African and Caribbean heritage are disproportionately affected...
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...
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...
In celebration of International Women’s Day, we wanted to take the opportunity to celebrate Kellie Peters & Regina Johnys, the women behind Databasix UK...
The B4 Academy sponsored by Oxford Innovation welcomes applications from local start-ups for complimentary B4 Memberships
B4 Platinum Members, Oxford Innovation, have generously sponsored the new B4 Academy which will give up to ten local start-ups complimentary B4 Membership, worth...
Natalie Davis is the founder of Wellbeing Generation and the Wellbeing Girl and has a background in physical activity and sports development. She will...
Nominate your organisation to participate in the Oxford Brookes Business Challenge Week 2022. Do you have a business problem or innovation that would benefit...
£2.6 million pre-seed funding for next generation virus diagnostic company OxDX
The corporate team at Penningtons Manches Cooper has advised OxDX on the completion of its spin-out from Oxford University and its £2.6 million pre-seed...
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...
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...
Unite Threat of Industrial Action Over Pay a “Kick in the Teeth for Local Communities”
Stagecoach criticised the Unite union for threatening industrial action impacting Stagecoach bus services in the West of England after it rejected a pay increase...
Grants of up to £25k available for Oxfordshire charities encouraging healthier hearts
Oxfordshire Community Foundation’s Healthy Hearts grants aim to improve cardiovascular health by funding charitable organisations that are promoting positive behaviour, such as increased physical...
OxLEP and TheHill urging SMEs to seize health and care collaboration opportunities
A drive to help small businesses make the most of their research collaborations has been launched by OxLEP, Oxfordshire’s local enterprise partnership and TheHill,...
Diploma in Workplace Data Protection Starts 20th January 2022 – Register Now!
20th January 2022 – A GDPR Training Programme and Diploma for HR Professionals. In collaboration with SYLO | Beyond HR. , we are delivering a programme...
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...
Innovators, investors and entrepreneurs set to come together at key innovation showcase – with just two days to go until the return of Venturefest Oxford
Venturefest Oxford is set to return on Thursday 25 November, bringing together the county’s greatest minds in discussion as to how the county’s ‘world-class...
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...
Owen Mumford announces verified science-based targets and plans for net zero
Owen Mumford, a global leader in the design, manufacture and advancement of medical devices, has announced its emissions reduction targets through the Science Based...
The green imperative for medical device businesses
The global healthcare system is a large contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, representing 4.4% of the total worldwide footprint.¹ Supply chains occupy a significant...
Freeths responds to continued high demand for new housing
As the latest results published by the country’s leading housebuilders point to the rebound which followed the initial lockdown turning into a sustained demand...
With new starters taking their first steps in accountancy and part-qualified accountants entering the home straight of their qualification journey, CRM is bursting with...
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...
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...
Oxfordshire Apprenticeship Awards 2022 set to launch this week, as Local Enterprise Partnership insist ‘Apprenticeships are more crucial now than ever’
The Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership (OxLEP) have announced that the prestigious Oxfordshire Apprenticeship Awards are set to launch later this week, ahead of the...
Councillors to scrutinise services that radically improve safeguarding outcomes for children and their families
Oxfordshire county councillors are to scrutinise services that radically improve safeguarding outcomes for children and their families, and that are also designed to reduce...
Families caring for former athletes with brain damage need more support, new research shows
Following former Rugby World Cup winner Steve Thompson's diagnosis of early-onset dementia at 42 and probable chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), and a number of...
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...
More than just a storm in a Yorkshire teacup – Why banter can never be an excuse for racism
Yorkshire County Cricket Club (Yorkshire) has been in the headlines recently following serious allegations of institutional racism. These allegations come in the wake of...
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...
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...
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.
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...
£21m announced for Digital Skills Bootcamps in the West Midlands
The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has launched its next round of digital bootcamps to improve the digital capabilities of residents across the region.
Remote employee ‘surveillance’ is dangerous territory
More bosses are using software to monitor remote workers and this morning, the BBC reported that electronic monitoring of home workers by companies is...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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.
Enterprise M3 local enterprise partnership is leading major improvements to digital connectivity in towns and villages across Surrey and Hampshire
A project to deliver gigabit-capable broadband for business and communities across Surrey and Hampshire is being taken a significant step forward as private sector...
The Business and External Engagement team at Oxford Brookes Business School aims to partner with organisations & individuals to improve business and individual performance...
Buckinghamshire-based manufacturer of doors and windows, Origin, is set to contribute up to £1.5million to the local economy within the next year as part...
Whitley Stimpson provides expertise to produce PPE communications kit for medics
Whitley Stimpson has advised Project Pitlane and assisted with compliance obligations to achieve grant funding for a project called MedicCom to develop a novel...
TP Health completes management buyout and strengthens senior team to capitalise on growing occupational health market
Leading occupational health provider TP Health has recorded stellar growth and announced the appointment of a new Non-Executive Director, following the completion of a...
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...
Economy Minister, Vaughan Gething, on the latest Labour Market Statistics
Commenting on today’s Labour Market Statistics, Economy Minister Vaughan Gething said: “Today’s figures are encouraging, showing the unemployment rate in Wales remains below that...
Sortlist, the B2B scale-up, which focuses on bringing together high-quality marketing agencies from around the world with corresponding projects, is committed to shining a...
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...
Experience Oxfordshire MP roundtable reflects on the impact of Covid and the challenges faced for tourism recovery across the region
Last Friday, Hayley Beer-Gamage, CEO of Experience Oxfordshire hosted an MP roundtable with Robert Courts, Conservative MP for Witney and West Oxfordshire and Anneliese...
Unipart Logistics introduces new sustainable fleet to NHS Supply Chain operation
NHS Supply Chain’s logistics provider, Unipart Logistics, is enhancing its fleet of sustainable vehicles across the UK with the aim of creating a long-term...
Causeway launches Middlesbrough office to attract new talent into digital construction
Construction technology provider Causeway Technologies has invested £1.5m on a new centre for engineering excellence in Middlesbrough, which will create up to 100 new...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Today, people spend more and more of their time in environments away from home – in workplaces, hotels, schools, restaurants and airports. This means...
Oxford Bus Company intern Adam keeps it in the family
The nephew of one of Oxford Bus Company’s former long serving employees is following in his uncle’s footsteps, after joining the organisation’s internship scheme.
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...
Meyers, the award-winning home-based estate agency franchise, has added to its sales, support and lettings team for the benefit of its growing number of...
New Supply Chain Partnership for Unipart and Prenetics
Unipart Logistics has signed a contract with global digital health company Prenetics to deliver Covid-19 test kit fulfilment services. Unipart will assemble and pick...
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...
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...
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.
In response to the very recent findings that ‘most office workers will never return full-time’, please see below an expert response from Sridhar Iyengar,...
Charity launches therapy bus to support youngsters’ mental wellbeing
Oxfordshire based charity At The Bus this week launched its inaugural converted art therapy bus that will tour the county providing mental wellbeing support...
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.
Stagecoach Launches Competition to Thank Oxfordshire’s Local Heroes
Stagecoach and Oxford Tube are launching a competition designed to give back to keyworkers in Oxfordshire who have worked tirelessly during the pandemic to...
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...
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...
If you’re curious about healthcare or medical billing but not sure you want to outsource, Premium Medical Billing runs free drop-in webinar sessions that...
Our Climate Change Strategy – and comment on the Government’s Decarbonising Transport plan
Today marks both the launch of our Group Climate Change Strategy, and the publication of the Government's Decarbonising Transport Strategy - an exciting day...
Unipart Group has been named as one of the UK’s leading companies for employee ownership. The global manufacturing, logistics and consultancy group based in...
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...
Blake Morgan supports operational transfer of Reading leisure centres to social enterprise
Reading Borough Council has signed a partnership contract with the non-profit social enterprise organisation Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL), which will now take over the...
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...
Leading Hand Dryer Manufacturer Launches New ECO Range
As part of its ongoing commitment to energy efficiency, leading hand dryer manufacturer Airdri has launched its most environmentally friendly range of hand dryers...
Cowley Road Carnival celebrations go ahead all over the city as residents are encouraged to join Virtual Carnival online, decorate their homes as the...
Email is the leading cause of security threats to businesses. From malicious attacks, such as spam, phishing, and spoofing, to misaddressed recipients or employee...
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...
Carter Jonas Bolsters Oxfordshire Commercial Team with Appointment of Experienced Surveyor
National property consultancy Carter Jonas has strengthened its Oxford Commercial Agency Team with the recruitment of Adrian Chan as a Senior Surveyor based out...
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)...
Thames Travel launches bus driver recruitment campaign as part of service expansion in South Oxfordshire
Thames Travel has launched a new recruitment campaign that encourages people to consider bus driving as an alternative career to that they are currently...
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...
With the rumoured extension of the 21st June lockdown lifting on the horizon, and businesses calling for extra support, Sridhar Iyengar, MD for Zoho...
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,...
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...
B4 Community Working Together: Carbon Colour provide new signage for Stagecoach’s Oxfordshire depots
As part of Stagecoach Oxfordshire’s Depot improvement plan, Robert Betterton, Stagecoach’s Fleet Engineer needed a local reputable firm to assist with the design and...
DJS Antibodies moves to newly converted lab space at The Oxford Trust’s Wood Centre for Innovation
Biotech start-up, DJS Antibodies, is the second company to move into the newly converted class II laboratory space at The Oxford Trust’s Wood Centre...
Unipart Logistics has secured a five-year contract to run the new, custom-built Jaguar Land Rover Global Parts Logistics Centre at Appleby Magna in Leicestershire,...
Working from home: Call to ban out-of-hours emails from bosses
Sridhar Iyengar, MD, Zoho Europe, comments:
“Technology has played a crucial role in keeping businesses operational during the pandemic, but this new working from home...
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,...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
Shipton-Under-Wychwood Cricket Club Announces New Sponsorship
Shipton-under-Wychwood cricket club and The Rooflight Company are delighted to announce a new sponsorship partnership of the 3rd and 4th XI's, commencing at the...
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...
Award-winning specialist family law practice acquires further new talent during the last Lockdown
South Oxfordshire based Boardman Hawkins & Osborne LLP has acquired four additional members of the team the last three months to expand their growing...
10 Changes Businesses Could Make to Pandemic-proof Workplaces
It’s thought that a year of coronavirus lockdowns has cost the economy £251billion through closed businesses and reduced footfall. So, it’s no wonder that...
£100 million project starts at Catalyst Bicester with David Lloyd sale and phase one construction
The first phase of new buildings at Catalyst Bicester, the £100 million new advanced manufacturing and technology business community and include a David Lloyd...
Blenheim is piloting a new ‘social prescription’ programme aimed at addressing the mental distress, social isolation and physical inactivity caused by lockdown.
Bike Oxford partners with B4 to promote active travel across the region
Breathingspace, the outdoor events agency behind the hugely popular sportives Bike Oxford, Bike Bath and The Canterbury Bike Ride, has teamed up with Oxfordshire’s...
New research shows one in five freelancers are now working a ‘side-hustle’
Nearly 1 in 5 freelancers (19%) are self-employed as a side-hustle alongside an employee position. Nearly two-fifths of side-hustlers (37%) said they started freelancing...
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...
Oxfordshire Community Foundation opens search for Chair
Oxfordshire Community Foundation (OCF) is seeking a Chair with the enthusiasm and ability to enable the foundation to succeed in reaching the next stage...
Coronavirus: Is the roadmap to easing lockdown restrictions a road to ruin for directors?
Directors of companies have been facing, and continue to face, extremely challenging circumstances due to the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic. The decisions...
On International Women’s Day, IPSE warns of “disproportionate financial struggle” of female freelancers during the pandemic
On International Women’s Day, IPSE (the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed) has warned that female freelancers face a “disproportionate financial struggle” during...
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...
Free business school encourages Newcastle’s start-ups to rebel against hard times
Newcastle’s entrepreneurs of the future are being offered places on a free, acclaimed online workshop which can help them to launch, even before they...
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...
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...
MetLase invests in digital growth and creating technology jobs in Sheffield
MetLase, the South Yorkshire-based joint venture between Unipart and Rolls Royce, has invested £565k in Sheffield City Region to create engineering jobs and take...
Ignite Sport UK partner with Oxford City FC, The Oxford Food Company and FitFest Oxford to support families in need during lockdown
Four community spirited Oxfordshire companies have joined forces with schools to help families with vital supplies during the latest lockdown - and have appealed...
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...
Hundreds of local apprenticeships spells hope for Berkshire job seekers
During National Apprenticeship Week, Berkshire Opportunities reveals huge range of apprenticeship opportunities available in the region, highlighting events and support available
NHS staff targeted by nearly 140,000 malicious emails last year
Cyber criminals bombarded NHS staffers with a total of 137,476 malicious emails last year, according to official figures from NHS Digital, the national provider...
BGF, the UK’s most active investor in growth economy businesses, has successfully exited its investment in Renal Services, an independent provider of dialysis services,...
Charity warns of epidemic of loneliness in Oxfordshire as lockdowns reduce support services for the most vulnerable
A new report from Oxfordshire Community Foundation (OCF) suggests that loneliness is driven by feelings of disconnection from civic life rather than distance from...
Just Launched: Diploma in Workplace Data Protection with CPD Accredited Modules
2020 was a very challenging year for anyone responsible for HR, whether this was implementing the job retention scheme (furlough), supporting redundancy decisions, ensuring...
Requests for COVID-19 charitable funding soar as philanthropists urge people to give
Oxfordshire Community Foundation’s latest grants round, opened last week in response to lockdown 3, has been overwhelmed with applications from local charities, indicating a...
Owen Mumford chosen as sole supplier for safety pen needles in Wales
Owen Mumford, a global industry leader in medical device design and manufacturing based in Oxfordshire, has been appointed as the sole supplier for insulin...
You HR relaunch You HR Academy for remote working teams
You HR Consultancy is excited to announce they have relaunched their online You HR Academy specifically to support the management and development of...
Partnership announces support for homeless people this Christmas
Partners in Oxfordshire Homeless Movement (OHM) are working together to provide accommodation and services for people experiencing rough sleeping and living in supported accommodation...
Oxford Brookes University cancer diagnostics spinout firm, MetaGuideX Ltd, wins business innovation programme
MetaGuideX, an innovative cancer diagnostics company established as a spin-out business from Oxford Brookes University, has won the 2020 Oxford Academic Health Science Network’s...
Christmas homelessness campaign aims to avoid the tragedy of a return to the streets in Oxfordshire
Oxfordshire Homeless Movement (OHM) is appealing to local residents, visitors and workers to help them ensure no-one has to sleep rough in our county...
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...
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...
Blake Morgan signs Thames Valley Mental Wellbeing Charter
Leading law firm Blake Morgan LLP has signed the Thames Valley Chambers of Commerce’s Mental Health Wellbeing Charter as part of the firm’s commitment...
Every pound donated up to £30,000 will be doubled to help disadvantaged communities improve children’s school readiness with our match-funding initiative on The Good...
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...
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...
21-day Group Accelerator full of practical tips, insights and strategies for women coaches, consultants and entrepreneurs who run expertise-based businesses.
Positive Steps with Jonna Mundy from You HR Consultancy
1. Since lockdown I have disciplined myself and the team to do something daily that supports their wellbeing, whether exercising, healthy eating, relaxation, or...
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...
Oxford City Council has launched an online Activities Hub with links to advice on exercise, mental health, learning and cultural activities to help residents...
The current situation with the coronavirus means inboxes are filling up (once again) with companies sending out information about their response, messages from CEOs,...
We’re going through a moment in history that is full of uncertainty. There’s the Covid 19 pandemic. There’s political brinkmanship between Europe and UK....
Intellectual Property Office invests in new support role for Oxfordshire businesses
The Intellectual Property Office has partnered with Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership to create new business support job role – application window now open
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...
Generation Apprentice: Changing attitudes to apprenticeships as students, parents and employers see more value
Despite the number of new apprentices started in Britain falling last year, new research released from leading business and financial adviser Grant Thornton UK...
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...
An intuitive medical device for multiple applications is being developed at Culham Innovation Centre and is poised to enter the billion-dollar biopsy market. The...
Empowering charity, Victoria’s Promise, has teamed up with Bracknell Enterprise & Innovation Hub (The Hub) to help companies boost employee health and defences this...
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...
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