Informing, Including and Inspiring the next digital generation
The city of Leeds has the fastest scaleup growth in the north of England, with its digital sector employing more than 100,000 people and contributing £6.5 billion to the City Region economy. We know that Leeds is a thriving digital hub, and we want to continue to spread the word about digital in Leeds and…
Yorkshire garden centre group first in UK to accredit its own sustainability training
The team at a Bradford-based garden centre group is celebrating after becoming the first garden centre group to accredit its own Carbon Literacy Training. The team at Yorkshire Garden Centres have developed the training programme in conjunction with the award-winning Manchester charity, The Carbon Literacy Project in order to equip its 509 employees with…
Skills for Life
Skills for Life – training schemes for your business 2023 has been a challenging year for business with the cost of living soaring and concerns about a recession at the forefront of minds, but a new poll of SMEs in England from the Skills for Life campaign reveals that SMEs in Yorkshire and the Humber…
Sales Marvel Welcomes Business Excellence Award
York-based Sales and Marketing Consultancy Sales Marvel continues to build on recent successes by adding a national business award to its collection. Sales Marvel has been recognised in the Business Excellence Awards 2023 as “Sales and Marketing Consultancy of the Year”. To determine the results, Acquisition International’s research team takes into consideration “the commitment, expertise, and…
Bradford College Named Top Apprenticeship Training Provider in West Yorkshire
Bradford College is celebrating after being declared the top apprenticeship training provider in West Yorkshire together with Bradford Teaching Hospitals. The partnership won the Training Provider/Programme of the Year category at the annual West Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards 2023 – the second consecutive time this has been given to the Bradford College Apprenticeship team. The two organisations were…
York St John Creative Centre scoops top honours at the RIBA Yorkshire Awards 2023
The York St John Creative Centre has been named Building of the Year at the RIBA Yorkshire Awards 2023. The University was also named Client of the Year, with judges impressed with the Centre’s vision, purpose and sustainable design. Designed by leading environmental architects Tate + Co, the Creative Centre is a striking and sustainably…
Leeds Beckett University climbs 40 places to be ranked 66th in the Complete University Guide
Leeds Beckett University has climbed 40 places in the 2024 Complete University Guide, showing the biggest increase of any institution in the national table. Based on the new 2024 table, Leeds Beckett is now fifth of the ten Yorkshire universities listed – up from ninth in 2023 This is the fourth consecutive year Leeds Beckett…
GLOBE POINT ALMOST FULLY LET AS FIFTH NEW TENANT SECURED
CEG has secured a fifth tenant to the popular Globe Point development in a matter of weeks. Specialist Computer Centres (SCC), part of the global Rigby Group headed up by Sir Peter Rigby, will move to the striking flat iron design building next month. Relocating from Wellington Place, SCC was attracted by Globe Point’s ESG…
Septuagenarian artist demonstrates the power of lifelong learning at York St John University Degree Show
Judith Porter felt she had ‘something to prove’ after leaving education at 15 Members of the public are warmly invited to York St John University’s Fine Art, Illustration, Photography and MFA Degree Show which opens today, Friday 2 June. Held in our multi award winning Creative Centre, it is a unique opportunity for friends,…
Helmsley Group demonstrates further high street commitment with Big Tent festival sponsorship
Property investment and development specialist, Helmsley Group, has announced its support of the Big Tent Ideas Festival in York. Taking place on Saturday 17th June, the Big Tent Ideas Festival invites political representatives and prominent names in media, business and academia to take part in a wide range of discussions on subjects including devolution, social…
Council Elects New Leader – Executive Team confirmed
City of York Council has approved its new leadership team at a full council meeting this morning (25th May 2023) through the election of Councillor Claire Douglas as the Leader of the Council. Councillor Pete Kilbane will serve as Councillor Douglas’s Deputy and will take on executive portfolio responsibilities for Transport and the Economy. As…
New research project to create outdoor events industry career guides
Academics at Leeds Beckett University are developing a set of new career guides for people looking to enter – and progress careers in – the outdoor events industry. The outdoor events industry covers a wide range of events including music festivals, agricultural fairs, recreation and leisure events, and some corporate events. The range of jobs…
PIB Insurance Brokers CEO takes on 10km charity walk for MND Research
Leeds, 15th May 2023: PIB Insurance Brokers CEO Steve Redgwell is set to embark on a 10km walk from Headingley Stadium to Leeds to raise money for Motor Neurone Disease (MND) research. Steve is an MND sufferer, a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. Despite his condition, Steve…
Bradford Garden Centre reaches final of regional business award
The team at a Bradford garden centre group is celebrating after reaching the final of a regional business award. Tong Garden Centre has been shortlisted in the Sustainability category in the Bradford Means Business Awards. Tong Garden Centre’s Head of People, Culture & Sustainability, Neil Barwise-Carr, said: “We’re committed to reducing our impact on the…
Bradford College Celebrates Ofsted ‘Good’ for Teacher Training
Teacher training provision at Bradford College has been awarded a ‘Good’ rating after a recent Ofsted inspection – the second highest possible grading. The latest report awarded all areas of Primary, Secondary, and Further Education & Skills teacher training at the College as ‘Good’, including quality, leadership, and management. An Ofsted inspection team of 10…
York animator’s deeply personal film about the family impact of stillbirth
“We need to be able to have these conversations so bereaved parents know they’re not alone” ~ Richard Jacobs and Rebecca Wilson Jacobs are available for interview~ Animator, Director and Lecturer in Animation at York St John University, Richard Jacobs and his wife Rebecca are launching their very personal new animated film ‘For…
The Future of Innovation in YOUR business
The Future of Innovation in YOUR business Wed, 28 Jun 2023 12:00 – 17:00 BST York Guildhall Coney Street York YO1 9QL For more information and to book your FREE place: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-future-of-innovation-in-your-business-tickets-616380780507 Innovation is key for your business to thrive, flourish and grow in uncertain times. Join Enterprise Works to build your competitive…
The University of York Enterprise Awards
The University of York Enterprise Awards Tuesday 4th July from 6.30pm The Merchant Adventurers Hall, York For more information and to book your place: https://www.york.ac.uk/enterprise-works/university-of-york-enterprise-awards/ Apply now! Introducing The University of York Enterprise Awards: honouring the region’s top-tier talent. There’s never been a more exciting time to invest, start and grow a business in York…
Travel Students Fly High with Takeover of Great Victoria Hotel
A group of lucky Bradford College students rose to the challenge of taking over a grand local hotel for a day. Level 3 learners from Travel, Aviation, Hospitality & Events were mentored by industry professionals from Monday to Thursday, taking on board all there is to know about running a successful hotel. As part of this, students…
York celebrates diversity and equality with Pride
City of York Council will be joining communities across the city to celebrate Pride Month, join in the annual Pride parade and stand up for LGBTQIA+ residents. During Pride Month – which lasts throughout June – the city walls and Mansion House will be lit up to represent diversity in the city and the rainbow…
Emergency Services Day
Our upcoming clash with London Broncos will form part of our ‘Emergency Services Day’ – with ALL Emergency Services Staff able to attend for FREE! In partnership with Calderdale SmartMove, West Yorkshire Police, West Yorkshire Fire Service and the Yorkshire Ambulance Service, we are bringing an Emergency Services celebration to Odsal Stadium on Sunday…
Heating homes using infrared systems – new research to inform Government’s Net Zero mission
Energy experts at Leeds Beckett University are leading a new project to investigate the benefits of using infrared heating systems in homes. The research will inform the UK Government in their mission to achieve Net Zero by 2050. The research will gather wider data on the effectiveness of different types of infrared heating, to…
Newly qualified solicitor embraces new role within highly regarded property team
A graduate who couldn’t speak English when she arrived from her native Poland at the age of 12 has now qualified as a solicitor with leading law firm Rollits LLP. The firm has strengthened its commercial property team with the addition of Zaneta Andraszczyk who was admitted as a Solicitor in March after completing her…
Bradford College Recruitment Fair
The Apprenticeships team at Bradford College are holding our annual Apprenticeship Recruitment Fair on Friday 30th June 2023 at Bradford City Football Stadium (12.00pm – 5.00pm). We would like to invite employers to attend the event to give you an opportunity to showcase your business and discuss any apprenticeship opportunities you have available or will…
York Racecourse launches Environmental Strategy – GREEN KNAVESMIRE 300
York Racecourse becomes first independent racecourse to sign up to UNFCCC Sport for Climate Action GREEN KNAVESMIRE 300 commits to delivering Net Zero by 2040 50% reduction in carbon emissions already achieved eight years ahead of target York Racecourse has launched its Environmental Strategy, entitled GREEN KNAVESMIRE 300, along with its commitment to reach Net…
A distinct welcome to Leeds
LeedsBID is providing a distinct welcome for those people coming into Leeds, focusing on the importance of the visitor experience. As Leeds hosts the UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) this week, the BID (Business Improvement District) is ensuring that visitors, including the 6,000 delegates in town for the conference, receive a warm…
Baul music set to reach new audiences in Bradford and Keighley
Manningham Housing Association (MHA) has secured funds for a project to revive, preserve and promote the writing of Baul music in Bradford and Keighley. Originating in Bangladesh and the neighbouring Indian state of West Bengal, Baul music was especially popular in the 19th and early 20th centuries. As well as a form of folk music,…
Castle Howard takes home prestigious accolade at national 2023 Museum + Heritage Awards
The North Yorkshire stately home won Marketing and Communications Campaign of the Year for Christmas at Castle Howard 2022 Iconic North Yorkshire stately home Castle Howard was celebrated at the Museum + Heritage Awards in London on the evening of May 10th, winning Marketing and Communications Campaign of the Year. The campaign was for Into…
Leeds Business School partners with Castle Howard and Flamingo Land in opportunity for students to work on live briefs
Students from Leeds Beckett University’s Digital Marketing course have been given the opportunity to work on real world marketing plans for two of Yorkshire’s best known visitor attractions. As part of the Digital Marketing Techniques module, students were tasked with coming up with digital marketing plan for either Castle Howard or Flamingo Land. Both organisations…
YORKSHIRE BUILDING SOCIETY APPOINTS NEW CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Yorkshire Building Society has confirmed Fraser Ingram will join as Chief Operating Officer in August, subject to regulatory approval. Fraser will lead the mutual’s technology and operational teams, ensuring the Society continues to deliver strong service levels while investing in opportunities and technologies to improve its products and services. With almost 20 years of…
Steeton AFC thanks Watson Buckle for 2022/23 season support
Watson Buckle has been thanked by Steeton AFC for their support during their last successful season. Finishing seventh in the North West Counties Division One North has left the team on a high after they secured a 53-point total – the highest in the club’s history at this level. The club had a…
Reed Smith announces Global Solutions relocation to Globe Point securing larger and sustainable office space in city
Global law firm Reed Smith has today announced that it will be moving Global Solutions Leeds (GSL) to Globe Point, a new office development in the Temple district of the city, completed by longstanding client CEG. In July, the firm will move just a five minutes’ walk away from its current base at Platform, to…
Bradford College Wins Prestigious 2023 Educate North Award
Bradford College is celebrating after winning an important category at the ninth Educate North Awards held in Manchester. The Progression to Learning & Work and 14-16 School Provision team won the Student Experience Award – HE/FE category, selected over seven other award entries. The category recognises a further or higher education institution or team that puts students at…
Leeds manufacturers team up with Leeds Beckett University to achieve strategic growth plans
Leadership and marketing experts at Leeds Beckett University have teamed up with a Leeds-based manufacturing company to bring academic knowledge and innovation into the business – supporting them in their ambition to enter new markets and achieve continued long-term, sustainable growth. A team of Leeds Business School academics will work with Moulds, Patterns and Models…
Colenso marks business growth with new shareholder appointment
Colenso Property, the York-based commercial property and asset management specialist, has welcomed Lucy Glasby as a shareholder and partner in the business following a period of significant growth for the company. Lucy first joined Colenso in 2018, and is now the business’s Head of Facilities Management, overseeing its health and safety compliance, and the management…
New Occupiers Set to Move into Globe Point in Temple, Leeds
CEG has secured a new tenant at Globe Point, the 40,430 sq ft seven-storey office development on Globe Road within the Temple district of Leeds. Brand design agency, Robot Food, is moving to a 1,848 sq ft suite on the ground floor. Independent café operator, Butlers, will also officially launch the 65-covers café at the…
Andrew Jackson Solicitors advises the Kexgill Group on multi-million pound purchase for student accommodation expansion
Regional law firm Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP is delighted to have advised Hull-headquartered Kexgill Group, one of the largest private owners of student houses and halls in the UK, on the multi-million purchase of Raleigh House, located close to Nottingham Trent University City Centre Campus. Raleigh House provides over 20,000 sq. ft of floor space,…
Helmsley Group to host accessibility forum for Coney Street Riverside
York-based property developer Helmsley Group will be hosting a drop-in session at the Hilton in York on Tuesday 9th May from noon until 8pm for those with accessibility queries to attend to discuss its Coney Street Riverside scheme. Open to all with Equality Act protected characteristics and specifically aimed at people who have physical, mobility,…
Manningham Housing Association tenants rewarded after gaining digital qualification
12 Manningham Housing Association (MHA) tenants have completed a Level 1 Digital Inclusion training course covering a range of modules including customer service, digital skills, and health and wellbeing. Each successful candidate received a certificate and a brand-new tablet – kindly supplied by Woodspeen Training – at an awards ceremony in MHA’s Bradford head office…
Yorkshire garden centre group launches new concessions
A Bradford-based garden centre group has launched new concessions at two of its centres. Yorkshire Garden Centres welcomes Edinburgh Woollen Mill to Tong Garden Centre and Pavers and Julian Charles to Tingley Garden Centre. All three have proven success within the group, with Edinburgh Woollen Mill in Otley Garden Centre and Pavers and Julian…
Leeds College of Building Celebrates Electrician Training Milestone
One hundred electricans have benefitted from free Level 3 ‘18th Edition Wiring Regulations’ training at Leeds College of Building thanks to funding from the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA). Delivered through the West Yorkshire Consortium of Colleges, re[boot] and subsequent Skills Connect training is designed for adult learners looking to upskill, re-skill, and gain sector-specific qualifications within regional skill shortage areas. Since…
Interactive workshop to teach skills for better communication and career progression in York
York-based HR consultants McMillan & Associates is holding a workshop for businesses and individuals to better understand communication styles in the workplace. The ‘Insights Discovery’ workshop will be held on 14 June 2023 at the Alternative Workspace, in York city centre, for a maximum of 12 people with the aim of helping them to develop…
New Bradford College Chef Academy Launched with MyLahore Restaurants
A new chef academy specialising in British Asian cuisine is set to enhance the Catering & Hospitality training on offer at Bradford College. The MyLahore Academy will shortly be enrolling its first class of adult (19+) students who will commence the new programme in September. Fifteen students will learn the art of fusion cooking from…
National Ukrainian theatre company granted special permission to leave war zone to perform at the York International Shakespeare Festival 2023
York St John University proud to partner on the festival which returns this week The biennial York International Shakespeare Festival returns to York on Friday 21 April 2023, with world and UK premieres, storytelling in schools and libraries, book launches, seminars, lectures and exhibitions. One of the most historic cities in Britain and backed…
Watson Buckle staff take to the skies for charity parachute jump
Two members of staff from Bradford-based accountants, Watson Buckle, will be taking to the skies for charity in September. Connor McLoughlin and Andrew Padgett will undertake the parachute jump in aid of cancer charity, Candlelighters. Candelighters, which provides emotional, practical, financial support, and hope to families of children with cancer was selected as the firm’s…
C-Kore units easy to use for Equinor & DeepOcean in Norway
C-Kore Systems recently completed a deployment with DeepOcean AS for Equinor. The C-Kore testing tools were used to quickly and simply confirm the status of subsea electrical jumpers on the Tordis field in the Norwegian waters of the North Sea. The C-Kore team provided easy to follow training prior to the mobilisation to give the…
C-Kore units easy to use for Equinor & DeepOcean in Norway
C-Kore Systems recently completed a deployment with DeepOcean AS for Equinor. The C-Kore testing tools were used to quickly and simply confirm the status of subsea electrical jumpers on the Tordis field in the Norwegian waters of the North Sea. The C-Kore team provided easy to follow training prior to the mobilisation to give the…
‘Exemplar’ housing association retains national quality mark
Manningham Housing Association (MHA) has retained its Customer Service Excellence national quality mark after a 12-month review. The accreditation is awarded to organisations judged to have a “truly customer-focused culture” following a rigorous assessment process. The independent assessor held discussions with MHA staff at all levels as well as with board representatives, customer panel members,…