New research with business leaders in the West Midlands highlights industry know-how rivals degrees in hiring decisions
The study carried out for Talking Futures paints a picture of what employers look for in entry-level candidates…
Over a quarter of West Midlanders avoid the gym because it bores them, says survey
The research, from Saturn Visual Solutions, found that more than a quarter (28%) of people in the UK…
Wales among UK’s most affected regions for sick leave, new analysis finds
While the overall sickness absence rate fell to 2.0% (down from 2.3% in 2023), analysis of the ONS…
University of Birmingham students enjoy behind-the-scenes tour at Amazon
More than 30 students spent an afternoon touring the fulfilment centre, gaining an insight into how Amazon stores,…
West Bromwich’s Sian Reeves hosts radio sing-a-long with Tony Christie for Care Home Open Week
The one-off, 40 minutes Singalong Show is made by specialist radio station, m4dRdadio.com, which provides ad-free music of…
Curry goals! Indico strikes it hot as it transfers to Touchwood
After years of serving up delicious dishes at Parkgate Shopping Centre, Indico is moving to an even bigger…
Birmingham Open Spaces Forum awarded National Lottery funding to grow green space volunteering in Brum
Senior Head of Regional Funding (Midlands) at The National Lottery Community Fund, Nic Thurbon, shared: “Our funding connects climate action…
BCU brings the glam back to Birmingham with open-air summer fashion event
Hosted by BBC’s award-winning presenter and journalist, Kathryn Stanczyszyn – and featuring an exclusive after-party for invited guests,…
Forever Edinburgh launches bold new campaign, challenging visitors to ‘Stay Different’ in the city
Targeting the city’s largest visitor market, domestic overnight travellers, Stay Different is designed to inspire longer, more meaningful…
University of Birmingham research centre addresses new global emergency
The International Centre of Excellence in the Treatment of Pathological Fractures (FractureFix) unites the Universities of Birmingham, Uppsala,…