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Aston University research centre manager wins Asian Business Chamber of Commerce award
Gurdeep Chima is the manager of the Centre for Research in Ethnic Minority Entrepreneurship (CREME) She won in the Outstanding Young Achiever of the Year category The winners were announced at an awards ceremony on 18...2023-12-05 2330 0 -
Teacher training revamp needed to help ‘shy’ Black pupils succeed
While one in three children have introverted personalities, teachers currently receive no training on personality diversity, creating an “added layer of exclusion” for young Black introverts. However, Black Introvert Week UK (BIW UK) believes small changes...2023-12-02 7708 0 -
Allergy campaigner and food entrepreneur Julianne Ponan MBE heads to Downing Stree
Award-winning businesswoman and allergy campaigner Julianne Ponan MBE was one of only a handful of small business owners invited to showcase their products at the annual Downing Street Festive Fair. Julianne, who runs her business from...2023-12-02 8332 0 -
New city centre enterprise hub launched by Aston Centre for Growth
New enterprise hub is based at Aston University’s corporate headquarters at John Cadbury House in Birmingham city centre The hub will support entrepreneurs and innovators with a range of leading expertise in small business growth and...2023-12-01 1588 0 -
Birmingham’s Warm Welcomes set to reach 300 venues
Hundreds of community centres, libraries, places of worship and other venues have all opened their doors to offer Warm Welcomes across Birmingham during the Cost of Living crisis. And this winter, the city’s Warm Welcomes network...2023-11-19 3774 0 -
A terrific community event for the whole family that showcased Soho Road!
The Soho Road Business Improvement District(BID) organised a mega community event, the Birmingham Premier Diwali Mela on Sunday 29th October. Taking place in the heart of Soho Road in Handsworth, this vibrant family event saw several...2023-11-14 6252 0 -
Allergen-free brand Creative Nature fundraises for The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation
Top 14 allergen-free brand Creative Nature has launched a festive fundraiser for The Natasha Foundation, which aims to prevent and eradicate allergic diseases, creating a world that is safe for everyone. The company, which has its...2023-11-10 6940 0 -
New research highlights financial challenges faced by older noncitizens in the West Midlands
A study by experts at Aston University has been released as part of the UK’s Talk Money week (6-11 November), offering critical insights into the financial wellbeing of older noncitizens in the West Midlands. The study...2023-11-10 2643 0 -
Government drive to phase out smoking and tackle youth vaping attracts large response
Over 12,000 responses have been received as part of the government’s consultation on plans to create a smokefree generation and crack down on youth vaping – the most significant public health intervention in a generation. The Prime Minister...2023-11-08 1994 0 -
Next generation of clean air leaders grows strong at Birmingham
Growing numbers of future environmental leaders are coming to the University of Birmingham as the McCall McBain Clean Air Fellows programme goes from strength to strength. Five young environmental scientists –from the UK, Kosovo, and North...2023-10-30 6800 0
