Published: 16th April 2018
A PhD student at the University of Plymouth has been awarded a prestigious scholarship to advance her research into microplastics found in the marine environment. Imogen Napper has previously conducted research which showed that each use of a domestic washing machine could release more than 700,000 microscopic fibres into waste water. Now, through an award from Sky
Read the full articlePublished: 3rd April 2018
Cornwall Chamber of Commerce invites you to take part in our very brief survey on skills. We are looking to obtain some insight as to the skills shortage in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Your input will be vital at establishing how the Chamber can campaign for change and can support businesses in this
Read the full articlePublished: 29th March 2018
Four top swimmers from the University of Plymouth are heading to Australia’s Gold Coast to compete in the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Jessica Jackson and Laura Stephens have been selected for Team England, while Denilson Da Costa will swim for Mozambique, and Issa Mohamed for Kenya. Jessica is a 100m freestyle swimmer and Biomedical Science student.
Read the full articlePublished: 26th March 2018
This month, the first ever Google Women Techmaker – South West event took place. The Cornish tech industry has been gaining a lot of national attention in recent years, due to the tireless efforts of not-for-profit organisation Software Cornwall. The counties glowing results in the yearly Tech Nation report along with local companies like Headforwards,
Read the full articlePublished: 25th March 2018
The Duke of Cornwall unveiled a commemorative plaque to mark the completion of the restoration and renovation work on the Old Cathedral School which has been transformed into a community space that will focus on education, music and art This is a landmark project for Cornwall which will be available as a public amenity. Koha Architects were
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