Published: 18th January 2018
Professor Richard Thompson, Head of the International Marine Litter Research Unit at the University of Plymouth, has been made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the New Year Honours. The accolade, for Services to Marine Science, reflects his status as a world-leading authority on the problems caused by plastic pollution
Read the full articleLaunceston has welcomed their first Pop-up Innovation Centre to the town following a successful launch event on 11th January. The Pop-up Innovation Centre, opened by Mayor of Launceston Town Council, Margaret Young was supported by partners of Acceleration Through Innovation (ATI) and local businesses. The launch highlighted how the project is reaching out across Cornwall
Read the full articleOver the last five years, the University of Plymouth has helped South West businesses access approximately £2million of investment for Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP). This UK-wide programme has been helping businesses tap into the wealth of knowledge, skills and technology in universities for the last 40 years. Dave Marshall, Specialist KTP Advisor for the University,
Read the full articleThe search for the most inspirational, successful and ground-breaking businesses in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly has kicked off with the launch of the Cornwall Business Awards 2018. Now in their 13th year, the awards champion businesses that stand out from the crowd and celebrate excellence across all business sectors, spanning everything from tourism
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Business Cornwall this month held their 2018 Business Toolkit event at PIC, carrying on from the December / January Business Cornwall magazine feature, providing tips and advice to help guide your business forward to a thriving 2018. As ever, it was a great opportunity to meet with like-minded business people and make new business connections.
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