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Protecting Devon’s Coastlines: How Modern Shipping is Defending Local Marine Ecosystems

The estuaries and coastal stretches around Exeter, Exmouth, and Torbay are home to some of the South West's richest marine ecosystems. From delicate seagrass beds to thriving fisheries, these coastal waters support both biodiversity and our local tourism economy. Yet, beneath the surface lies a persistent threat that rarely makes front-page news: non-native invasive species transported across the globe via commercial shipping.

As heavy cargo vessels navigate British waters to deliver essential goods, they rely on seawater as ballast to maintain stability, trim, and structural...

Aegiq launches project U-Quant in partnership with the University of Exeter to help power space communications 

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 12/20/2022 - 10:18pm

Aegiq , a start-up developing solutions to enable wide-scale adoption of quantum technologies, launched project U-Quant last week in partnership with the Luxmoore Lab from the University of Exeter.

Both parties are building upon a successful collaboration within UK’s Quantum Communications Hub . The project will deliver improved space communication capability leveraging the benefits of true quantum light sources, as well as exploring novel materials for single-photon generation.

The project, led by Aegiq, is funded by Innovate UK . It brings together experts in novel...

Former Exeter student named on list of 50 trailblazing women working to create a better world

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 12/20/2022 - 10:06pm

A University of Exeter Business School graduate was named on a prestigious list of Women of The Future published by the Financial Times.

The ‘Women of the Future: 50 Rising Stars in ESG’ is a Tesco-sponsored list of female entrepreneurs under the age of 35 who are working to further ESG (Environment, Social and Governance) goals by making a lasting and positive impact on their organisations, environment and wider society.

Selin Yigitbasi-Ducker, who graduated in 2013 with a degree in Business Management, was recognised for her start-up Goodsted , a volunteering platform...

UI/UX Product Design for Banking and Financial Industry

Authored by BHTNews.com
Posted: Tue, 12/20/2022 - 12:08pm

In order to stay ahead of the curve, banks and financial institutions must continuously innovate and provide their customers with the best possible experience. This is where UI/UX product design comes in. By creating products that are both user-friendly and visually appealing, UI/UX designers can help banks and financial institutions stand out from the crowd and attract new customers. In addition, by constantly evolving their designs to keep pace with the latest trends, a UX design agency and designers like eleken.co can help banks and financial institutions keep their products fresh and...

Helen Sieroda – founder and director of Wise Goose Coaching  with her B Corp certificate  (Photo Cre

Devon-based school of coaching and mentoring celebrates its 10th anniversary

Authored by Glen King PR
Posted: Mon, 12/19/2022 - 11:45pm

Wise Goose Limited based in Chagford, Devon; celebrates its 10th milestone anniversary with the announcement of its certification as a B Corporation (B Corp).

Helen Sieroda, Director, and founder of Wise Goose School of Coaching comments, “B Corp is an international movement; with the ‘B’ standing for ‘Benefit’ to people, communities, and the planet. We are a ‘for-profit company, but it’s all about moving away from profit as the main yardstick for business success and moving towards more sustainable business models that give equal importance to how we make our money, treat our...

Mortgage broker turns into Santa to help Exeter families in need

Thanks to The Mortgage Quarter's annual gift appeal and the generosity of the local community, Exeter families in need are set to receive a bumper load of gifts in time for Christmas.

Since 2019, The Mortgage Quarter has run a Christmas toy appeal for a local charity, but this year the company decided to go large and widen the scope. Working in partnership with Exeter CoLab , the donations will benefit seven Exeter-based charities supporting children, domestic abuse survivors, families in temporary accommodation and Ukrainian refugees.

Despite the size of the ask, the local...

The Struggle of Working From Home with Back Pain

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Mon, 12/19/2022 - 12:24pm

When the world shifted to working from home due to the pandemic, many of us faced the challenge of adapting to this new way of life. Unsurprisingly, one of the most common issues we faced was back pain. Working from home has its challenges, but back pain can be especially difficult to manage. For those of us who already suffer from chronic back pain, the shift to working from home was especially hard. Not only did we have to adjust to a new routine, but we also had to find ways to avoid exacerbating our existing pain. However, with a few simple changes, we can make our home workspaces...

Jurassic Fibre supports Hospiscare with Christmas trees recycling scheme

Jurassic Fibre supports Hospiscare with Christmas trees recycling scheme

Authored by Program
Posted: Thu, 12/15/2022 - 12:44pm

Award-winning ultra-fast broadband provider, Jurassic Fibre , has today announced that they have pledged their support once again to Hospiscare this Christmas.

The Exeter-based telecoms company, who are on a mission to deliver their full fibre-to-the premises broadband to 500,000 homes and businesses in the South West, will be supporting Hospiscare’s Christmas Tree Recycling fundraiser, for the second year in a row, with a team of volunteers.

The yearly fundraiser aims to collect unwanted Christmas trees from residents in Exeter, Mid and East Devon to recycle in exchange...

The Best Sports Bags for Brand and Product Promotion

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Wed, 12/14/2022 - 11:08am

Business marketing increases the number of customers for any business. In fact, all marketing efforts are meant to bring more customers on board. One of the most effective offline marketing strategies is the use of sports bags such as duffel bags for the gym, slip bags for football and other sports, or backpacks for cycling and other sports.

Most businesses can take advantage of these promotional materials to market their brand by printing the company logo on bags with the company colours. Right now, the World Cup is ongoing, and perhaps you have seen the sports bags with the...

Great South West outlines ambitions for region’s green and blue future

Authored by Program
Posted: Tue, 12/13/2022 - 10:55am

The economic ambitions for the Great South West, the ‘powerhouse’ brand promoting the Cornwall, Isles of Scilly, Devon, Somerset and Dorset region, have been outlined in the Partnership's first board meeting.

The Great South West Partnership came together on 2 December to discuss objectives to build on the region’s natural capital opportunity, develop a clean, digital economy, and tackle climate change.

The Great South West powerhouse brand is striving to unlock the region’s potential to be a world leader in clean growth, backed by the area’s wealth of natural and research...

Foot Anstey advises GW Global Insights' Management team on MBO

National law firm, Foot Anstey LLP has supported and advised the management team of GW Global Insights (GWGI) on a Management Buy-Out (MBO) of its Gasworld brand backed by Mobeus.

The Gasworld brand was founded in 2003 and has been regarded as the go-to platform for the industrial gases industry and has established a global client base for its publications, worldwide events and business intelligence products.

The Foot Anstey team included, Adam McKenna (Partner), Claire Holland (Partner), Katie-Jane Rees (Partner), Emma Clayton (Senior Associate), Caitlin Shasby (Solicitor...

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