Twenty-three-year-old James Tetlow, a Mechanical Engineering student from the University of Exeter, has been awarded a top prize in the annual Engineers in Business Competition which pits teams of university engineering student innovators against each other to win seed funding to progress their business idea.
James won £1,500 for his venture, Zama Digital, a machine monitoring solution for the manufacturing. James pitched against nine other teams of student and graduate innovators in the national final to win runner-up prize in the ‘Start Up’ category.
After the first US bitcoin futures-based exchange-traded fund (ETF) began trading on Tuesday, bitcoin price jumped more than 3% to $63,901, putting it at a six-month high and just shy of its all-time high. The market value of the world's largest cryptocurrency has risen in recent weeks, spurred by anticipation that a US debut is on the way.
The value of the digital currency has more than doubled from its low in late July. It's close to its all-time high of about $65,000 set in April of this year, and it's up more than 121 percent so far in 2021 (year-to-date). Its global...
Derby is a great place to take a city break. This location not only has a wide selection of things to do and see, but it’s also an excellent base for exploring further afield into the Peak District and surrounding Derbyshire countryside. So if you’re thinking about visiting the area, here are some of the top spots to check out on your stay.
Made in Derby Augmented Reality Trail
Across the city, there are a variety of mosaic and cast iron plaques in prominent and well-known locations. These mark the spot of people who had a significant influence on the city and made it what it is...
Multi award-winning holiday park Cofton Holidays has invested £300,000 in four new dog-friendly lodges to cope with record demand for staycations from dog owners.
Shortlisted in the iTravel Staycation Awards 2020/21 for Dog-friendly Accommodation of the year, the family-run holiday park, situated close to Dawlish Warren’s Blue Flag Beach, has added to its existing luxury hot-tub lodge collection with four dog-friendly Kingfisher lodges close to the coarse fishing lakes.
The launch follows research conducted by Cofton which showed that online searches for UK dog-friendly...
The 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties ( COP26 ) will be hosted in Glasgow on 31 October – 12 November 2021. International leaders will come together to act against climate collapse.
The Red Rebel Brigade is a theatrical, apolitical performance group that raises awareness of ecological and political crises through peaceful, silent processions . Countrywide, hundreds of Red Rebels sound the warning through art and movement. Group members wear red, representing the danger of the climate crisis and its impact on humanity.
In order for you to be able to achieve the desired success with your marketing strategies, you need precise knowledge of the decision-making processes and needs of your potential customers. The more detailed the picture of your customer, the better marketing strategies can be tailored to them. But what exactly is a buyer persona and how can you effectively take it into account in everyday work?
Difference between a buyer persona and a target audience
A target group represents all potential customers whom you would like to address with a marketing campaign. It is, so to speak, a...
WANNABE witches, warlocks, black cats and devils in Devon are being urged to avoid using spooky novelty contact lenses that could harm their eyes this Halloween.
An increasingly popular trend at this time of year is for people to wear coloured novelty contact lenses – but not knowing how to wear or care for them can also result in numerous eye conditions.
This includes red eye, infections and scratches, as well as more serious complications that can, in severe cases, lead to sight loss.
After tickets were snapped up fast by excited families across the UK, Disney On Ice has added Exeter to its upcoming tour.
Disney On Ice presents Find Your Hero will now be at the Westpoint Arena from the 11th – 14th November 2021.
Audiences will discover what it truly means to be a hero as Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and friends from around the Disney Kingdom come together to take families on a journey through timeless tales when Disney On Ice presents Find Your Hero skates into the UK.
Featuring more than 50 Disney characters this production includes something...
West Country house builder Devonshire Homes has raised an incredible £5,000 for its 2021 charity partner, William Wates Memorial Trust.
Devonshire Homes welcomed guests from across the housing and construction sector to its biennial Charity Golf Day at Dainton Park Golf Club in Newton Abbot. Teams of four enjoyed a day on the green which included 18-holes and a variety of competitions such as the longest drive, challenge the Pro and nearest to the pin. The team representing electrical contractor Clarkson Evans came out on top, winning the prestigious Devonshire Homes Charity Golf...
