The CEO of Ipswich tech company Coderus, Mark Thomas has graduated from his Goldman Sachs Leadership Course as part of the 10,000 Small Business UK Programme at Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford. Here, Mark explains more about the course and how he’ll use what he’s learnt moving forward. “I first found out…
Scrutton Bland has announced its partnership with The Careers & Enterprise Company to become a ‘Cornerstone Employer’, working with other employers to develop employability and skills in schools and colleges, and act as an ambassador for Social Mobility, by galvanising their networks and committing to work with other Cornerstone Employers. Scrutton Bland, working with The…
A state-of-the-art library at Newmarket Academy housing 20,000 books has been officially opened by Clare Balding. The presenter and author was guest of honour at a special morning of literary-inspired events attended by students at Newmarket, local primary schools and dignitaries. She gave an inspiring talk to pupils and spoke to them about their love…
The Bursar, Deborah Griffin OBE, has taken part in a topping out event with a difference at the construction of a new accommodation and auditorium wing at Homerton College. ‘Topping Out’ marks the building becoming watertight and construction work moving to focus on the internal fit-out. The event is normally marked by the fixing of…
Construction of a new music practice and performance space for Trinity Hall in Cambridge has reached a pivotal stage with the installation of the granite and stone walls. Founded in 1350, Trinity Hall is the fifth oldest college at the University of Cambridge and can boast alumni such as Professor Stephen Hawking, Andrew Marr and…
Easton and Otley College has revealed the positive and supportive outcome of a consultation into its proposed merger with City College Norwich and Suffolk New College. The three institutions have been in talks to work together, following a review led by Further Education Commissioner Richard Atkins. If accepted, the proposal would lead to a completed…
Two former students at One Sixth Form College (One) in Ipswich have got their first foot on the career ladder after landing top jobs with Superstructures and SEH French, after linking with the New Anglia Enterprise Adviser Network. James Potter, MD of Superstructures, joined One Sixth Form as an Enterprise Adviser through the New Anglia…
SimpleClick has launched its first apprenticeship scheme in partnership with Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), signalling the Ipswich-based technical agency’s ambition to grow and nurture local talent. Through offering apprenticeships SimpleClick aims to develop emerging talent while maximising the potential of the Government’s Apprenticeship Levy. SimpleClick’s philosophy is to invest in home-grown talent, and its new…