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If you’re thinking of pursuing degree level study, making the decision to stay local doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice quality. In fact, studying with University Centre South Devon (UCSD) will mean you’re studying at a TEF Gold-rated institution which is the highest...

Exeter College has celebrated this year’s higher education graduates with a unique event that allowed them to celebrate at home, although it went above and beyond a simple live streamed ceremony. Exeter College’s Higher Education Graduation normally takes place at...

South Devon College and its Hi Tech & Digital Centre have been recognised in the Best Education Initiative category of the Tech South West Awards. This follows the recent success of the Hi Tech & Digital Centre being shortlisted in three categories for the...

Exeter-based WNW Digital has received a £100k CBILS- backed loan to support its business continuity and growth during COVID-19.   The loan, which was accessed through SWIG Finance and supported by Triodos Bank, has helped to safeguard 12 jobs and will provide...

The Growth Hub team are working hard to keep you updated on Covid-19 Support for Business and inform you of the latest on Government schemes and other business support to assist with managing through the impacts of the Coronavirus. Here follows links to schemes,...

Small business leaders call for urgent action on the skilled workforce As the end of the Brexit transition period looms, SMEs believe not enough is being done to make sure they have the skilled workforce they need Over half of SMEs state, they will need to retrain...

South Devon College and its Hi Tech & Digital Centre have been shortlisted in three categories in the Constructing Excellence South West Awards; 'Building Project of the Year', the ‘Value Award’, and ‘Client of the Year’. This follows the recent success of the Hi...

Bristol-based Naval Architect and Boat Design business, ENPLO Ltd, is one of the latest to receive SWIG Finance funding via The Start Up Loans Company.  The £15,000 loan will be used to provide working capital to cover initial repair costs and marketing expenses while...

Start-ups in Bristol and the South West can receive specialist data support from Ordnance Survey (OS) and HM Land Registry (HMLR) through enterprise hub Engine Shed’s partnership renewal with OS’s innovation arm, Geovation. Geovation supports start-ups who are using...

Devon Wheels 2 Work (W2W) offers two-wheeled transport which is delivered on a mobile basis to people aged 16+ in communities throughout Devon, West Somerset, plus North & East Cornwall, W2W is a community interest company, operating with charitable aims and based...

We all love tubs of chocolate at this time of year and one environmentally friendly South West firm is asking us to donate the empty plastic tubs to raise vital funds for local charities once the sweet treats are gone. The Recycle and Raise appeal has been launched by...