Plymouth Science Park steps up to support University of Plymouth student
Plymouth Science Park has loaned laboratory space to second year biomedical students, enabling them to achieve essential clinical microbiology proficiencies. Every summer, students training to be Biomedical Scientists from the University of Plymouth complete clinical...
YE Digitial Programmes 2020-21
Young Enterprise is looking for volunteer business mentors keen to support schools remotely with its new suite of digital YE employability programmes. Commitment could be as little as supporting a one-off 30-minute employer engagement session via Zoom or Microsoft...
Partnership Aims to Boost Aspirations
City College Plymouth and All Saints Academy Plymouth are delighted to announce their new partnership which has been formed to further raise the aspirations of the City’s teenagers. Pupils who attend All Saints Academy will receive an enhanced programme of careers and...
Students celebrate another year of exceptional GCSE results at South Devon College
Students of all ages at South Devon College have collected their GCSE and level 2 qualification results. Being united again after an unusually long time apart was one of the highlights of the students’ experience. The qualifications achieved today will hugely support...
South Devon High School students celebrate another year of brilliant GCSE results
It’s with huge pride and excitement that at long last South Devon High School was able to welcome many excited pupils through its doors to collect their GCSE results today. Despite the challenges of the pandemic, South Devon High School pupils have continued the trend...
Pet Furniture Business Gets Tails Wagging
A Plymouth-based pet furniture manufacturer, Plymouth Paws Furniture, has become the latest start-up venture to receive funding through SWIG Finance. The small Start Up Loan, accessed via The Start Up Loans Company, will be used to purchase machinery that will speed...
Join the Board of Directors at Cosmic
Cosmic, the Social Enterprise specialising in all things Digital, are looking to recruit a new non-exec member to their Board of Directors. If you have a passion for delivering meaning social impact and interest in helping people, communities and businesses thrive –...
The Cabinet Office; COVID-19 campaign
The Cabinet Office South team, based in Bristol are currently working on the government's COVID-19 campaign, and so have been sourcing case study examples of South West based businesses who have used Government guidance to continue working safely, or plan a return to...
College enjoys success following an unprecedented year
Following an unprecedented and challenging year as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, City College Plymouth is delighted to announce that its students have gone above and beyond to achieve an overall pass rate of 98.2% in their BTEC and other vocational courses. For...
South Devon College students celebrate excellent A Level results, with 99% overall pass rate
Students at South Devon College are thrilled and relieved to discover their hard work has paid off after working through incredibly unusual circumstances through lockdown. Students can continue their journey with their heads held high after achieving a 99% overall...
The EyeControl communication solution gives a voice to Locked-in and ventilated patients
EyeControl, an Israeli medical technology startup, was founded in 2016, by three entrepreneurs, each with a personal connection to Locked-in individuals. After opening a UK subsidiary in 2019, the team behind this ground-breaking communication solution is setting up...
Memory Matters Where It’s Needed Most
SWIG Finance are delighted to share with you a heart-warming story of success from one of their Start Up Loan Customers. Plymouth- based Memory Matters South West CIC approached SWIG Finance for early stage funding back in 2012, and SWIG were delighted to support...