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Oxford Brookes University DNA study offers crucial clues to mosquito disease control

A new study involving the DNA sequencing of mosquitoes in Laos, which spread malaria, dengue, chikungunya and the Zika virus, is uncovering the status of insecticide resistance in these disease carriers. The research, conducted by 17 undergraduate students and Dr Andrew Jones from Oxford Brookes...
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Hospitality Business Growth Experts Launch Xenowledge

John Jones, former managing director of one of the UK’s leading hospitality software companies, has launched ‘Xenowledge’ – a new consultancy designed to improve hospitality businesses’ efficiency and profitability by addressing some of the unprecedented challenges facing the sector in...
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FTSE100 sustainability reporting under fire – Oxford Brookes University study

A substantial number of FTSE100 companies are selectively choosing data that emphasises certain outcomes or ignores major impacts in their sustainability reporting, according to a new study conducted by Oxford Brookes University. The report, titled ‘The Boundary of Sustainability Reporting:...
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Company directors need to drop compliance preoccupation for 2020

Many boards shout loudly about their sustainability efforts and the subject is high on the agenda of numerous organisations which have adopted and champion the rhetoric of triple bottom line reporting, says Andrew Kakabadse, Professor of Governance and Leadership at Henley Business School,...
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Changing the face of engineering’s image problem

Recruiting qualified and capable engineering professionals is at the heart of Gloucestershire’s ability to grow its economy, but first the profession has to overcome its image problem, says Professor Salah Al-Majeed, head of engineering at The University of Gloucestershire Engineering is about...
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Boards’ dilemma on ransomware

To pay or not to pay? When it comes to the growing threat of ransomware, board members need to be clear on how their organisation’s data and IT infrastructure is being protected, writes Professor Kamal Bechkoum, head of the School of Business and Technology at the University of Gloucestershire...
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Role play and dialogue aims to cut London knife crime

The findings of a year-long project led by young people to help reduce knife crime and improve youth relations with the London Met have been announced at a special event on Wednesday 16th October at Lambeth Palace. The ‘Police-Youth Round Tables’ project has seen 20 faith-environment events...
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University of Gloucestershire hosts GFirst LEP Annual Review

GFirst LEP, the Gloucestershire business group, has presented highlights of its annual review and plans for a ‘future-proofed’ county at the University of Gloucestershire’s School of Business and Technology [19th September 2019]. The LEP, which oversees a multi-million pound investment...
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University of Gloucestershire invites debate on County’s productivity

The University of Gloucestershire’s School of Business and Technology has hosted a special conference for private and public sector leaders from across the County, who were invited to join academics to discuss challenges and future solutions for entrepreneurial growth in Gloucestershire. Over 20...
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Elsby & Co advances new Equity Partners

Equity partners Leona Bateman (left) and Claire Emery, with Carl Elsby, Chartered Accountant and Founding Partner of Elsby & Co. Elsby & Co Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors has promoted two senior staff to Equity Partner positions in recognition of their dedicated work for the...
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