A new generation of academics specialising in artificial intelligence (AI) is to be trained by the University of Bath under a programme aimed at keeping the UK at the forefront of the disruptive technology. The university will lead one of 16 new Centres for Doctoral Training (CDTs) announced today, creating the experts of tomorrow...
Shares in Bath-based media group Future shot up to their highest-ever price last week after its directors told investors they expect its financial results to be “significantly ahead” of market expectations this year. Future, which has its shares listed on the London Stock Exchange, has achieved strong growth recently following a root-and-branch restructuring five...
Bath media group Future has bought two cycling titles back from rival publisher Immediate as it looks to expand its presence in the sport and leisure market. The acquisition of Cycling News and Procycling Magazine comes five years after Future sold them along with most of its sports, craft and hobby magazines and websites...
The region’s most ethical organisations will be celebrated next month when the South West Fair Trade Business Awards are staged for the seventh year. Tickets are selling fast for the ceremony on March 8, which will be hosted by Countdown presenter Nick Hewer and takes place in Bristol’s magnificent Arnos Vale cemetery heritage site. ...
Bath-based licensed giftware firm Half Moon Bay has appointed specialist licensing public relations agency Highlight, also based in the city, to manage its national PR. The move comes as Half Moon Bay seeks to build on its market-leading position for entertainment brands such as Harry Potter, Disney, Marvel and Star Wars. Last week it...
Bath can become an international centre of excellence for financial services by playing to its strengths as a great place to live and run a business, a new sector group has heard. Launched last night to industry leaders, the Bath Financial Forum aims to grow the city’s reputation as fertile ground for finance firms. ...
Bath’s tourism industry emerged triumphant again last night as venues and businesses from the city went head-to-head against rivals from across the whole of the region in the coveted South West Tourism Awards. The Roman Baths brought home three trophies, including gold – for second year in a row – for the best...
Construction work is to start this spring on the first new major office development in Bath city centre for three decades – paving the way for the creation of a long-awaited new business quarter for the city. Building group BAM was this week appointed as main contractor for the 45,000 sq ft office scheme...
The Bath-based owner of online celebrity news site Entertainment Daily has snapped up satirical news site The Daily Mash as the first in what is promises to be a series of acquisitions. Digitalbox Publishing also today announced it is to list on the London Stock Exchange’s AIM market next month via a £10m reverse takeover...
Visit Bath, the city’s destination marketing organisation, has teamed up with students from Bath Spa University to produce a series of videos to support its Feel-Good Bath campaign. Seventy-five BA (hons) film, television and digital production students worked in groups to create the eight films with supporting digital and written content – covering themes...
