News: Business

Sir Richard Sykes appointed Chancellor of Brunel University

At its meeting on 10 April 2013 the Council of Brunel University appointed Sir Richard Sykes to be its next Chancellor.

Inner London schools initiative shortlisted for industry award

Brunel University's fundraising activities to support its Urban Scholars Programme have been shortlisted for 'Outstanding University Fundraising Initiative' at the Times Higher Education Leadership and Management Awards 2013.

Tata Global Beverages awards Re-imagination Scholarships

Financial support awarded to eight Urban Scholars at Brunel University.

 

Half of major UK websites breach EU data protection law and create ‘spam’, says study

Around half of the UK’s most popular consumer websites are using customers’ information to generate spam emails, in breach of data protection legislation, new research has found.

Brunel shines as employability initiative is shortlisted for national award

Brunel University has been nominated for a Guardian University Award for an innovative project to enhance the education of design students and enable them to tackle emerging requirements in the lighting industry.

Fleet Street editor inspires Brunel's aspiring journalists

Brunel's aspiring journalists picked up some of the tricks of the trade as editor of the Independent newspaper Chris Blackhurst gave a lunchtime lecture on 29 January.

Brunel welcomes £12 million award for energy efficiency research centre

The Government and key stakeholders are investing £12 million in a research centre to support energy efficiency in the food sector.

Brunel to drive £60 million National Research Centre for Structural Integrity

Brunel University has been awarded £15 million of HEFCE funding as part of a £60 million initiative to establish a National Research Centre for Structural Integrity.

Tata Global Beverages launches Re-Imagination Scholarships

Tata Global Beverages has launched Re-Imagination Scholarships for Brunel University's Urban Scholars Programme.

Brunel to sponsor new University Technical College for aviation engineering

The Department of Education has approved the foundation of a new University Technical College which will be sponsored by Brunel University.