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The HyNet Consortium (based at the University of Chester’s Thornton Science Park) has been selected by the UK Government to pioneer the new skills required to meet the country’s Net Zero targets.

Applications are now open for the prestigious annual Cheshire High Sheriff’s Awards which celebrate the initiative, innovation and impact of the region’s enterprises - and the people behind them.

Cheshire businesses and organisations are being urged to sign up for a virtual conference aimed at tackling climate change.

HyNet will unlock a low carbon future for the North Wales and North West England, creating routes for industry to rapidly decarbonise their production.

Twenty-four major employers in North West England and North East Wales have formally agreed to work with the HyNet low carbon cluster.

Sustainability in Cheshire and the hydrogen agenda will be the focus of the University’s latest Business Growth Club event.

A student has created and delivered an innovative campaign to promote a product to help people with swallowing difficulty (dysphagia).

Greater success is in sight for graduates chosen as winners of the 2021 Enterprise Challenge after they impressed an expert panel of judges with their visionary idea to transform the eyewear industry.

University of Chester graduates have been named as finalists in awards championing the entrepreneurs behind brilliant British businesses.

Inspiring young entrepreneurs have described how they are “thrilled”, "excited" and “proud” to be chosen as finalists in a University competition held to further their business aspirations.

A unique competition is fostering the spirit of entrepreneurship with the chance for students to win an exciting four-day adventure combining business workshops and intrepid outdoor activities.

With entrepreneurial spirit thriving despite the pandemic, a business leader in a key enterprise mentoring role at the University has shared five tips to help young people succeed in their endeavours.