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#Bethefirst: Byron sees smoother waters ahead for Embankment boat hire business

#Bethefirst: Byron sees smoother waters ahead for Embankment boat hire business

It’s been a good new year for Embankment business Peterborough Boat Hire, as it finally returned to trading in April after months of waiting. 
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#Bethefirst: What is a university Open Day and why should I attend?

#Bethefirst: What is a university Open Day and why should I attend?

Are you thinking of starting a degree? It can feel overwhelming when it comes to deciding which course and which university to apply to, as there are so many options.
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BeTheFirst: Meet Cecily Nurmahi, the UK's youngest vicar in the making

BeTheFirst: Meet Cecily Nurmahi, the UK's youngest vicar in the making

Cecily Nurmahi – training with Peterborough Cathedral - is on her way to becoming the youngest vicar to be ordained under the Church of England. 
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Discover the power of partnerships: How ARU Peterborough can help your business

Discover the power of partnerships: How ARU Peterborough can help your business

The establishment of a new university in Peterborough is a long-held dream for the city, which ARU is proud to help fulfil.
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#Bethefirst: How Young Technicians Academy is training future professionals

#Bethefirst: How Young Technicians Academy is training future professionals

Young Technicians Academy launched in 2021 in Yaxley, Peterborough, with an aim to build a better future for young people. 
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'Apprenticeships build people. People build your business' - Ambitious Peterborough firms back local talent

'Apprenticeships build people. People build your business' - Ambitious Peterborough firms back local talent

Ready to amplify your business? Get behind a local degree apprentice.
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A Q and A with Professor Ross Renton (part two): How ARU Peterborough will help the city

A Q and A with Professor Ross Renton (part two): How ARU Peterborough will help the city

The second part of our interview with ARU Peterborough principal Ross Renton; on the environment, the steps ahead and how the university is making an impact in the city's infrastructure and culture before it has even opened.
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A Q and A with Professor Ross Renton (part one): "We want to take away the barriers to university"

A Q and A with Professor Ross Renton (part one): "We want to take away the barriers to university"

The first of a two-part chat Q and A with ARU Peterborough principal Prof Ross Renton - on progress on the buildings, measures of success, and how to apply as a student or staff member
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#BeTheFirst: Niba facing the cut to raise funds for children with cancer

#BeTheFirst: Niba facing the cut to raise funds for children with cancer

A student is taking a big cut for the first time - and raising money for charity to create wigs for children with cancer.
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#BeTheFirst: "Amazing" charity helping young people strive for big things

#BeTheFirst: "Amazing" charity helping young people strive for big things

High Heritage was officially founded in 2020 with the aim of ‘Empowering Young Black People to Thrive with Heads Held High’.
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