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Bradford University School of Management has appointed four internationally recognised business leaders to its Advisory Board.  The new members are Salman Dawood Abdulla, vice president, operations of Emirates Aluminium based in Abu Dhabi; Peter Foy – former managing director of McKinsey & Co UK and chairman of Baring Brothers International, now chairman of Creative Tank … International board members for Bradford University School of Management

Communications consultancy Northern Lights PR is celebrating a hat trick of award wins, including a prestigious Communicator of the Year award for CEO Victoria Tomlinson and top industry acknowledgement for consultant Helen Standing. The Harrogate consultancy, founded by Victoria Tomlinson 22 years ago was also a finalist in the Best Use of Social Media category … Top communications industry awards for Northern Lights PR

The P&A Group of Companies  is continuing to grow its P&A Receivables Services PLC  with the appointment of Paul Leary as divisional director of its banking and financial arm. His appointment strengthens the team helping banks, independent funders and invoice finance companies to recover debts and assets when businesses fail. Jeremy Priestley, managing partner of … RBS man appointed to manage P&A banking and financial division

Marc Bolland, Chief Executive of Marks and Spencer Plc and playwright Sir Alan Ayckbourn are among six leading figures to be awarded honorary degrees by York St John University at graduation ceremonies on 16, 17 and 18 November. Also receiving honorary degrees at ceremonies in York Minister in recognition for achievements in their fields are … York St John honours six outstanding figures in business, sport, fundraising and theatre

Bradford University School of Management hosted a dinner for business leaders at their Heaton Mount Executive Education and Conference Centre to discuss education and skills issues with James Fothergill, the CBI’s policy adviser in this area. Much of the discussion centred around the need for employers to be more involved with schools, particularly to raise … CBI dinner at Bradford – employers want consortium help for employee skills

The joint administrators of Plymouth Argyle Football Company Limited have today (28 October) agreed a deal with Akkeron Group for the purchase of the club. Brendan Guilfoyle, of The P&A Partnership, said: “I am delighted that this morning we have agreed a deal that will see Plymouth Argyle Football Club coming out of administration.  We … Statement from The P&A Partnership re Plymouth Argyle Football Company Limited (in administration)

Business cards and brochures are old hat; the cyber-network rules, says Carol Lewis from The Times in an article in today’s paper (27 October). She quotes Victoria Tomlinson, chief executive of Northern Lights, who uses a blog to offer tips, advice and content wich might be of interest to clients. She then links to this … How today’s entrepreneurs tweet to woo customers

Carol Lewis from The Times wrote an article on Twitter in Wednesday’s paper (26 October) and says that businesses who are not using Twitter might be missing a trick. “Internet savvy businesses are using social media for everything from direct sales and customer services to product development and recruitment”. She quotes Victoria Tomlinson, chief executive … Get tweeting if you want to get ahead

New undergraduates at York St John University who volunteer for charities in the city and get involved in the local community are more likely to stand out in the jobs market. York St John is running a number of campaigns in partnership with the Students’ Union to ensure that new students get added value from … York St John students urged to volunteer in local community