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BBC News
05-08-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Keys to £70m Derby Business School handed over ahead of opening
The keys to the University of Derby's new £70m business school have been officially handed over ahead of its opening in Cavendish Building, in Agard Street, will welcome thousands of students in the coming years and feature teaching spaces, laboratories, a virtual reality suite and a stock market financial trading construction work on the seven-storey-building was completed on 29 July, the final touches will now be undertaken by the university ready for students to arrive in university says small businesses and start-ups will also be able to use the building. Prof Kathryn Mitchell, vice-chancellor and chief executive of the university, said: "This is an incredibly exciting time for the University as this new landmark building will serve as a dynamic hub where industry, students, and academics come together to drive innovation and shape a better future for society."Tony Shenton, regional director of Kier Construction Eastern and Midlands, said: "Handing over this world-class business school building is a major milestone, and we are delighted to celebrate it with the University of Derby."
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Businesses in Abilene prepare for CALF
ABILENE, Texas () – Businesses in Abilene are preparing for the Children's Art and Literacy Festival (CALF). CALF adjusts plans amid Cypress Street construction Every year, CALF, as it is often referred to, strives to bring interactive and educational experiences to children all over the Big Country. For three days, the festival is held downtown in Abilene's Cultural District, where thousands of children and parents fill the streets to take part in dozens of events, readings, and activities. Even though weather can impact some events, The Grace Museum's Director of Education, Kathryn Mitchell, says they make plans to adapt to any weather. 'We are preparing a lot for if we have any kind of rain this year, so we have all kinds of tents prepared for the rain. Don't let that hold you back. If you want to come on Friday, come on that day, even if it looks like rain. We're also preparing with the street closures. So we've got ways that you can get around The Grace that's still very mobile. Arlene Kasselman, the owner of the bookstore Seven and One Books, discussed her preparation plans for CALF with KTAB/KRBC. 'We are super prepared for CALF and have restocked our kids' books. We are standing by nonfiction now and science comics. All those fun things, we've got picture books, in fact, we've got some of Matt Phelan's. We try not to stock too many because we want to support the NCCIL with their work,' shared Kasselman. The Children's Art and Literacy Festival is this Thursday, June 12, through Saturday, June 14. With a fourth day held on Sunday – CALF at the Zoo! – Featuring story readings and animal encounters. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
