His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey, Mrs Neelam Dharni Devesher MBE, and a large delegation of Deputy Lieutenants explored everything from hair & beauty to bricklaying, robotics to racing cars during a visit to Nescot in Epsom yesterday.

October brings a change of pace. As organisations move into the final stretch of the year, it’s a time to review priorities, budgets and strategies for 2027, to plan ahead and make decisions that will shape what comes next. At Good Access, we believe accessibility should be part of those decisions — helping leaders build stronger strategies, remove barriers, improve experiences and create organisations that work better for everyone. That’s why our Good Access Calendar for October 2026 brings together practical events, expert insights and real-world conversations to help decision makers turn accessibility into meaningful action. Whatever your organisation’s size, sector or stage in its accessibility journey, there’s something for you.

Four Business students at Nescot College in Epsom recently joined Peter Jones at a charity day, following their success in the national Tycoon Enterprise Competition.

Coastline Hospitality Academy CIC is calling on hospitality employers across East Sussex to support its upcoming fully funded DWP Hospitality SWAP, starting in the second week of October.

Little Barn Owls Forest & Farm School Nursery in Southwater is celebrating a remarkable Ofsted inspection, receiving three ‘Exceptional’ and three ‘Strong’ gradings under the new inspection framework.

Most small business owners have been told at some point this year that they are behind on AI. It is a lazy accusation and the data does not support it. What is true is that the risk has changed shape. Adopting AI carries risk. Avoiding it carries a different one. Our latest article sets out both, and how to choose between them with the discipline you already apply everywhere else in the business.

Rewards Training Recruitment Consultancy Limited is delighted to announce the successful outcome of its latest Ofsted inspection, with inspectors confirming that the organisation meets the Expected Standard across all evaluated areas and that safeguarding arrangements are fully effective. The outcome reflects Rewards Training's ongoing commitment to delivering high-quality apprenticeship programmes that help learners develop rewarding careers while supporting employers to build skilled and confident workforces. 

Ground breaking analysis by a University of Brighton student has revealed that almost half of the city’s rental homes may never meet upcoming government energy efficiency rules — leaving tenants facing millions in extra heating costs each year.

As Britain’s high streets continue to change, students from University of Brighton are turning an empty shop in Churchill Square Brighton into a public exhibition exploring the future of retail spaces.

As the UK’s first Urban Beaver Officer, a Brighton graduate is helping to prove that one of nature’s most industrious engineers can thrive in the heart of the capital.

The University of Brighton has completed a £2.5 million refurbishment of teaching spaces across its Moulsecoomb and Falmer campuses, boosting facilities for students and supporting key skills needed by Sussex employers.

Join us to connect with Undergraduate, Masters, and PhD students from across the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine (FoSEM)

A pioneering student-led initiative transforming support for neurodivergent learners at the University of Brighton has earned national recognition at the inaugural Neurodiverse Business Awards.

Building on a research partnership with Brighton Restaurants , the University of Brighton is sponsoring the Sustainability Champions category in the BRAVO Awards. 

Applications have opened today (10 February) for London Gatwick’s acclaimed apprenticeship programme, giving aspiring engineers the chance to launch their careers in an innovative and fast paced airport environment.

Sally Brown, Managing Director at Gatwick Diamond Business said: “Gatwick Diamond Business is proud to be part of this important Civic University Agreement, which brings together organisations across Sussex with a shared commitment to strengthening our communities.

Secondary school students from 28 schools in West Sussex and Brighton & Hove were treated to a taste of their future careers at an inspiring interactive event at the Amex Community Stadium in Brighton. 

Local businesses, entrepreneurs and university students in Brighton and across Sussex are set to benefit from a major new initiative as the University of Brighton partners with NatWest to open a NatWest Accelerator Hub at its Moulsecoomb campus.

New research from the University of Brighton has revealed how ‘Champing’ – the unique experience of sleeping in centuries-old churches – is driving a new model of sustainable, heritage-led tourism. 

A key component for the prosperity of the Gatwick Diamond region is a strong, skilled workforce. To ensure our local talent pool is perfectly aligned with the needs of our high-growth economy, the Gatwick Diamond Education, Training and Skills Group has been established to drive collaboration and action across the region.