Canadian body opens applications for co-op research scholarships

Co-operatives and Mutuals Canada (CMC) is welcoming applications for scholarship programmes aimed at co-operative researchers. The first…

Co-op signs deal with BT to overhaul its network infrastructure

Broadband provider BT has signed a multi-million pound five-year contract to provide a new fibre network…

The Co-operators funded project provides work experience for marginalised Canadians

In St John’s, a city on Newfoundland, Canada, a community café is offering work experience to marginalised people.…

Co-op surprises mum with special Mother’s Day present

The Co-op Group has launched a Mother’s Day ad campaign encouraging people to plan the perfect…

The time is now for co-op business to lead the way on ethical advertising

Co-operatives have an opportunity to be innovative leaders in corporate social responsibility (CSR). Over the past…

Stop Funding Hate steps up campaign on Co-op advertising in the Mail, Sun and Express

Campaign group Stop Funding Hate has repeated its call for the Co-op Group to stop advertising…

Obituary: Pam Walker, teacher and lifelong co-operator

Pam Walker (1953-2017) was a gifted teacher and a natural co-operator. Her talents came together when…

Book review: How Germany’s energy revolution solves more than just climate change

The first chapter of Energy Democracy is titled ‘Energiewende: The Solution to More Problems than Climate…

Book review: Ours To Hack and Own maps out the platform co-op model

Ours to Hack and to Own, edited by Trebor Scholz and Nathan Schneider (OR Books, 2016)…

Co-operative Education and Research Conference: Learning for Co-operative Transformations

On 5-6 April co-operators, academics and practitioners will meet in Manchester for the third Co-operative Education…

CAMRA award for co-operative pub saved by its community

Community-owned pub the King’s Arms, in Shouldham, Norfolk, has been named West Norfolk Pub of the…

Mutuals and member-owned companies make list of most ethical companies

Several mutuals and customer-owned businesses have been placed on a list of the world’s most ethical…