Chris Lowe, director of the university's Institute of Biotechnology (whose research has so far spawned four companies) applauds the government's aim of encouraging start-ups.

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Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe, who ended a UK tour at Wembley Arena in London on Monday night, are two of the UK's most respected pop musicians.

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Best known for such hits as West End Girls, It's a Sin and Go West, Tennant and his band-mate Chris Lowe have recently been combining their pop careers with theatrical forays.

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Jewell's assistant Chris Hutchings had been in temporary charge of Derby, but he has now left the club so academy manager David Lowe will be in charge for the Carling Cup semi-final first leg at Pride Park.

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