26 February 2010
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Crown Hills Community College, Leicester, Launches Lab 13... A pioneering science space managed by young people for young peopleToday (Thursday 25th February) saw the launch of the UK's first Lab 13 at a secondary school. Crown Hills Community College in Leicester will be unveiling its new dedicated science space, where experiments are driven by imagination and curiosity, independently of the curriculum.
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Ripple of praise for River Trent regeneration
26/02/2010
A MAJOR regeneration project transforming the Trent River Park into a nationally renowned tourist attraction and access route in Nottingham has been shortlisted for a prestigious award.
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Foreign markets could be the key to success for progressively thinking East Midlands construction companies
26/02/2010
Construction companies in the East Midlands will be urged to target foreign markets at a business event next month.
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A free celebration of science and technology at Snibston
24/02/2010
School children across Leicestershire, Leicester and the East Midlands are invited to an exciting celebration of science and technology at Snibston Discovery Museum for a fortnight of free and inspiring shows, workshops and challenges during March. The events will tie in with, and support National Science and Engineering Week, which runs from 12th to 21st March 2010.
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East Midlands Development Agency announces £22 million innovation boost
23/02/2010
East Midlands Development Agency (emda), today announced additional funding of £22 million to help regional businesses to develop and exploit innovative ideas.
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Business, government must work together to secure global recovery: Prime Minister says
23/02/2010
Prime Minister Gordon Brown said today that international business and government should work together to secure a global recovery in 2010.
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Find a partner 4 your transport technology
22/02/2010
The British Marine Federation Central Region and the Transport innovation Network (iNet) have paired up to host "Partnerships 4 Technology in Transport", a free event at Henry Ford College in Loughborough on Tuesday 2nd March.
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Rail electrification report welcomed in the East Midlands and Sheffield city region
22/02/2010
The campaign to electrify the Midland Main Line (MML) received a significant boost from the influential House of Commons Transport Committee which has published its report : Priorities for investment in the railways, Third Report of Session 2009-10, (HC 38), volumes I and II.
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Improve your resource efficiency
emda is offering support to help businesses access up to £500,000 from the Carbon Trust. The Carbon Trust is offering a loan to eligible companies, to purchase equipment that significantly reduces energy costs and cuts carbon emissions.
Events will be taking place in the region to explain the benefits of the support:
4th March - Nottingham Gateway Hotel (1.00pm-3.30pm)
8th March - Lincolnshire Events Centre (1.00pm - 3.30pm)
10th March - Leicester Space Centre (9.30am - 12.00pm)
11th March - Derby Conference Centre (1.00pm - 3.30pm)
25th March - University of Northampton (9.30am - 12.30pm)
If you would like to attend email events@proenviro.co.uk with your name, company details and the event you are interested in. Alternatively call 01788 538 150 for further details or click here.
East Midlands STEM Partnership Forum Event – STEM from every angle
The sixth East Midlands STEM Partnership Forum Event will be held at 3M Health Care Limited, Loughborough, on Wednesday 3rd March between 9.30am - 2.00pm. The event will look at problem solving skills essential for today's science, technology and engineering advancements.
During the event, problem solving skills will be explored in the context of the region’s priority sectors - transport equipment, food and drink, sustainable construction and healthcare and bioscience.
To book your place online click here or email: hannah.benson@themarketingdivision.co.uk
Outshine your competitors
The National Training Awards (NTA) celebrate training and development in the UK, and are run by UK Skills on behalf of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS). The Awards highlight organisations and individuals that have achieved outstanding business and personal success through investment in training. Experienced NTA professionals are providing information sessions which walk potential entrants through the process of preparing their entries and give them hints and tips on what the judges are looking for. The next sessions are as follows:
Wednesday 3rd March- Daventry: 12.30 – 2pm
Wednesday 10th March- Leicester: 12.30 – 2pm
To reserve a place and for further details click here, call the NTA helpline on 0800 0191 475, or email info@nationaltrainingawards.com.
East Midlands Women in Business Conference 2010
Now in its sixth year, the event will take place on Thursday 4th March 2010 at Pride Park Stadium, Derby. It will provide advice, support and inspiration to women looking to develop their businesses, skills, employment prospects and personal life.
For more information click here.
Backing Young Britain in the East Midlands
Backing Young Britain is the Government’s campaign to bring organisations from the private, public and voluntary sectors together to create new opportunities for young people. The campaign can help employers offer an apprenticeship, give a young person a job and provide work experience.
A roadshow will arrive in Leicester on Monday 8th March 2010. An employer breakfast meeting will take place between 7.45am – 9am at the Cinema Delux, High Cross Shopping Centre. Young people will also have a chance to meet employers and find out about potential opportunities at a careers advice centre between 10am – 2pm, also at the High Cross Shopping Centre.
For more information contact Rebecca Goff on 0207 449 7655 or email backingyoungbritain@livegroup.co.uk.
To register click here. Find out more about Backing Young Britain at www.hmg.gov.uk/backingyoungbritain
Enterprising Capability - the key to success
Taking place at Kettering Conference Centre on the 22nd March this half day event will begin to unlock and maximise the potential of enterprise in Northamptonshire.
Organised by the emda funded Northamptonshire Enterprise Ltd, it is for educators, influencers and enterprise practitioners.
Click here for further details and to register.
emda seeks to identify regional business challenges and opportunities
As part of emda’s role in improving the economy of the East Midlands, the Agency would like to know how businesses and organisations understand and address a range of workplace and marketplace issues that affect their success. A survey has been produced which will ultimately help to shape emda’s activities in the region.
Open to all employers in the public, private and third/voluntary/community sectors, the survey can be accessed by clicking here. For further information email tomwidger@focus-consultancy.co.uk
Countdown to the iFestival
Organisers of the East Midlands innovation Festival (iFestival) have announced dates for the fourth annual celebration of innovation. The 2010 iFestival will take place over a six week period between 12th March and 23rd April. The Festival will include events involving businesses, universities and public sector organisations from across the region.
For further information about the iFestival and East Midlands Innovation please visit www.eminnovation.org.uk
Win intensive business support at the 2010 iEXPO
Businesses and entrepreneurs are invited to win custom advice, mentoring and expertise at the 2010 iFestival iEXPO, which takes place at Athena, Leicester on 12th March.
To register for this event and to find out more click here.
Go green!
The Sustainable Construction iNet is aiming to encourage businesses within the sector to go greener by highlighting the financial rewards in doing so. A special seminar around green building projects will take place at the National Space Centre in Leicester on Friday 5th March.
Click here for information and to register.
Apply for the 2010 Lord Stafford Awards
A chance to apply for the Lord Stafford Awards is now available to East Midlands businesses which have excelled through innovation, and have collaborated with one or more of the region’s universities or higher education institutions.
The deadline for applications is Thursday 29th April. Click here for more details or to apply.
Real Roles - employment for people with learning disabilities
The Improvement and Development Agency (IDeA), in partnership with Heart n Soul has launched a Real Roles online community of practice, supported by emda. It has been designed to support public sector organisations to get people with learning disabilities into employment. Real Roles is an information website where its members can share best practice, ask questions and be part of a movement of change.
To find out more visit www.realroles.org
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