Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber of Commerce

Procurement Reform – Understanding the principles for providers
2022-05-17 12:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | South Yorkshire
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Continuing with our Procurement Reform webinars, join us and Go4Growth for a session dedicated to providers to discuss the upcoming changes to procurement regulations. We will cover the expected impacts and how the proposed changes might affect how organisations work in the future.

Agenda:

Introductions
The impact of Brexit and an overview of current procurement practices from a supplier perspective
The proposed regulations and how they may affect award criteria in public sector opportunities
An overview of what frameworks and DPS’s and how this might change moving forwards
Q & A

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ProAktive Webinar – in association with Highlander Computing Solutions
2022-05-20 09:00 - 10:00 | South Yorkshire
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We would be delighted for you to join us at our next webinar in association with Highlander Computing Solutions.
This webinar is ideal for business owners and IT, HR and Operations Managers.
Internet of Things (IoT) & Artificial Intelligence (AI) – presented by Prankit Gupta
Dr Prankit Gupta is a Solutions Architect at Ingram Micro with a PhD in the field of IoT and AI.
His presentation will focus on emerging tech that is creating new experiences and driving smarter operations through streamlined processes and improved workflow transparency. As the industry evolves, more and more organisations are turning towards data driven insights extracted through IoT sensors for improving productivity, increasing safety, and reducing costs. Join us as Prankit will share a vision of how today’s technology is revolutionising tomorrow’s factory.
Robotic Process Automation (RPA) – presented by Sammee Hussain
Samee Hussain MBCS is a RPA Consultant at Ingram Micro.
He will showcase how organisations around the world are implementing RPA to become more profitable, flexible, and responsive, with an insight into how you can too! Samee will take us through RPA’s capabilities with a view into demonstrating potential ROI(s).
Date & Time: Friday 20th May 2022 | 9am-10am
Meeting place: MS Teams
Free to join, registered delegates only.
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An Introduction to: R Visualisation (DIfG)
2022-05-23 09:00 - 2022-05-24 16:00 | South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
How to book:
https://www.shu.ac.uk/business/events/data-visualisation-may-workshops
Join us at our highly practical two-day workshop to transform your datasets into stunning visuals, dashboards, or interactive reports.
This workshop is a great opportunity for businesses who are interested in data analysis and visualisation using Excel, Tableau or Power BI to get started with R and RStudio.
The sessions will be led by Neha Sehgal and Seun Ajao, data science experts from Sheffield Hallam University and will cover data discovery journey including data import, data manipulation (dplyr/tidyr) and creating compelling charts (plotly/highcharter). There will also be opportunity to transform your data discovery into storytelling by designing interactive reports using RMarkdown and apps using Shinyapps.
Pre-requisites:
No prior experience of R is assumed; however, pre-installation of key software is required. Further details on how to complete the installation to get started will be sent prior to the workshop.
Who should attend?
Professionals working within the digital technology or healthcare sector. Please note there is significant hands-on coding involved in this workshop. It is meant for those who want more direct control of their dataset.
Additional Information:
This event will adhere to the government’s COVID-19 guidance.
Refreshments & catering will be provided at the event. If you have any dietary requirements, please either let us know upon registration or email innovation@shu.ac.uk.
Places are limited to 15 persons, and we will operate a first-come-first-served basis. Maximum of 2 tickets per company.
Should you have any questions prior to the event, please do not hesitate to email us at innovation@shu.ac.uk.

Applied Artificial Intelligence for Business
2022-05-23 09:00 - 2022-05-24 16:00 | Owen Building, Room 322, Owen Building, Sheffield, Sheffield, S1 2ND, United Kingdom
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With this module, you will learn how to optimise and atomate some processes within your role. This ranges from using personal assistants (e.g. Alexa) through to mail filtering and application insights. Additionally, the sessions will involve an introduction to the basic concepts of AI, its applied use in business operation and its potential broader impact for business. The session will cover basic illustrative AI examples that attendees can explore.
Pre-requisites:
There is no specific technology requirement or focus for this course. However, you are expected to understand what AI is at a basic level e.g. a sequence of statements to automate a task
To qualify for this course, you must be employed in South Yorkshire.
Who should attend?
AI is a hot topic with great potential. You should attend if you want to find out more about how it works, its benefits and risks. Attending should give you a good insight into what AI might do for your business supported by some basic hands-on activity.
Additional Information:
Places are limited to 20 persons, and we will operate a first-come-first-served basis.
Due to the requirements of our funding body, we will need to collect some information from you. This is to confirm eligibility and employment status, prior to the course enrolment. Registering for this event will be taken as consent for us to contact you for details required to check eligibility.
Should you have any questions prior to the event, please do not hesitate to email us at advancingdigital@shu.ac.uk

The EDI Toolkit
2022-05-25 09:30 - 11:30 | Online Event, Online Event,, Online, Online, Online, UK
Join us on 25 May for our Higher Skills Higher Growth (HSHG) EDI toolkit event, designed to support SMEs within the Sheffield City Region to grow and develop.
What can you expect?
The short session will introduce the EDI (Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity) toolkit. This brand-new toolkit is available to businesses for free. The session will provide you with an overview of how this resource can benefit your business and offer an opportunity to discuss EDI challenges with other small and medium-sized businesses from across the region.
Your facilitators
This event will be delivered by Grant Ripley and Fran Ferris-Ockwell from Mantle, who have worked with the Higher Skills Higher Growth team at Sheffield Hallam University, to design and create the EDI toolkit. Grant Ripley is the founder of Slice of Pie.Digital with both Grant and Fran co-founding Family Phone and Mantle. Fran is also a consultant working with business leaders.
In this interactive session Grant and Fran will share their knowledge and experience of business and the importance of successfully implementing EDI into the workplace.
About Higher Skills Higher Growth
Working in collaboration with The Sheffield College and the RNN Group, HSHG provide SMEs, start-ups and microbusinesses with a tailored business package to support innovation and develop new opportunities. These services are available to businesses with less than 250 employees with a turnover of less than €50M per annum.
Through a dedicated team of small business experts, we provide a diagnostic service to identify your business challenges and connect you with a university-wide network of academic and sector specialists, training opportunities, work-ready students and world class facilities.
Register
https://www.shu.ac.uk/business/events/the-edi-toolkit

Shape the Future of Adult Education
2022-05-26 08:30 - 10:30 | South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
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Shape the Future of Adult Education. Help mould the local educational offer in your industry at our Shape the Future event.

About this event

Develop fully funded adult education courses that are custom made for your business.
At the event you and your colleagues will:

Help shape the taught content of Adult Learning in your area
Receive a complimentary breakfast
Learn about University Centre Rotherham, Rotherham College, North Notts College and Dearne Valley College’s Employer Academies
Influence the structure of courses in your industry
Network with local businesses
Receive the latest information on local funding and grants available to your business, to help upskill your workforce

As a leading vocational provider for adult provision we are able to offer a broad range of part-time and full-time vocational training from Entry Level onwards.
At our Shape the Future event, you can influence the adult provision across all of our industries, including:

Business
Construction
Computing, Digital and IT
Education
Engineering
Hair and Beauty
Healthcare
Manufacturing
Motor Vehicle

For more information, please
call 01709 513147 or email: enquiries@rnntraining.co.uk

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7 Keys to a Winning Team
2022-05-26 11:00 - 13:00 | South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Join us to learn the 7 keys to a Winning Team and how to apply them to your business:
About this event
Your team is either your biggest problem or your greatest asset
When you have a high-performance team everything just seems to fall into place and work without drama. Every team member knows what the company is setting out to achieve. They know why it’s important for the company and important for them personally. They know exactly what their role is in achieving the company goal and have the systems and training to achieve their role. Their attitude is excellent – one of determination, commitment, accountability, and of mutual support of their fellow team members. Every person is committed to being their best and achieving their best. You and the team look forward to each day’s work. Everyone is customer-focused and proud of what they’re achieving because it holds meaning and purpose. If this is describing your team, well done! But for most businesses, it’s more like a dream. We’d love to help you make this a dream a reality.
Here’s what to expect:
90 minutes of proven methodology and business building strategies. We will show you the 7 keys to a winning team, demonstrating how we have helped 1,000s of clients improve the productivity and commitment of their team members.
Networking and buffet lunch time from 11:00, before the event starts at 11:30
Booking Link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/7-keys-to-a-winning-team-tickets-321230939387

Working in the Public Sector for Barnsley Businesses
2022-05-27 09:00 - 10:30 | South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
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Supported by Barnsley Council, Go4Growth are hosting a workshop to support Barnsley businesses to find and secure work in the public sector

This is an interactive event designed to give help and support across a number of topics Barnsley businesses have told us they want to know more about. We’ve created conversation zones that will cover:
1. Bid Skills: Hosted by Mike Fairbotham of Perigan Ltd we will talk through the bid process in the public sector, look at selection questionnaires and the basic building blocks needed to take part.
2. Procurement Portals: Hosted by Lauren Siddons of Go4Growth we’ll show you how to register for EU Supply (YOR Tender) and how to run searches or set up alerts on this portal as well as Contracts Finder, and the Find a Tender Service. We’ll look at expressing interest, downloading documents
3. Upcoming Opportunities in the local area: We’ll look at opportunities over the next 6-12 months through Barnsley Council, South Yorkshire Police, Barnsley College and Barnsley NHS Trust and the wider Sheffield City Region
4. The Go4Growth programme: Hosted by Gillian Askew of Go4Growth we’ll show you all the free resources you can access through the programme and how to get involved and take advantage of the support offer

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Getting started with Project Management
2022-05-30 09:00 - 2022-05-31 16:00 | Charles St, Sheffield City Centre, Room 12.3.10, Charles St, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield, S1 2ND, United Kingdom
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Learn what common issues are found when managing projects, how to avoid them and be prepared for those that cannot be avoided. This course can also help you prepare for a prince 2/agile accreditation.
The sessions will involve mixture theory and practice drawing upon case studies and individual experiences. Following this short course you should understand the key concepts and features project management and how they can be applied.
Pre-requisites:
You must be employed in South Yorkshire.
Who should attend?
Anyone wishing to develop their project management skills and knowledge. Additionally, this course will offer preparation toward industry accredited qualifications such as PRINCE II, AGILE etc.
Additional Information:
Places are limited to 20 persons, and we will operate a first-come-first-served basis.
Due to the requirements of our funding body, we will need to collect some information from you. This is to confirm eligibility and employment status, prior to the course enrolment. Registering for this event will be taken as consent for us to contact you for details required to check eligibility.
Should you have any questions prior to the event, please do not hesitate to email us at advancingdigital@shu.ac.uk

Ant Marketing Weston Park Race Evening
2022-06-03 15:30 | South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
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Doncaster Racecourse will turn purple on Friday 3rd June 2022 with the high-profile return of the Ant Marketing Weston Park Cancer Charity race evening.
The charity’s annual race meeting will be back with a bang – with Yorkshire indie rock band the Kaiser Chiefs set to provide the post-race entertainment.
The event will see the continuation of a partnership which spans five years. In that time, it has raised more than £150,000 for Weston Park Cancer Charity to support vital cancer research, provide essential support services and enhance treatment experiences for people going through cancer.
The Ant Marketing Weston Park Cancer Charity Race Day will return in 2022 after two years of postponements due to Covid-19, with the presence of a capacity crowd expected to help raise thousands of pounds to support people facing cancer.
Racegoers will also be encouraged to wear purple to raise awareness of Weston Park’s work across the South Yorkshire, North Derbyshire and North Nottinghamshire regions.
Patients at Weston Park Cancer Centre can also access up to four free tickets to the charity’s Race Evening. CLICK HERE TO APPLY
Almost 2,000 cancer cases are diagnosed each year in the Doncaster region (covering South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw CCG), and patients from Doncaster account for approximately 25 per cent of patients at Weston Park Cancer Centre in Sheffield.
For more information or ticket details, call Weston Park Cancer Charity on 0114 553 3330, email charityteam@wpcancercharity.org.uk

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Web Analytics
2022-06-06 09:00 - 2022-06-07 16:00 | Charles St, Sheffield City Centre, Room 12.3.10, Charles St, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield, S1 2ND, United Kingdom
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Gain an understanding of how your website is used by search engines, users and other businesses. With an enhanced analytical understanding of your target market, you can improve your strategies, along with expansions if needed. As an individual this knowledge is invaluable as you can learn how other businesses target you.
The sessions will take you through the theory and practice of web analytics involving practical exercises. It will introduce the basics of SEO, adaptive design, accessibility and Google analytics.
Pre-requisites:
Basic knowledge of HTML and hyperlinks between pages is assumed.
You must be employed in South Yorkshire.
Who should attend?
Anyone wishing to expand their digital skills in web analytics. This will contribute to greater of awareness of how to get the most out of a website.
Please note there is no significant hands-on coding but being familiar with HTML, meta data and linking pages will help.
Additional Information:
Places are limited to 20 persons, and we will operate a first-come-first-served basis.
Due to the requirements of our funding body, we will need to collect some information from you. This is to confirm eligibility and employment status, prior to the course enrolment. Registering for this event will be taken as consent for us to contact you for details required to check eligibility.
Should you have any questions prior to the event, please do not hesitate to email us at advancingdigital@shu.ac.uk

Bounce Back Networking Event
2022-06-07 18:00 - 20:00 | South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
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Come and join us for our first FREE Networking Event to bring together businesses, social enterprises, arts, heritage, creatives, and charities from across Barnsley to share knowledge, expertise, ideas, and hopefully develop some new relationships! As well as giving everyone the opportunity to meet in the informal and friendly Digital Media Centre we will also be offering attendees the opportunity to access FREE advice and top tips on areas like funding, investment, marketing, digital and social media from our ‘Hot Desks’.

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The HR Exchange – Homeworking & Performance Management
2022-06-08 12:00 - 14:00 | Zoom, Zoom, Online Workshop, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 0QE, UK
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Our expert team will show you how to get the best out of your employees with different performance management strategies & homeworking rules

Homeworking & Performance Management
Gain valuable insights on homeworking and performance management. Our employment and HR professionals will show you how to get the best out of your employees with different performance management strategies and homeworking rules and policies.

Seminar summary
This instalment of the HR Exchange will answer the latest questions about homeworking and provide you with different performance management strategies. Brought to you by niche law firm, Bhayani HR & Employment Law and sister company Bhayani Recruitment, this network offers you the opportunity to gain valuable advice and information from employment and HR professionals in a relaxed format, as well as a chance to share experiences with your peers in various industry sectors.

Topics we will cover:

Rules and policies for homeworking
Identifying performance issues
Conducting a fair performance management procedure
Risks, dismissals and your desired outcome

Delivery and cost
This seminar will be delivered online via Zoom and participants will be expected to take part in break out rooms to ensure engagement and be given an opportunity to ask questions and make comments.
The cost per delegate is free and booking via Eventbrite is essential.
Priority will be given to Bhayani Law and Bhayani Recruitment clients – numbers are limited so please book your place as soon as possible.
For any questions regarding this event, please contact hello@bhayanilaw.co.uk

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Introduction to Cyber Security
2022-06-13 09:00 - 2022-06-14 16:00 | Charles St, Sheffield City Centre, Room 12.3.10, Charles St, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield, S1 2ND, United Kingdom
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As an individual, learn how to take part in keeping safe and smart online. This module will teach you good practices in managing your presence online, offline and through peer sharing (e.g. social media apps).
The sessions will involve a mix of theory and practice to help develop an awareness of the security risks and an understanding of the practices and skills that can help reduce those risks.
Pre-requisites:
You understand common pitfalls of cyber security.
To qualify for this course, you must be employed or in South Yorkshire.
Who should attend?
So much work is done online these days, no-one should be unaware of the risks that come with it. Everyone should have a basic grasp of the risks involved and what to do if your data or, company data is compromised, and how to mitigate the common risks before they occur. Everyone is responsible for a company’s cyber security.
Additional Information:
Places are limited to 20 persons, and we will operate a first-come-first-served basis.
Due to the requirements of our funding body, we will need to collect some information from you. This is to confirm eligibility and employment status, prior to the course enrolment. Registering for this event will be taken as consent for us to contact you for details required to check eligibility.
Should you have any questions prior to the event, please do not hesitate to email us at advancingdigital@shu.ac.uk

AIMday Green Future 2022
2022-06-14 | Sheffield Hallam University, Howard St, Sheffield City Centre,, Sheffield, S1 1WB, United Kingdom
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https://aimday.se/green-future-sheffield-2022/
AIMday is an innovative networking event that allows external organisations to set the agenda and gain academic perspective on real-world challenges.
Now is the time the world needs to go further and faster to tackle climate change. The UK Government has set an ambitious target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to net-zero by 2050. Innovation will be crucial in achieving this target and tackling climate change from early-stage R&D to the deployment of technology at scale. New knowledge, technologies, skilled people and multi and interdisciplinary partnerships are needed to keep the UK at the forefront of a new, green industrial revolution.
The vision of this AIMday is to allow participating companies and external organisations to access the knowledge, technology and expertise they need to deliver a fundamental change in how we tackle the global climate crisis; targeting the ‘final 20’ of greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions, realising a circular economy, protecting our nature; developing and deploying net-zero technologies; exploring solutions to increase productivity and keep business ahead of the curve through innovation.
Project pump-priming internal funding to facilitate new collaborations and outcomes from the day will be available post the event. It will be competitive – ensuring a quality threshold and only available to researchers that participate in AIMday Green Future.
Selection criteria for successful projects will be around the collaboration to be developed and the potential to lead to a larger scale innovation project.
What is AIMday® and how does it work?
AIMday has one objective – to match companies and external organisations seeking new knowledge and solutions with academic expertise.
AIMday (Academic Industry Meeting day) is a successful, proven format based on workshops where challenges submitted by participating companies and external organisations around a central theme are discussed with academics from relevant university disciplines.
It is an innovative networking event that allows external organisations to set the agenda and gain academic perspective on real-world challenges.
Although the core of AIMday workshops is well-defined issues and questions, the goal of the academic researchers is not to provide a complete answer during the workshop. AIMday is about exchange and knowledge sharing AIMday comprises meetings that create value for researchers and external organisations alike.
Important dates
Questions submission (company registration): 30 May – 25 July 2022
Academic and researcher sign-up: 1 – 26 August 2022
Meeting Day: 14 September 2022
Contact us
For more information or for support to develop your AIMday question, please contact: innovation@shu.ac.uk

Employment is for Everyone
2022-06-14 09:30 - 13:00 | Gulliver’s Valley Resort, Rotherham, S26 5QW, United Kingdom
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Is your business struggling to fill vacancies and keep staff? We believe we have some of the solutions to your problems.
Come to the launch of ‘Employment is for Everyone’ on Tuesday 14th June at Gulliver’s Valley.
At this event:

Hear from market leaders who are already encouraging workplace diversity.
Hear people’s success stories.
Consider solutions to recruitment issues.
Help your business achieve its social value commitments.
Get more information on supported internships and employment.
Be a part of the Employment is for Everyone launch.
Networking.
FREE Lunch.

We are creating a movement across South Yorkshire to increase employment opportunities for autistic people and people with learning disabilities – and we want employers to be involved!
Together with our event partners Gulliver’s Valley, RMBC/RiDO, and DFN Project SEARCH we believe we have some of the solutions to your problems and are holding an event on the 14th of June at Gulliver’s Valley.

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Employment is for Everyone, Tuesday 14th June 2022, 9.30 am to 1.00 pm, Gulliver’s Valley Theme Park, Mansfield Road, Sheffield, S26 5QW
For more Information: team@employmentisforeveryone.org.uk

An Introduction to Frameworks – an opportunity to raise the profile of your business with public sector buyers
2022-06-15 10:00 - 11:00 | South Yorkshire
Frameworks are used extensively by public sector buyers to reach out to businesses when procuring services and products.
This webinar is an introduction and is the first of a number to help you on your journey to learn more. It will cover:

What are Frameworks
What are the different types
Why are they used
Where you can find them
How can you participate in them

The event will be hosted by the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) Supply Chain Advisors and the Yorkshire Purchasing Office (YPO).

If you are a business based in South Yorkshire and would like to learn more,
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Note, the event is only for Businesses based in South Yorkshire (Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield)

Fully Funded Workshops
2022-06-15 10:00 - 13:00 | Aizelwoods Mill, Nursery Street, Sheffield, S3 8GG, United Kingdom
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In Sheffield, on June 15th I am working with local Marketing Consultant Abby Abrames from Valley Marketing to run a fully funded workshop for SME’s in South Yorkshire.
If you are stuck in neutral and are struggling to know what steps to take next, this course is ideal for you. During this half day workshop we will be providing you with templates, tools and guidance that will help you move your business forward….
In this course we will cover:

Creating and adapting your Business Strategy
A 90 day plan
Your business gap analysis
Creating a Marketing Plan
Making marketing work on a small budget
What to avoid in Marketing

At the end of each session every attendee will also receive:

A FREE 90 day planner
A FREE Business Gap Analysis tool
A FREE Marketing Plan Template
A FREE customised website audit with tips for improvements to take away

PLUS each attendee can choose from one of the following guides……

How to integrate your email and Facebook campaigns
How to Setup Google Optimize to run A/B tests on your Website
Creating a Cart-Abandonment Remarketing Campaign Using Facebook Ads
Setting up conversion goals in Google Analytics
Launching a Guest-Blogging Link-Building Campaign

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MD Club Summer Social
2022-06-15 17:30 - 20:30 | The Mowbray, 118 Mowbray Street, Neepsend, Sheffield, S3 8EN., United Kingdom
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Come to our summer social! An evening of networking with peers to share ideas, knowledge and form new collaborations.
Sheffield Universities’ Managing Directors’ Club and the South Yorkshire Chambers of Commerce are delighted to welcome you to our next summer networking social on Wednesday 15 June.
The evening networking event will take place at The Mowbray in Kelham Island in Sheffield and is open to South Yorkshire business leaders and expert academics for an evening of networking to share ideas and exchange knowledge to develop new partnerships.
Timings:
5:30 pm – Event open
6:00 pm – Welcome
6:15 pm – Food and networking
8:30 pm – Event close
Please note this is a ticketed event.

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Data Visualisation in Sport, Health & Wellbeing
2022-06-16 08:00 - 10:30 | Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre, , 2 Old Hall Road,, Sheffield, S9 3TY, United Kingdom
Join us on the 16th June to find out how data visualisation methods can be used in sport, health and wellbeing.
About this event
Data can be of huge value to a business, and a key factor in extracting that value is how the data can be visualised to create understanding and impact.
Join us at our breakfast event on 16th June to hear Simon Choppin and David Barrett share their knowledge in the use of data visualisation tools applied to contract research and consultancy projects in sport, health and wellbeing.
Simon and David are from the Sports Engineering and Sports Industries research groups respectively. They have expertise using Microsoft Power BI, Tableaux, Excel, and GiS in working with clients to help manage, analyse, and present their data.
This event will provide an opportunity to network with other businesses in your sector, see the state-of-the-art facilities at our Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre, and explore how collaborating with the university can help you drive growth in your business.
You’ll also find out more about the potential funding opportunities available to SMEs in and around the Sheffield City Region to support innovative idea development, including the Sheffield Innovation Programme and Innovate UK’s Knowledge Transfer Partnership scheme.
Provisional programme:
How data visualisation methods are applied to sport, health and wellbeing.
How SERG and AWRC work with the region’s SMEs to drive business growth through evaluation, testing, and validation of new ideas.
Who should attend?
This event should be primarily of interest to SMEs in and around the Sheffield City Region that work in sport, wellbeing and health sectors. However, SMEs from other sectors are of course welcome, given that data visualisation has a wide application.
16/06/2022 08:00am – 10:30am
Sheffield Hallam University, Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre, Olympic Legacy Park, 2 Old Hall Road, Sheffield S9 3TU
Register
https://www.shu.ac.uk/business/events/data-visualisation-in-sport-health-and-wellbeing

Future Proof Your Workforce: Leadership & Management Session
2022-06-17 11:30 - 13:30 | The Digital Media Centre, Barnsley, S70 2EQ, United Kingdom
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Join us for our FREE session to support employers! This first one is focused on improving your leadership skills for managers.
Suitable for Company Directors, Managers and Supervisors at this free bite sized session you will be able to complete a short questionnaire to find out your own leadership style, learn about the strengths and weaknesses of each style and the impact they have within the workforce. This is alongside case study information to give a flavour of the support available.
The session will be delivered by Max Redhall who is a Learning and Development specialist at Sereniti Ltd. Max is a highly experienced coach and trainer. Max will be leading you though the session, guiding you to find your own leadership style, and develop your skills, while showing you ways to Improve employee engagement and motivation in your business.
You will also have the opportunity to find out more about the Future Proof programme. Our specialist providers will be on hand for a talk and discussion about how your business may benefit which includes a specialist consultancy covering one or more of the following areas all 100% FREE;
• Leadership and Management Coaching
• Organisational Human Resources
• Workforce Mapping and Optimisation
• Employee Health and Wellbeing
• Workforce Culture and Development
A free buffet lunch will be provided. If you have any special dietary requirements please email the organiser.
Find out more about the event by clicking here

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Father’s Day at Owlerton Stadium
2022-06-19 | South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
BOOK NOW – https://owlertonstadium.co.uk/fathers-day/

Sunday 19th June 2022
Gates open at 11am with the first race at 12noon.
Dads can enjoy a day at the races with a special Father’s Day lunch at Sheffield’s Owlerton Greyhound Stadium – with an afternoon of top-class open racing from 12pm.
Six Pack – £6pp
Includes admission & racecard, Chicken strips & fries, 2 x bets & 1 x Drink*
Six Pack Plus – £8pp
As 6 Pack, PLUS guaranteed seating!
VIP Boxes – £30pp
Includes admission & racecard, a hot & cold buffet. Plus a free gift for dad*. Minimum 15 people.
Restaurant – Adults £25pp / Children* £12.50pp
Includes admission, racecard and a 3 course meal! Plus a free gift for dad*.

BOOK NOW – https://owlertonstadium.co.uk/fathers-day/

*Terms and conditions apply. Subject to availability.

Applied Business Intelligence
2022-06-20 09:00 - 2022-06-21 16:00 | Owen Building, Room 322, Owen Building, Sheffield, Sheffield, S1 2ND, United Kingdom
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This module will give you an understanding of principles behind managing data in a smarter way. The analytics and strategies you gain from gathered information will improve strategies and optimisations when making key business decisions.
The sessions will involve an introduction to some of the core principles of business intelligence and will cover topics from data mining techniques to fraud detection.
Pre-requisites:
You would need to have basic understanding of what business intelligence is e.g. data management and querying to benefit target market and show trends within data
To qualify for this short course, you must be employed in South Yorkshire.
Who should attend?
Anyone with the need or desire to understand how key business decisions are made ahead of time, and how to utilise analyses, strategies and implementations derived from business operations and perspectives. This course encourages experimentation and industry best practices within a safe environment.
Staff groups or individuals are welcome.
Additional Information:
Places are limited to 20 persons, and we will operate a first-come-first-served basis. However, depending on popularity, this can be run again in the future.
Due to the requirements of our funding body, we will need to collect some information from you. This is to confirm eligibility and employment status, prior to the course enrolment. Registering for this event will be taken as consent for us to contact you for details required to check eligibility.
Should you have any questions prior to the event, please do not hesitate to email us at advancingdigital@shu.ac.uk

Bhayani Business Social Networking
2022-06-22 17:30 - 19:30 | TBC, United Kingdom
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Our bi-monthly get-togethers will provide an opportunity to network face to face in a relaxed environment.

We would be delighted if you could join us for our Bhayani Business Social.

Our bi monthly get togethers will provide an opportunity to network face to face in a relaxed environment, meeting old friends and making new connections. Come and chat with others within the business community to share stories, skills, knowledge and expertise.
For more information please email alice@bhayanilaw.co.uk or call 01143032300.

REGISTER HERE

An evening with Sales & Communication Expert Nicky Pattinson
2022-06-22 18:00 - 22:00 | OEC Sheffield, OEC Sheffield, Penistone Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S6 2DE, UK
Becoming THE ONE. Not one of MANY.

How to ‘activate’ others to instantly choose you and leave the competition standing.

Ex £1,800,000 market trader from Holmfirth, Nicky Pattinson, works with some of the largest international brand names, literally triple turnover. From Lawyers to Supermarkets. Hotels to Bike Shops. Reiki Masters to Accountants. Selfridges to Software companies. Hotels to Sole Traders.

Not by changing the service they offered or the stock they held. But by using what people really buy…

You.

By bringing people instantly into your world through your communication and connection – whether by email, phone, or in person.

If you want to know how to make a real connection, whether with a cold lead, a prospective client, your colleagues, or even want to expand your social circle …you really cannot miss this awesome event!! Let Nicky bring you directly into her world.

Is this event for you?

Does your role involve
· Business development
· Working with clients
· Communicating whether in person, by email or by phone
· Front of house
· Sales
· Customer service
… or any role which interacts with other people in any way?

Or are you looking to expand your social circle?

If yes, then this is possibly one of the most powerful and communication-changing events you could ever attend.

Yes, we’re making it sound impressive, but that’s genuinely because it is!

BUY YOUR TICKET NOW TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT

Find out more about our amazing speaker here:
https://nickypattinson.com/

Doors open at 6pm for a 7pm start. The bar will be open for refreshments.

Bluebell Wood Business Expo
2022-06-23 09:30 - 15:30 | South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Join Bluebell Wood’s Business Expo, in association with Barnsley and Rotherham Chamber!
We can’t wait to welcome you to the Holiday Inn, Rotherham, on Thursday 15th June 2023 where you’ll be able to make an exhibition hall’s worth of contacts, hear from guest speakers and raise awareness of your products or services – all in support of Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice.

Free delegate entry
Guest speakers
Plenty of networking opportunities
Support your local children’s hospice
Food and drink available from the hotel, plus catering stalls (did anyone say ice-cream?)
Interactive elements throughout the day, including close-up magic, quick fitness work-ups (workwear approved!) and more!
Free car parking

Timing Information

Exhibitor set up: 8.00am
Exhibitor Networking: 8.30am – 9.15am
Refreshments Served: 8.30am
Delegate entry/EXPO open: 9am – 3pm
Exhibitor stall derigging: until 5pm

Register below for a FREE delegate entry, or book your exhibitor stand early!
Book here

Hope Valley Cement Works: Summer Business Networking
2022-06-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Breedon Cement Works, Pindale Road Canteen Kitchen Hope, S33 6RP, United Kingdom
Booking Link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/summer-hope-valley-business-networking-event-tickets-345669174807?utm-campaign=social%2Cemail&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-source=strongmail&utm-term=listing
Get back Face-to-Face! Reconnect in real life, in person! Shake Hands, Hug, Fist Bump, Elbow Nudge, Nod knowingly, whatever floats your boat

Mandala of Self-Care Day Retreat
2022-06-26 10:00 - 16:00 | Litton Village Hall, Peak District, United Kingdom
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO BOOK YOUR PLACE, CLICK HERE

After a long or busy week perhaps you would love to have some time out to relax, recharge your batteries and reconnect with yourself and others again. Put your own well-being at the top of your priority list for a change.
Move from boredom, stress and stagnation to fun, joy and vitality during a day that will engage all your senses. By the end of Mandala of Self-Care you will feel alive again and have tips for incorporating self-care into your everyday schedule. There will be experimenting with watercolour paints, mindful walking, activities that will enhance your self-care and a delicious lunch. All delivered in an atmosphere of friendship, laughter and support.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO BOOK YOUR PLACE, CLICK HERE

Data analysis for Business
2022-06-27 09:00 - 2022-06-28 16:00 | Room 7324, Stoddart Building, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2ND, Room 7324, Stoddart Building, Sheffield City Centre,, Sheffield, S1 2ND, United Kingdom
Register here
If you work with a range of numeric data, there is the potential that more value could be gained from it. Following this short course, you will gain and enhance your understanding what useful information might be hidden within your data, based upon statistical properties.
The sessions will involve an introduction to some of the core principles of business data analysis and, the use of specialist tools to enable the development and communication of business data. Through critical evaluation of analysis and insights.
Pre-requisites:
Limited experience of data analytics is required, some basic skills with Excel are expected.
To qualify for this short course, you must be employed in South Yorkshire.
Who should attend?
Anyone with the need or desire to develop their digital skills and data analysis would find this short course particularly valuable, as it encourages experimentation and industry standard best practices, within a safe environment.
Staff groups or individuals are welcome.
Additional Information:
Places are limited to 20 persons, and we will operate a first-come-first-served basis. However, depending on popularity, this can be run again in the future.
Due to the requirements of our funding body, we will need to collect some information from you. This is to confirm eligibility and employment status, prior to the course enrolment. Registering for this event will be taken as consent for us to contact you for details required to check eligibility.
Should you have any questions prior to the event, please do not hesitate to email us at advancingdigital@shu.ac.uk

Software Innovation: How can it improve your business? (DIfG)
2022-06-28 14:00 - 17:00 | South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Join us on the 28th June to find out how Sheffield Hallam University can support your business with software innovation.
In today’s software enabled world, SMEs have commonly implemented their own home-grown digital solutions, often acting as their proof-of-concepts for new business ideas or to support their business operations. As companies grow, new requirements become more relevant, such as having a software system that can deal with a business’s growing number of clients or having the opportunity to increase business productivity by better use of digital technologies.
The Applied Software Engineering Research Group (ASERG) has more than 20 years of experience in the ICT industry and offers a range of consultancy services. Through the Digital Innovation for Growth (DIfG) programme, ASERG can provide SMEs within the Sheffield City Region (as well as Chesterfield, N-E Derbyshire, Derbyshire Dales, Bassetlaw and Bolsover) with free, informed academic research and knowledge to help enhance their business.
ASERG provides support to a broad range of companies in which IT plays a role in the delivery of their business. From out-of-the-box IT solutions to in-house developed software systems, ASERG has the knowledge and experience to work with all businesses. They can support companies with small IT teams to large software development teams with bespoke technologies and innovations.
Do you:

Want to develop software, but you’re unsure where to start?
Think your software has security and privacy concerns?
Want to optimise your system administration activities?
Want to validate your technology stack?
Want to explore if concepts like IoT, AI, Cloud make sense for your organisation?
Want to learn about software development using your choice of technology?
Are you unsure if your software is being developed the right way?
Are you facing problems in managing different versions of your software?
Are you using the right set of tools for your development?
Are you worried about your infrastructure and want to optimise?

If you have any of these questions or similar, come and visit us in the Cantor Building at Sheffield Hallam University on the 2nd December to learn more about how ASERG could work with your business on a collaborative roadmap.
Who should attend?
Anyone who has IT responsibilities for their organisation or has an interest in developing their company’s IT systems: SMEs, CEOs, CXOs, Product Managers, Development Managers, IT Architects/Managers, Administrators, Operation Managers.
Refreshments and catering provided.
