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SUMMARY:Help to Grow: Doncaster
DESCRIPTION:Sheffield Hallam University has launched Help to Grow: Management in Doncaster. Join our latest cohort on 7 November to access business support. \nHelp to Grow: Management is an executive development course designed to help you boost business performance and growth potential. This 12 week course is accredited by the Small Business Charter and 90% subsidised by the government. Delivered by development consultants and business experts\, this practical course takes place over three months and includes both virtual and face-to-face sessions. \nThe curriculum has been designed with support from industry and covers key areas of leadership including: \n\nStrategy and innovation\nGrowing national and international markets\nLeading for high performance\nBuilding vision and brand\nEngaging and inspiring teams\nCreating customer value\nAdopting digital technology\nAdopting responsible business practices\nFinancial management\n\nYou will receive one-to-one mentoring and peer support during workshops. By the end of the course you will have developed a bespoke growth plan for your organisation to help achieve your long-term vision and strategic goals. Furthermore\, upon completion of the course you can join the Alumni Network to continue accessing support and networking opportunities. You will also be eligible for a six month free membership to the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). \nThe course is 90% funded by the Government. The fee payable by participants is £750 \nREGISTER HERE!
URL:https://www.brchamber.co.uk/event/help-to-grow-doncaster/
LOCATION:Doncaster
CATEGORIES:Member Events
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SUMMARY:Starting Your Digital Adoption Journey
DESCRIPTION:In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape\, embracing digital tools and strategies has become paramount for staying competitive and relevant. This event aims to equip participants and businesses with the fundamental understanding and practical steps necessary to initiate and navigate their digital transformation. \nThis event will: \n\nRaise awareness about common challenges and misconceptions related to digital adoption.\n\n\nHelp you understand and assess the challenges within your business using basic techniques which can be taken back and used internally with your peers.\n\n\nEducate attendees about the significance of digital adoption and its potential benefits with examples across sectors.\n\n\nIntroduce participants to strategic assessment and planning for digital transformation\, including assessing current systems\, setting objectives\, and aligning digital initiatives with overall business goals.\n\n\nShowcase a range of digital resources\, and best practices to facilitate seamless adoption.\n\n\nFoster a supportive community by offering opportunities for participants to connect\, exchange experiences\, and collaborate.\n\nBOOK HERE
URL:https://www.brchamber.co.uk/event/starting-your-digital-adoption-journey/
LOCATION:Charles Street Building at Sheffield Hallam University\, 133 Charles St Sheffield City Centre S1 2ND
CATEGORIES:Member Events
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231004T103000
DTSTAMP:20260604T001543
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SUMMARY:Sheffield Business School Breakfast Event
DESCRIPTION:Event registration link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sheffield-business-school-breakfast-event-tickets-691570003497?aff=oddtdtcreator \nJoin Sheffield Hallam University on Wednesday 4 October to discover how your business can collaborate with Sheffield Business School to solve real-world challenges.  \nAt the event\, you’ll learn more about our Business School’s four key research themes which include:  \n\nResponsible leadership and socially just organisation\n\n\nResilient economies and sustainable supply chains\n\n\nResponsible consumption and sustainable lives\n\n\nDigital transformation\n\n  \nYou will also have the opportunity to network with other organisations and discuss strategic business challenges with our academics.  \nAgenda: \n8:30am – Arrival\, registration & breakfast \n9:00am – Welcome & presentations: \n\nSheffield Business School\, Sheffield Hallam University\n\n\nBusiness Case Study\n\n\nBusiness Engagement\, Skills & Employability\, Sheffield Hallam University\n\n9:30am – Networking \n10:00am – Event close
URL:https://www.brchamber.co.uk/event/sheffield-business-school-breakfast-event/
LOCATION:Owen Building\, Room 322\, Owen Building\, Sheffield\, Sheffield\, S1 2ND\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Member Events
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230714
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SUMMARY:Advancing Digital Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Register your place \nArtificial Intelligence is the hot topic in the news with so many promises of automated and intelligent operations transforming business. And the potential threat to some businesses not taking the developments on board. \nYou may be wondering how to prepare your business for the AI age. Come along and find out how we can help. Sheffield Hallam University has successfully supported several companies in exploring AI technologies and techniques. We also helped them explore how to apply them in their business. \nIf you think you should know more\, come along and find out\, send your colleagues too and see if they can spot opportunities for technology. The day will be run by leading academics in AI with experience in a wide range of industries including agrifood\, manufacturing\, digital health and data science. Some of the work will also highlight how our students can be support your businesses. \n(The day will be classed as digital development opportunity\, supported by Advancing Digital\, registration in advance is essential.). \nShould you have any questions prior to the event\, please do not hesitate to email us at advancingdigital@shu.ac.uk
URL:https://www.brchamber.co.uk/event/advancing-digital-webinar/
LOCATION:Online\, online\,
CATEGORIES:Member Events
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SUMMARY:Higher and Degree Apprenticeship Breakfast Event
DESCRIPTION:Register your interest\nDelivering excellence in higher and degree apprenticeships.\nJoin our event to discover how higher and degree apprenticeships can add value to your business through workforce development and recruitment. \nThe event will feature talks on our offer\, what makes Sheffield Hallam a leading provider\, the financial support available and a Q&A session. \nOur expert speakers include: \n\nLouisa Harrison-Walker\, Chief Executive\, Sheffield Chamber of Commerce\nCraig Wilkinson\, Head of IT Service Development\, FDM\nLiam Burditt\, Head of Learning and Development\, GXO Logistics\nTanya Wright\, Head of Organisational Development and Learning\, South Yorkshire Police\n\nThis event is for you if: \n\nYou are an employer who currently delivers apprenticeships\nYou are new to apprenticeships but want to know more\nYou are from either a large corporate company or a small to medium size enterprise\n\nAgenda\n\n9am Arrival for 9:30am start\n9:30am Welcome and introduction\n9:35am – 10:15am Panel and Q&A\n10:30am – Work based learning top tips and learner’s insight\n10:45am – Opportunity to talk with Employer Partnership Managers\n11:15am – Event closes
URL:https://www.brchamber.co.uk/event/higher-and-degree-apprenticeship-breakfast-event/
LOCATION:Hallam View\, Owen Building\, Hallam Square\, Sheffield\, South Yorkshire\, S1 2LX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Member Events
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230510
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SUMMARY:Help to Grow: Management
DESCRIPTION:Help to Grow: Management is delivered by Sheffield Business School\, which is accredited by the Small Business Charter. \nDelivered by development consultants and business and enterprise experts\, this practical course takes place over 3-months and will include both online and face-to-face sessions\, alongside peer support and 1 to 1 mentoring. The course is 90 funded by the Government\, and has been designed to allow participants to complete it alongside full-time work. \nThis executive development course is designed to support SMEs to boost their business performance and growth potential. Small business leaders will develop their strategic skills to increase their business’s long-term productivity\, resilience and capacity to innovate. \nThe curriculum has been designed with support from industry\, using real world case studies and will cover key areas of leadership including: \n\nStrategy and innovation\nGrowing national and international markets\nLeading for high performance\nBuilding vision and brand\nEngaging and inspiring teams\nCreating customer value\nAdopting digital technology\nAdopting responsible business practices\nFinancial management\n\nAt the end of the course you will have developed a growth plan for your organisation to help achieve your long-term vision and strategic goals. \nUpon completion of the course\, you can join the Alumni Network to continue to access support and networking opportunities. Furthermore you are eligible for 6 months free membership to the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). \nRegister your place today: https://www.shu.ac.uk/business/training-and-development/leadership-development/help-to-grow-management
URL:https://www.brchamber.co.uk/event/help-to-grow-management-2/
LOCATION:Sheffield Hallam University\, Howard St\, Sheffield City Centre\,\, Sheffield\, S1 1WB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Member Events
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221130T210000
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SUMMARY:Collective Impact through Collaboration
DESCRIPTION:BOOK YOUR PLACE BY CLICKING HERE\n  \nPart of the Sheffield Children Youth and Families Consortium\, Sheffield Hallam University is committed to collaborative working to achieve its vision of creating a city that provides equal access to cultural\, creative\, sporting and physical activities to enrich the lives of children and families living in under-served communities. \nHosted by Sheffield Hallam University\, this event aims to: \n\nDevelop a common understanding of the Collective Impact Framework\nRaise awareness of the role and ambitions of the Sheffield Children -Youth and Families Consortium\nShare experiences of multi-agency collaborative working in a variety of settings\nEncourage enhanced levels of collaborative working in Sheffield in the future\n\n  \nThere will also be the opportunity to network with other organisations in your sector and explore how collaborating with Sheffield Hallam University can help your business grow. You’ll also learn more about the potential funding opportunities available to SMEs through the Sheffield Innovation Programme. \n  \nBOOK YOUR PLACE BY CLICKING HERE
URL:https://www.brchamber.co.uk/event/collective-impact-through-collaboration/
LOCATION:Charles Street Building\, Sheffield\, S1 1WB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Member Events
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221130T183000
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SUMMARY:Higher and Degree Apprenticeship Recruitment Fair
DESCRIPTION:BOOK YOUR PLACE BY CLICKING HERE\n  \nYou’ll have the opportunity to meet talented individuals interested in undertaking a higher or degree apprenticeship whilst working full-time for you. We can then support you in recruiting those individuals with our free recruitment service. \nWe offer over 25 higher and degree apprenticeship programmes in a range of areas including: \n\nArchitecture and Chartered Planning\nConstruction and Chartered Surveying\nDigital Solutions and IT\nEngineering\nFood and Drink\nLeadership and Management\nSupply Chain and Packaging\n\n  \nBOOK YOUR PLACE BY CLICKING HERE
URL:https://www.brchamber.co.uk/event/higher-and-degree-apprenticeship-recruitment-fair/
LOCATION:Heartspace\, Owen Building\, Sheffield Hallam Uni\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Member Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220718T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220719T160000
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SUMMARY:Getting started with Cloud Computing
DESCRIPTION:Register your place \n  \nHow can you optimise how your data is managed online? With this course you will learn the benefits and risks around cloud computing. It’s applications and the impact this has on a personal level. Learn when and where to have backups of your data\, and more importantly\, who to trust with your data.\nThe sessions will involve examining a range of cloud options available to businesses and explore their strengths and weaknesses depending upon specific business needs. This will help attendees develop a richer understanding of the factors to consider in moving to the cloud and how make the most appropriate choice. \nPre-requisites: \nThere is no specific technology requirement or focus for this course. However you are expected to have a basic understanding the cloud concept and some experience using the cloud for storage. \nTo qualify for this course\, you must be employed in South Yorkshire. \nWho should attend? \nAnyone that has an interest using or developing cloud based services that minimise reliance upon local server infra-structure. Additionally\, this course will give you an understanding of why migrating to a cloud based solution may be right or in some cases wrong for you. The course will give you this knowledge so that you can make an informed decision. \nAdditional Information: \nPlaces are limited to 20 persons\, and we will operate a first-come-first-served basis. \nDue 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. \nShould you have any questions prior to the event\, please do not hesitate to email us at advancingdigital@shu.ac.uk
URL:https://www.brchamber.co.uk/event/getting-started-with-cloud-computing/
LOCATION:Charles St\, Sheffield City Centre\, Room 12.3.10\, Charles St\, Sheffield City Centre\, Sheffield\, S1 2ND\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Member Events
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SUMMARY:IT Service Management
DESCRIPTION:Register your place \nYou will gain an understanding of service management and standards\, such as working to SLAs (Service Level Agreements) and understanding how to manage compliance. \nThe sessions will involve a mix of theory and practice to help develop an awareness of the need for service management and how to design service management systems. This will help you consistently build high quality systems and services as required for growing businesses. \nPre-requisites: \nYou are aware that IT services are an essential element of business stability and growth. \nTo qualify for this course\, you must be employed in South Yorkshire. \nWho should attend? \nAnyone that has an interest in the development of their quality services that can be defined and used to support business growth and development. Additionally\, this course will offer knowledge in how to interact with and manage services given or taken within the IT domain. This includes web development or technical support. \nAdditional Information: \nPlaces are limited to 20 persons\, and we will operate a first-come-first-served basis. \nDue 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. \nShould you have any questions prior to the event\, please do not hesitate to email us at advancingdigital@shu.ac.uk
URL:https://www.brchamber.co.uk/event/it-service-management/
LOCATION:Owen Building\, Room 322\, Owen Building\, Sheffield\, Sheffield\, S1 2ND\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Member Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220704T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220705T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T001543
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SUMMARY:Beginning Databases
DESCRIPTION:Register your place \nData issues can appear because data is not effectively stored or properly managed. You may have too much data in spreadsheets that are used by different people. This short course will allow you to analyse and document your data and help identify weaknesses while specifying how improvements could be made. \nThe sessions will involve mixture practical work and analysis of data to establish reliable and efficient database driven solutions. Following this short course you should understand the value of moving from spreadsheet-based data to higher quality solutions with managed and efficient data. \nPre-requisites: \nYou must be employed in South Yorkshire. \nWho should attend? \nAnyone wishing to explore or expand the quality of the data management in their organisation. Experience of working with data in some manner will be an advantage. \nPlease note there is no significant hands-on coding involved in this workshop. \nAdditional Information: \nPlaces are limited to 20 persons\, and we will operate a first-come-first-served basis. \nDue 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. \nShould you have any questions prior to the event\, please do not hesitate to email us at advancingdigital@shu.ac.uk
URL:https://www.brchamber.co.uk/event/beginning-databases/
LOCATION:Owen Building\, Room 322\, Owen Building\, Sheffield\, Sheffield\, S1 2ND\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Member Events
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220630T103000
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SUMMARY:Sustainability Support Consortium
DESCRIPTION: Register \nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/south-yorkshire-sustainability-support-consortium-tickets-345587691087 \nJoin us on the 30th June for the first Sustainability Support Consortium breakfast event. \nAre you stuck on how to make your business sustainable? \nSouth Yorkshire has a wide range of different organisations that can help companies with their sustainability and net zero journey. We’re bringing all of your options together in one consortium to make it easier for your business to find what you need to become more sustainable. \nThe South Yorkshire sustainability community is coming together to centralise the support available to organisations across the region. You will be at the centre of the consortium\, benefiting from events and guidance to all the great organisations that can help you in your journey to become environmentally sustainable. \nBy working together with you\, we’ll be able to support your specific journey and create a green business movement for South Yorkshire. \nWho are we? \nThe consortium includes a number of key South Yorkshire business support organisations: \nSheffield Hallam University \nSheffield Innovation Programme (SIP) \nUniversity of Sheffield Translational Energy Research Centre (TERC) \nSheffield Sustainability Network (SSN) \nSheffield Business Together \nSheffield Chamber of Commerce \nIn this first event\, you will have the opportunity to shape a series of events co-hosted by the consortium. We want to hear from you about what you need to take the next step in the journey. \nAgenda \nArrival & refreshments: 8.00am \nIntroductions: 8.30am – 8.45am \nDiscussions: 8.45am – 9.45am \nThe support available: 9.45am – 10.00am \nQ&A: 10:00am – 10.15am \nNetworking & close: 10.15am – 10.30am
URL:https://www.brchamber.co.uk/event/sustainability-support-consortium/
LOCATION:Sheffield Hallam University\, Howard St\, Sheffield City Centre\,\, Sheffield\, S1 1WB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Member Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220628T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220628T170000
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SUMMARY:Software Innovation: How can it improve your business? (DIfG)
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the 28th June to find out how Sheffield Hallam University can support your business with software innovation. \nIn 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. \nThe 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. \nASERG 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. \nDo you: \n\nWant to develop software\, but you’re unsure where to start?\nThink your software has security and privacy concerns?\nWant to optimise your system administration activities?\nWant to validate your technology stack?\nWant to explore if concepts like IoT\, AI\, Cloud make sense for your organisation?\nWant to learn about software development using your choice of technology?\nAre you unsure if your software is being developed the right way?\nAre you facing problems in managing different versions of your software?\nAre you using the right set of tools for your development?\nAre you worried about your infrastructure and want to optimise?\n\nIf 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. \nWho should attend? \nAnyone 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. \nRefreshments and catering provided.
URL:https://www.brchamber.co.uk/event/software-innovation-how-can-it-improve-your-business-difg/
LOCATION:United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Member Events
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220628T160000
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SUMMARY:Data analysis for Business
DESCRIPTION:Register here  \nIf 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. \nThe 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. \nPre-requisites: \nLimited experience of data analytics is required\, some basic skills with Excel are expected. \nTo qualify for this short course\, you must be employed in South Yorkshire. \nWho should attend? \nAnyone 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. \nStaff groups or individuals are welcome. \nAdditional Information: \nPlaces 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. \nDue 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. \nShould you have any questions prior to the event\, please do not hesitate to email us at advancingdigital@shu.ac.uk \n 
URL:https://www.brchamber.co.uk/event/data-analysis-for-business/
LOCATION:Room 7324\, Stoddart Building\, Sheffield City Centre\, Sheffield S1 2ND\, Room 7324\, Stoddart Building\, Sheffield City Centre\,\, Sheffield\, S1 2ND\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Member Events
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SUMMARY:Applied Business Intelligence
DESCRIPTION:Register your place \nThis 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. \nThe 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. \nPre-requisites: \nYou 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 \nTo qualify for this short course\, you must be employed in South Yorkshire. \nWho should attend? \nAnyone 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. \nStaff groups or individuals are welcome. \nAdditional Information: \nPlaces 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. \nDue 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. \nShould you have any questions prior to the event\, please do not hesitate to email us at advancingdigital@shu.ac.uk
URL:https://www.brchamber.co.uk/event/applied-business-intelligence/
LOCATION:Owen Building\, Room 322\, Owen Building\, Sheffield\, Sheffield\, S1 2ND\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Member Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220616T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220616T103000
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SUMMARY:Data Visualisation in Sport\, Health & Wellbeing
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the 16th June to find out how data visualisation methods can be used in sport\, health and wellbeing. \nAbout this event \nData 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. \nJoin 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. \nSimon 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. \nThis 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. \nYou’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. \nProvisional programme: \nHow data visualisation methods are applied to sport\, health and wellbeing. \nHow SERG and AWRC work with the region’s SMEs to drive business growth through evaluation\, testing\, and validation of new ideas. \nWho should attend? \nThis 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. \n16/06/2022 08:00am – 10:30am \nSheffield Hallam University\, Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre\, Olympic Legacy Park\, 2 Old Hall Road\, Sheffield S9 3TU \nRegister \nhttps://www.shu.ac.uk/business/events/data-visualisation-in-sport-health-and-wellbeing \n 
URL:https://www.brchamber.co.uk/event/data-visualisation-in-sport-health-wellbeing/
LOCATION:Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre\, \, 2 Old Hall Road\,\, Sheffield\, S9 3TY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Member Events
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220615
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SUMMARY:AIMday Green Future 2022
DESCRIPTION:Register \nhttps://aimday.se/green-future-sheffield-2022/ \nAIMday is an innovative networking event that allows external organisations to set the agenda and gain academic perspective on real-world challenges. \nNow 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. \nThe 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. \nProject 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. \nSelection criteria for successful projects will be around the collaboration to be developed and the potential to lead to a larger scale innovation project. \nWhat is AIMday® and how does it work? \nAIMday has one objective – to match companies and external organisations seeking new knowledge and solutions with academic expertise. \nAIMday (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. \nIt is an innovative networking event that allows external organisations to set the agenda and gain academic perspective on real-world challenges. \nAlthough 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. \nImportant dates \nQuestions submission (company registration): 30 May – 25 July 2022 \nAcademic and researcher sign-up: 1 – 26 August 2022 \nMeeting Day: 14 September 2022 \nContact us \nFor more information or for support to develop your AIMday question\, please contact: innovation@shu.ac.uk \n 
URL:https://www.brchamber.co.uk/event/aimday-green-future-2022/
LOCATION:Sheffield Hallam University\, Howard St\, Sheffield City Centre\,\, Sheffield\, S1 1WB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Member Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220613T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220614T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T001543
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220518T072053Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Cyber Security
DESCRIPTION:Register your place \nAs 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). \nThe 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. \nPre-requisites: \nYou understand common pitfalls of cyber security. \nTo qualify for this course\, you must be employed or in South Yorkshire. \nWho should attend? \nSo 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. \nAdditional Information: \nPlaces are limited to 20 persons\, and we will operate a first-come-first-served basis. \nDue 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. \nShould you have any questions prior to the event\, please do not hesitate to email us at advancingdigital@shu.ac.uk
URL:https://www.brchamber.co.uk/event/introduction-to-cyber-security/
LOCATION:Charles St\, Sheffield City Centre\, Room 12.3.10\, Charles St\, Sheffield City Centre\, Sheffield\, S1 2ND\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Member Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220606T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220607T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T001543
CREATED:20220518T071922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220518T071922Z
UID:10007819-1654506000-1654617600@www.brchamber.co.uk
SUMMARY:Web Analytics
DESCRIPTION:Register your place \nGain 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.\nThe 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. \nPre-requisites: \nBasic knowledge of HTML and hyperlinks between pages is assumed. \nYou must be employed in South Yorkshire. \nWho should attend? \nAnyone 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. \nPlease note there is no significant hands-on coding but being familiar with HTML\, meta data and linking pages will help. \nAdditional Information: \nPlaces are limited to 20 persons\, and we will operate a first-come-first-served basis. \nDue 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. \nShould you have any questions prior to the event\, please do not hesitate to email us at advancingdigital@shu.ac.uk \n 
URL:https://www.brchamber.co.uk/event/web-analytics/
LOCATION:Charles St\, Sheffield City Centre\, Room 12.3.10\, Charles St\, Sheffield City Centre\, Sheffield\, S1 2ND\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Member Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220530T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220531T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T001543
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220518T071749Z
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SUMMARY:Getting started with Project Management
DESCRIPTION:Register your place \nLearn 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. \nThe 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. \nPre-requisites: \nYou must be employed in South Yorkshire. \nWho should attend? \nAnyone 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. \nAdditional Information: \nPlaces are limited to 20 persons\, and we will operate a first-come-first-served basis. \nDue 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. \nShould you have any questions prior to the event\, please do not hesitate to email us at advancingdigital@shu.ac.uk \n  \n 
URL:https://www.brchamber.co.uk/event/getting-started-with-project-management/
LOCATION:Charles St\, Sheffield City Centre\, Room 12.3.10\, Charles St\, Sheffield City Centre\, Sheffield\, S1 2ND\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Member Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220525T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220525T161500
DTSTAMP:20260604T001543
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SUMMARY:Chartered Town Planner Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Book your place to learn more about this generously funded apprenticeship from the course leaders\, Catherine Hammond and Kaeren van Vliet and discover how this programme can make a positive impact on your business. \nJoin us on 25 May to find out more about our Chartered Town Planner Degree Apprenticeship programme. \nDelivered by industry and academic experts\, this Higher Degree Apprenticeship programme offers a part-time study route for new and existing employees to develop their skills as a planning professional\, leading to an MSc Urban Planning degree and then to achieve Chartered Town Planner status. \nThe programme enables participants to develop an innovative approach to planning\, specialise in an area of interest and gain the knowledge and skills required to advance their career through working in a related job role. We have undergraduate and postgraduate entry points. \nParticipants working towards a recognised professional award such as this brings positive benefits for organisations too\, by providing an opportunity to develop employees\, attract new talent into the organisation\, diversify workforce skills and adapt to new challenges\, and engage with new and creative thinking. \nBook your place to learn more about this generously funded Apprenticeship from the course leaders\, Catherine Hammond and Kaeren van Vliet and discover how this programme can make a positive impact on your business. \nRegister \nhttps://www.shu.ac.uk/business/events/chartered-town-planner-degree-apprenticeship-webinar-2022
URL:https://www.brchamber.co.uk/event/chartered-town-planner-webinar/
LOCATION:Online Event\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220525T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220525T113000
DTSTAMP:20260604T001543
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SUMMARY:The EDI Toolkit
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWhat can you expect? \nThe 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. \nYour facilitators \nThis 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. \nIn this interactive session Grant and Fran will share their knowledge and experience of business and the importance of successfully implementing EDI into the workplace. \nAbout Higher Skills Higher Growth \nWorking 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. \nThrough 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. \nRegister \nhttps://www.shu.ac.uk/business/events/the-edi-toolkit
URL:https://www.brchamber.co.uk/event/the-edi-toolkit/
LOCATION:Online Event\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Member Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220523T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220524T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T001543
CREATED:20220518T071441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220518T071441Z
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SUMMARY:Applied Artificial Intelligence for Business
DESCRIPTION:Register your place \nWith 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. \nPre-requisites: \nThere 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 \nTo qualify for this course\, you must be employed in South Yorkshire. \nWho should attend? \nAI 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. \nAdditional Information: \nPlaces are limited to 20 persons\, and we will operate a first-come-first-served basis. \nDue 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. \nShould you have any questions prior to the event\, please do not hesitate to email us at advancingdigital@shu.ac.uk
URL:https://www.brchamber.co.uk/event/applied-artificial-intelligence-for-business/
LOCATION:Owen Building\, Room 322\, Owen Building\, Sheffield\, Sheffield\, S1 2ND\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Member Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220523T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220524T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T001543
CREATED:20220321T145334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T183846Z
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SUMMARY:An Introduction to: R Visualisation (DIfG)
DESCRIPTION:How to book: \nhttps://www.shu.ac.uk/business/events/data-visualisation-may-workshops \nJoin us at our highly practical two-day workshop to transform your datasets into stunning visuals\, dashboards\, or interactive reports. \nThis 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. \nThe 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. \nPre-requisites: \nNo 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. \nWho should attend? \nProfessionals 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. \nAdditional Information: \nThis event will adhere to the government’s COVID-19 guidance. \nRefreshments & 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. \nPlaces are limited to 15 persons\, and we will operate a first-come-first-served basis. Maximum of 2 tickets per company. \nShould you have any questions prior to the event\, please do not hesitate to email us at innovation@shu.ac.uk.
URL:https://www.brchamber.co.uk/event/an-introduction-to-r-visualisation-difg-2/
LOCATION:United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Member Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220509T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220509T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T001543
CREATED:20220509T072810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220509T072810Z
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SUMMARY:Science Basics for the Microbrewer
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the 8 June for a free brewing workshop hosted by academic experts from Sheffield Hallam’s NCEFE. \nAre you already active within the brewing industry? Are you interested in developing your knowledge around the science of brewing to further your business success? \nJoin us at our workshop on the 8th June to hear from Sheffield Hallam’s academic experts from the Biomolecular Science Research Centre. We will be delivering a workshop exploring the basic science and techniques for the microbrewer and providing a tour of the cutting-edge facilities available at the National Centre of Excellence for Food Engineering (NCEFE). \nThis workshop provides an opportunity to network with other businesses in your sector and explore how collaborating with the university can help your business grow. \nYou will find out about the potential funding opportunities available to SMEs through the Sheffield Innovation Programme and how we can support businesses in and around the Sheffield City Region to grow and innovate through access to the latest technologies\, state-of-the-art facilities\, and academic expertise. \nThis workshop will cover: \n\nBasics of microbiology\nGenetics of yeast strains\nThe molecular process and chemistry of brewing\nSetting up a mini micro lab\nHow we can work together\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nFilling in the basic organic science surrounding brewing\nUnderstanding the microbiology science and techniques\nUnderstanding yeast and how they work\n\nRegister \nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/science-basics-for-the-microbrewer-tickets-276599264847
URL:https://www.brchamber.co.uk/event/science-basics-for-the-microbrewer/
LOCATION:The National Centre of Excellence for Food Engineering\, 811 Attercliffe Rd\, Sheffield\, S9 2AA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Member Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220503T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220503T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T001543
CREATED:20220318T130228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T183845Z
UID:10007786-1651572000-1651579200@www.brchamber.co.uk
SUMMARY:Help to Grow: Management course
DESCRIPTION:This executive development course is designed to support SMEs to boost their business performance and growth potential. Small business leaders will develop their strategic skills to increase their business’s long-term productivity and resilience. \nHelp to Grow: Management is delivered by Sheffield Business School\, which is accredited by the Small Business Charter. \nThe 12-week executive development course is designed to support SMEs to boost their business performance and growth potential. The course is 90% government funded so businesses only pay £750 for a 50-hour course delivered by highly experienced entrepreneurs and industry experts. The course has been designed to allow participants to complete it alongside full-time work. Small business leaders will develop their strategic skills to increase their business’s long-term productivity\, resilience and capacity to innovate. \nThe curriculum has been designed with support from industry\, using real world case studies and will cover key areas of leadership including: \n\nStrategy and innovation\nGrowing national and international markets\nLeading for high performance\nBuilding vision and brand\nAdopting digital technology\nFinancial management\n\nAt the end of the course\, you will have developed a growth plan for your organisation to help achieve your long-term vision and strategic goals. \nRegister \nhttps://www.shu.ac.uk/business/training-and-development/leadership-development/help-to-grow-management
URL:https://www.brchamber.co.uk/event/help-to-grow-management-course-2/
LOCATION:Sheffield Business School\, 38-40 Howard St\, Sheffield City Centre\, Sheffield\, S1 1WB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Member Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220329T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220329T111500
DTSTAMP:20260604T001543
CREATED:20211207T092429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211207T092429Z
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SUMMARY:SME business breakfast event - Making Business: Ready for the Future
DESCRIPTION:Our panel-led event on 29th March explores how businesses can strengthen their workforce and embed diversity and inclusion in their recruitment strategy. \nHear from our industry panel experts including Martin McKervey\, Karen Mosley\, Angela Foulkes and many more. With a Q+A opportunity to put your questions to local business leaders. \nOur region faces an increasing challenge in meeting the demands of a recruitment crisis. Never has it been more important to consider your business practises to ensure that you recruit and retain talented people. \nThis event will demonstrate the support available through your local University and Colleges to recruit a diverse and inclusive talent pipeline for the future. \nHear from our keynote speakers\, who will include – The High Sheriff of Sheffield – Martin McKervey\, President of Sheffield Chamber of Commerce – Karen Mosley\, The Chief Executive and Principal of The Sheffield College – Angela Foulkes and Irwin Mitchell Solicitors. \nYou will also hear about the specialist support via the Higher Skills\, Higher Growth programme which offers free help to SMEs to innovate and grow\, whilst providing upskilling opportunities for our future regional workforce. It is in everyone’s interest to ensure we close the widening skills gap to create a more inclusive society ready for the future. \nThere will also be an opportunity to network over breakfast. \nRegistration and Itinerary  \nhttps://www.shu.ac.uk/business/events/making-business-ready-for-the-future
URL:https://www.brchamber.co.uk/event/sme-business-breakfast-event-making-business-ready-for-the-future/
LOCATION:The Sheffield College\, Granville Road\, Sheffield\, S2 2RL
CATEGORIES:Member Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220310T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220310T200000
DTSTAMP:20260604T001543
CREATED:20220222T152734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220222T152734Z
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SUMMARY:Funding for Growth in South Yorkshire
DESCRIPTION:Join us to find out more about the financial support available to businesses in the region to support innovation and growth. \nJoin us and the University of Sheffield for the MD Club networking event on 10 March as we explore Funding for Growth in South Yorkshire\, showcasing the financial support available to help you innovate and grow your business. \nHear from experts at Capital Enterprise\, NorthInvest\, the British Business Bank and the Twikker Fund as they share the key factors that make a business investable\, exploring a range of sectors including tech and digital start-ups\, and how their investment initiatives are supporting business in South Yorkshire to develop. This will be followed by an evening of networking with other MD Club academic and business members from the region. \nPlease note this is a ticketed event. \nBOOK YOUR PLACE HERE \nSpeakers: \nSheffield Hallam University – Kevin Kerrigan\, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Business and Enterprise \nChair: John Spindler\, CEO of Capital Enterprise (supported by Ceri Batchelder to talk about Team SY) \nCharlene Abena Jones\, Investment and Programme Executive at NorthInvest \nMel Ellyard\, Senior Investment Manager from British Business Bank \nWill Dimitrov and Ralph Atkinson from The Twikker Fund (with reference to the Yorkshire Fund) \nUniversity of Sheffield – Dave Petley\, Vice-President for Innovation \nTimings: \n5:30 pm – Event open and networking \n6:00 pm – Presentations and Q&A \n7:00 pm – Food and networking \n8:00 pm – Event close
URL:https://www.brchamber.co.uk/event/funding-for-growth-in-south-yorkshire/
LOCATION:Trafalgar Warehouse\, 120 Trafalgar Street\, Sheffield City Centre\, S1 4JT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Member Events
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SUMMARY:Towards Industry 4.0: IoT & Automation
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the 9th March to find out how our academic experts can work with your business to ensure that you’re ready for Industry 4.0. \nAbout this event \nInternet of Things (IoT)\, 5G connectivity\, edge computing\, and Artificial Intelligence are potentially valuable assets for manufacturers. However\, matching capabilities of IoT technologies with digitally enabled business model processes and leveraging them can be challenging for many SMEs. How can you ensure business-readiness for Industry 4.0 revolution? How do you determine the right integration of IoT technologies for your specific use case? In a world that is increasingly connected\, have you thought about cybersecurity and what that means to your business? \nJoin us at our workshop on the 9th March to hear from Sheffield Hallam’s academic experts from the Centre for Automation and Robotics. We will be discussing the transition towards Industry 4.0 and the roles IoT and Automation will play. \nThis workshop provides an opportunity to network with other businesses in your sector and explore how collaborating with the university can help your business grow. \nYou will find out about the potential funding opportunities available to SMEs through Digital Innovation for Growth and how we can support businesses in and around the Sheffield City Region to grow and innovate through access to the latest technologies\, cutting-edge facilities\, and academic expertise. \nThis workshop will focus on: \n\nUnderstanding IoT and its applications\nCapabilities and benefits of 5G/LP-WANs to businesses\nCybersecurity\nEnabling IoT technology with low-cost platforms and software tools\nIndustry 4.0 concepts and examples of application in industrial automation\nFuture manufacturing and Industry 4.0 readiness assessments\nHow regional SMEs can access free business support\n\nAdditional Information: \nThis event will adhere to the government’s COVID-19 guidance. \nRefreshments & 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. \nPlaces are limited to 25 persons\, and we will operate a first-come-first-served basis. Maximum of 2 tickets per company. \nShould you have any questions prior to the event\, please do not hesitate to email us at Innovation@shu.ac.uk. \nRegister: \nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/towards-industry-40-iot-automation-tickets-256936874107
URL:https://www.brchamber.co.uk/event/towards-industry-4-0-iot-automation/
LOCATION:Sheffield Hallam University\, Howard St\, Sheffield City Centre\,\, Sheffield\, S1 1WB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Member Events
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SUMMARY:Digital rehabilitation & movement measurement in sport\, health & wellbeing
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the 15th February to find out how the use of digital rehabilitation & movement measurement can enhance customer value. \nThe rapid advance of digital technologies has brought big changes to human movement measurement. But the constant evolution and ‘push’ of products and techniques can make it difficult to get the functionality and cost you need for your business to innovate and grow. And how do you ensure value to your customers through best use of the data generated from these tools? \nJoin us at our breakfast event on 15th February to hear from Dr Ben Heller and Dr Marcus Dunn from the Sports Engineering Research Group on the latest research and innovations in digital human movement measurement\, and discuss how to answer the ‘so what?’ question of value to your business and customers. \nThis 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. \nProvisional programme: \n\nInnovations in digital rehabilitation and human movement measurement\nHow data visualisation methods can enhance customer value\nHow SERG and AWRC work with the region’s SMEs to drive business growth through evaluation\, testing\, and validation of new ideas.\n\nOther information: \nPlaces are limited to 25 persons\, and we will operate a first-come-first-served basis. If demand is high for places\, we will consider running the event again. \nBreakfast 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. \nShould you have any questions prior to the event\, please do not hesitate to email us at Innovation@shu.ac.uk. \nThis event will adhere to the government’s COVID-19 guidance. \nHow to book: \nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/digital-rehab-movement-measurement-in-sport-health-and-wellbeing-tickets-243687123747
URL:https://www.brchamber.co.uk/event/digital-rehabilitation-movement-measurement-in-sport-health-wellbeing/
LOCATION:Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre (AWRC)\, 2 Old Hall Road\, Sheffield\,\, S9 3TY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Member Events
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