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SUMMARY:Engineers and Manufacturers Assemble – For a Christmas Social
DESCRIPTION:Book Now \nA gathering of current and prospective Engineering & Manufacturing Network Members! \nCome and join us for an informal gathering of the members\, meet the Team\, the Directors and Affiliates accompanied with drinks and nibbles. \nCelebrate our 2023 member promotional campaign – our on line advent calendar that celebrates one of our members each week day in December – highlighting their skills\, capabilities \, products and/or services. \nHelp us launch our “Refer a new member” programme to strengthen the Network and further increase EMNs reach and benefits for its members. \nAgenda \n5.30pm Arrive – mingle \n6.30pm Welcome from Engineering & Manufacturing Network \n6.45pm More chat\, mingling and Gin Tasting \n8.30pm Official close – feel free to stick around if you like and sample more gin. \nPeer to peer activity is proven to: \n• Improve understanding – when you explain a concept to someone else\, you have to think about it more deeply and in a different way. This can help you to better understand the concept yourself – the power of thinking out loud! \n• Increase motivation – you are often more motivated to learn when you are working with others and creating a sense of camaraderie. \nNB: This event is open to members and non members of the Engineering and Manufacturing Network but preference will be given to members when the event is full. \nIf you make\, manufacture or engineer products (not software) please choose the Engineering and Manufacturing Company ticket \nIf you deliver or sell services into Engineering and Manufacturing\, please choose the Service Company ticket option. \nPlease – only one ticket per person and if you are unable to come as the event approaches – please let us know so we can release your ticket to others. Thanks \nBook Now
URL:https://emn.org.uk/oldevent/engineers-and-manufacturers-assemble-for-a-christmas-social/
LOCATION:Prince Bishops Place\, 30-31 High Street\, Durham\, DH1 3UL
CATEGORIES:EMN & Partner Events
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SUMMARY:Apprenticeship Funding Changes 2026–2027: Free Employer Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Guests attend the University of Sunderland’s Senior Leaders Research Conference at City Hall Picture: DAVID WOOD \nSignificant changes to apprenticeship funding and employer incentives are rolling out from June 2026\, including new recruitment incentives\, fully funded apprenticeships for eligible employers\, and updates to levy funding and programme requirements. \nJoin the University of Sunderland’s free online session on Thursday 13 August\, 12–1pm\, to understand what these changes mean for your organisation and have your questions answered. \nRegister Here
URL:https://emn.org.uk/oldevent/apprenticeship-funding-changes-2026-2027-free-employer-information-session/
CATEGORIES:Education and Skills,EMN & Partner Events
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SUMMARY:EMN Women in Engineering - Follow up - From Policy to Practice
DESCRIPTION:Following discussions during International Women in Engineering Day\, this peer-to-peer event brings together manufacturers to explore the policies\, practices and cultural changes that help create more inclusive workplaces within traditionally male-dominated sectors. \nFeaturing short presentations from a large manufacturer (Faltec)\, a medium-sized business (Dyer Engineering) and an SME (tbc)\, speakers will share their experiences of implementing initiatives designed to improve equality\, attract and retain diverse talent\, and support career progression for women in engineering and manufacturing roles. \nPresentations will cover: \n\nPolicies that have delivered meaningful results\nPractical measures to support recruitment\, retention and progression\nCreating inclusive workplace cultures\nChallenges and barriers to implementation\nLessons learned and what organisations would do differently\nBalancing ambition with the realities of business size and resources\n\nThe presentations will be followed by an interactive roundtable discussion\, providing attendees with the opportunity to share experiences\, benchmark approaches and identify practical actions that can be implemented within their own organisations. \nThis is a candid\, peer-led discussion focused on what works in practice\, enabling manufacturers of all sizes to learn from one another and contribute to building a more inclusive and sustainable future workforce. \nDesigned for female engineers\, HR leaders\, people managers\, operational leaders\, business owners\, engineering & manufacturing students and anyone involved or wanting to be involved in shaping workplace culture within engineering and manufacturing.
URL:https://emn.org.uk/oldevent/emn-women-in-engineering-follow-up-from-policy-to-practice/
LOCATION:Faltec Europe Ltd\, 4 International Drive\, Sunderland\, Tyne & Wear\, SR5 3FH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:EMN & Partner Events
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SUMMARY:From Manufacturing to Renewables: Where Your Business Fits into Offshore Wind?
DESCRIPTION:The offshore wind sector is one of the UK’s fastest-growing industries\, creating significant opportunities for manufacturers and engineering businesses looking to diversify\, innovate\, and access new markets. \nJoin the Engineering & Manufacturing Network (EMN) for an exclusive visit to ORE Catapult’s world-leading facilities in Blyth\, where industry experts Magnus Willett and Dylan Hill will provide an introduction to the offshore wind sector\, exploring market drivers\, project lifecycles\, costs\, and the evolving supply chain landscape. Attendees will also gain insights into the manufacturing and industrialisation challenges shaping the future of renewable energy alongside programmes such as the Launch Academy – that aids UK start-ups and SMEs in their journey to accelerate innovative technology development by removing barriers to commercialisation\, and providing a comprehensive ecosystem of support. \nWe will also be joined by EMN affiliate Horizon Works and Richard Holmes will present on marketing in the renewables sector\, with a particular focus on offshore wind. The team will provide advice on shaping marketing tactics and messaging for engagement with the supply chain\, and will guide delegates on new marketing trends and developments. \nThe session will conclude with a guided tour of ORE Catapult’s facilities\, offering a unique behind-the-scenes look at the technology\, innovation\, and testing capabilities helping to drive the UK’s energy transition. \nWho should attend? Engineering and manufacturing leaders\, supply chain companies\, business development professionals\, and organisations interested in exploring opportunities within the renewable energy sector \nKey takeaways: \n\nUnderstanding the offshore wind market and future growth opportunities\nInsights into the offshore wind supply chain and where manufacturers can engage\nAn overview of manufacturing and industrialisation challenges in the sector\nNetworking with industry peers and ORE Catapult specialists\nExclusive guided tour of ORE Catapult’s Blyth facilities
URL:https://emn.org.uk/oldevent/from-manufacturing-to-renewables-where-your-business-fits-into-offshore-wind/
LOCATION:Offshore Renewable Catapult\, Blyth\, Offshore House\, Albert Street\, Blyth\, Northumberland\, NE24 1LZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:EMN & Partner Events
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SUMMARY:"All Reasonable Steps" to Prevent Sexual Harassment in Practice
DESCRIPTION:The Employment Rights Act places increasing emphasis on employers’ duty to prevent sexual harassment and demonstrate that they have taken “all reasonable steps” to protect workers. For engineering and manufacturing businesses\, this responsibility extends beyond the factory floor to include contractors\, apprentices\, agency workers\, field-based employees\, customer sites\, supplier interactions\, exhibitions\, social events and other workplace-related activities. \nThis is a peer-to-peer roundtable will bringing together manufacturers from the Engineering & Manufacturing Network to discuss how businesses are interpreting and responding to the “all reasonable steps” requirement in practice. \nA useful session for senior leaders\, HR professionals and operational managers and an opportunity to explore the practical implications of the duty across both on-site and off-site working environments\, enabling benchmarking of your approach and sharing your good practice whilst identifying practical actions to strengthen your organisation’s position and reduce risks. \nThrough facilitated peer discussion\, attendees will examine real-world approaches to: \n\nPreventing harassment before issues arise\nSupporting workers across varied workplaces and customer sites\nManaging third-party and contractor-related risks\nDemonstrating reasonable and proportionate action\nReducing exposure to employment tribunal claims\nBuilding a respectful and inclusive workplace culture\n\nParticipants will leave with practical insights\, benchmarking opportunities and actionable ideas that can be applied within organisations of all sizes and chaired by Lauren Bathan from Jackson Hoggs outsourced HR Services.
URL:https://emn.org.uk/oldevent/all-reasonable-steps-to-prevent-sexual-harassment-in-practice/
LOCATION:Tanfield Lea Business Centre\, New Front Street\, Stanley\, County Durham\, DH9 9DB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:EMN & Partner Events
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