Promoted Event: MakeUK - National Manufacturing Conference
2023-03-07 | Queen Elizabeth II Centre Broad Sanctuary London SW1P 3EE
Make UK’s National Manufacturing conference
The annual National Manufacturing Conference is a platform for the manufacturing sector to listen to inspirational speakers from across the sector and the political environment. Join together to share best practice and to celebrate the achievements of the sector. Taking place annually this is a must attend event in the manufacturing calendar. As well as a the programme of speakers each conference has a series of breakout sessions centred around a number of current pressing topics for manufacturers, providing an opportunity to deep dive into each area and share best practice and ask sector experts key questions.

Promoted Event: North East Maintenance Forum
2023-03-10 08:30 - 11:00 UTC | The Fire Station Fire station Sunderland SR1 3HA
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The North East Maintenance forum returns on March 10th and looks forward to welcoming new and old friends.
Due to the success of previous events, we are continuing the format of a breakfast gathering. This will allow time for a return to work and day to day tasks.
Our venue is the newly refurbished Fire Station in Sunderland and registration will open at 8.30am. You then have the option of a breakfast roll with time to chat with fellow maintenance colleagues .
Case study presentations will begin at 9:00am and we have contributions including Sterling Pharma, Northumbrian Water and Pirelli!
A question and answer session will follow the case studies along with time to network, before we draw to a close at around 10:30am.
Feel free to bring a colleague and sign up!
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Promoted Event - Muckle - Employment Case Law Update
2023-03-14 09:30 - 10:30 | Online webinar, EMN Tanfield, Stanley, Co Durham, DH8 8LF, United Kingdom
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Timings
The free webinar will run from 9.30 a.m. – 10.30 a.m.

Why tune in?

This session will be of interest to all HR professionals and will provide an opportunity for topical questions and comments on current themes affecting all employers.

We’ll explain our shared views on the changes and developments discussed, based on what we see day to day and where we think things will go.

Promoted Event: Market Research and Horizon Scanning Online Webinar for SMEs and NHS innovators
2023-03-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Online webinar, EMN Tanfield, Stanley, Co Durham, DH8 8LF, United Kingdom
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We are excited to announce the next date for the Health Network North, AHSN NENC webinar, will be 15th March at 10am.
Ever wondered what market research and horizon scanning are and what value they can add to your project? This bite-size free online webinar will introduce market research and horizon scanning and give an overview of what we mean when we ask you ‘have you carried out any market research’ and we will explain the benefits of completing a market research report at the start of your projects journey.
The webinar will also provide an opportunity to gain an understanding of horizon scanning which is used as an overall term for analysing the future: considering how emerging trends and developments might potentially affect current policy and practice.
The webinar will cover:
• How to visualise your future and keep an eye out on what is coming.
• Methodological approaches and tools used in horizon scanning.
The AHSN NENC have a tried and tested Innovation Process, the process is a concept that was designed and developed to bring regional capabilities together in one place to help all those working in the innovation space develop their ideas. This is a great opportunity for you to learn more about how you can get access to the support offered through the AHSN NENC.
Your details will be gathered by ISN, and stored securely and retained in compliance with The UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Registration data will be shared with the AHSN NENC. You can read our privacy policy at https://supernetwork.org.uk/privacy-policy/. For queries, please email hello@supernetwork.org.uk

Promoted Event: Lloyds - Economic Briefing Update - Lunch seminar
2023-03-28 13:00 - 14:45 | Ramside Hall Hotel Durham Durham DH1 1TD
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Understanding the current economic conditions…
Following the turmoil seen across the financial markets recently, the ‘Cost of Living’ crisis,
Inflationary pressures and Energy uncertainty, it is becoming increasingly clear that the
ability to successfully navigate such significant economic and geopolitical uncertainty will
be key for UK businesses in the short to medium term. In order to support the region’s
business leaders and finance professionals with this challenge, Rhys Herbert and Chris
Wilson will present an economic briefing and update that should be both insightful and
informative, including key topics such as Brexit and impact on import/export, currency
and the current labour market. There will be an opportunity for questions on the day.
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Promoted Event: University Sunderland - Forward-Thinking, Innovation & Collaboration
2023-03-29 09:00 - 11:30 | University of Sunderland University of Sunderland Wearside View Social Space, St Peters Campus Sunderland SR6 0DD
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Small and Medium sized enterprises in the Northeast are warmly invited to attend the University of Sunderland Knowledge Transfer Partnership event, which is designed to bring Faculty of Technology academics and businesses together to explore how research and development can be undertaken and applied to solve business challenges and provide new opportunities.
You will hear from the academic colleagues at the University of Sunderland about their research in Graphene technology, Manufacturing and Maintenance, Data Science and Artificial intelligence and how they have used the knowledge to help businesses evolve.
You’ll then have the opportunity to move from table to table where you will meet with the academics to find out about the research they are doing and to talk through your current challenges. We hope through the conversations, we can help you generate a few solutions to address those challenges.
For those unaware, the KTP programme exists to invite a team of academic researchers and a full time graduate or post-graduate into a company to work with them across a period of time (normally 2 years). It is an Innovate UK funded programme, with industry contributing towards project costs, depending on the size of the project. This event will give you the opportunity to meet the companies taking part, network and learn more about the KTP Programme in general. This is a free event, and a tour of the Faculty’s XR lab facility, breakfast and refreshments will be provided.
Agenda
9:00-9:30 Arrival and networking
9:30-9:45 Welcome from Dean and Head of School
9:45-10:30 KTP/KE experience & case studies:
Panagiotis Karagiannidis, Associate Professor in Advanced Materials;
Adrian Morris, Senior Lecturer in Engineering;
David Nelson, Senior Lecturer in Computer Science;
Ronald Mo, Lecturer in Computer Science
Qiang Huang, Senior Lecturer in Computer Science
10:30-11:00 Small group discussion: how partnering with the university can help business evolve
11:00-11:30 Networking and a tour of the faculty facilities

Parking is available at the University car parks with a visitor parking fee applicable.

Promoted Event: Teesside Uni - ExpoTalent
2023-03-29 13:00 - 16:00 | Athena Building Woodlands Road Middlesbrough TS1 3AJ
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The School of Computing, Engineering & Digital Technologies presents the best work from second-year students from subject areas including computing, engineering, digital art, games, animation and visual effects.
ExpoTalent is a great opportunity to see the talent of the future and your chance to meet and target students for possible year-long placements, shorter summer placements and future employment.
Programme
1.00pm onwards: Registration (Athena foyer)
1.00pm – 4.00pm: ExpoTalent 2023 Showcase (Athena)
4.00pm: Showcase ends
4.15pm – 5.00pm: ExpoTalent 2023 Awards (Europa Building, OL1 )
5.00pm: ExpoTalent close
If you are interested in sponsoring this event or would like more information, please email scedt-events@tees.ac.uk.
We hope to see you on 17 May for ExpoTees Animation, VFX and Games.
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Promoted Event: Emergency First Aid at Work with Penshaw View
2023-04-05 09:00 - 16:00 | North East BIC Wearfield Sunderland Enterprise Park Sunderland SR5 2TA
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The Emergency First Aid at Work training course is ideal for those who have been identified as requiring a basic level of first aid knowledge. The course is also suited to those with an interest in learning basic life saving skills.
Course Topics
Aims of First Aid
DRABC
Recovery Position
Shock
Management of First Aid Emergencies
CPR, including useof an Automated External Defibrillator
Controlling Blood Loss
Managing Unconcious Casualties
Recognising symptoms of life threatening conditions
Duration: 1 Day
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Promoted Event: Lean Workshop Group event programme to drive operational excellence
2023-04-18 10:00 - 15:00 | The Industry Centre 1 Colima Avenue Sunderland SR5 3XB
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North East engineering and manufacturing companies will be given support in driving operational excellence through Lean Tools & Techniques and Industry 4.0, with a series of events next month.
The Lean Workshop Group in collaboration with the Sustainable Advanced Manufacturing (SAM) Project are running two events at the Industry Centre in Sunderland on Tuesday 18 and Wednesday 19 April 2023.
The Lean Workshop Group is a consortium of eight of the most innovative suppliers to the manufacturing sector: Bosch Rexroth, Spitfire, SICK UK, Orgatex, Bosch Power Tools, Visual Management Technology, WERMA Signaltechnik and K Hartwall. Harnessing a wealth of expertise in their specialist fields, the partners will provide companies with insightful tips and practical takeaways that they can implement in their business to bolster operational resilience, enhance inter-department connectivity, improve efficiencies and strengthen its competitive position.
There will be an opportunity to participate in practical and interactive session, using advanced equipment from the partner companies to put into practice Lean Management and Industry 4.0 techniques. Key topics will be covered including Visual Management, 5S (Workplace Organisation), Standard Operation Development, Work Content and Workplace Design, Logistics Operations, KANBAN Systems, ANDON, Intelligent Sensor Technology, Fundamental Skills Training, Cordless Power Tools, Autonomous Mobile Robots and Industry 4.0 Applications.
The events will be hosted by SAM, a £10.9m project to support the implementation of product and process development and the introduction of technology within the SME manufacturing base in the North East Local Enterprise (NE LEP) area.
Kevin Jones, partner at the Lean Workshop Group, said: “These workshops will be an excellent opportunity to review your processes, and listen to experts as they help move your company into the digital manufacturing age.
“Integrating lean management and Industry 4.0 into business processes to address pain points provides manufacturers with a host of benefits such as real time data to accelerate management, data driven quality control and training in virtual reality to improve working conditions.”
Roger O’Brien, Project and Technical Lead at SAM, added “We are pleased to be working with the Lean Workshop Group and promote areas of best practices to manufacturers in the region. The manufacturing sector is key to the North East and embracing the latest technologies that will be demonstrated in this event, and via our SAM facilities, will support companies to be more productive, competitive and meet some of the economic production challenges facing them in these challenging times. We encourage manufacturers to join us for this event for an insightful and thought provoking day.
The events will be held between 10am and 3pm on Tuesday 18 or Wednesday 19 April 2023 at the Industry Centre, Sunderland. For more information and to book click here

Promoted Event: RTC North - Building a Better Business in 2023
2023-04-20 09:30 - 2023-04-27 15:30 | RTC North Colima Avenue Sunderland SR5 3XB
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*Please note that this event is only applicable to SME companies based in the North East of England
This fully-funded 2 day event will help you to ‘Build a Better Business in 2023’ by helping you to overcome a range of the common challenges businesses face today.
Both sessions will be hosted by mindset and empowerment coach, Hazel Rockingham. Hazel will be covering topics on how to increase your own self awareness, how to build relationships through networking, public speaking techniques, do’s and don’ts of a marketing strategy…and so much more!
This is a unique opportunity to help you gain a well-rounded approach on improving your business for the year ahead!
Please note: Refreshments and lunch will be provided for each workshop

We anticipate this event to sell out quickly so please make sure to secure your place early. Book your FREE place today!

About Hazel Rockingham
Graduating from Teesside University in 2003 with a BA Hons in Marketing then 15 years working in Marketing Management roles across various industries, including Telecommunications, Media, Finance, Automotive and Diving clothing manufacturing.
From 2015 to 2020, I worked alongside a Gazelles scale up business coach. Being in a role that encouraged professional development I spent 5 years developing my skills using the NLP disciplines, through using my own coach which led to an increased level of self-awareness which gave me a strong desire to want to learn more.
In 2020, becoming self-employed, I decided to extend my knowledge further on NLP and study at Practitioner level, then onto Mastery level in 2021. A natural flair for building relationships and creating empathic communications has been at the forefront of my own personal development work – with a genuine desire to help others find their passion and help them on their journey of self-discovery.
My studies along with vast experience working in many roles across a variety of industries has given me a foundation/benchmark of best practice, which through my coaching, I can pass on to other leaders and business owners using a Person-centred focus.

About Supply Chain North East
Supply Chain North East brings together four key partners to work with over 1,100 businesses through to 2023, supporting them and identify opportunities in new and existing markets. An integral part of the North East Strategic Economic Plan, that has a vision to create 100,000 more and better jobs between 2014 and 2024. Supply Chain North East is delivered across the region by RTC North, Generator, North East Automotive Alliance (NEAA) and North East Process Industry Cluster (NEPIC).
Supply Chain North East is a multimillion programme aimed at revolutionising the way SMEs diversify their offering and embrace new markets. The programme has received more than £3m of funding from the England European Regional Development Fund, which is part of the European Structural Investment Funds Growth Programme 2014-2020.
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Promoted Event: Teesside University - Apprenticeship Match Making - Call for Action - Can we support you finding an apprentice?
2023-04-21 08:00 - 17:00 | Teesside University
In conjunction with our School of Computing, Engineering and Digital Technologies we are proposing hosting an Apprentice/Employer match making event at Teesside University. This is unique to Teesside University and an amazing opportunity for you to find an apprentice for your organisation.
The interest in Professional Apprenticeships is growing nationally and they provide an ideal solution to recruit, develop and retain skills within the Engineering and Digital industries. The focus of the event would be to ‘Match’ some interested apprenticeship candidates with employers who are looking to recruit an apprentice with a view to them commencing on one of our programmes in September 2023.
The Aim
The aim is to target school/college leavers and our own undergraduates to submit expressions of interest for specific apprenticeships where we have employers who have matching apprenticeship vacancies. The candidate will have been through our robust eligibility and assessment process for the apprenticeship they are interested in.
The event would be an opportunity for employers to meet, and potentially recruit/shortlist, from a pool of viable candidates.

What do we need from you?

To enable this event and make it a success we need apprenticeship roles/vacancies to offer to these candidates and a commitment to progress these onto an apprenticeship in September/October 2023. Do you have any Apprenticeship opportunities available within your organisation for the below? Or do you think you might want to look for an apprentice for next year?

Apprenticeship Standard
Pathway
Level

Civil Engineering

6

Control/Technical Support Engineer

6

Electrical/Electronic Technical Support Engineer

6

Embedded Electronic Systems Design and Development Engineer

6

Manufacturing Engineer

6

Product Design & Development Engineer

6

Digital Technology Solutions Professional
Cyber Security
6

Digital Technology Solutions Professional
Software Engineer
6

Digital Technology Solutions Professional
Data Analyst
6

Digital Technology Solutions Specialist
Data Analytics
7

Digital Technology Solutions Specialist
IT Project Management
7

If you can support and want to be involved please let me know by Friday 21st April.

If you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact me.

Ruth Chester
Head of Apprenticeship Development & Partnerships
Email: r.chester@tees.ac.uk

Promoted Event: MakeUK - HR Inform: Engaging and Working With the Next Generation
2023-04-26 10:30 - 12:00 | Online webinar, EMN Tanfield, Stanley, Co Durham, DH8 8LF, United Kingdom
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Manufacturing is facing an acute skills shortage with an increasing number of the workforce now being defined as inactive. The sector historically has experienced a higher than average median workforce age, so it is unsurprising that half of manufacturing businesses expect between 6% and 20% of their workforce to retire within the next ten years. It is critical, now more than ever, to ensure the next generation is coming into and driving forward the sector.
This online event will provide unique insight into those firms that have successfully been engaging the next generation and also hiring the talent of the future. In this session you will hear expertise from Make UK, our partners and manufacturing business exemplars. Sharing personal experience and success of engaging with the next generation and more importantly delivering a sustainable future for their business. Additionally, outlining how Make UK’s campaign, National Manufacturing Day on 28th September 2023 can provide your business with a platform to engage with your local community.
Outline of the session:
10:30 – Welcome from Make UK
10:35 – National Manufacturing Day – Get Involved – Hilary Douglas, Make UK
10:50 – Make UK Next Generation Engagement – Training the workforce of the future, Fiona McGarry, Make UK, Technology Hub
11:05 – Polling & Audience Feedback
11:10 – Industry Best Practice – Thea Watts, Yunex Traffic
11:25 – Intergenerational Working – HR Expert, Nicola Kibble, Make UK
11:40 – Q&A
11:55 – Closing remarks
12:00 – Close
Attend this event to understand…how to improve your engagement with the next generation and how to create a workplace that encourages young talent to flourish. Further information on National Manufacturing Day 2023.
Ideally suited for… business leaders in manufacturing and those responsible for managing people and workplaces.
Make UK Member Ticket: Free
Non-Member Ticket: £49 + VAT. Join Make UK today: https://www.makeuk.org/become-a-member/make-uk-membership
The event will be held via Zoom and the link will be sent out to delegates upon registration. Make UK reserves the right to prioritise bookings for members and manufacturers. All delegates registered will receive a recording and a copy of the presentations.
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Promoted Event: The Bradley Lowery Foundation - SAFC Celebrity Football Match - 8th May 2023
2023-05-08 13:00 - 17:00 | Stadium of Light, Monkwearmouth, Sunderland SR5 1SU
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Established in August 2017 after six year old Bradley Lowery, lost his fight to Stage 4 High Risk Neuroblastoma, a rare and aggressive form of childhood cancer.
In 2013, his mum, Gemma, started a fundraising campaign to raise funds to get Bradley treatment in the USA, which was not available in the UK. The campaign was very successful and with the support off thousands of people, raised over £1.3m, as well as vital awareness for Neuroblastoma and childhood cancer in general. And these donations, provided the funding base for the charity.
https://bradleyloweryfoundation.com/
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/celebmatch
SAFC Celebrity Football Match – 8th May 2023

The Bradley Lowery Foundation, Foundation of Light and Sunderland AFC are working together to bring to you an amazing celebrity charity football match to help raise vital
funds for two amazing charities.
Your business can also get involved, by purchasing one of our amazing sponsorship packages.
£3,500 – Back of shirt Sponsor
(Above number) 2x Packages available, 1 for each team

Company Logo displayed above the number on players shirt
• 1 company member can play 10 mins on the pitch with the celebrities (optional)
• 10 VIP tickets for Magic Moments Bar (rub shoulders with the celebs after the match)
• Signed charity shirt
• Photo with the teams after the match
• Logo displayed on LED board around the pitch during the match for a minimum of 15 minutes
• Advertising your support across all Bradley Lowery Foundation and Foundation
of Light social media platforms

£2,500 – Back of shirt sponsor
(Below Number) 2x Packages available, 1 for each team

Company Logo displayed under the number on players shirt
• 10- VIP tickets for the Magic Moments Bar (rub shoulders with the celebs
after the match)
• Signed charity shirt
• Photo with teams after the match
• Logo displayed on LED board around the pitch during the match for a minimum of 15 minutes
• Advertising your support across all Bradley Lowery Foundation and Foundation
of Light social media platforms

£1,500 – Sleeve Sponsor
2x Packages available, 1 for each team

Company logo on team shirt sleeve
• 8 VIP tickets for the Magic Moments Bar (rub shoulders with the celebs after
the match)
• Signed charity shirt
• Photo with teams after the match
• Logo displayed on LED board around the pitch during the match for a minimum of 15 minutes
• Advertising your support across all Bradley Lowery Foundation and Foundation of Light social media platforms

£600 – Trophy Sponsorship

Company logo displayed throughout the charity game on LED advertising screens
• Advertising your support across all Bradley Lowery Foundation and Foundation
of Light social media platforms
• 2 x VIP tickets for the Magic Moments Bar (rub shoulders with the celebs after
the match)

£600 – Match ball Sponsorship

Company logo displayed throughout the charity game on LED advertising screens
• Advertising your support across all Bradley Lowery Foundation and Foundation
of Light social media platforms
• 2 x VIP tickets for the Magic Moments Bar (rub shoulders with the celebs after
the match)

£400 – LED Sponsorship

Company logo displayed throughout the charity game on the LED advertising screens •Advertising your support across all Bradley Lowery Foundation and Foundation
of Light social media platforms

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Promoted Event: Sustainably Engineering Together Our Oceans
2023-05-24 18:00 - 19:00 | Materials Processing Institute Eston Road Middlesbrough TS6 6US
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What we have in our oceans now and how it got there is something we all need to be aware of.
This event will outline the problem and some action based solutions. We can consider what we do from here in our workplaces as Engineering / Science professionals and as members of the public in our everyday. All welcome.
LOCATION
The venue has kindly been supplied by the Materials Processing Institute. This venue has plenty of free parking. We are in the Fitzgerald Room. Full address: Eston Road, Middlesbrough, TS6 6US
TIME
We look forward to seeing you in person on 24th May – please come early for a prompt 6pm start. Refreshments available from 5:30.
TICKET SALES
Tickets are free and sales end at 6pm 23rd May. Due to limited numbers if you are not able to attend please cancel your booking should your circumstances change.

SPEAKERS
Richard Hixson, Consultant in Critical Care Medicine and co-founder of Healthcare Ocean
Dr Richard Hixson FRCA FFICM is a Consultant in Critical Care Medicine, Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer at the University of Exeter; NHS England Clinical Entrepreneur; Waste and Pollution Lead for the Intensive Care Society Sustainability Working Group; member of NHS England’s Sustainable Procurement Forum, the UK Ocean Decade Committee and the Minderoo–Monaco Commission on Plastics and Human Health.
Richard co-founded Healthcare Ocean as his main interest is Global Goal 14, Life Below Water and how anthropogenic activities including healthcare procurement, container shipping and molecular pollution adversely affected the marine environment. His goal is to ensure oceans, coasts and inland waterways are never forgotten in NHS net zero planning as without healthy oceans, it is impossible to tackle the climate crisis successfully.

Judy Power, Project Manager, Tees Rivers Trust
Tees Rivers Trust has been working to improve water quality and habitat along the river Tees since 2009. More recently the Trust has established a mariculture facility in Hartlepool to house a terrestrial seagrass nursery. The Trust will reintroduce seagrass to the estuary with a long term ambition of providing a natural way of sequestering carbon. Alongside the seagrass work, the Trust has also recently installed cages at Hartlepool marina for native oysters and is looking to undertake seabed restoration work in the estuary as a nature based solution to improve water quality.
Judy will give a short presentation on the benefits of natural solutions and the work of Tees Rivers Trust in the estuary.

The event will be hosted by the Founding Chair of Engineering Together, Paula McMahon.

Promoted Event: NBS - Masterclass: Specification Writing with Manufacturers
2023-05-30 11:00 - 12:00 | Online webinar, EMN Tanfield, Stanley, Co Durham, DH8 8LF, United Kingdom
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Tuesday 30 May, 11 am
When specifying complex building systems, our research has shown that over a third of specifiers want manufacturers to share their expertise to ensure that the system is specified correctly.
Join our webinar to discover how a collaborative approach to specification can make the process safer, more efficient and more accurate. Dr Stephen Hamil and Chris Vickers from NBS will demonstrate how cloud-based specification platform NBS Chorus allows architects, engineers and other specifiers to collaborate directly with manufacturers on project specifications.
Simran Thiara, Specification Manager at Sotech Architectural Façade Systems, and Craig Thornhill from Forbo Flooring Systems will also be joining the webinar to share their experiences of providing specification writing services to their specifier customers.
There will be an opportunity to submit questions throughout the webinar.
Speakers
Dr Stephen Hamil, Innovation Director at NBS
Chris Vickers, Technical Specialist at NBS
Simran Thiara, Specification Manager at Sotech Architectural Façade Systems
Craig Thornhill, Forbo Flooring Systems

Promoted Event: Invitation to Small Business Equity Tracker 2023 launch webinar
2023-06-15 11:00 - 12:00 | Online webinar, EMN Tanfield, Stanley, Co Durham, DH8 8LF, United Kingdom
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On 15th June 2023, the British Business Bank will publish its ninth annual Small Business Equity Tracker.
To mark the publication of this year’s report and to discuss the findings, please join us for a webinar on 15th June. Hosted by Louis Taylor, CEO, British Business Bank with Matt Adey, Director of Economics, we will share the key findings from the Small Business Equity Tracker 2023.
This will be followed by a panel discussion ‘What are the opportunities for the UK in breakthrough technologies?’, chaired by Louis Taylor and featuring investors and businesses who are driving innovation:

Kerry Baldwin – Co-Founder, Managing Partner, IQ Capital.
Amin Chabi – Founder, CEO and Chief Engineer, Lunasa Ltd.
James Stephenson – CEO, Promethean Particles.

The Small Business Equity Tracker provides a unique, in depth assessment of developments in equity
finance markets for smaller businesses across the UK, covering equity investment from a wide range of
funding sources including venture capital funds, business angels and crowdfunding platforms.
Date: 15th June 2023
Webcast: 11.00am – 12.00 noon
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Promoted Event: THE TECH FESTIVAL FOR THE NORTH EAST
2023-06-19 08:00 - 2023-06-23 17:00 | Northumbria University Great Hall Sutherland Building, Ellison Place Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8ST
Taking place over five days, events will be hosted right across the region showcasing the very best tech businesses and talent that the North East has to offer.
Through a mixture of curated and community-designed and led fringe events, the festival will showcase the diversity, achievements and range of exciting tech businesses in the North East that are shaping the future!
Whether you’re looking for a new opportunity, want to showcase your work or you’re simply wishing to be inspired, there’s sure to be an event for you. Come along and get involved.

Promoted Event: Scotland Supply Chain Conference and Exhibition 2023
2023-06-29 08:00 - 15:00 | Glasgow Marriott Hotel, 500 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8RR
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Come along to this event to hear from key clients in the following sectors:
Offshore Wind (Fixed & Floating) | Hydrogen | Oil | Gas | CCS | Hydro Power

Programme
8.00 Registration & networking in the exhibition area
9.30 Event welcome, Joanne Leng MBE, NOF
9.40 Diamond sponsor presentation (available)
9.50 Scotland’s approach to green energy, David Rennie, Scottish Enterprise
10.10 There’s still life and opportunities in the oil & gas sector,
Bill Cattanach OBE, North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA)
10.25 Projects and supply chain opportunities, Peter Haughie, Ocean Winds
10.40 Salamander Project (joint venture with Simply Blue Group) &
Stromar Project (joint venture with Renantis and BlueFloat Energy), Julian Das, Ørsted
10.55 Networking in the exhibition area
11.45 West of Orkney Windfarm, Rob Heaton, West of Orkney Windfarm
12.00 The Cruachan Power Station, Ian Kinnaird, Drax Hydro
12.15 Presentation and speaker TBC
12.30 Working across the energy sector, Nigel Robinson, Apollo Engineering
12.45 Closing remarks, Joanne Leng MBE, NOF
12.50 Networking lunch in the exhibition area
14.00 Topical roundtable discussions with speakers, VIPs and partners
(3 x 20-minute sessions)
15.00 Event close

Meet your SSCC VIPs:
Robin Banning, Dogger Bank Wind Farm
Fraser Andrews, Dogger Bank Wind Farm
Kenny Hanna, Dogger Bank D
Sioban Butler, EDF Renewables
Katarzyna Laszkiewicz, EDF Renewables
Tom Nightingale, Equinor
Nikki Keddie, Fred. Olsen Seawind
Paul Deaton, GE Vernova
Norman Skillen, Jan de Nul Group
Ed Randall, Kent
John Copping, px
Huw Bell, Salamander
David Stevenson, Scottish Government
Emma Harrick, Scottish Renewables
David Singer, Scottish Power Renewables
Chris Stewart, SSE Renewables
Gary Donlin, SSE Renewables
Lisa DiMambro-Fitzpatrick, SSE Renewables
Janet Lees, SSE Renewables
Joni White, Worley
John McColl, Worley
Why exhibit?
An opportunity to showcase your products and services to professionals in the energy sector. An exhibition stand at this event includes:
3×1 space (no shell scheme), trestle table, cloth & chairs
X2 delegate place
Raise your profile through event sponsorship
Sponsorship gives you the chance to start the ‘conversation’ early, as well as showcase your products and services.
Talk to Amy for further details on the sponsorship packages currently available:
Amy Washbourne, Events Marketing Executive – awashbourne@nof.co.uk | +44 (0) 191 375 1639
Let’s talk
Hannah Smiles, Events Administrator – hsmiles@nof.co.uk |+44 (0) 191 375 1639

Thank you for your continued support Energy Central, Horizon Works, and Ithica.

Interested in Corporate Sponsorship?
Corporate Sponsorship provides excellent opportunities to raise brand awareness to a targeted energy sector specific audience with numerous benefits through multiple channels. Talk to Jenna for further details on what’s included and the cost involved.
jspencer@nof.co.uk | +44 (0) 191 384 6464
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Promoted Event: Make UK’s Manufacturing Connect Robotics & Automation at ABB
2023-07-04 09:30 - 13:30 | ABB (Orion House Maidstone Road Kingston MK10 0BD)
Make UK invites you to their Manufacturing Connect event taking place at the UK market leader in supply of robots and robotic systems, ABB in Milton Keynes on the 4th July.
You and your team are invited to join us to hear from industry leading expertise and explore a state-of-the-art facility to discover how the use of robotics & automation can successfully improve manufacturing productivity and profitability. The Government estimates that if UK businesses spend more on robotics and autonomous systems, they could generate £6.4bn for the economy by 2035.
Book Here: Manufacturing Connect: Robotics & Automation at ABB Tickets, Tue 4 Jul 2023 at 09:30 | Eventbrite *please book using the affiliate member ticket*
There will be an opportunity to demo ABB’s latest robots and accompanying software within their training school. This is also a fantastic opportunity for manufacturers to network, develop new business contacts, share ideas and best practice.
Whilst discovering how automation could be the answer to tackling the sectors labour shortages and productivity puzzle and transition to a net zero economy. Hear from keynote speakers:

Mike Wilson, Chief Automation Officer, The Manufacturing Technology Centre
Charlotte Horobin, Region Director, Make UK
Nigel Platt, UK General Manager, ABB
Troy Barratt, Managing Director, BAMUK Group
Svetan Ratchev, Director of the Institute for Advanced Manufacturing, University of Nottingham
Jenny Smith, Operations Transformation Manager, MBDA

When and where?
Tuesday 4th July between 09:30 – 13:30 at ABB (Orion House Maidstone Road Kingston MK10 0BD)
Attend this event to understand:
The value of digital technologies to a manufacturing business, the commercial benefits experienced by other manufacturers utilising these innovative solutions and the importance of collaboration between industry and the academic community, taking advantage of the resource and support available to the manufacturing sector.

Promoted Event: One Billion Seconds Until Net Zero in 2050
2023-07-05 17:00 - 19:30 | Discovery Museum Blandford Square Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4JA
Jackson Hogg cordially invites you to an exclusive corporate event with Steve Scrimshaw, Vice President of UK & Ireland at Siemens Energy. Steve has significant experience in the energy sector and will be offering insight into the huge changes we will see in our lives as we undergo a radical energy transition.
The evening will be filled with networking opportunities and insightful discussions with esteemed industry leaders. Steve will also be sharing his journey from apprentice through to VP, whilst commemorating the extraordinary turbine technology pioneered by the legendary Sir Charles Parsons, highlighting his enduring legacy in the field.
This event will also provide a platform for networking, including the opportunity to participate in a Q&A session and gain valuable insights from our distinguished guests.
Please sign up by clicking here.
We look forward to welcoming you there!

Promoted Event: Engineering Practice (Level 6) - Information Event
2023-07-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Online webinar, EMN Tanfield, Stanley, Co Durham, DH8 8LF, United Kingdom
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Join our online information event to find out more about our Level 6 BEng (Hons) Engineering Practice degree apprenticeship programme.
This event is ideal for employees who are looking to explore an engineering degree apprenticeship route to further develop their knowledge and skills whilst working.
It is also suitable for employers who want to learn more about utilising their apprenticeship levy to up-skill their engineering workforce.
The event is aimed at anyone who currently works within the engineering industry wishing to explore the two pathways available:
• Manufacturing Engineering Practice
• Electronic and Electrical Engineering Practice
Take the opportunity to ask any questions about the programme to our academic professionals.
To speak with a member of our team please email: apprenticeships@sunderland.ac.uk
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Visit our BEng (Hons) Engineering Practice apprenticeship website
*Please note that our apprenticeships are only available to organisations, employers and employees based in the UK.

Promoted Event: Teesside University - The Role of Embedded Systems for Power Electronics: Skills & Innovation
2023-07-13 09:30 - 13:00 | Teesside University
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Welcome to our free face-to-face event- The Role of Embedded Systems for Power Electronics: Skills & Innovation, organised by Teesside University.
Join us for an insightful event to raise awareness among academia and industry about the pivotal role of digitalisation and intelligent systems in power electronics machines and drives. Explore the future skills requirements in this dynamic field and uncover the vital contributions of power electronic engineers in supporting decarbonisation efforts.
This event promises valuable insights into the transformative potential of digital control and innovation in power electronics. Don’t miss this opportunity to broaden your understanding and be part of driving sustainable change. In addition, attendees will have the exclusive opportunity to network with industry professionals and academics, fostering valuable connections and collaborations.
Keynote speeches from renowned speakers representing national and local organizations:
• The Role of Embedded Digital Control in Transportation and Electrification
• The Future of (Skilling up) Power Electronic Engineers
• Embedded Systems Challenges and Opportunities in Electrical Drives
• Semiconductors and Microcontrollers in Power Electronic Converters
• Digital Control in Battery Management System
• Building Skills and Awareness in Embedded Digital Control of Power Electronic Systems (EDCPES)
This is a free event and lunch is provided.
Teesside University organises this face-to-face event as part of the Toward Building Skills and Awareness Embedded Digital Control of Power Electronic Systems project. The Toward Building Skills and Awareness Embedded Digital Control of Power Electronic Systems project are funded by The Driving the Electric Revolution: Building Talent for the Future, part of UK Research and Innovation delivered by InnovateUK.
Be sure to reserve your spot and join us for this insightful event.
Contact Dr Ruben Pinedo-Cuenca via email at r.pinedo-cuenca@tees.ac.uk for further details about the event.

Promoted Event: Introduction to the Smart Manufacturing Data Hub webinar
2023-07-24 10:00 - 11:15 | Online webinar, EMN Tanfield, Stanley, Co Durham, DH8 8LF, United Kingdom
Are you a manufacturer with a vision to develop Industry 4.0 in your factory?
Join us for an informative webinar and find out how your business can benefit from the Smart Manufacturing Data Hub.
The Smart Manufacturing Data Hub (SMDH) is hosting a 1-hour online webinar for manufacturing businesses across the UK to find out more about the services and support that is available through the programme.
SMDH is a consortium of the UK’s leading research, technology, and industry partners, that supports manufacturers to digitalise and unlock value from their manufacturing data with tools and support to collect, visualise, store, and analyse manufacturing data from sensors, production lines, quality control systems, and other relevant sources. Data expertise is available to help companies explore and evaluate their existing processes, make operational savings, de-risk investments and become more digitally enabled.
Who should attend?
This short webinar is open to everyone who has an interest in digital and data-driven manufacturing. No technical skills or knowledge are required.
What to expect:

Welcome & Introduction to the Smart Manufacturing Data Hub
Tools to identify energy savings in your factory
Case-studies: Practical IoT solutions
Virtual Manufacturing Platform
SMDH Training and Community Platform
How to get involved
Q&A

SMDH is a Innovate UK funded program designed to support manufacturers from all sectors. For more information and to sign up to our newsletter visit www.smdh.uk

Promoted Event: North East Automotive Expo 2023
2023-08-09 09:00 - 16:30 | Beacon of Light Sunderland, Stadium Way, Monkwearmouth, Sunderland, Durham, SR5 1SN, United Kingdom
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The North East Automotive Alliance’s (NEAA) flagship Expo, an industry highlight for companies operating within the region’s automotive supply chain, will take place for an eighth year on Thursday 28 September at the Beacon of Light in Sunderland on National Manufacturing Day.

The 2022 was the biggest success to date, with a record-breaking 700-plus delegates, over 100 exhibitors, 100 1-2-1 meetings and the largest technology showcase – helping to facilitate vital business connections for the supply chain.
With skills becoming an ever-increasing challenge across the sector, this year’s Expo will put a spotlight on this topic, together with a continued focus on innovation and technology as we move the technology showcase into the centre of the Exhibition Hall where there will be a series of demonstrations scheduled across the day. We anticipate over 750 delegates will attend the event, and it provides a great opportunity to hear about the North East automotive sector, meet the excellent companies based in the region and see the technology that exists.

Over 750 delegates throughout the day.
Over 100 exhibitors.
Over 100 Meet the Buyer appointments with OEMs and Tier 1 companies.
Headline Speakers and Panel discussions.
Technology Showcase demonstrating new innovation and technology.
Drinks and Networking Reception.
Networking and more…

Download the Exhibition Floorplan
Download the Exhibitor List

Accommodation
The Expo Hilton Garden Inn can offer a special rate of £99.00 including breakfast for anyone looking for accommodation nearby. Guests will need to quote NEAA EXPO23 when they call or email to book.
Tel: +44 (0) 191 500 9494

Affiliate Event: Lloyds - Markets Matter Conference Call
2023-08-24 09:30 - 10:30 | Online webinar, EMN Tanfield, Stanley, Co Durham, DH8 8LF, United Kingdom
Policy Rates Continue to Rise
24th August 09:30am

Since our last call, in response to stubbornly high levels of inflation, we have seen monetary policy increases of 25bp from the US Fed, the ECB and the BoE. In the UK, highlighting the uncertainty around the future path of rates, the vote was split with 6 policy makers favouring 25bp increase, 2 favouring a 50bp increase and 1 favouring no change. While the recent increase in the US followed a pause in rate rises, with the Fed following their guidance that future policy changes would be ‘data dependent’ and deeming conditions were such that a 25bp increase was warranted.
While data readings have always been key for Central Banks, the message of data dependency does make it challenging for corporates to have a clear view on the future of monetary policy (and therefore market rates in all asset classes), especially where inflation is trending in the right direction but labour markets (in the UK and US) remain tight.
Please join us for our next call where we will reflect on both the output from these recent central Bank meetings and data signals in the period following the meetings. The panellists will discuss market reaction to both the meetings and other recent events, as well as discussing what clients may wish to consider from a risk management perspective given the level of uncertainty around future market moves.
As Corporates prepare for the end of the summer period, this call should give some insight in to some of the factors likely to impact markets and trading across the rest of the year.

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Promoted Event: Penshaw View - Emergency First Aid At Work
2023-09-06 09:30 - 16:00 | Business And Innovation Centre, Business And Innovation Centre, Sunderland, Durham, SR5 2TA, United Kingdom

Promoted Event: Penshaw View - IOSH Managing Safely
2023-09-13 09:30 - 16:00, 2023-09-20 09:30 - 16:00 | Business And Innovation Centre, Business And Innovation Centre, Sunderland, Durham, SR5 2TA, United Kingdom

Promoted Event: Muckle - Employment Case Law Update
2023-09-19 09:30 - 10:30 | Online webinar, EMN Tanfield, Stanley, Co Durham, DH8 8LF, United Kingdom
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Keep up-to-date with changes in employment law including key legislative and case law developments and practical guidance with the third of this year’s quarterly online updates from members of our employment team.

This session will last no longer than 60 minutes and will include time for questions and discussion.

Timings
The free webinar will run from 9.30 a.m. – 10.30 a.m.

Why tune in?
This session will be of interest to all HR professionals and will provide an opportunity for topical questions and comments on current themes affecting all employers.

We’ll explain our shared views on the changes and developments discussed, based on what we see day-to-day and where we think things will go.

Date:
Tuesday 19 September 2023
Venue:
Zoom Webinar
Time:
9.30 a.m. – 10.30 a.m.

Interested?
If you require further information, help or advice please email neena.reynolds@muckle-llp.com or call 0191 211 7987.

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Promoted Event: Modular Security - Get To Grips With All Things Physical Security In The Data Centre Setting!
2023-09-25 08:00 - 17:00 | Online webinar, EMN Tanfield, Stanley, Co Durham, DH8 8LF, United Kingdom
Get To Grips With All Things Physical Security In The Data Centre Setting!
During the session we will explore all forms of physical security measures in a data centre setting, including a working overview of security products, processes, best practise and industry regulations and standards.
The session will take place on Monday the 2nd October, 10am -11am.

Free Registration
