CAN DO COMMUNITIES, Learning for Change National Event
November 22, 2007 Posted by Stephen Hilton in : Education, Community Media, Events, Mentoring, Learning , 1 comment so farThe Scarman Trust has been very supportive of Connecting Bristol. They are holding the following free event, which has a very interesting, diverse and potentially explosive line up of speakers. I wish I could be there…
You are invited to attend the launch of the Scarman Trust’s “You Can Do”
Guides. Designed to equip citizens with the skills, capacity and confidence to engage in community activity, in social action and in democratic processes the Guides are an invaluable resource for individuals with a Can Do spirit and for anyone involved in public service delivery.
This is a FREE event, funded by Equal, to encourage wider participation and inclusion.
Central Hall Westminster, Storey’s Gate, Westminster, London SW1H 9NH
Tuesday 11th December 2007
11.00am - 4:45pm
Speakers to include
- Hazel Blears: Secretary of State for Communities & Local Government
- David Blunkett MP
- Ian Bone: Journalist and Agent Provocateur
- Lawrence Hoo: Community Champion, Poet
- Doreen Lawrence: Director Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust
- Liz Smith OBE: Director Unionlearn, TUC
To reserve a place please contact dave.johnston@thescarmantrust.org or call 0117 9299555
Making Computing Safer
November 20, 2007 Posted by Stephen Hilton in : Bristol, Events, Technology, Safety , 2 commentsCyber Security Knowledge Transfer Network in association with British Computer Society Security Forum and The Trusted Computing Project
Conference: 7th December 2007 BCS, 6 Southampton Street, London.
Invitation to:
Enabling trusted access to e-services – Making computing safer for the general public
• Is it possible to meet the needs of the public, SME’s and organisations that do not have access to skills needed to run IT systems securely?
• What are technology suppliers doing to simplify public use of computing?
• Does Linux and Free / Open Source software provide the basis for greater e-Inclusion?
The conference will explore ways in which the general public can be provided with computing that they can trust. Delegates will debate possible solutions based on both proprietary and Free / Open Source software and review the deployment and management of systems that could provide the general public with secure, trusted computing. The outcome will be a working group focusing on this very important issue and one that directly affects the safety and security of the UK’s citizens.
Delegates
There is no fee for this conference but places are limited. Register with kbarnett@QinetiQ.com by Friday 30th November 2007 and advise her of any dietary or accessibility requirements you have.
For further information contact:
Nigel Jones, Director, Cyber Security KTN. Email: NAJONES1@qinetiq.com
Andrea Simmons, BCS, Email: andrea.simmons@bcs.org
£100m Funding for Technology Innovation
November 19, 2007 Posted by Stephen Hilton in : Bristol, Innovation, News, Technology, Funding , add a commentThe Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills, John Denham, has announced that the business-led Technology Strategy Board will invest a further £100m in innovation, and invites businesses to submit proposals for collaborative research and development in innovation and new technology.
The competition, which covers eight technology areas and which will be phased over 6 months, is designed to generate innovative proposals in which businesses work together and with research communities on research and technology projects to deliver successful new products and services.
Proposals with potential applications across several business sectors, which build on links between academic and business research and which involve SMEs would be especially welcome.
The eight technology areas for which submissions are invited are
Phase 1, opening 8 November 2007:
* Materials for Energy
* High Value Manufacturing
* Cell Therapy
Phase 2, opening 19 December 2007:
* Low Carbon Energy Technologies
* Advanced Lighting, Lasers and Displays
* Technologies for Health
Phase 3, opening 30 January 2008:
* Gathering Data in Complex Environments
* Creative Industries
South West Regional Conference: Harnessing Technology
November 14, 2007 Posted by Kevin in : Bristol , add a commentSWRDA are hosting a regional conference in Taunton on 4th December, 10am to 3:30pm, at the Somerset College of Arts & Technology.
The conference will comprise;
- Feedback from the regional workshop which brought together national and regional figures in ICT to consider the region’s successes, challenges and opportunities in economic development.
- The economic impact of ICTs on the SW economy - Dr Stephen Sheppard (Adroit Economics) presents his findings on the economic impact of ICT in the SW region.
- Update on the Digital Challenge & a view of Government initiatives - Stephen Dodson (Director of DC10) looks at leading work across the nation and gives an insight into some of the work going on in central government.
- Real world public sector projects - Dave Cornish, Stephen Hilton and other leading figures from within the region will present examples of progressive work under way in the South West.
- A private sector perspective – views from corporate and SME organisations on the significance of ICT in business and the economy.
- Facilitated open floor discussion.
- Conclusions - perspectives drawn from the day from private and public sectors.
This conference will help you harness the benefits of ICT in the work you do and give you an opportunity to network with like-minded people from across the South West. Refreshments and networking from 9:30am, mid-morning and from 3:30pm. A free buffet lunch will be provided.
To reserve your place at this free of charge event call Sarah Cunliffe on 0117-933-0237 or register online.
