Digital entrepreneur? Sign up for Tech School Startup 2013

by Kevin 18/04/2013 in Bristol

Do you have a good idea that could become a technology based business? Are you starting out on the commercialisation of an innovative product or service? Are you still in employment, or contracting, and want to make the leap to running your own business?
The 2013 Tech School Startup (TSS) series of seminars organised by Science [...]

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Come along to a Bristol Creative Showcase, Watershed, Tuesday 30 April 2013, 6pm-8pm

by Kevin 17/04/2013 in Bristol

Virgin Media Pioneers introduce the ‘Bristol Creative Showcase’. This is a networking event which connects young enterprising people, who would like to enter the creative industries, with industry professionals. The evening will also showcase some great innovations set to change the creative industries (with exhibition stands).
Where and When: Watershed, Tuesday 30 April 2013, 6pm-8pm
Free Tickets: http://bristolcreativeshowcase.weeblycom/
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Apply for the Next Generation Digital Challenge awards

by Kevin 17/04/2013 in Bristol

This year’s Next Generation Digital Awards are Open Nomination  so if you know of a person, a service, an application, a project, a provider, or even a piece of kit which is really contributing positively to Digital Life go ahead and nominate them by sending your suggestions to awards@nextgenevents.co.uk. You just need to send enough [...]

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Is there a Ultrafast Broadband Postcode Lottery?

by Kevin 28/03/2013 in Bristol

Many agencies, organisations and businesses in Bristol recognise the vital importance of next generation broadband in building a sustainable economic future for the City. A Citywide partnership has been built, through the Gigabit Bristol programme, with the aim of delivering broadband infrastructure that fits our ambition to be a leading European Green, Digital City.
Recent research [...]

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Welfare reform and digital skills training through Get IT Together Bristol.

by Kevin 26/03/2013 in Bristol

The benefits system is changing. From April 2013 a new Universal Credit will be introduced to replace many current benefits, including Housing Benefit and Job Seeker’s Allowance. The Government wants 80% of applications for Universal Credit to be online by 2017.
Francis Maud, Minister for the Cabinet Office said,
“Central Government where possible must become a Digital [...]

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Bristol shortlisted for European Green Capital Award 2015

by Kevin 26/03/2013 in Bristol

Bristol has been shortlisted as one of four finalists for the European Green Capital Award 2015 – and you can show your support for the bid online.
The city has been shortlisted alongside Brussels, Glasgow and Ljubljana for the award, with the winner being announced on Friday, June 14 in Nantes, France.
The European Green Capital [...]

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Event: Join in the Bristol Easter Egg Hunt, 29 March to 1 April

by Kevin 26/03/2013 in Bristol

If you are looking for a family orientated event this Easter weekend you may want to get along to Blaise Castle (next to the Children’s Play Area) or Ashton Court (in the stable courtyard outside the cafe) to take part in the Bristol Easter Egg Hunt. It will run from Friday 29th March through to  [...]

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Keep up to date with news and update on Welfare reform in Bristol via Facebook

by Kevin 22/03/2013 in Bristol

Welfare reform will change the way many people in the City apply for, and receive benefits. A Facebook page has been started that will track relevant news and events.
The City Council has also created its own webpage covering financial advice and benefits

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Assessing the impact of “Anywhere Working”

by Kevin 21/03/2013 in Bristol

New technologies and ubiquitous connectivity is increasingly enabling more flexible and smart working. During the London Olympics many employees were encourages to work in more flexible ways, and this experience has generated some estimates of the potential nationwide impact of smarter working patterns. These estimates suggest that if people worked flexibly two days a week, [...]

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