£125m fund for advanced manufacturing supply chains announced

by Kevin 07/12/2011 in Bristol

A new initiative of up to £125 million is being set up to improve the competitiveness of UK advanced manufacturing supply chains.

The fund will help UK supply chains grow and achieve world class standards while encouraging major new suppliers to come and manufacture here.
The Advanced Manufacturing Supply Chain Initiative will support innovative [...]

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Bristol breaking new ground with QR code adverts

by Kevin 05/12/2011 in Bristol

The University of Bristol is running a series of innovative adverts in various national newspapers and on billboards at Paddington and Birmingham New Street Stations. The advert incorporates a Quick Response (or QR) code into the design, which once scanned takes the user to an exclusive section of the University of Bristol’s website.
David Alder, director [...]

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Government announces more funding for broadband

by Kevin 30/11/2011 in Bristol

In his autumn statement the Chancellor George Osbourne has announced funding to create a hub of super-fast cities with broadband speeds of between 80 to 100Mbps and city-wide high-speed mobile connectivity.
£100million has already been set aside to enhance connectivity in London, Belfast, Edinburgh and Cardiff, with up to 6 more cities to be chosen by [...]

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Are you at risk of becoming an Accidental Outlaw?

by Marius 20/11/2011 in Connectivity

Nominet have launched a new ‘Accidental Outlaw’ campaign which highlights that we are all in danger of becoming ‘accidental outlaws’ by not fully understanding how the law affects us online.
They have launched a free online test which lets consumers test their understanding of how the laws apply online and check out how to stay out [...]

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Digital Inclusion Programme rolling out in Bristol

by Marius 08/11/2011 in Bristol

A new three-year initiative in Bristol will help local people access the internet, learn new skills and find out more about computers and technology. The project, called Get IT Together, is focused on helping older people and individuals with disabilities gain basic IT skills. Sessions are tailored towards the learners’ own personal interests and are [...]

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Free places available at NextGen event workshop, 16 November

by Kevin 03/11/2011 in Bristol

15 free places are available at a special workshop at the NextGen conference that will explore the role Next Generation broadband will play in driving economic growth, business success and regeneration in the Temple Quarter Enterprise Zone.
The workshop is being held on 16 November, between 10am and 1pm. It will feature presentations by key [...]

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Superfast Broadband is coming to Bristol

by Kevin 02/11/2011 in Bristol

Next generation broadband is going to unlock a range of new opportunities as it rolls out across the UK. The first superfast exchages are already appearing in the City and will be quickly followed by more in the months to come.
According to Openreach, the body responsible for the UK’s local access network infrastructure,  these upgrades [...]

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Pop Up Bristol coming to Cabots Circus, 9 Nov-24 Dec

by Kevin 02/11/2011 in Bristol

Bristol is undoubtedly a creative city, and in the 6 week run up to Christmas five Bristol-based creative groups will be showcasing original paintings, illustrations, crafts and gifts from over a hundred artists.
Made in Bristol has acquired three, previously empty, shop units within Cabot Circus shopping centre to operate as ‘pop up shops‘ to promote [...]

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Is there an emerging digital underclass?

by Kevin 27/10/2011 in People

As part of their Media Policy Project series the London School of Economics have released a policy brief on the current state of digital inclusion.
The authors suggest that although there is improvement, there is an entrenched digital underclass emerging particularly amongst those with lower education levels and no employment. These individuals are the most likely [...]

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