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SUMMARY:Northern Data Debate V:  The Data Science of Sport
DESCRIPTION:Northern Data Debate V: The Data Science of Sport \nThe last in a series of five hybrid Northern Data Debates igniting spirited conversations with world-leading experts. \n\n\n\n\n\nFrom optimising Formula 1 car performance\, to understanding scoring in football and basketball\, to predicting outcomes of games\, data and data science are everywhere in modern sports. \nThis final Northern Data Debate offers a tournament of ideas from across the field of the data science of sport. Come join us for our final Northern Data Debate to see some points scored\, winning ideas crowned\, and sport data innovation championed. \nSponsored by the Alan Turing Institute\, the National Innovation Centre for Data and Newcastle Data. \nThe compere for the evening will be Herb Kim\, CEO Thinking Digital. \nPANEL TO BE CONFIRMED \n5pm Drinks reception \n6pm Panel Debate \n7:30pm End
URL:https://www.thecatalystnewcastle.co.uk/event/northern-data-debate-v/
LOCATION:The Catalyst\, The Catalyst\, Newcastle\, Tyne and Wear\, NE4 5TG\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Attracting Top Tech Talent: the dos and don'ts for businesses
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to hire? Struggling to recruit? Then you’re in the right place! \nWe all know how difficult it has become to hire technical talent into our businesses. From an experience gap\, to everyone fighting over the same candidate pool\, changing the way we do things and our approach to recruitment has never been more important. That is why Sunderland Software City has partnered with the experts: Talentheads\, Haystack\, Opencast Software and Newcastle University to bring you this exciting event; focussed on equipping you with the knowledge and tools needed to recruit\, retain\, and scale with ease! \nWhen you join us\, you’ll hear from industry peers and experts\, in talks and a panel discussion\, about how they have been solving their own technical hiring issues with undiscovered talent – and how you can do it\, too! You will learn about the impact of employer branding\, workplace culture and creating a strong employee value proposition\, ultimately learning how to apply this to your own business and will also learn how to design and implement new onboarding processes to improve the candidate recruitment process\, making it smoother and more inviting. \nCome along and find out the secrets! \nWho is this event for?\nThis event is primarily aimed at SMEs looking to grow and recruit tech talent\, however businesses of any size and sector or anyone in a position of hiring will benefit and is welcome to attend. \nEvening agenda:\n17:00: Event start \n17:00 – 18:00: Opening buffet and networking \n18:00 – 20:00: Expert speakers and panel discussion \n20:00 – 21:00: Networking with closing drinks \n21:00: Event close \nOrganisations and speakers:\nSunderland Software City\nThe region’s largest technology support organisation which aims to fuel sustainable growth across the technology sector via a range of innovation\, skills\, and business support initiatives. The organisation has introduced a range of new initiatives designed to address the varying recruitment challenges across the digital sector\, which includes their offer for 12 hours of fully funded consultancy support\, along with their TechTalent and Skills programmes\, DfE Bootcamps and recruitment festivals. Learn more. \nTalentheads\nThe recruitment specialists who have been successfully delivering embedded talent acquisition for several years\, acting as a strategic in-house recruiter to all businesses they support. Being skilled in technical recruitment\, they work as a business’s internal talent and resourcing team\, working as their brand to recruit the best people\, as well as leaving them with a long-term strategy to help them recruit independently in the future. Visit website. \nOpencast Software\nThe highly skilled and fast-growing technology consultancy\, which\, in the last decade\, has grown from being a small SME to employing over 470 members of staff. Their team of technical specialists work at the heart of government\, global finance and growth enterprise\, providing a range of digital consultancy and services. Check it out. \nHaystack\nThe recruitment platform which has been helping to match techies with suitable roles for years\, removing the need for recruitment agencies. The platform enables developers\, data engineers and other tech professionals to view job opportunities in confidence and find out more about companies\, whilst equally helping businesses to build their employer brand\, attracting top talent!
URL:https://www.thecatalystnewcastle.co.uk/event/attracting-top-tech-talent-the-dos-and-donts-for-businesses/
LOCATION:The Catalyst\, The Catalyst\, Newcastle\, Tyne and Wear\, NE4 5TG\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Northern Data Debate IV: A Healthy Trust in Data? Personalised Health & Preventative Care
DESCRIPTION:Northern Data Debate IV: A Healthy Trust in Data? Personalised Health & Preventative Care \nThe fourth in a series of five hybrid Northern Data Debates igniting spirited conversations with world-leading experts \n\n\n\n\n\nHealth is one the most exciting and challenging application areas for data science and artificial intelligence. \nData-driven healthcare represents a paradigm shift for medicine\, with huge potential for personalised\, preventive healthcare and for early interventions. This is enabled by the progressive integration of digital health records with multi-omics data and medical imagery\, as well as with self-monitoring data coming from personal wellness wearables—and all alongside advances in our capacity to manage\, analyse and extract insights from the data at scale. \nHowever\, these technologies also bring new and old challenges to the fore\, around privacy\, ethics\, and ownership of personal information. In this Northern Data Debate\, a panel of experts unpack the latest developments\, and debates the myriad promises and challenges that surround innovations in healthcare and data \nSponsored by the Alan Turing Institute\, the National Innovation Centre for Data and Newcastle Data. \nThe compere for the evening will be Herb Kim\, CEO Thinking Digital. \nPANEL TO BE CONFIRMED \n5pm Drinks reception \n6pm Panel Debate \n7:30pm End
URL:https://www.thecatalystnewcastle.co.uk/event/northern-data-debate-4/
LOCATION:The Catalyst\, The Catalyst\, Newcastle\, Tyne and Wear\, NE4 5TG\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:World Menopause Day Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a discussion about menopause\, including how local organisations are supporting those going through menopause to navigate the often complex issues surrounding perimenopause and the transition to menopause especially whilst working. \n\n\n\n\nThis isn’t your usual seminar but has something for everyone\, including an exhibition of work created by local women on the topic and ends with a pop-up choir. \nProfessor Lynne Corner (Director\, VOICE and COO UK’s National Innovation Centre for Ageing) Welcomes and introduces to the World Menopause Day celebrations with an introductory talk about women in the workplace and the implications associated with menopause. \nMembers of Newcastle University’s Wellbeing Team (Oliver Bell and Jo Faichney) will highlight how menopause champions\, workplace policies and initiatives like the Meno Meets are practical examples of how workplaces can support women working through menopause. \nClaire Robinson\, Cluster Manager for the Internet of Caring Things\, will share her story about setting up FemTech North and running Menopause@Midday sessions that provide a safe space that allows women to bond with each other and speak about their individual experiences on a journey travelled by women around the world. \nWe will also hear about the project\, “Blood\, bone\, crone: researching the menopause from the inside out\,’ which is a community participation project in which researcher Karen Ross\, Professor of Gender and Media from Newcastle University worked with women in Newcastle and Makerere (Uganda) as they talked about their menopause journeys. As women spoke about their experience\, they also crafted a menopause ‘moment’ using paint\, ink\, collage or thread. To date\, the project’s outputs comprise a short (18 mins) animated film and an exhibition of the artworks the women produced\, and a follow-up phase is currently being planned. The project was supported by Newcastle University. \nThe seminar ends with a general roundtable to discuss some new policy initiatives being considered around menopause and will also include a Q/A before we are then entertained by a pop-up choir and finishing with refreshments. \nIf you would like to join the pop-up choir but not attend the seminar\, you can do that by registering for the event on Eventbrite here. The pop-up choir will be rehearsing in the Catalyst from 10-12 midday\, so it’s not possible to attend the seminar and also rehearse for the choir.
URL:https://www.thecatalystnewcastle.co.uk/event/world-menopause-day-seminar/
LOCATION:The Catalyst\, The Catalyst\, Newcastle\, Tyne and Wear\, NE4 5TG\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Jumping Rivers - Shiny in Production conference
DESCRIPTION:This October\, Jumping Rivers will be holding an in-person Shiny in Production conference! Hosted in the centre of Newcastle Upon Tyne\, UK\, this conference will delve into the world of {shiny} and other web based R packages. \nWhether you’re a seasoned {shiny} user who wants to network and share knowledge\, someone who’s just getting started and wants to learn from the experts\, or anybody in between\, if you’re interested in {shiny}\, this conference is for you. \nRegistration timeline: \n\nEarly bird registration opens: NOW\nEarly bird registration ends: 31st July\nGeneral registration ends: 22nd September\nConference begins: 6th October\n\nRegistration is through Eventbrite. There are two types of tickets available: \nDay 1 & 2 tickets include one of the day 1 workshops and the conference on day 2. The tickets are workshop specific\, so please ensure that that you select the correct workshop when purchasing. These tickets also include a drinks reception on the evening of day 1\, 6th October. \nDay 2 only tickets are for those of you who wish to attend only the talks on day 2. The full line up will be announced soon! \n\n  \nSchedule\nShiny in Production will take place over two days\, split into an afternoon of workshops and a day of conference talks. Tickets are available for either the conference only\, or for the conference and one of the day one workshops. \nDay 1 – Thursday 6th October\nDay 1 will consist of an afternoon of workshops run by our very own Jumping Rivers R pros. \nThese three workshops will be running in parallel\, so when booking\, please ensure that you select the correct workshop. \nWorkshop 1: Introduction to RStudio Connect – Time: 13:30 – 17:00 \nRStudio Connect is a hosting platform which makes publishing your shiny applications; plumber APIs; R Markdown documents\, and many other content types\, painless and easy. In this workshop we will demonstrate a few different workflows which allow you to host\, share\, and scale content on RStudio Connect. \nWorkshop 2: Introduction to Tableau – Time: 13:30 – 17:00 \nFaster and more capable of handling larger datasets than Excel\, Tableau is quickly becoming a valuable tool for individuals and organisations who want to leverage their data. It’s more user-friendly and simpler to learn than programming languages\, but still allows a high-level of customisation. This workshop is designed for people with no prior experience of Tableau\, who want to get to grips with the basics of summarising and interactively visualising their data. \nWorkshop 3: Dashboards with R Markdown – Time: 13:30 – 17:00 \nR Markdown is an easy to use tool that allows you to dynamically create static or interactive documents and automatically update reports when data changes. Whether you are hoping to generate HTML\, PDF or Microsoft Word like documents\, or even slides for a presentation\, R Markdown tailors to your needs. This workshop will demonstrate how to make simple flexdashboards in R Markdown. \nFor those of you attending a workshop\, we will be hosting a drinks reception in the evening\, which is included in the price of your ticket! \nDay 2 – Friday 7th October\nDay 2 will consist of a range of talks from expert speakers across industry. Find out the lineup here.
URL:https://www.thecatalystnewcastle.co.uk/event/jumping-rivers-shiny-in-production-conference/
LOCATION:The Catalyst\, The Catalyst\, Newcastle\, Tyne and Wear\, NE4 5TG\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Northern Data Debate III:  ‘We have had enough of experts’
DESCRIPTION:Northern Data Debate III: ‘We have had enough of experts’ \n“People in this country have had enough of experts” \nThese words\, from Michael Gove\, date to the time of the Brexit referendum but have continued to resonate in the intervening years. The pandemic response\, in particular\, has highlighted the wide range of challenges inherent to communication of science and public engagement in the 21st Century. \nPanellists at the third Northern Data Debate will address fundamental and timely questions around public trust\, the nature of “expertise”\, and the potential perils – and vital importance – of science and public engagement. \nSponsored by the Alan Turing Institute\, the National Innovation Centre for Data and Newcastle Data. \nThe compere for the evening will be Herb Kim\, CEO Thinking Digital. \nPANEL TO BE CONFIRMED \n5pm Drinks reception \n6pm Panel Debate \n7:30pm End
URL:https://www.thecatalystnewcastle.co.uk/event/northern-data-debate-3-we-have-had-enough-of-experts/
LOCATION:The Catalyst\, The Catalyst\, Newcastle\, Tyne and Wear\, NE4 5TG\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Data Science Perspectives Sandpit
DESCRIPTION:Data Science Perspectives Sandpit \nWe are delighted to announce a one-day multidisciplinary sandpit on Data Science Perspectives to be held in Newcastle on 21st September. \n\n\n\n\n\nThe Sandpit will offer participants the opportunity to network and build small teams around ongoing challenges related to data science. Following the Sandpit\, individuals and groups will have the opportunity to bid for pilot research support to be undertaken by Newcastle’s Research Software Engineering (RSE) team.
URL:https://www.thecatalystnewcastle.co.uk/event/data-science-perspectives-sandpit/
LOCATION:The Catalyst\, The Catalyst\, Newcastle\, Tyne and Wear\, NE4 5TG\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:
DESCRIPTION:Newcastle University in partnership with the Turing Institute PhD Conference Monday 19th & Tuesday 20th September 2022 \n\n\n\n\n\nNewcastle University is delighted to organise and host the 2022 Data Science Perspectives – Multidisciplinary PhD Conference\, aimed at PhD students from across the entire Turing Institute network. Our primary aim in offering this conference is to facilitate network and community building among early-career researchers in data science and AI research areas\, whilst also providing an opportunity to share research\, build future collaborations and benefit from professional development activities. \nThe Alan Turing Institute is the UK’s national institute for data science and artificial intelligence. \nThe Institute is named in honour of Alan Turing\, whose pioneering work in theoretical and applied mathematics\, engineering and computing is considered to have laid the foundations for modern-day data science and artificial intelligence. \nThe Institute’s goals are to undertake world-class research in data science and artificial intelligence\, apply its research to real-world problems\, drive economic impact and societal good\, lead the training of a new generation of scientists\, and shape the public conversation around data and algorithms. \nThis event is supported by The Alan Turing Institute. The Turing is not involved in the agenda or content planning.
URL:https://www.thecatalystnewcastle.co.uk/event/7446/
LOCATION:The Catalyst\, The Catalyst\, Newcastle\, Tyne and Wear\, NE4 5TG\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:MenoMeet Up
DESCRIPTION:Join informal conversations with individuals about the lived experiences of Peri-menopause and Menopause.
URL:https://www.thecatalystnewcastle.co.uk/event/menomeet-up/
LOCATION:The Catalyst\, The Catalyst\, Newcastle\, Tyne and Wear\, NE4 5TG\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Why you can't buy a good data strategy off the shelf\, with Scott Logic\,
DESCRIPTION:The National Innovation Centre for Data presents Data Insights: Why you can’t buy a good data strategy off the shelf with Scott Logic \nAbout this event\nConversations around data and data strategy can often be quite technical\, and they can rapidly get bogged down in questions about systems architecture\, which cloud service is best\, and so on. However\, when it comes to shaping a successful data strategy\, it has become apparent that the most important aspects often do not involve technology at all. \nWhether you wish to improve operational efficiency\, understand your customers better\, or foster greater collaboration between your colleagues\, a good strategy provides the supporting framework you need to achieve your goal. \nJoin ourselves and Scott Logic at The Catalyst on Thursday 4th August from 9.30 a.m. as we present Why you can’t buy a good data strategy off the shelf\, an eye-opening event which will uncover and demystify some of the guiding principles of a successful data strategy\, and demonstrate that a good data strategy is not\, in fact\, a question of technology. \nScott Logic’s Principal Consultant Peter Chamberlin will be giving the keynote\, which will be followed by a talk delivered by their Principal Consultant Nick Hume and Lead Developer James Wren. Our Technical Director Richie Ramsden will also be delivering an interactive workshop\, and this will be followed by a panel discussion featuring representatives from the National Innovation Centre for Data\, Scott Logic\, and more panellists to be announced. \nRefreshments including coffee and tea will be available upon arrival\, and a delicious lunch will be served after the talks and workshop sessions have concluded. You really won’t want to miss out! \nWho are Scott Logic? \nScott Logic are a software consultancy with offices throughout the UK – including a brand new one just across the way at The Lumen in Newcastle Helix – and they currently employ about 400 people. \nThey provide a range of services including architecture and technical strategy\, data engineering\, and software development\, and their clients include well-known organisations such as the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)\, NatWest and NHS Digital. \nLike us\, Scott Logic are big believers in using technology to overcome challenges and discover new opportunities. \nAgenda\n09.30 a.m. | Registration opens + refreshments \n10.00 a.m. | Welcome + Intro | Paul Watson\, Director of the National Innovation Centre for Data \n10.10 a.m. | Keynote Talk: Data Strategy is Not a Technology Problem | Peter Chamberlin\, Principal Consultant at Scott Logic \n10.30 a.m. | Talk: Harnessing the Power of the Cloud | Nick Hume\, Principal Consultant at Scott Logic; James Wren\, Lead Developer at Scott Logic \n11.00 a.m. | Interactive Workshop | Richie Ramsden\, Technical Director at the National Innovation Centre for Data \n11.30 a.m. | Panel discussion and Q+A featuring: \nColin Eberhardt\, Chief Technical Officer at Scott Logic \nMatt Richards\, Technical Architect at Scott Logic \nPeter Chamberlin\, Principal Consultant at Scott Logic \nPaul Lodge\, Chief Data Officer at the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) \nAnd more panellists to be announced \n11.55 a.m. | Wrap-up | Paul Watson\, Director of the National Innovation Centre for Data \n12.00 p.m. | Lunch + networking \n  \nSpeakers + Panellists \nPeter Chamberlin\nPrincipal Consultant\, Scott Logic\nPeter has been a Principal Consultant at Scott Logic since March 2022 and has extensive knowledge of numerous programming languages and technologies. Prior to joining Scott Logic\, he held the position of Chief Architect\, Digital Identity at the Government Digital Service (GDS). He is passionate about simplicity in technology. \nNick Hume\nPrincipal Consultant\, Scott Logic\nNick has been at Scott Logic for four years and has been a Principal Consultant since 2019. He has over 20 years’ experience in project management for technology companies and he is passionate about adding value and effecting change both efficiently and successfully. \nJames Wren\nLead Developer\, Scott Logic\nJames has been a Lead Developer at Scott Logic for just over five years and has significant experience in software development\, project management\, and leading teams. \nColin Eberhardt\nChief Technical Officer\, Scott Logic\nColin is Chief Technical Officer at Scott Logic and has been at the company since 2006. He divides his time between leading the research and development team and providing advisory consultancy to clients. Widely recognised as a thought leader in the industry\, he has a reputation in software development circles as an expert in mobile technologies. In addition to all of this\, Colin also happens to be an accomplished 7-ball juggler. \nMatt Richards\nTechnical Architect\, Scott Logic\nMatt has been at Scott Logic for over 11 years and has spent most of that time working as a Technical Architect. He has deep experience in software development – particularly in Java – and is also an experienced project manager. \nPaul Lodge\nChief Data Officer\, DWP\nPaul has been Chief Data Officer at the DWP since 2017\, having previously held a number of different positions in various government departments and the British Army. Much of Paul’s work has focussed on business planning and strategy\, and he is particularly passionate about data. \n  \nRegistration \n\nClick ‘Tickets’ below and this will bring up the Eventbrite page where you can register via the register button.\nThis event will be held in-person at The Catalyst on the Newcastle Helix site.\nThe full event details and agenda will be confirmed via email the day before the event.\n\nVenue Details \n\nThe Catalyst is centrally located in Newcastle upon Tyne: it is a 9-minute walk from Newcastle Central Station and a 7-minute walk from St. James’ Metro Station.\nThere is plenty of paid-for car parking available nearby\, and plenty of secure bike storage on site.\nFor more information about the venue\, please visit www.thecatalystnewcastle.co.uk.\n\n  \nOur Data Insights Programme\nThe Data Insights Programme is a series of events co-hosted by the National Innovation Centre for Data that explores what ‘good’ looks like in the context of innovating through data and brings together leaders in the field\, as well as related knowledge and tools\, to showcase the true insights which organisations can gain from their data. We want to provide additional insight to those organisations by connecting them to the companies who have the relevant data skills and experience. \nThe Data Insights Series features events around three themes: \n\nSetting the Data Strategy\nBest Practice\nTechnology Choices\n\nLatest News\nYou can access all the latest updates and event news via our social media channels: \nTwitter: @NICDATA \nLinkedIn: National Innovation Centre for Data \nYou can also visit us at www.nicd.org.uk
URL:https://www.thecatalystnewcastle.co.uk/event/why-you-cant-buy-a-good-data-strategy-off-the-shelf-with-scott-logic/
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SUMMARY:Ageism Unmasked
DESCRIPTION:What is ageism? Why is it considered the “discrimination of the XXI Century”? How does it impact our society\, our policies & your business? \nAbout this event\nA must-attend conversation with author Dr. Tracey Gendron that will radically challenge our stereotypes related to ageing and will provide practical tools to combat ageism and develop a narrative for the future of our society and economy. \n*** \nRUNNING ORDER \n5:30pm: Welcome over wine and canapes \n6:00pm: Tracey Gendron \n6:30pm: Panel discussion and Q&A moderated by Nic Palmarini\, Director of NICA \n7:30pm: Close \n*** \nAbout Tracey Gendron \nDr. Tracey Gendron serves as Chair for the Virginia Commonwealth University Department of Gerontology\, as Director for the Virginia Center on Aging and is the author of the bestselling book Ageism Unmasked: Exploring Age Bias and How to End It. With over 25 years of experience as a grant-funded researcher and nationally recognized speaker\, Tracey is dedicated to raising awareness and ending ageism through education. Tracey has a Master’s degree in Gerontology\, a Master’s degree in Psychology\, and a Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology. \n*** \nCOVID-19 guidelines \nThe Catalyst provides a safe environment for staff and guests\, and continues to assess the risk of COVID-19 alongside the latest guidance from government. \nPlease do not attend this event if you feel unwell\, or are exhibiting any symptoms of cold\, flu\, or COVID-19\, or if you have recently been in contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. \n 
URL:https://www.thecatalystnewcastle.co.uk/event/ageism-unmasked/
LOCATION:The Catalyst\, The Catalyst\, Newcastle\, Tyne and Wear\, NE4 5TG\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Networking Training | NetKnow
DESCRIPTION:We all know the power of effective networking\, but are you getting the most out of opportunities? \nJoin Jeni Smith\, networking strategist and founder of NetKno\, for an engaging and interactive session that will leave you with new ideas and inspiration on how to get more from your networking activities.  \nSplit up into four areas\, the session will cover:  \n• The Power of Networking \nA look at academic research showcasing the power of networking for businesses and career progression \n• Network Diversity  \nThe impact of building a diverse knowledge for knowledge exchange and innovation  \n• Connection Marketing  \nBuilding your brand by being nice!  \n• Connection Marketing  \nNurturing the relationships you build through networking \nAbout Jeni \nJeni is passionate about connecting people. When people come together powerful things happen: relationships are built\, knowledge is shared and sparks of innovation are fired. \nWith fifteen years’ experience in the networking industry\, Jeni now teaches networking skills to professionals and academics all over the world\, and creates networking strategies to help people come together and build effective\, long-term relationships. \nDuring her careers she has won several awards in enterprise including being named within the ‘Future 100 Young Entrepreneurs’ in the UK\, and is a finalist for Start-Up of the Year at the Great British Entrepreneur Awards 2021. \nBetween 2017-19 she conducted two rounds of academic research with Durham University\, exploring her unique strategic business networking model. The research results spurred her on to launch NetKno to help individuals and businesses become more confident\, efficient\, and strategic networkers. \nJeni truly believes that networking has the ability to change people’s lives\, unlock hidden potential\, spark world-changing ideas and be the catalyst for positive change: all starting with a simple “Hello”. \nMore information about NetKnow: www.netkno.co.uk  \nSocial Media: \nTwitter: twitter.com/NetKno \nTwitter: twitter.com/Jeni_Smith_ \nLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/netkno  \nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/41214988423 
URL:https://www.thecatalystnewcastle.co.uk/event/want-to-get-more-from-your-networking-activities-the-catalyst-customers-are-invited-to-a-networking-training-event-with-jeni-smith/
LOCATION:The Catalyst\, The Catalyst\, Newcastle\, Tyne and Wear\, NE4 5TG\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Catalyst":MAILTO:info@thecatalystnewcastle.ac.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211124T150000
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SUMMARY:Join us for Building a Value-driven Data Strategy with Thoughtworks @ The Catalyst
DESCRIPTION:Data plays a key role to fuel businesses that are going through a digital transformation. Many organisations will mention they want to become data-driven\, improve their data literacy\, and make data self-service. But what does that really imply? While these characteristics are important and desirable\, they are mainly focused on improving internal data and analytics capabilities. The real benefit comes when data delivers real value to the business by improving decisions or driving autonomous actions directly. \nJoin us for this free in-person event at The Catalyst on Wednesday 24th November from 3pm as we explore the importance of building a value-driven Data Strategy with our partners Thoughtworks\, who have recently announced the opening of a brand-new site in Newcastle upon Tyne. \nHear from Thoughtworks’ Head of Data & AI UK\, Danilo Sato as he explores this approach and join us in a hands-on workshop exploring ‘Lean Data Discovery’. After the talks and workshop session\, we will hold a drinks reception to welcome Thoughtworks to the region. Don’t miss out! \nTo find out more and register click here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/data-insights-building-a-value-driven-data-strategy-with-thoughtworks-registration-166941752275 \nSome extra details:  \nAgenda \n2.30pm | Doors open & refreshments \n3.00pm | Welcome & Intro | Steve Caughey\, Director of the National Innovation Centre for Data \n3.25pm | Keynote: Building a Value-driven Data Strategy | Danilo Sato\, Head of Data & AI at Thoughtworks \nIn this talk Danilo will discuss how Thoughtworks helps clients create their data strategy with a focus on value\, and how that guides our approach to building an implementation roadmap to bring the data strategy to life. \n3.55pm | Q&A Panel \n4.15pm | Interactive Hands-on Workshop: Lean Data Discovery | Danilo Sato\, Head of Data & AI at Thoughtworks \nIn the second half Danilo will facilitate an interactive session\, where participants will work in groups to identify data value cases using a short version of Thoughtworks’ Lean Data Discovery methodology. \n4.45pm | Wrap Up | Steve Caughey\, Director of the National Innovation Centre for Data \n4.50pm | Networking + Drinks Reception \n6.30pm | Close \n Register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/data-insights-building-a-value-driven-data-strategy-with-thoughtworks-registration-166941752275 \nWho are Thoughtworks?  \nThoughtworks is a global technology consultancy that integrates strategy\, design and engineering to drive digital innovation. They are 10\,000+ people strong across 48 offices in 17 countries. Over the last 25+ years\, they’ve delivered extraordinary impact together with their clients by helping them solve complex business problems with technology as the differentiator. \nThey have unmatched expertise in digital strategy and operations; data strategy\, engineering and analytics; enterprise modernization\, platforms and cloud; and customer experience\, product and design. \nWith these they can help you place data at the heart of your competitive differentiation. For now\, and for the future. \nKeynote & Workshop Speaker \nDanilo Sato\, Head of Data & AI UK \nDanilo is the Head of Data for Thoughtworks UK. As a principal consultant at Thoughtworks with over 20 years of experience\, he brings technical background in many areas of architecture and engineering: software\, data\, infrastructure\, and machine learning. Balancing strategy with execution\, Danilo helps clients refine their technology strategy while adopting practices to reduce the time between having an idea\, implementing it\, and running it in production. He brings experience across all major cloud providers and is the author of “DevOps in Practice: Reliable and Automated Software Delivery”\, is a member of Thoughtworks’ Technology Advisory Board and Office of the CTO and is an experienced international conference speaker on topics around Data Mesh\, CD4ML\, data architecture and data strategy. \nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/data-insights-building-a-value-driven-data-strategy-with-thoughtworks-registration-166941752275
URL:https://www.thecatalystnewcastle.co.uk/event/join-us-for-building-a-value-driven-data-strategy-with-thoughtworks-the-catalyst/
LOCATION:Tyne and Wear
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211021T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211021T190000
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SUMMARY:Executive Education extra-curricular event series: Responsible Business
DESCRIPTION:New insights and new perspectives that will challenge your thinking and stimulate debate\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\nThe Executive Education event series offers the opportunity for the regional business community\, Executive Education and MBA learners as well as the University community to come together and hear from a diverse and inspiring speaker line-up\, from the business world through to the latest practice-based research. \nWe hope the event series will bring new insights and perspectives that will challenge your thinking and stimulate debate. \nJoin us for the first event in the series\, Responsible Business on Thursday 21 October at The Catalyst. We’ll be joined by Lizzy Hodcroft\, speaker and consultant based in the North East and James Perry\, CEO LocoSoco. \n\nLizzy Hodcroft \nNorth East based entrepreneur Lizzy Hodcroft is a speaker and consultant who previously ran and sold a food business\, The Sweet Beet which appeared on Dragon’s Den. In 2019\, Lizzy delivered a TEDx talk to an audience of over 1\,500. \nJames Perry \nJames Perry is the founder and CEO of LocoSoco after leaving a career in Debt Capital Markets at the Royal Bank of Scotland with a desire to create assets instead of debt. LocoSoco is a collaborative movement built on the belief that communities are the answer to a sustainable future. \nThis hybrid event will be held at The Catalyst\, Newcastle Helix starting at 17:30. If you’re joining us online\, we’ll be starting at 18:00. \nSee you there. \nIf you have any questions\, please email our Collaborative Projects Manager at cissie.tsang@newcastle.ac.uk
URL:https://www.thecatalystnewcastle.co.uk/event/data-insights-setting-the-data-strategy-2/
LOCATION:Tyne and Wear
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210122T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210122T120000
DTSTAMP:20210111T145041Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210111T145041Z
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SUMMARY:Data Insights: Setting the Data Strategy
DESCRIPTION:The impact of the global pandemic has accentuated the need to increase and improve the use of data as an innovation tool especially as the challenge of progressing innovative business solutions and ideas has become unquestionably more difficult. \nDeveloping and implementing an effective Data Strategy is an essential step for any organisation looking to innovate and apply the use of data into business processes. However\, even though management may be committed to making progress\, it can be difficult to know where to begin. This theme is aimed at management teams and senior technical individuals\, and will form a starting point from which to consider the evolution of the data strategy and how to flex the implementation of that strategy during and post COVID. \n\nKey Note\nSetting a COVID responsive Data Strategy\nPwC will be discussing the impact that COVID-19 has had on business’ data strategy\, recognising that the way businesses utilise their technology and data has been significantly impacted by the change in working patterns\, the need to reprioritise analytics and have insight at the ready\, and a change in technology infrastructure needs going forward. \nBusinesses need to be more agile to a change in priorities\, and we will hear first hand examples of how organisations are reinventing\, rethinking and innovating their use of data as part of their data strategy in light of the pandemic. \n\nWorkshop\nHow to embed effective cultural and business change as part of a Data Strategy\nOne of the most important parts of an effective data strategy is the embedding of this into the business teams and process. PwC will lead an interactive session taking us through some of their experiences and approaches to embed sustainable cultural change when designing and implementing a data strategy. \n\n\n\nAgenda\n10:00 Welcome & Introduction | Steve Caughey\, Director\, NICD \n10:10 Key note from PWC \nSetting a COVID responsive Data Strategy | Steve Mills\, Director Data & Analytics & Ben Alexander\, Senior Manager in Data Analytics \n10:30 The Industry Perspective of the Changing Data Strategy | Gareth Powell\, Insights and Analytics Director TalkTalk \n10:40 Q&A Panel \n11:00 Networking \n11:20 Technical Workshop \nHow to embed effective cultural and business change as part of a Data Strategy | Will Stevenson\, Manager Data & Analytics and Sally Nelson\, Manager Data & Analytics\, PwC \n11:50 Wrap Up | Steve Caughey\, Director\, NICD \nRegistration\n\nPlease click the ‘register’ link above and add your name and contact details into the short form.\nMeeting links will be send out via email on the day before the event.\nIf you’d like to hear about future Data Insights events\, please indicate on the form and you will be added to our mailing list. You can leave the mailing list at any time by contacting nicd@newcastle.ac.uk\n\n\n\nNICD Data Insights Programme\nNICD are co-hosting a series of events to explore what ‘good’ looks likes in the context of innovating through data and bringing together leaders in the field\, related knowledge and tools to showcase the true insights which organisations can unlock from their data. We want to provide additional insight to those organisations by connecting them to the companies who have relevant data skills and experience \nThe Data Insights Series has 3 themes \n\nSetting the Data Strategy\nBest Practice\nTechnology Choices\n\nFor more information about the NICD Data Insights programme contact nicd@newcastle.ac.uk
URL:https://www.thecatalystnewcastle.co.uk/event/data-insights-setting-the-data-strategy/
LOCATION:Tyne and Wear
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201126T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201126T160000
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SUMMARY:Data Jam
DESCRIPTION:The National Innovation Centre for Data is collaborating with Datajam North East and Analyst Network North-East to bring you the fifth and final event in the DataJam Event Series. This time we will explore the improved use of data in Smart Living solutions. Datajam creates opportunities for people passionate about the North East to come together to use their data and the  community’s skills to improve services for the people in our region\, with a focus on the major economic\, social and environmental challenges we face. \nThis event’s theme will be Smart Living data. \nData promises to revolutionise our lives. It can be used to monitor our health and to promote well-being\, to make our homes and offices more efficient\, to keep us connected to our work and our\nloved ones\, and to better integrate us with our society and our environment. What are the new products and products and services that will help us deliver those opportunities? Join us to better understand what we mean by ‘smart living’ and to explore how we can navigate the potential disruption that these changes will bring. \nSpeakers\nAdam Jennison\, ICT Principal Lead (Smart City)\, Hull City Council\nSean Cocking\, Service Improvement Lead (Adult Social Care)\, Newcastle City Council\nEmma Clement\, Consultant\, Urban Foresight\nCharles Morisset\, Senior Lecturer in Security\, Newcastle University\nPeter Gore\, Managing Director\, ADL Smartcare Ltd\n… And more to be announced! \nHow to Register\nIf you would like to be a panellist\, presenter\, participant or any combination of these\, please\nregister here: https://smartliving-datajameventseries5.eventbrite.co.uk \nThe Zoom links and event agenda will be sent to you by email after 3pm on the day before\nthe event. For speakers and panellist offers\, the Datajam Team will arrange a meeting with\nyou to discuss your offer and share meeting arrangements.
URL:https://www.thecatalystnewcastle.co.uk/event/data-jam/
LOCATION:Tyne and Wear
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201020T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201020T120000
DTSTAMP:20201005T111832Z
CREATED:20201005T111832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201005T111832Z
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: THE POWER OF DATA
DESCRIPTION:Data is everywhere in our digital world. Data is key to helping organisations make strategic decisions\, improve customer experiences and solve difficult problems. With industries waking up to the power of data\, the demand for strong analysis skills is set to skyrocket. \nWe’ll be discussing the power of data with Steve Caughey\, Director of the National Innovation Centre for Data (NICD)\, Tuesday 20th October at 11am!
URL:https://www.thecatalystnewcastle.co.uk/event/webinar-the-power-of-data/
LOCATION:Tyne and Wear
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ORGANIZER;CN="Baltic Apprenticeships":MAILTO:yourfuture@balticapprenticeships.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201008T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201008T160000
DTSTAMP:20200930T083609Z
CREATED:20200930T083609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200930T083609Z
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SUMMARY:DataJam Events Series #4
DESCRIPTION:The National Innovation Centre for Data is collaborating with Datajam North East and Analyst Network North-East to bring you the fourth event in the DataJam Event Series which will explore the improved use of data to address issues of inclusivity. \nAbout DataJam \nDatajam creates opportunities for people passionate about the North East to come together to use their data and the community’s skills to improve services for the people in our region\, with a focus on the major economic\, social and environmental challenges we face. \nOur latest event features focuses on theme of Inclusivity data. The use of digital technologies and the exploitation of data are clearly generating wealth but is there a danger of society leaving behind those without the ability to access the technology? \nCovid has accelerated the take-up of digital technology allowing those with the digital know-how to operate effectively from home but for those without the skills has it increased their isolation and degraded their opportunities? How can we\, as the data community\, help policy makers better understand and react to these challenges? \nAbout this Event\nThis is the fourth event in our online series and will feature a range of speakers from regional organisations giving speed talks and hosting panel discussions on Inclusivity data. Hear from speakers including: \nDaniel Barrett\, Head of Data Science\, Citizens Advice \nTaha Abrar\, Senior Data Analyst\, Citizens Advice\n… and more to be announced!
URL:https://www.thecatalystnewcastle.co.uk/event/datajam-events-series-4/
LOCATION:Tyne and Wear
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201002T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201223T170000
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SUMMARY:Ageing Intelligence Ambassadors Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:We would like you to meet the ambassadors of Ageing Intelligence®. Ten stories of real life\, from real people\, with diverse cultural and professional backgrounds. Ten profiles of people like each one of us: extraordinary and unique\, whatever the stage of life we are in.
URL:https://www.thecatalystnewcastle.co.uk/event/ageing-intelligence-ambassadors-exhibition/
LOCATION:Tyne and Wear
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200602T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200602T113000
DTSTAMP:20200330T085411Z
CREATED:20200312T114646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200330T085411Z
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SUMMARY:Coming Soon - Made for Growth - Investing in People
DESCRIPTION:Coming Soon! \nAbout this Event\nThis networking event gives you the opportunity to find out how we can support your business through our business support projects. Investing in people to grow your business is a big commitment. \nThis networking event will: \n\nshare information on growing your business through your people – information session delivered by Dave Lees – Senior Academic in Leadership\ngive you an opportunity to hear about funding available to support growth and develop your business\n\nThere will be an opportunity to network with other businesses and meet individually with our Project Teams to find out what we could do for your business.
URL:https://www.thecatalystnewcastle.co.uk/event/coming-soon-made-for-growth-investing-in-people/
LOCATION:Mansfield Innovation Centre\, Oakham Business Park\, Hamilton Way\,\, Mansfield\, NG18 5BR\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200526T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200526T123000
DTSTAMP:20200330T090125Z
CREATED:20200204T191311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200330T090125Z
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SUMMARY:Coming soon - How to win grant funding
DESCRIPTION:Coming Soon! \n  \nThis seminar is hosted by the D2N2 Growth Hub\, Oxford Innovation and East Midlands Business. It is part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund. \nThis seminar will help you identify the correct funding for your business and help you to submit a competitive proposal. Key issues we will cover include: \n\nWho are “the funders” and what are they looking for?\nCapital and Revenue funding\nState Aid – what does it mean?\nApplication process – top tips (and common mistakes)\nFinancial projections – what are the funders looking for?\nExamples of some of the funds available today.\n\nWho should attend?\nThis seminar is open to eligible SME’s based in Derby\, Derbyshire\, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. \n 
URL:https://www.thecatalystnewcastle.co.uk/event/coming-soon-how-to-win-grant-funding/
LOCATION:Mansfield Innovation Centre\, Oakham Business Park\, Hamilton Way\,\, Mansfield\, NG18 5BR\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200212T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200212T123000
DTSTAMP:20200204T191035Z
CREATED:20200204T191029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200204T191035Z
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SUMMARY:How to get the most out of Office 365
DESCRIPTION:This seminar is hosted by D2N2 Growth Hub in partnership with Oxford Innovation and Mansfield Innovation Centre.It is part-funded through the European Regional Development Fund. \nAre you using Microsoft Office 365 to its full potential? This interactive seminar will show you how to take advantage of all the features available to you and your business. By using Microsoft Office 365\, you’re taking a powerful step towards better productivity\, efficiency\, and collaboration. \n\nOffice 365 Mailbox tips and tricks\nSecure online storage with OneDrive\nSharePoint for easier project collaboration\nFace to face messaging with Skype · Group chat and team work in teams\nInteractive reports and presentations with Sway\nAutomate processes and tasks with Flow\nOffice 365 other feature walk-through/questions\n\n\nWho should attend?\nThis seminar is open to eligible SME’s based in Derby\, Derbyshire\, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.
URL:https://www.thecatalystnewcastle.co.uk/event/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-office-365/
LOCATION:Mansfield Innovation Centre\, Oakham Business Park\, Hamilton Way\,\, Mansfield\, NG18 5BR\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200212
DTSTAMP:20200202T174931Z
CREATED:20200202T172649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200202T174931Z
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SUMMARY:Mansfield Mean Business Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thecatalystnewcastle.co.uk/event/mansfield-mean-business-networking-event/
LOCATION:Mansfield Innovation Centre\, Oakham Business Park\, Hamilton Way\,\, Mansfield\, NG18 5BR\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Mansfield Innovation Centre":MAILTO:info@mansfield-ic.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190327T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190327T220000
DTSTAMP:20190318T154909Z
CREATED:20190227T114120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190318T154909Z
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SUMMARY:Networking Event - Community\, Learning
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to join us for a relaxed networking event\, where you will have the opportunity to introduce yourself and your business to the rest of the Witney BIC community.  Plus\, there will also be a short talk by Mark Spolander from Modus Accountants on business strategy and planning for growth. \n  \n08:30 – Open Networking \n08:45 – Introduce your Business \n09:15 – Business Strategy & Growth
URL:https://www.thecatalystnewcastle.co.uk/event/networking-event-community-learning/
LOCATION:Witney Business & Innovation Centre\, Windrush House\, Windrush Industrial Park\, Burford Road\, Witney\,  Oxfordshire\, OX29 7DX\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190326T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190326T110000
DTSTAMP:20190318T155523Z
CREATED:20190318T155523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190318T155523Z
UID:2299-1553594400-1553598000@www.thecatalystnewcastle.co.uk
SUMMARY:World Purple Day
DESCRIPTION:World Purple Day is an international grassroots effort dedicated to increasing awareness about epilepsy worldwide. On March 26th annually\, people in countries around the world are invited to wear purple and host events in support of epilepsy awareness. Last year\, people in dozens of countries on all continents including Antarctica participated in Purple Day! \nWe will be selling purple cakes on the day at Reception and wearing purple clothing. Please come along at 10:00 and make a small donation.
URL:https://www.thecatalystnewcastle.co.uk/event/world-purple-day/
LOCATION:Witney Business & Innovation Centre\, Windrush House\, Windrush Industrial Park\, Burford Road\, Witney\,  Oxfordshire\, OX29 7DX\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190313T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190313T143000
DTSTAMP:20190318T154655Z
CREATED:20190501T093056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190318T154655Z
UID:2286-1552469400-1552487400@www.thecatalystnewcastle.co.uk
SUMMARY:Professional Head Shot Photography Slots
DESCRIPTION:Please click on the link for details. \nHeadshot Poster
URL:https://www.thecatalystnewcastle.co.uk/event/professional-head-shot-photography-slots/
LOCATION:Witney Business & Innovation Centre\, Windrush House\, Windrush Industrial Park\, Burford Road\, Witney\,  Oxfordshire\, OX29 7DX\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190115T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190115T123000
DTSTAMP:20181011T133716Z
CREATED:20181011T133716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181011T133716Z
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SUMMARY:ISfB Agile Innovation Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This Agile Innovation Workshop is offered as part of the Innovation Support for Business (ISfB) programme. \nTo understand how to implement innovative practices as part of business processes\, including methods for managing projects\, product development and creating organisational agility in a fast-changing business environment attend this half day workshop delivered on behalf of OxLEP Business. \nISfB funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and our Workshops are available to eligible Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) under the De Minimis State Aid scheme. Once you have requested a ticket through Eventbrite a member of the ISfB team will be in contact to sign you up to the programme and provide workshop joining instructions. \nPlease note that exact timings are to be confirmed.
URL:https://www.thecatalystnewcastle.co.uk/event/isfb-agile-innovation-workshop/
LOCATION:Witney Business & Innovation Centre\, Windrush House\, Windrush Industrial Park\, Burford Road\, Witney\,  Oxfordshire\, OX29 7DX\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Innovation Support for Business":MAILTO:info@​oxfordshirelep.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181031T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181031T170000
DTSTAMP:20181031T102642Z
CREATED:20181031T102642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181031T102642Z
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SUMMARY:Coffee Morning
DESCRIPTION:Guest speaker from West Oxfordshire District Council – \n“Recycling and How We Can Help” \n 
URL:https://www.thecatalystnewcastle.co.uk/event/coffee-morning/
LOCATION:Tyne and Wear
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180927
DTSTAMP:20180621T154843Z
CREATED:20180621T154843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180621T154843Z
UID:2149-1537920000-1538006399@www.thecatalystnewcastle.co.uk
SUMMARY:Emergency First Aid at Work Course
DESCRIPTION:A highly recommended course which covers: \nFirst Aid Duties\, DRABC\, Recovery Position\, Heart Attach\, CPR\, Choking\, serious bleeding etc \n£80 per person. \nContact https://www.thamestraining.co.uk/
URL:https://www.thecatalystnewcastle.co.uk/event/emergency-first-aid-at-work-course/
LOCATION:Tyne and Wear
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SUMMARY:Witney BIC Coffee Morning
DESCRIPTION:F8 Conference room\, Guest speakers James from Wolf Productions and Dan from The Fabulous Biker Boys. \n“Targeted traffic – What it is and why you need it” \nShare their hot tips for finding potential customers and getting them to visit your website
URL:https://www.thecatalystnewcastle.co.uk/event/witney-bic-coffee-morning/
LOCATION:Tyne and Wear
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