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In partnership with the British Plastics Federation and Luton Borough Council, the Knowledge Hub is hosting a Plastics and Polymers Summit, which aims to galvanise the industry’s regional supply chain, promoting innovation and partnerships across the region. This event will see a brief economic overview of the sector presented along with a number of presentations on future trends in the plastics and polymers field.
Taking place at the Basepoint Innovation Centre on 9th May from 9.30am, this free event will stimulate discussion on the issues affecting businesses in the sector and how growth can be supported. Complimentary breakfast and lunch will also be provided.
For more information, click here.
CCTV, recording telephone conversations, ID cards and internet monitoring are all methods that have been employed to measure employee productivity in the workplace. The increase in workplace surveillance has had a number of effects on employees and managers, with many feeling they no longer manage in the traditional sense, but rely on a plethora of electronic measures to keep abreast of their staff efficiency.
At the forthcoming Knowledge Network event on 20th April, Dr Simon Reilly of the University of Bedfordshire will discuss his research, conducted across hundreds of small, medium and large companies, and ask whether workplace surveillance is intrinsically bad, or whether alternative methods of performance management achieve better results and a happier workforce.
In addition, guest speaker Jackie Webb from Pictons Solicitors, will show how to navigate the legal minefield of the UK’s hazy and ill-defined privacy laws in relation to e-surveillance. Click here to read more.
Budding project managers now have even more opportunity to obtain an internationally-recognised qualification in project management with the news that the Knowledge Hub has added more training dates throughout 2011.
Foundation, Practitioner and Conversion courses are all available, and enjoy a 10% discount off previously advertised prices. The two and three-day Conversion and Foundation courses cost £675+VAT, with the five-day Practitioner course available at just £1,350+VAT.
2011 course dates:
| Conversion – click here to read more | Foundation – click here to read more | Practitioner – click here to read more |
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19th May 16th June 14th July 4 th August 15th September 13th October 10th November 8th December |
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May 13th June 11th July 1st August 12th September 10th October 7th November 5th December |
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May 13th June 11th July 1st August 12th September 10th October 7th November 5th December |
As a result of becoming an Accredited Training Organisation (ATO), the Knowledge Hub is able to apply a 10% discount to all PRINCE2 Foundation, Conversion and Practitioner courses running throughout 2011. That means places on the Foundation and Conversion courses are available at just £675+VAT, with the five-day Practitioner course at just £1350+VAT.
PRINCE2 is a process-based approach for project management, providing an easily tailored and scaleable project management methodology for the management of all types of projects. The method is the de-facto standard for project management in the UK and is practiced worldwide. As an internationally-recognised project management qualification it equips delegates with a valuable career-enhancing skill set, applicable across multiple organisations/industries.
“We’re delighted to be able to offer a reduction in price on our range of PRINCE2 courses for the remainder of 2011,” said Knowledge Hub Business Development Manager John Sentinella. “PRINCE2 is the benchmark for project management and will provide the delegate with highly-developed management skills, giving them that all-important competitive edge, either in their existing role or when approaching potential new employers.”
PRINCE2 Conversion course dates: 19th May, 16th June, 14th July – 2 days, £675+VAT
PRINCE2 Foundation course dates: 4th April, 16th May, 13th June, 11th July – 3 days, £675+VAT
PRINCE2 Practitioner course dates: 16th May, 13th July, 11th July – 5 days, £1,350+VAT
Click here for more information on PRINCE2.
VenueBedfordshire is a one-stop access point to University facilities and provides expert help in planning and organising your project. So, if you need specialist support, like a corporate video or high-spec sports facilities or if you want to hold a meeting, training day or product launch, we can help you identify the right space and people across the University, to make your activity a success.
Located at the heart of the county and with easy access to mainline rail, road and flight routes the University of Bedfordshire is an easy access point for visitors from all over the country and we work with large, small and international organisations to co-ordinate their time here.
For enquiries about hire of University facilities, including the Theatre please call 0800 328 5334.
Budding computer game developers have the opportunity to team up with the University of Bedfordshire at GamesJam, a weekend of design, development, coding and teamwork taking place from Friday 25th March to Sunday 27th March.
Learning provider Train2Game are running the event which is open to anyone over 17 who is interested in a career in game programming, design or art. Places cost just £35 or free for existing students on one of Train2Game's four courses. All proceeds from the contest will be donated to The Prince’s Trust. The University's computer labs, equipped with state-of-the-art hardware and software, will play host to the event.
Train2Game Course Director, Tony Bickley, said: “Train2Game’s Game Jam is the perfect way for anyone with an interest in game development to put their skills to the test and work as part of a team to create some exciting new video game content. We’re looking forward to seeing the results, which may well put the spotlight on some of the games industry’s stars of tomorrow.”
Dave Sharp, Head of Placements and Incubators at Train2Game, added: “Train2Game's GamesJam is for all those with a passion for gaming, a test of skill, creativity and imagination. ”A small group acting as a team exemplifies where games development is heading and the Game Jam model brings that together beautifully. I'm expecting to see some new and crazy ideas flow out of this event and prove that the participants are up to the challenge."
Registration for Train2Game’s GamesJam will be open from 10 February 2011 at www.train2game.com, visit the site for more information on the event or contact Bryony Benoy on 020 7479 4310 or email bryony@kazoo.co.uk.
