Intergrated Pollution Management Network Innovation Day

Plymouth (South West)

25th June 2007

IPM-Net in collaboration with the University of Plymouth would like to invite you to attend the next FREE event which will take place in the Plymouth on 25th June 2007.

The Integrated Pollution Management Knowledge Transfer Network click here for website is currently in the process of developing a series of events across the UK, focused on supporting organisations seeking to develop and market innovative solutions to pollution issues and environmental technologies.

A fantastic opportunity!

This is a key event for any organisation wishing to develop and market innovative solutions across the environmental compartments of land, water and waste. Don’t miss out! This FREE event has a limited number of vacancies, so register as soon as possible to secure your place.


Workshop programme

The Innovation Day will start at 9:30am and finish at 4pm.

The day will be based upon a series of presentations from experts, these will include:

  • the protection and exploitation of intellectual property rights; potential funding opportunities such as grants,
  • research and development tax credits; and avenues for sourcing additional finance from banks, and
  • business angels and venture capitalists. 

Come armed with your questions!

One key benefit of the event is the afternoon ‘networking’ and ‘one-to-one’ advice session. In the ‘one-to-one’ meetings, specific concerns can be raised or more general advice sought regarding the development of innovative environmental solutions. 

Book early to avoid disappointment
Apply early to avoid disappointment as numbers are very limited for this event. Simply fill in the linked registration form on the IPM-Net website and you will have the opportunity to book ‘one-to-one confidential’ advice sessions with presenters and other specialists attending the day.

The event will be held at the: Devonport Lecture Theatre Portland Square Buildings, Plymouth 
Time: The event starts at 9.30am - 4.30pm.

Bed and Breakfast facilities can be provided within the University at £30.50 + VAT, should you be travelling long distances  

The event is free to attend and there will be refreshments provided throughout the day. There will also be opportunities in the afternoon to talk to experts in any of the areas you may have specific interests in.

We look forward to seeing you on 25th June 2007 !

 

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How can I find new clients and customers?

What marketing tools are available?

How can I train myself and my staff to promote my business better?

How can I maximise my businesses potential?

 

 

If these questions sound familiar to you then read on. The Agrifood team can help put you in touch with the University of Plymouth's excellent training departments in a wide variety of areas. In addition to providing a first class service and a first class produce, today's business are required to promote themselves if they are to continue to survive in the competitive market place.

 
Course Title Start and Duration Cost Qualification

 

SPSS Training Day
(2 places only remaining)

 

3 or 4 July (depending on room bookings)

 

£210 per student
50% reduction internal staff

 

Training Certificate

 

Chartered Institute of Marketing Diploma (CIM) (see attached pdf version)

 

Saturday School commences 1 September 2007 for 19 weeks completion June 2008

 

£1,450.00 plus £150 for study material

 

Membership of Chartered Institute of Marketing compulsory

 

Chartered Institute of Marketing Postgraduate Diploma

 

As per above

 

As per above

 

As per above

 

IFEAT Diploma in Perfumery
See attached

 

Long distance study over 2 year period

 

Overseas student £2,500
UK student £2000

 

Study kit supplied

 

Euroman 4 – THM 351

 

3 week intensive accredited business for engineers course (20 credits) for European undergraduate  students (mainly German to date) – all taught in English
Commences 4 September 2007

 

£1,250 plus travel
Accommodation provided plus social programme

 

Studying degree with business element – very suitable for engineers but can be adapted for any industry

 

Euromaster 3 – THM 501

 

3 week intensive accredited business for engineers course (20 credits) for Masters students all in employment and studying day release
Commences February 2008

 

£1700 – as above

 

Masters students already in employment in industry in Europe

 

Professional Development & Executive Education Unit Seminar Series
“Maximising your Business Opportunities through the 2012 Olympics”

 

1 day Seminar
10 October 2007
Mount Batten Centre

 

£10 including lunch and Seminar
£20 as above including sailing under instruction
(novices welcome)

 

Speakers:
1.South West England Director for the 2012 Olympic Games
2.Former England Rugby Captain Phil de Glanville

 

 

 

 

 

 

Specific CPD training packages can be provided to suit all organisation's particular requirements. For further enquiries please contact:

Mrs Pat Trundley
Professional Development & Executive Educational Unit
Research and Innovation
University of Plymouth
21 Portland Villas
Drake Circus
Plymouth
PL4 8AA
UK

Tel: 01752 233411

email: patricia.trundley@plymouth.ac.uk

email: pdee-unit@plymouth.ac.uk