News and Events from InfoLab21
InfoTextX
News and Events from InfoLab21
July Issue 56
Welcome to the July issue of InfoTextX from the Knowledge Business Centre at InfoLab21, keeping you informed about developments inside InfoLab21 and other news which we hope will be of interest to our partners, associate companies and researchers in the digital and creative industries. To subscribe or contribute news items please contact the editor – Sarah Maginness.
This newsletter and previous editions can be viewed online at: InfoTextX.
In this issue:
Check our website to see if your company might be eligible for 'Transformational ICT' support through our ISIS programme.
From 1st August, Lancaster University will be host to the new School of Computing and Communications. Combining the strengths of the Computing Department and the Department of Communication Systems the new school is a multi-million pound centre for study and research in the fields of computer science, ICT and communications engineering and is housed in the iconic InfoLab21 building.
Over 100 people attended the first Faculty of Science and Technology at Lancaster University Industrial Showcase event for businesses. Presentations from the day are now available on our website.
InfoLab21 spin-out digital art company BigDog Interactive (BDI) has exhibited selection of "steam punk gadgets," high tech objects that look Victorian at the First UK Vintage Computer Festival at the National Museum of Computing.
Instant feedback technology that allows the public to voice spontaneous opinions about their surroundings is being tested to help make cities safer.
Mobile phone designers from Lancashire's two universities have worked together for the first time to create a game which is now being sold worldwide by the computer giant Apple.
InfoLab21 has been asked to join an international community of Higher Education Institutions called HEXTLEARN- "Higher Education Exploring ICT Use For Lifelong Learning."
Congratulations to students from ICT Focus who were awarded the Foundation Degree of Science in Systems/Network Engineering. The ceremony took place on the 15th July in the presence of honorary graduate Top Gear's James May.
Michelle Mone OBE, Founder and Co-owner of MJM International and the UK's leading designer lingerie brand, Ultimo, will be at Lancaster University Management School (LUMS) on August 3rd to pass on valuable advice to local businesses.
Delivered by Lancaster University Management School across the Northwest and funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), Innovation for Growth offers objective advice and support to embed innovation within the business and management processes and practices of regional SMEs (small and medium enterprises), leading to product and process development, diversification and ultimately business growth.
Wednesday 8th September 2010, 0900-1400
InfoLab21
An event run by the Digital and Communications Knowledge Transfer Network at InfoLab21. The topic will be on Intellectual Property (IP).
Monday 4th October 2010, 1230-1600
Manchester (Venue To Be Confirmed)
What is it and what can it do for my business?
Upcoming ICT Cluster networking events are available on the ICT Clusters Website:
MSc Degree in Cyber Security. Places available starting in September. www.lancs.ac.uk/ictfocus/cybersec
Coming soon. See www.lancs.ac.uk/ictfocus/vendor/ for further details.
Funding opportunites for business in the Northwest include those on the following links:
Safety Management (UK) is a specialist provider of Fire Risk Assessments and Fire Safety Training.
