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SUMMARY:From seeds to needs: Regenerating ecosystems services to halt the biodiversity crisis
DESCRIPTION:Where can interdisciplinary collaborations with engineering solutions make the largest impact? Apply to participate in the RAEng Frontiers Symposia – if successful you can bid for seed funding to take forward a collaborative project established at the event\, ensuring that partnerships are built to last. \nAttendance at a Frontiers symposia is by invitation only following a rigorous selection process. Applicants can self nominate or nominate an other person for a specific event or make a general application. \nApply to attend – Royal Academy of Engineering (raeng.org.uk) \nThe goal of the symposia is to facilitate introductions and collaboration between outstanding researchers\, innovators and practitioners working in the international development field. \nWhilst working jointly on concepts for engineering for development\, attendees share new techniques and approaches across disciplinary boundaries and build lasting connections. Delegates will be approximately 0-20 years post-doc\, or have equivalent experience in industry\, presenting a great opportunity to establish valuable contacts with the next generation of engineering leaders and beyond. \nSymposium content and themes\nWe face a global biodiversity crisis\, with unprecedented and accelerating rates of species extinctions and degradation of habitats. This will have grave impacts on the worlds human population dependent on the ecosystems services they provide.  However\, biodiversity is a broad theme with many challenges encompassed within it. There is a need to simultaneously identify the major challenges faced (such as those defined by the Sustainable Development Goals) and the areas where interdisciplinary environmental engineering and science can have the greatest impact to maximise the benefits gained relative to costs – “maximising the bang for the buck”. \nIt is recognised that the global biodiversity emergency affects lower- and middle-income countries the hardest. There are potential conflicts between conservation efforts and resource exploitation that can often negatively impact the communities in LMICs and undermine efforts of development. \nThis symposium will scope out those challenges that would most benefit from engineering solutions\, as part of interdisciplinary collaborations\, and explore this within the context of the themes: Marine\, Freshwater and Terrestrial. \nEach theme will be explored from a research\, policy and industry perspective\, facilitating dialogue from a wide range of disciplines\, including engineering\, environmental science and management\, social sciences\, and economics and governance. \nEvent Chairs\nPaul Kemp\, Professor of Ecological Engineering\, University of Southampton\n \nPaul Kemp is a Professor of Ecological Engineering and director of the International Centre for Ecohydraulics Research at University of Southampton and founding editor in chief of the IAHR Journal of Ecohydraulics. As a result of his interest in sustainable infrastructure and the built environment he is also director of the University of Southampton Future Towns Innovation Hub\, the EPSRC funded Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Sustainable Infrastructure Systems\, and the UKCRIC CDT in Sustainable Infrastructure for Cities. \nPaul’s interests relate to the development of more environmentally friendly water\, energy and food systems\, and in particular sustainable fisheries management.  His research focuses on the application of behavioural ecology to understanding and solving challenges in water and energy engineering\, particularly how the physical environment (e.g. hydrodynamics and acoustics) influence the behaviour and physiological performance of fish\, and how manipulation of that environment by engineering means can be used to mitigate for negative impacts of water and energy resource development. Specific applications include fish pass and screening design\, assigning compensation flow regimes\, and improving habitat restoration strategies. \n*Second chair to be announced\n Symposium Format\nVirtual symposium\nDelegates meet and work together on the Frontiers’ virtual platform\, where they watch pre-recorded presentations\, engage in theme related content\, network with other delegates and collaborate on seed funding. \nThis leads to 2 days of live event in the second week where delegates participate in breakout rooms to workshop the ideas being discussed on the platform. \nParticipants are obliged to participate in every session to maximise the opportunity to make new contacts and build collaborative relationships. To ensure there is a balance of formal and informal networking opportunities\, informal networking will be organised. \nPost event funding\nFollowing the symposium\, there will be an opportunity to be awarded up to £20\,000 in seed funding for an idea generated from collaborations created during the event. \n\n\n 
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/from-seeds-to-needs-regenerating-ecosystems-services-to-halt-the-biodiversity-crisis/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Circular Green,Engineering
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SUMMARY:Industrial Energy Transformation Fund Phase 2 competition briefing
DESCRIPTION:The Department for Business\, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS)\, in collaboration with KTN\, will be hosting an online competition briefing webinar on the 6th October 2021 to promote the £220m Phase 2 Industrial Energy Transformation Fund (IETF) and to share details of the new Autumn 2021 window of funding. \n\n\n\nThe IETF will support businesses with high energy use to transition to a low carbon future\, and to cut their bills and emissions through increased energy efficiency and decarbonisation. It is a crucial part of the Government’s strategy for tackling climate change and reaching Net Zero by 2050. It complements other government programmes that offer innovation and early demonstration support\, such as the Industrial Energy Efficiency Accelerator and Industrial Fuel Switching (part of the Net Zero Innovation Portfolio) and will help to transform an important part of the UK economy. \nThe Phase 2 competition for England\, Wales and Northern Ireland  opens on the 27th September 2021 and runs until 6th December and is worth up to £60 million in funding. It will be available in the form of a grant scheme and will fund: \n\nStudies – feasibility and engineering studies to investigate identified energy efficiency and decarbonisation projects prior to making an investment decision.\nEnergy Efficiency projects – deployment of technologies to reduce industrial energy consumption.\nDeep Decarbonisation projects – deployment of technologies to achieve industrial emissions savings. This strand of the competition is new for Phase 2.\n\nFor more information on IETF Phase 2: Autumn 2021 and to view the applicant guidance\, please visit our competition page. \nThe briefing webinar will include an opportunity to: \n\nHear about the scope of the competitions in more detail and how to apply\nHear from industrial site owners who were funded in Phase 1\nLearn about the eligibility criteria\nHear about the IETF support and information services available for businesses\nNetwork online and develop partnerships for the competitions\nSpeak with BEIS confidentially about your project ideas.\n\nThe webinar will benefit a number of organisations and professionals including: \n\nManufacturing companies\nMining and quarrying companies\nRecovery and recycling of materials companies\nData centres\nEnergy efficiency and decarbonisation technology providers\n\nCollaboration Platform: To help potential applicants to find suitable partners for the competition KTN has launched the Phase 2 IETF networking platform. BEIS will be offering confidential discussions via the networking platform on the day of the briefing event and you can book meetings with them through the IETF networking platform. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10:00 – Welcome | Jenni McDonnell\, KTN\n10:05 – Industrial Net Zero Policy | Catherine Barber\, BEIS\n10:15 – IETF Competition; overview and scope eligability and application process | Lily Tozer\, BEIS\n10:50 – Q&A – general questions about the competition scope and eligabilty\n11:05 – Mentimeter Survey – are you likely to apply?\n11:10 – BREAK\n11:20 – Phase 1 Case Studies – Project 1 Energy Efficiency\, Project 2 Decarbonisation\n11:50 – Technology Pitches\n12:20 – Application Support Service | Jenni McDonnell\, KTN\n12:30 – Closing Remarks | Catherine Barber\, BEIS\n13:30 – One to One discussions with the funders via Networking Platform
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/industrial-energy-transformation-fund-phase-2-competition-briefing/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Energy
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SUMMARY:Manufacturing on the Edge: How can Edge Computing benefit your business?
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn what edge means for the manufacturing sector\, what’s behind the buzzword and the potential for edge computing.\n\n\nThe meaning of Edge Computing has evolved over time\, with varying definitions and implementations in different technology domains. Despite the value it offers\, its benefits are currently limited to a small set of businesses and applications. However\, Edge Computing is seen as a key enabler in the industrial and manufacturing sectors\, where it can unlock the transformative potential of digital manufacturing. \n \nJoin this event to learn what edge means for the manufacturing sector\, what’s behind the buzzword and discover the potential of edge computing in manufacturing. \n \nDuring the 1.5 hour webinar\, we will: \n\nDebunk some myths; offering a high-level introduction to edge computing\, specifically crafted for the manufacturing sector\nDiscuss the technological requirements that businesses need to adopt edge computing\nShowcase the business benefits\, opportunities and return on investment  adopting advance digital technologies may offer\nShowcase the benefits/opportunities to business from adopting advanced digital technologies – focusing on return on investment\nAddress potential challenges and how to overcome them.\n\n\nWhy Attend?\nAttendees will have the opportunity to hear experts from Digital Catapult and industry guests: \n\nDiscuss the different edge models and how they fit into existing technology infrastructure\nAddress the benefits and challenges of adopting edge in the manufacturing environment\nExplore the routes to trial and adoption\nShare experiences of pioneer businesses that adopted edge\n\n\nWho Should Attend?\nThis event will be of interest to people working at all levels within the manufacturing industry who are keen to learn more about edge computing and explore what it might mean for their business. Manufacturing employees working in network and connectivity\, infrastructure and technical system integration where edge has a direct effect. \n \nAgenda\n(further speakers to be announced shortly) \nIntroduction – Banishing the Buzzword: What is Edge Computing? \nPaul Ceely – Director of Technology – Strategy at Digital Catapult \nPresentation – Edge Computing & Manufacturing: The Potential\, Benefits & Challenges of Adopting Edge in Manufacturing Settings \nPanel Discussion and Expert Q&A – How to Move the Manufacturing Industry to the Edge? The roles of AI\, IoT and 5G \nChair: David Pugh – Manufacturing Markets Lead at Digital Catapult \nBernd Gross – CTO Software AG / CEO Cumulocity \nPiyush Modi – Business Development/Strategist for Industrial Sector at NVIDIA \nClaire Caminade – Head of 5G Product & Partnerships at Digital Catapult \nFireside Chat – Moving to the Edge: Example of successful adoption \nClosing remarks
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/manufacturing-on-the-edge-how-can-edge-computing-benefit-your-business/
LOCATION:Northern Ireland
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SUMMARY:Data Bites: Getting things done with data in government
DESCRIPTION:We will be taking questions virtually during the event via the integrated event chat. \nBetter use of data is key to more effective government. Across government\, teams are doing fascinating work with data. But those projects don’t get the attention they deserve. \nAt this month’s event\, the 23rd in our series\, the speakers will present their work in an exciting\, quickfire format. Each speaker has eight minutes\, followed by eight minutes of questions from the audience. \nThis month’s speakers are: \n\nOr Lenchner\, CEO of Bright Data\, presenting lessons learned from how the commercial world draws insight from online public data\nAndrew Engeli\, Deputy Director for Environmental Monitoring for Health Protection\, UK Health Security Agency\, on the challenges of developing novel data sources in the context of the pandemic response\nBethan Charnley\, Head of National Data Strategy Implementation at the Department for Digital\, Culture\, Media and Sport\, on monitoring and evaluating the National Data Strategy\nPatrick Royce\, Energy Engineer\, Department of Business\, Energy and Industrial Strategy\, on the My2050 Calculator for exploring pathways to Net Zero\n\nThe event will be chaired by Gavin Freeguard\, Associate at the Institute for Government. \n@ifgevents #IfGDataBites
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/data-bites-getting-things-done-with-data-in-government/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Digital
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