Safer Internet Day (SID) is celebrated globally in February each year to promote the safe and positive use of digital technology, especially among children and young people and is celebrated in approximately 140 countries worldwide. SID 2022 takes place on 8 February and the theme is ‘All fun and games? Exploring respect and relationships online’ and wants to help children, teens and parents, better understand why it is important to #PlayYourPart in promoting the positive...
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To support and accelerate the digitalisation of the manufacturing industry, Innovate UK KTN is working with UKRI to drive innovation to support the adoption of digital technology through Made Smarter Innovation. The Made Smarter Innovation Network webinars will showcase the journeys of manufacturers who have been innovative in their adoption of digital technologies to improve performance, alongside digital technology providers creating innovative solutions to aid the manufacturer’s journey. The webinar series will showcase a manufacturer...
A grant to fund or part-fund installation costs of new broadband connections for homes and businesses. This scheme provides grants to fund (or part-fund) the installation costs of new broadband connections for homes and businesses in Wales. It does not include monthly rental costs. Before considering this scheme please use Openreach’s address checker to find out if you already have access to a fast broadband service. There are other suppliers that have broadband networks in...
The Welsh Business shows are Wales’ largest business to business exhibition comprising of three national shows. The shows provide a platform for businesses of all sizes to showcase their products and services. The shows are an opportunity for you to acquire new business techniques, listen to inspiring keynote speakers, seek expert advice, gain knowledge from other delegates and exhibitors and improve business contacts through networking. This year’s dates and venues are: 5 April 2022 –...
Did you know that 39% of businesses and 26% of charities in the UK had a cyber security breach or attack in the previous twelve months? These are figures taken from the most recent Cyber Security Breaches Survey produced by the government annually. The report also highlights the increase in remote working as a direct result of the COVID 19 pandemic. This in turn, has increased many organisations vulnerability to a cyberattack. In Wales alone...
4 February 2022 is Welsh Language Music Day. Welsh Language Music Day celebrates all forms of Welsh Language music. Whether you’re into indie, rock, punk, funk, folk, electronica, hip hop or anything else, there’s incredible music being made in the Welsh language for you to discover. But you don’t have to wait until Welsh Language Music Day to share your love for Welsh language music or to find your favourite new tune, just follow @Miwsig...
Great Taste is the world’s largest and most trusted food and drink accreditation scheme. Putting your food or drink to the test with our panel of over 500 experts is a quick way to get honest, straightforward and impartial feedback from chefs, buyers, food writers and retailers. Whether your product receives a 1, 2 or 3 star accolade, Great Taste stars are highly respected seals of approval. General entry closes 14 February 2022 (competition will...
Geovation, Ordnance Survey’s open innovation network hub, has launched a challenge with the UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) to find a sustainable solution to tackle diffuse coastal pollution, with a prize of up to £5,000 for the winners. As an island nation, Great Britain has a coastline of almost 20,000 miles (including the islands). The vast majority of the population also live within 100 miles of the coastline, so diffuse coastal pollution is likely to affect...
In developing a business or a career we have to be honest with ourselves in terms of what we can achieve given the resources we have at our disposal. For our personal development we must always maintain the self-belief that we can achieve a bigger and better future, this must be balanced against self-awareness. Winners have a great way of reality checking what they need to do to get the result, understanding our strengths and...
Blaenau Gwent CBC’s STEM Facilitation Project, a pilot funded by Welsh Government’s Tech Valleys commitment, is helping to build a network of relationships between local businesses and schools. The project establishes a co-ordinated programme of support, centred on “industry in schools”, within a cluster of Blaenau Gwent based schools, raising aspiration and preparing learners for their journey into the world of work, whilst remaining complementary to the school curriculum. The aim is to help raise...