Join the West of Orkney Windfarm for this event outlining the opportunities available to suppliers and an update on the project. Meet members of the project team who will be presenting on future work scopes and receive advice on how you can bid for scopes of work on the project.
The West of Orkney Windfarm is being developed around 30km off the west coast of Orkney and around 25km from the north Sutherland coast. With an expected capacity of around 2GW, and first power scheduled for 2029, the project will be capable of powering the equivalent of more than two million homes.
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- Date: Thursday, 27th July 2023
- Time: 10:00 – 11:00 BST
- Online
The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) are pleased to host a webinar on the new and exciting NATO initiative, the Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA).
On 19 June 2023, DIANA launched its first challenge call with a focus on three areas:
- Energy resilience
- Secure information sharing
- Sensing and surveillance.
If you are a UK-based innovator with a disruptive idea that fits in one of these fields, then join this webinar on Thursday 27 July 1000 to 1100 hosted on MS Teams. The webinar will feature NATO DIANA’s Managing Director, Prof. Deeph Chana and DIANA’s Chief of Staff, Moritz Zimmermann, who will cover an overview of DIANA, the pilot challenges, how to apply and the practical aspects of participating in the DIANA challenges.
DIANA’s pilot challenges are open until 25 August 2023: https://www.nato-diana.org/s/
Registration:
- Places to attend this virtual MS Teams event are limited to 400 attendees.
- If you can no longer attend the event, please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer your place to someone else.
- Please note that registration for this event will close at midday Wednesday 26 July. Event details will be sent to the email address used in registration by Wednesday 26 July. If you have not received anything by that time, please check your junk folder, or email accelerator@dstl.gov.uk
Slido:
- We will be using Slido to help facilitate our Q&A sessions. To send your questions, please just check your joining instructions email to find the link and event code.
- Questions can be submitted anonymously.
- We encourage you to access Slido during the event to review and up vote, what others have posted. We can then address the questions based on the audience interest priority.
Please note:
- The information you provide will be retained by the DASA to contact you in regards to this event, and any future DASA communications that may be relevant to you. Please indicate on the registration if this is something you do not wish to do.
- This will be an open public event held at OFFICIAL; attendees should consider the appropriateness of questions.
Area: Nairn, Highlands
Venue: Nairn Sports and Community Centre
Dates: August – September 2023
Safety Zone Ltd is holding some fantastic Health and Safety Training courses in Nairn throughout August and September! For more information or to register, get in touch with Safety Zone Ltd by:
Email: info@safety-zone.scot
Telephone: 01463 233007
Mobile: 07977 023 254
Website: www.safety-zone.scot
See dates for the courses below:
AUGUST
NEBOSH NSE Award in Managing Risks and Risk Assessment at Work
- Duration: 1 day course
- Dates: 7th August
IOSH Fire Safety for Managers
- Duration: 1 day course
- Dates: 9th August
NEBOSH HSE Introduction to Incident Investigation
- Duration: 1 day course
- Dates: 14th August
NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Health and Safety Leadership Excellence
- Duration: 1 day course
- Dates: 21st August
Working with Wellbeing
- Duration: 1 day course
- Dates: 23rd August
NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Manual Handling Risk Assessment
- Duration: 1 day course
- Dates: 28th August
SEPTEMBER
NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction (UK)
- Duration: 10 day course
- Dates: Week 1 – 4th September to 8th September Week 2 – 2nd October to 6th October
NEBOSH Fire Safety and Risk Assessment
- Duration: 5 day course
- Dates: 18th September to 22nd September
NEBOSH HSE Award in Managing Risks and Risk Assessment at Work
- Duration: 1 day course
- Dates: 25th September
NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Health and Safety Leadership Excellence
- Duration: 1 day course
- Dates: 27th September
NEBOSH Working with Wellbeing
- Duration: 1 day course
- Dates: 29th September
Event: Craft the Ultimate 60 Second Pitch
Date: Wednesday, 25th October · 10 – 11am GMT
Location: Online, Register Here
Keep up with the growing pace of business in 2023 by joining Caithness Chamber of Commerce and Màiri Macdonald, Local Enterprise Manager, Royal Bank of Scotland in this online session.
If you haven’t got a clear pitch, you could be missing out on opportunities to grow your business.
Caithness Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Royal Bank of Scotland are presenting a series of online and in-person business builder events designed to support and challenge entrepreneurs to develop the right foundations for their business.
Màiri Macdonald, Local Enterprise Manager, Royal Bank of Scotland will host these tailored events design to meet specific business needs, offering attendees an opportunity to upskill in the company of other like-minded business owners, share experiences, and work through individual and group exercises to implement the learning into their own business.
These 60-minute events will take place on monthly basis and attendees can select which courses are best suited to their needs. The sessions are free to attend for all Caithness Chamber of Commerce and Business Support Members.
Register Online Here or for more information, get in touch with Fiona at: fiona@caithnesschamber.com
Event: Building a Resilient Business Model
Date: Wednesday, 23rd August · 10 – 11am GMT
Location: Online, Register Here
Keep up with the growing pace of business in 2023 by joining Caithness Chamber of Commerce and Màiri Macdonald, Local Enterprise Manager, Royal Bank of Scotland in this online session.
In this session we will examine the 9 key areas of a business model and talk through the best practices for your business.
Caithness Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Royal Bank of Scotland are presenting a series of online and in-person business builder events designed to support and challenge entrepreneurs to develop the right foundations for their business.
Màiri Macdonald, Local Enterprise Manager, Royal Bank of Scotland will host these tailored events design to meet specific business needs, offering attendees an opportunity to upskill in the company of other like-minded business owners, share experiences, and work through individual and group exercises to implement the learning into their own business.
These 60-minute events will take place on monthly basis and attendees can select which courses are best suited to their needs. The sessions are free to attend for all Caithness Chamber of Commerce and Business Support Members.
Register Online Here or for more information, get in touch with Fiona at: fiona@caithnesschamber.com
Learn more about Defence Innovation Loans!
The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) and Innovate UK are hosting a webinar on 13 June to provide participants with more information about Defence Innovation Loans (DIL’s) and details of how you can apply. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask the hosts questions they have about the service.
What will the webinar cover?
- What is DASA?
- How do Defence Innovation Loans work?
- Who can apply – is your business and innovation eligible?
- What you can borrow – amounts and eligible cost.
- What project and loan periods are available and what the repayment terms are.
- How to apply for a Defence Innovation Loan; information about submitting applications to DASA and Innovate UK.
- Q&A
DASA introduced DIL’s in 2021 as an alternative funding method to help convert mature defence innovations into viable business propositions that can compete for defence procurement.
Aimed at small to medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), and with a below market interest rate of 7.4% per annum, Defence Innovation Loans provide affordable funds to help innovators commercialise defence innovations.
Attend the webinar on 13 June to learn more and keep an eye on the DASA homepage for updates.
Scotsman Conferences is delighted to bring this LIVE event to the heart of the Highlands and Islands for the 2nd year.
Scotland has set itself a tough target of hitting net-zero targets by 2045, five years ahead of the rest of the UK.
Energy transition from oil and gas to renewables is already underway, but can Scotland become a world-leader in this sector? What role does the Highlands and Islands play in achieving this goal and what practical steps are needed to ensure is it achievable? Join our experts in a focused debate on the challenges and opportunities for H&I as Scotland aims to position itself as a global leader in green energy transition.
Tickets: http://higreenenergy.co.uk (Free ticket with code TSGUEST)
Event Sponsors, E.ON, West of Orkney Wind Farm, Highland Council & Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult
The event Agenda can be viewed online here: www.nationalworldevents.com/higc-2023/agenda/
Dounreay is excited to be hosting a supplier event open to to small to medium sized enterprise (SME) and non SME companies.
Come along to the ETEC facility, UHI North Highland, Thurso, at 09:00 on Thursday 8 June, to have the opportunity to network with Dounreay and Magnox representatives and attend workshops from subject matter experts from across the organisation.
Focus North will also provide an overview of its master plan to drive the opportunities that will help shape the area’s future.
You must register in advance for the event and workshops; all companies are welcome to attend: Register Here
Refreshments and a light lunch will be available on the day.
- Thursday 25th May 2023
- 09:30 – 17:00
- Location: Thurso
The Scottish Personal Licence Holders course by Aspire HLTC Ltd is designed for learners looking for an awareness of personal licensing, or who wish to go on to achieve the Scottish Certificate for Personal Licence Holders or refresher qualification. Achieving the qualification enables the learner to apply for a personal licence to sell alcohol whether they work in on-sales or off-sales environments, it also supports those completing the 5 or 10 year refresher.
Areas covered:
– Licensing law
– Personal licences
– Premises licences
– The protection of children
– Powers and enforcement
– Temporary events
– Responsible alcohol retailing
Who is it aimed at?
Ideal for anyone who is looking to apply for a personal licence in Scotland or that requires refresher training.
Please email aspire@aspirehltc.co.uk for further information and to register.