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Sheffield University Management School Announce 'CLEAR IDEAS' Workshop in Rotherham
The University of Sheffield is thrilled to announce our next stop for our CLEAR IDEAS workshop: Rotherham! Join us on 5 March at the AMRC Training Centre for an insightful workshop that will equip you with the impactful CLEAR IDEAS (CI) framework. Aimed at leaders and managers from the third sector or SME’s in the private sector in South Yorkshire, this framework will enable you to both generate and implement innovative solutions creatively. The workshop will be led by Professor Kamal Birdi and supported
Whyy? Change Appoint Claire Taylor As New Cmi Leadership Tutor
Rotherham based apprenticeship training provider, Whyy? Change, have appointed Claire Taylor, to the role of CMI Leadership Tutor. Claire will be responsible for delivering the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Level 3 Leadership & Management and Level 3 Coaching & Mentoring courses. Claire Taylor joins Whyy? Change with a wealth of leadership experience and knowledge of the education sector, having previously worked at the University of Sheffield for over 16 years. During her time there, she led
Amidst Airport Uncertainty, Local Chamber Calls on Government To Choose Doncaster for Great British Rail HQ
Six locations are currently vying to be named headquarters of Great British Railways (GBR) and, as the decision about this looms, Doncaster Chamber is urging the government to choose South Yorkshire. Earlier this year, a competitive bidding process was opened to towns and cities across the UK, with a goal of deciding where GBR ought to be based once it is up-and-running. A total of 42 applications were put forward here, but the shortlist has since been whittled down to just six viable candidates. These
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Finalists Announced for this Year’s Doncaster Business Awards
The shortlist for this year’s Doncaster Business Awards has just been announced, with an assortment of impressive nominees spanning a total of 13 different categories. Taking place on Thursday, December 1, this will be the annual ceremony’s 24th iteration and will take place at the usual venue of Doncaster Racecourse. The black-tie event always proves to be a highlight in the local business calendar, as it celebrates standout achievements from charities, SMEs and larger companies across the
Sustainable Aviation Fuels to Be Driven by New Boeing and University of Sheffield Partnership
Boeing has become the founding member of the University of Sheffield’s new Energy Innovation Centre, which will be driving research into low carbon technologies. The leading aerospace company has entered into this partnership, with a view to developing sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). Made from feedstock resources, these have the potential to greatly and immediately reduce CO2 emissions and can even be blended with traditional fossil fuels (by up to 50%), without modifications to aeroplanes or their
Doncaster Chamber Respond To City Being Shortlisted in Great British Railways HQ Competition
Doncaster has been shortlisted as one of 6 possible contenders for being named the new HQ of Great British Railways (GBR). For context, this public entity will oversee rail transport across the country (from 2023 onwards), bringing an end to the industry’s current state of fragmentation. Among other things, it will be within the remit of GBR to set fares, coordinate timetables, contract passenger services and collect revenue. As part its ongoing commitment to levelling-up the rest of the nation,
Nominations for Doncaster Business Awards to Open at Launch Party Next Week
The 24th annual Doncaster Business Awards are taking place once again in December, with nominations formally opening this month. Organised by Doncaster Chamber, this black-tie event always proves to be one of the biggest dates in the local business community calendar. 900 people attend each and every year, to celebrate the impressive achievements of firms situated across the city, including larger companies, SMEs and third sector organisations. While the ceremony itself is not happening until