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EventHighlights
Members of Yorkshire Science are committed to learning about good practice in innovation which can be implemented in our region. They have attended several events concerned with innovation and competitiveness, read their reports or listen to the speeches below.
Invention to Innovation Conference
Innovation is critical to business success. As part of the BA Festival of Science, Yorkshire Science and Yorkshire Forward hosted a unique event attended by 100 key decision-makers from the region's most successful innovation-intensive companies. Click on the link below to listen to the conference speakers discussing the steps needed for great inventions to become great innovations and sharing the secrets of their success.
Innovation Horizons Debate
New innovations in technology are re-shaping the global economy at a dizzying speed. As part of the BA Festival of Science, Yorkshire Science and Yorkshire Forward hosted a lively debate on how new applications of science and technology will shape our future. Click on the link below to listen to the four debate speakers discuss the businesses opportunities and challenges presented by their technology area.
CBI Conference, 'Design, Create, Innovate'
Innovation and creativity are two of the major driving forces behind some of Europe’s most successful businesses. In February, Yorkshire Science and the CBI presented ‘Design, Create, Innovate’, featuring keynote speakers from some of Europe’s most respected brands. Tim Bradshaw of the CBI and Sebastian Conran of The Conran Group illustrated that innovation made the critical difference between a good company and a great one.
Antti Joensuu
Deputy Director General for Ministry of Trade and Industry of Finland, Antti Joensuu outlined the Finnish model of innovation illustrating how a company with a population of only 5.2 million, is ranked 3rd globally in the Business Competitiveness Index (BCI).Dr Tim Bradshaw
Dr Tim Bradshaw, Head of Innovation, Science and Technology for the CBI, urges businesses to grasp the opportunities of innovation now.Sebastian Conran
Sebastian Conran, of the Conran Group explains what a potent vitality can be created in innovation when rational, aesthetic and business creativity work in harmony.Interviews
Dr Trevor Gregory, Director of Yorkshire Science talks about the need for more innovation in the region.
Link to videoAntti Joensuu advocates stronger partnerships working across Europe.
Link to videoDr Tim Bradshaw of the CBI advises academic centres to be realistic about the value of their IP.
Link to video"Innovation is an ongoing process" says Sebastian Conran of the Conran Group.
Yorkshire Science at the 2007 Yorkshire Universities Conference
Yorkshire Science Council member, Professor Mike Roberts of the Central Science Laboratory (CSL) delivered a keynote speech at the 2007 Yorkshire Universities Conference, De Vere Oulton Hall Hotel, Leeds. Professor Roberts outlined the opportunities for businesses to partner up with other European nations for Framework Programme 7 (FP7) projects.
CBI Conference, 'Design, Create, Innovate'
Innovation and creativity are two of the major driving forces behind some of Europe’s most successful businesses. In February, Yorkshire Science and the CBI presented ‘Design, Create, Innovate’, featuring keynote speakers from some of Europe’s most respected brands. Tim Bradshaw of the CBI and Sebastian Conran of The Conran Group illustrated that innovation made the critical difference between a good company and a great one.
Antti Joensuu
Deputy Director General for Ministry of Trade and Industry of Finland, Antti Joensuu outlined the Finnish model of innovation illustrating how a company with a population of only 5.2 million, is ranked 3rd globally in the Business Competitiveness Index (BCI).Dr Tim Bradshaw
Dr Tim Bradshaw, Head of Innovation, Science and Technology for the CBI, urges businesses to grasp the opportunities of innovation now.Sebastian Conran
Sebastian Conran, of the Conran Group explains what a potent vitality can be created in innovation when rational, aesthetic and business creativity work in harmony.Interviews
Dr Trevor Gregory, Director of Yorkshire Science talks about the need for more innovation in the region.
Link to videoAntti Joensuu advocates stronger partnerships working across Europe.
Link to videoDr Tim Bradshaw of the CBI advises academic centres to be realistic about the value of their IP.
Link to video"Innovation is an ongoing process" says Sebastian Conran of the Conran Group.
Business of Innovation Open Day
The Yorkshire Forward 'Business of Innovation' Open Day took place on Monday 29 January 2007. Chair of Yorkshire Science, Richard Gregory, was one of the Science Council members taking part in a debate entitled "Inspiring the Next Generation of Regional Innovators".
Driving Higher Level Skills Conference
Why are higher level skills important to the region? Richard Gregory, Director of Yorkshire Science, explains how higher level skills underpin regional innovation.
Yorkshire Science sponsored the Innovation Category of the Yorkshire Business Insider magazine's Growth 100 Awards. Read the full story here...
Yorkshire Science delegates attended the OPEN DAYS European Week of Regions and Cities (9 - 12 October 2006) in Brussels recently. Read more here...
Yorkshire Science was pleased to support the inaugural Yorkshire Post Excellence in Business, held at the Queens Hotel (19 October 2006) by sponsoring the Innovation Category. Read about the winner here...
