The Exeter Initiative for Science and Technology (ExIST) quarterly event was held on Wednesday 15 April 2015 at the Flybe Training Academy
April’s event had a buildings technology theme with 3 presentations including ‘Building for Uncertainty’ from Mark Harvey of the Met Office, ‘Innovation to the Construction Industry’ from Andrew Dobbs of Willmott Dixon, and ‘Shake Rattle and Roll’ from Professor Paul Reynolds of the University of Exeter.
Mark Harvey is the project manager at the Met Office overseeing the construction of the new supercomputer hall being based at the...
The Exeter Initiative for Science and Technology 2014 conference has announced a new speaker to its programme – Mark Shepherd, Branch Manager at Waitrose. Mark, who also acts as the Retail Lead on the Waitrose Local and Regional Sourcing working party will be speaking about sustainability and reliance upon localised production and sourcing in a ‘greedy’ world.
The conference, which is titled ‘the impact of data, science, and technology on food security and production’ is being held on 4th September at the University of Exeter Forum and aims to bring together leading figures from...
The Exeter Initiative for Science and Technology is launching its first conference on 4th September at the University of Exeter Forum, bringing together leading figures from business and academia to raise awareness and discuss the impact of data, science and technology on food security and production.
Inside the last 30 years, Britain’s self-sufficiency has fallen from 78% to just 60% in food production, and the conference aims at evaluating farming techniques, and addressing the challenge of securing self sufficiency for the future. Yesterday (Thursday 7th August) was when the...
The Exeter Initiative for Science and Technology has launched its first conference, bringing together leading figures from academia and business to discuss the impact of data, science and technology on food security.
The event aims to raise awareness of, and to provide a general overview of, aspects of science and technology supporting agri-science and food security which might help secure the future of UK food requirements.
Speakers include Professor Michael Winter, Director of the Centre for Rural Policy Research at the University of Exeter; Dr Tim Fox, Institution of...
The Chamber’s Exeter initiative for Science and Technology (ExIST) welcomed speakers from the South West Academic Health Science Network, Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust and the University of Exeter’s Professor of Biomedical Imaging and Biosensing, at its May event. Over 60 science and technology orientated businesses attended the event held at the Business School, the University of Exeter.
The three speakers covered a range of topics outlining the challenges faced by our region, the opportunities for business and an insight into future healthcare technology. Paula Varndell,...
Innovation is the life-blood of all successful business, large or small. The ability to embrace change, to develop new products, to identify new markets is essential – “standing still is not an option“.
Business owners and leaders in Devon are invited to attend one of two high profile “Business Spark” events. The events are aimed at helping organisations find out how to access the benefits of knowledge and innovation – without jargon and without breaking the bank.
The Exeter Business Spark is being hosted by the Met Office on 28 March with the support of Devon County...
The new Cranbrook development, the Science Park, Skypark and Intermodal Freight Terminal were all discussed at Exeter Initiative for Science and Technology's (ExIST) quarterly event, held on Wednesday 23rd January at The Flybe Training Academy.
Robert McIlwraith, Chair of ExIST said, "We were delighted with the turn out for this event, despite difficult weather conditions! The presentations were extremely inspiring and gave attendees the opportunity to consider the benefits of education and business partnerships, as well as an update on Exeter's significant development programme...
The Manufacturers' Assocation of east Devon & Exeter (MADE) held an event at Michelmores last night. 50 key businesses attended to hear presentations on Grant Funding for Growth from Jane Pankhurst (Business Development Manager at University of Exeter Research & Knowledge Transfer), Clive Mitchell (Finance Director at Tradewind Turbines) and Dr Martin Hancock (Group Engineering Director at IMC Group Ltd), pictured with Gerry Shattock (MADE Chair and Business Development Manager of Exeter Science Park). MADE is a sub-group of Exeter Chamber of Commerce & Industry and the Exeter...
Exeter Initiative for Science and Technology (ExIST) held their fifth quarterly event at Exeter College's new Technology Centre on Sowton Industrial Estate in October.
110 business leaders gathered for the event, which celebrated the wealth of Science and Technology companies operating in Exeter and its sub-region.
Attendees heard from four key speakers who are actively involved in ExIST; Richard Atikins - Principle of Exeter College, Lewis Jones of South West Water, David Pike of Graphic PLC and Nick Ames of Supacat.
