http://www.norfolkknowledge.co.uk/rss/news.xmlAll the latest information from Norfolk Knowledge2011, Norfolk Knowledge. All rights reserved.Norfolk Knowledge has been approached to provide some business coaching to participants on the Evolve Project. Evolve is looking to support SME’s and middle managers in Norfolk and a collaboration between the NK and Evolve will be productive partnership.http://www.norfolkknowledge.co.uk/article.aspx?id=66375318-bb28-450d-b95e-e2e5fe042483Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:01 GMTCongratulations are due to the eight NK members who have just qualified as Prince’s Trust mentors. They will now help to support young business people in the Norwich area.http://www.norfolkknowledge.co.uk/article.aspx?id=8f8bd3f0-e751-4e8a-8841-53b3bcac17b7Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:01 GMTEight members have just started their training to be Prince’s Trust mentors. Following a few training sessions taking place at UEA they will be able to support burgeoning business talent in the area. http://www.norfolkknowledge.co.uk/article.aspx?id=deec37ac-cef7-4a6e-b323-dfc8f6582bf2Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:01 GMTNorfolk Knowledge has been approached by the Prince’s Trust as a possible source of new mentors. This will be an exciting opportunity for formal mentor training!http://www.norfolkknowledge.co.uk/article.aspx?id=7e65188c-67be-48a0-b023-2bde5fdf113aThu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:01 GMTFeature article and case study in EDP 11/03/09.http://www.norfolkknowledge.co.uk/article.aspx?id=f11f2f70-c6ad-4e01-ae9d-58fa3bfff77cWed, 11 Mar 2009 00:00:01 GMTNorfolk Knowledge has officially launched with a dinner attended by leading members of the county's business and management community.http://www.norfolkknowledge.co.uk/article.aspx?id=b73a3187-3952-4108-b23c-2f79cb7085f0Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:00:01 GMTThe Norfolk Knowledge Annual Reception took place at The Forum, in Norwich on the 28th October. The idea was to raise awareness of Norfolk Knowledge and how it could help the county’s businesses and other organisations. The evening was well attended by people from around Norfolk, from partner groups and many small businesses and supporters of Norfolk Knowledge. As a result we’ve had many enquiries and requests come in, including people who wish to become new members.http://www.norfolkknowledge.co.uk/article.aspx?id=f56fccf1-f559-4ab1-bbf7-1ef9c5b1c4cdThu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:01 GMTNorfolk Knowledge will be visiting King's Lynn on 18th of January to demonstrate how Norfolk Knowledge could help businesses and other organisations. We will be in King's Lynn all day to explain about our activities and invite people to become Norfolk Knowledge members. We will be attending the following venues: King’s Lynn Library during the daytime and also the Rotary club of King's Lynn in the evening. If you would like to know more, or you know someone who you think would benefit, please come along and bring anyone else along too. http://www.norfolkknowledge.co.uk/article.aspx?id=21eb59b5-a79a-4f2b-9ac6-63d40f89158bTue, 12 Jan 2010 00:00:01 GMTWe are inviting our members to a Norfolk Knowledge Members' event, here at Norwich Business School on Monday 1st February. The purpose of which is to provide an opportunity to meet other members, to learn more about the way Norfolk Knowledge works and provide some training on the interaction process. We will also have updates on the other areas Norfolk Knowledge is supporting. This event is due to take place from 4.30 pm ending with a cold buffet at 6.30 pm in the Thomas Paine Study Centre, here at the University of East Anglia, in Norwich. If you are a Norfolk Knowledge member and would like to attend, to meet other members and learn how to get the best out of Norfolk Knowledge, please RSVP to l.spanswick@uea.ac.uk. http://www.norfolkknowledge.co.uk/article.aspx?id=98f70132-a78d-489b-840f-a1d35538f0ebFri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:01 GMTNorfolk Knowledge is visiting Kings Lynn in order to publicise the project and its activities in the west of the county. For more details please see below. http://www.lynnnews.co.uk/business/Fount-of-knowledge-offers-free.5984405.jp http://www.norfolkknowledge.co.uk/article.aspx?id=44988274-7461-4643-b1a4-7060a718dad4Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:00:01 GMTTo help our newer members understand the process of helping companies, we have issued some basic documents in the discussion forum. Members can access this by clicking on Members login. Any questions can be answered by the NK support team.http://www.norfolkknowledge.co.uk/article.aspx?id=ef975aae-6a0a-433b-9762-0df64c39a221Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:01 GMTInvitation to Inside Business Seminar - Wednesday 24th February. As one of the benefits of membership to Norfolk Knowledge the Norwich Business School (NBS) would like to invite you to the first of our 'Inside Business' series of seminars on Wednesday 24th February. Presented by contemporary business leaders, these seminars are only available to NBS students and Norfolk Knowledge members. Paul Tucker will present 'Life in the City: financial institutions, hedge funds and global investment'. Paul Tucker is a partner at Egerton Captial, with previous roles at Merrill Lynch, Ernst & Young and Lehman Brothers. The event will be held 2.15pm - 3.15pm at the Thomas Paine Study Centre, University of East Anglia. Refreshments will be served from 1.15pm and after the event. Places are limited, please RSVP to Louise Cutting (louise.cutting@uea.ac.uk) by Friday 19th February.http://www.norfolkknowledge.co.uk/article.aspx?id=2f6b4aae-3257-4f3d-ba5f-e35273a3733eTue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:01 GMTAs one of the benefits of membership of Norfolk Knowledge, the Norwich Business School (NBS) would like to invite Norfolk Knowledge Members to the second of our 'Inside Business' series of seminars. This seminar will take place on Wednesday 28 April and will feature Mike Shinya, CEO of International Business Systems (IBS). IBS is a global leader in distribution resource management software with offices and partners in over 40 locations serving more than 5000 customers throughout the world. Refreshments will be served from 1.15pm so make sure you come down early to take advantage of them. The talk itself will start at 2.15pm. Spaces are limited, so please book your place in advance by contacting: insidebusiness@uea.ac.ukhttp://www.norfolkknowledge.co.uk/article.aspx?id=098d723e-da97-40f9-aed5-f6e1468447a4Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:01 GMTMembers of Norfolk Knowledge will be at the Millennium Library in the Forum on Tuesday 30th March from 10am to 12.00pm. If you're interested in becoming a member or would like to make a request for help come and see us for an informal chat and more information. http://www.norfolkknowledge.co.uk/article.aspx?id=f9042a5d-607c-4904-90d9-d4c86ed88597Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:01 GMTNorfolk Knowledge is very pleased to announce that it has now helped more than 30 organisations and requests for help are still flooding in! As well as helping several charities, our members have assisted SMEs, Social Enterprises, start-up businesses, young entrepreneurs and public sector departments to overcome the issues their organisations have been facing. If you'd like help from Norfolk Knowledge members then please register your enquiry by clicking the blue 'Request Help' box on the right-hand side of this page. http://www.norfolkknowledge.co.uk/article.aspx?id=781f4465-bcfb-4197-bfa0-63fd023c9056Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:01 GMTIf you live in North Norfolk and you're interested in becoming a member, or you feel your organisation could benefit from our help, then come and meet us at Hunstanton Library on Thursday 8th April from from 10am to 12.00pm. We look forward to seeing you there! http://www.norfolkknowledge.co.uk/article.aspx?id=c67fe9f0-a1b4-4855-8c3f-6bbabae842dfWed, 31 Mar 2010 00:00:01 GMTAs one of the benefits of membership of Norfolk Knowledge, the Norwich Business School (NBS) would like to invite Norfolk Knowledge Members to the second of our 'Inside Business' series of seminars. This seminar will take place on Wednesday 28 April and will feature Mike Shinya, CEO of International Business Systems (IBS). IBS is a global leader in distribution resource management software with offices and partners in over 40 locations serving more than 5000 customers throughout the world. Refreshments will be served from 1.15pm so make sure you come down early to take advantage of them. The talk itself will start at 2.15pm. Spaces are limited, so please book your place in advance by contacting: insidebusiness@uea.ac.uk http://www.norfolkknowledge.co.uk/article.aspx?id=874b4847-8c85-4062-9d1d-f4cbc73a2f6fMon, 26 Apr 2010 00:00:01 GMTThe final Inside Business seminar of the semester will take place on Wednesday 26th May and will feature Howard Carter. Howard began his career as an Economics lecturer at Leeds Polytechnic before moving on to become a senior economist at stockbroking firm Montagu Loebl Stanley. He joined Prudential-Bache as chief economist and director of the UK government bond department before moving on to Friends Provident as head of fixed interest and saving, eventually being promoted to chief investment officer of Friends Ivory & Sime. In 2000, Howard became chief executive of FIS, which was rebranded Isis Asset Management in 2002 following the acquisition of Royal & SunAlliance's investment business. After successfully completing the reverse takeover of Foreign & Colonial, he became chief executive of the enlarged group. He retired as CEO of F&C in 2006, taking up the role of Chairman at Augustus Asset Managers, a specialist manager of fixed interest and currency assets. A much sought-after speaker at Asset Management Industry forums, Howard also interfaces regularly with government. He was a speaker at the Intergovernmental Conference on Extractive Industries Transparencies Initiative organised by UK Government and was a member of the Corporate Leaders Advisory Group to the UK Government on Climate Change Issues. Refreshments will be served from 1.15pm so make sure you come down early to take advantage of them! The talk itself will start at 2.15pm. Spaces are limited, so please book your place in advance by contacting insidebusiness@uea.ac.uk http://www.norfolkknowledge.co.uk/article.aspx?id=c14f6ecc-0a98-4ce7-86d6-dc1cd5dea970Mon, 10 May 2010 00:00:01 GMTThe next Norfolk Knowledge members’ event is being held at the Thomas Paine Study Centre, University of East Anglia on 21st July. Tea and coffee will be available from 6.30pm and we are planning to start at 7pm. The discussions will finish around 8.30pm when a buffet and drinks will be served. The agenda is still being finalised but is likely to include a review of the last six months of the project and a summary of the organisations who are being helped. If there is anything members' would like us to add to the agenda we would be happy to discuss it e.g a discussion of some of the issues that members have faced while mentoring organisations. If you haven't yet registered as a member of Norfolk Knowledge but would be interested to find out more please email norfolkknowledge@uea.ac.uk with your contact details before July 14th. http://www.norfolkknowledge.co.uk/article.aspx?id=c7473b5c-2cb6-4724-b772-b9be345d5b93Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:00:01 GMTAn international workshop was held at Norwich Business School in September as part of the EU funded project ‘Best Agers’. http://www.norfolkknowledge.co.uk/article.aspx?id=d6056d31-1635-4670-ab72-6576d192c0b5Mon, 13 Sep 2010 00:00:01 GMTThe next members' event is being held on 15th November from 6.30pm – 9:00pm at the Thomas Paine Study Centre, UEA. Refreshments and buffet will be served. The Norfolk Knowledge Board are in the initial stages of reviewing the strategy for the project and this will be the focus of the meeting. They would welcome members' input in this process and both members and organisations who have asked for help will have a chance to offer their feedback about Norfolk Knowledge and how they would like it to develop. This is a valuable opportunity for you to contribute to the sustainability of the project and we hope you’ll be able to join us. If you have not yet confirmed that you will be attending please can you email Luke Spanswick at l.spanswick@uea.ac.uk by Friday 5th November. http://www.norfolkknowledge.co.uk/article.aspx?id=6c790465-7fe5-4008-a0f6-694e0a524c67Thu, 04 Nov 2010 00:00:01 GMTWe would like to wish a happy Christmas and New Year to Norfolk Knowledge members and all the organisations who have approached us for help. We look forward to working with you again in 2011! http://www.norfolkknowledge.co.uk/article.aspx?id=788d17da-117c-4377-9a58-a9e3b76b0f15Thu, 23 Dec 2010 00:00:01 GMTThe Next Inside Business seminar (Fixed Income, Currency and Commodities), with Mark Edwards of Goldman Sachs, will take place at Norwich Business School, on Wednesday 19th January 2011, this event is open to all Norfolk Knowledge Members.http://www.norfolkknowledge.co.uk/article.aspx?id=0f9591d2-1be1-43da-80ec-e9c737b15fa6Thu, 23 Dec 2010 00:00:01 GMTTo improve support to businesses in the county, Norfolk Knowledge are launching an Innovation Panel.http://www.norfolkknowledge.co.uk/article.aspx?id=9ab18301-5704-4fff-85ff-d01172f5a389Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:01 GMTThe next Inside Business talk will take place on Wednesday 23 February 2011 and will feature Nick Stephens, the CEO of RSA (an Executive Search organisation specialising in the Life Sciences)http://www.norfolkknowledge.co.uk/article.aspx?id=1c7bb366-0fde-4dce-b310-f4659bea4cccMon, 07 Feb 2011 00:00:01 GMTHello, unfortunately we are having problems with the contact forms on the website. If you are wanting to get in touch please send all enquiries to the following email address: norfolkknowledge@uea.ac.uk http://www.norfolkknowledge.co.uk/article.aspx?id=5f53c4af-f61b-4192-932b-f668fe8cacfbMon, 21 Feb 2011 00:00:01 GMTOn 2 March our Inside Business speaker will be former UEA student Shabs Jobanputra, President of Virgin Records UK. Norfolk Knowledge members can attend - please reply to insidebusiness@uea.ac.uk. The talk will take place in the Thomas Paine Study Centre Lecture Theatre from 2.15pm – 3.15pm. http://www.norfolkknowledge.co.uk/article.aspx?id=4e9e8115-a145-463f-957e-94e583e2d6f7Mon, 28 Feb 2011 00:00:01 GMTSpring B2B 2011 Exhibition - 31st March at Carrow Road. Come and see us at Carrow Road to find out more about Norfolk Knowledge and the Innovation Panel. http://www.norfolkknowledge.co.uk/article.aspx?id=eb1fd7d7-7cc8-46c9-83bf-08eeaf7c496eTue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:01 GMTThis Autumn the university will be conducting a pilot project to support students towards the end of their studies and in the first stages of their careers at work or in work placements and internships. Would you be interested in acting as a mentor to support a student?http://www.norfolkknowledge.co.uk/article.aspx?id=0d2abf89-c2b1-42d7-b96d-53a591f90062Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:00:01 GMTThe next series of Business Growth Programme workshops will start in September and we are looking for micro-businesses who would like to take part. To find out more please read the details on the website or contact louise.cutting@uea.ac.uk. Deadline for applications is the end of May 2011.http://www.norfolkknowledge.co.uk/article.aspx?id=48e2d942-dc22-417f-89a0-e0cf8d7668e8Fri, 25 Mar 2011 00:00:01 GMTA new scheme from the UEA’s Norwich Business School is offering support, experienced mentors and financial assistance to innovative companies from across the county.http://www.norfolkknowledge.co.uk/article.aspx?id=f5f4f144-af46-4f4f-9721-f37300f72bc2Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:00:01 GMTNorfolk Knowledge in association with UEA’s Norwich Business School invite you to an evening of information, dialogue and networking on the challenges faced by small firms. Stephen Alambritis, the former Head of Public Affairs for the Federation of Small Business (FSB) and now Leader of the Council at the London Borough of Merton will provide the main address. Everyone is welcome! http://www.norfolkknowledge.co.uk/article.aspx?id=fba5f9c6-1c58-47c4-8e18-ebf4ee383430Thu, 07 Apr 2011 00:00:01 GMTWe’re pleased to announce that Norwich Business School, UEA will be at the show this year, including representatives from Norfolk Knowledge and Project Evolve. The Royal Norfolk Show, which is taking place on the 29th and 30th June, is the largest two-day agricultural show in the country and a great day out! http://www.norfolkknowledge.co.uk/article.aspx?id=71d22ede-f73e-4f84-8695-347719933315Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:00:01 GMTOn July 13th we will be holding a series of FREE workshops, which will be facilitated by the Intellectual Property Office.http://www.norfolkknowledge.co.uk/article.aspx?id=ac6c1f6b-ff19-4162-a9a1-49dc121dabc0Fri, 17 Jun 2011 00:00:01 GMTTwo workshops will be held to help people with formal business planning, business case and to improve the chance of success. These comprehensive workshops will take place in Norwich on Tuesday 7th and Thursday 9th February and will be repeated in Kings Lynn on Tue 14th and Thur 16th February. http://www.norfolkknowledge.co.uk/article.aspx?id=4b00fb4e-766f-4887-8594-3a592e74b150Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:01 GMT