Bournemouth University (BU) host unique Green Knowledge Economy opportunities event.

When and where

Date:  Wednesday 19 October 2011
Time:  1.30pm – 5.30pm
Venue: Bournemouth University
            Kimmeridge House
            Talbot Campus
            Fern Barrow
            Poole
            BH12 5BB
Cost: This event is free.

Who is it for?

The Green Knowledge Economy event will benefit any commercial or not–for profit organisation that is interested in looking at environmental issues, and who may be able to take advantage of BU students working with their organisation on short, real time projects.

Overview

This event will introduce you to the latest thinking in local and regional Green Knowledge Economy initiatives. Chaired by Russel Jamieson of BT and Fellow of the Association for Project Management, and Gwyn Jones, founder of the Association of Sustainability Practitioners, this topical event is an opportunity to make your organisation more economically viable by adopting sustainable business solutions.

Programme

• 1.30pm – 2.00pm Registration.
• 2.00pm – 2.15pm Welcome and introductions.
• 2.15pm – 2.40pm Business Futures.
• 2.40pm – 2.45pm Launch of Association for Project Management University Project Challenge 2011.
• 2.45pm – 2.50pm Launch of the LV= BU Project Challenge 2011.
• 2.50pm – 4.00pm Presentations 1) Project Management 2) Sustainable business.
• 4.00pm – 5.30pm Networking and Refreshments.

What will you gain?

• Launch of real–world projects that bring together leading speakers from the fields of project management and sustainable business.
• Discuss specific ideas for your own organisation with both BU students and commercial experts.
• Identify how working with BU students can easily be equated to a commercial brief worth thousands of pounds in consultancy fees.
• Business benefits of implementing sustainable business solutions and introduction to help, advice and funding opportunities.

How to book

Places are strictly limited; if you would like to attend this free event booking is essential. Please contact Jo Knox by email or telephone: 01202 965094.

If you are interested in future events or would like the opportunity to present your real–world project at the Green Knowledge Economy event please contact Jo Knox by email or telephone: 01202 965094.