Date: 10 July 2013 : 10:00 - 16:00
This masterclass will look at innovation in the key sector of agriculture and the impact on the future requirements for training and development in this area, including how FE Colleges can ensure their provision addresses the needs arising from new techniques in farming, in particular plant genetics and crop management. The event will showcase the new NIAB facilities including the new Reception Centre, which features a modern and progressive design aiming to achieve the highest sustainability rating and zero-carbon balance in operation, using locally sourced and sustainable materials wherever possible. The site includes extensive field and glasshouse exhibits to demonstrate innovations in horticulture to address the issues of climate change, food security, reduced resources and nutrition.
Who is this masterclass suitable for?
The session is ideal for:
• Curriculum leaders and lecturers in land-based colleges and rural studies, also in sustainable building and biotechnologies
• Biology, chemistry and physics teachers, nutrition and bio-science lecturers and other FE staff interested in applications of science and technology in plants for food and non-food uses
• It will also be of interest to lecturers in construction, in particular sustainable building
NIAB Innovation Farm is keen to link up with small to medium size businesses (SMEs), particularly in the East of England (Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk & Suffolk) who are eligible to join their free business assistance programme. Hence we would welcome colleges introducing representatives of local employers to NIAB through this event.
About The Host
NIAB Innovation Farm is a proactive and interactive knowledge and technology transfer hub connecting academic science to industry. It showcases plant genetic innovation and provides support to SMEs in the East of England, to promote and grow their businesses. Business support includes enabling R & D collaboration with academic researchers and procurement of specialist consultancy services in IT, marketing and business planning. Our goal is to translate innovation into commercial reality by improving links between researchers and businesses to stimulate wealth and job creation and safeguard jobs.
Please note: The price of £72 + VAT is offered to FE College staff only. Please contact us if you are not an FE College and would like to know more about costing.
Further Education Colleges and their representatives that attend our Masterclasses benefit from:
NIAB Innovation Farm, Sophi Taylor Building, Park Farm, Impington, Cambridge CB24 9NZ
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