Arca Circular

Thank you to everyone who came to the Arca & Beyond: Sustainable Business Futures event on 23rd November 2023. Here is a video we showed during the event: Firstly, Stefano Pascucci, Arca's Principal Investigator (University of Exeter Business School), Mary Hesling (Exeter Innovation, University of Exeter), and Paul Keene (Future Skills Institute, Truro and Penwith, Truro and Penwith College) discuss the importance of building a circular economy in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. "This is about collaboration, and it's about businesses trying to develop together solutions for common problems. This makes me very excited." We then showcase three fantastic businesses that have benefitted from Arca's events, training programmes, and internship schemes in 2022-2023. ·     Niall Jones – Founder and Product Designer, Benthos Surf ·     Jane Gray – Founder, Weaver and Designer, Nettle Revolution ·     Sarah Walker – Sustainability Officer for Origin Coffee The Arca project closes in December 2023, but let's not lose this momentum. Share your knowledge, build networks, and create that ripple effect toward a sustainable future that is good for business, people, and the planet. Free resources on embedding circular economy principles into your business are available on the Arca website: 👉 https://lnkd.in/e9aaszCB Film by: Sam Oatey, Oatey Media in collaboration with Tim Hunt #circulareconomy #climatechange #climatesolutions #ecologicalcitizenship #buildingskills #ESF

Registration is now open for the #2nd pilot delivery of the 'The Future is Green' project's Integrated Energy Systems in the Built Environment online course! 4th November - 13th December 2024 This iteration of the programme is fully funded under the 'Shared Prosperity Fund' project, The Future is Green. This University of Exeter Engineering CPD-style Professional Education pilot programme was built in partnership with Planet A Solutions CIC and Julia Hayward. This 6-week course is designed to be flexible, with approximately 4 hours of engagement per module. Designed to fit alongside your commitments, there will be approx. 2 hours of pre-recorded content, with 2 hours of live sessions, where you will hear from expert speakers and engage with other learners. A review session will take place each Friday at lunchtime. Whilst live attendance is recommended, these sessions will be recorded allowing for an asynchronous learning experience. Find out more, and book, on our website: https://lnkd.in/dxMtawCE Modules: Module 1: Sustainable Leadership Module 2: Planning for Change Module 3: Introduction to Integrated Fabric Design Module 4: Renewable Energy Systems Integration - Heat Pumps Module 5: Renewable Energy Systems Integration - Solar Power Module 6: Designing for Retrofit The Future is Green project is part-funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. #UKSPF Register here: https://lnkd.in/esJz8ZJX #islesofscilly #fullyremote #onlinecourse #cornwall

Upcoming Sector and Career Skills Awareness Half-Day Taster delivered by The University of Exeter 'The Future is Green' project: Skills for Offshore Wind: Horizon Scanning in Cornwall Wednesday 16th October 12:00 - 16:30 University of Exeter Penryn Campus, #Cornwall Delivered in partnership with the University of Plymouth and University of Exeter Engineering under The Future is Green project, this fully-funded half-day taster will develop awareness and understanding of floating offshore wind (#FLOW), the career opportunities in this sector in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, and the skills and training pathways towards a career in FLOW. Find out more and book here: https://lnkd.in/eez6qzhA Find out more about the Future is Green project here: https://lnkd.in/gHUgdt_n #UKSPF #CIOSGOODGROWTH #ProfessionalDevelopment #CareerGrowth #Sustainability #offshorewind #celticsea #skills #greenskills

Now accepting expressions of interest! 'The Future is Green' team at Exeter Innovation are pleased to be delivering this fully-funded University of Exeter Engineering Executive Education pilot programme under the 'Shared Prosperity Fund' project, The Future is Green. Built in partnership with Planet A Solutions CIC, this 6-week course is designed to be flexible, with approximately 4 active hours of engagement per module. Designed to fit alongside your commitments, some sessions are in person, but these will be livestreamed, and recorded, or have a pre-recorded film available within the Learn.Exeter platform allowing for an asynchronous learning experience. There are some exciting guest speakers, site visits and workshops planned, so do look at our website for further information and key dates! Module 1: Sustainable Leadership Key Topics: Circular Economy, Social Enterprise, B Corp Module 2: Planning for Change Key Topics: Climate Emergency, Sustainability in Construction, Renewable Energy, Biodiversity Net Gain Module 3: Introduction to Integrated Fabric Design  Key Topics: U Values & Material Considerations, Infrared Thermography, Airtightness & Heat Delivery   Module 4: Renewable Energy Systems Integration - Heat Pumps  Key Topics: Centralised heating Systems, Newbuild Smart Homes, Heat Networks, Boreholes & Slinky Arrangements Module 5: Renewable Energy Systems Integration - Solar Power  Key Topics: Harnessing solar energy, Panel Choice, In roof / On Roof, BIPV, Orientation, Suitable Roof Space, Shading, String Designs Module 6: Designing for Retrofit   Key Topics: Designing for Change, Energy Impact & Heat Delivery in Retrofit, Market Solutions & Retrofit Building Standards Find out more and express your interest through our online form: https://lnkd.in/dxMtawCE The Future is Green project is part-funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. #UKSPF #LevellingUp #circulareconomy #retrofit #construction #renewableenergy #power #energy #solar #impact #biodiversity #sustainability

Spaces available due to cancellation! Come join the University of Exeter 'The Future is Green' team: FInd out more and book here: https://lnkd.in/eQDxG_9t Exeter Innovation, University of Exeter Business School Find out more about The Future is Green project: https://lnkd.in/eRrfXg22 #UKSPF #GreenSkills #TheFutureisGreen, led by The Cornwall College Group

'The Future is Green' project is proud to announce a fully-funded skills development course, taking place in May 2024. Greener Futures: Systems Thinking & Circular Economy Solutions 2nd May 2024, 09:30 - 16:30 Nancarrow Farm, Truro, Cornwall The project is part-funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Book on Eventbrite at https://lnkd.in/eQDxG_9t or email green.skills@exeter.ac.uk for further information. #UKSPF #CIOSGOODGROWTH #LevellingUp University of Exeter, Exeter Innovation, Stefano Pascucci, Allen Alexander, Mary Hesling, Katie Riesner

'The Future is Green' is a collaborative research project, funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and led by the Cornwall College Group. The project will be delivering skills development courses to individuals across Cornwall and The Isles of Scilly from January 2024 - March 2025. As a project partner, the University of Exeter's ‘The Future is Green’ project delivery will cover renewable energy (such as Floating Offshore Wind and the design of heat pumps), leadership and management, innovation, and circular economy. This delivery is led by Mary Hesling with Katie Riesner (who were previously on the Arca Circular project) alongside academics Stefano Pascucci and Allen Alexander of Sustainable Futures, University of Exeter Business School, and University of Exeter Engineering specialists Justin Hinshelwood, and Philipp Thies Find out more about the green skills needed for the future, and how you can get involved in the upcoming fully-funded courses at our introductory event! (Open to all individuals, 16+) See The Future is Green website here: https://lnkd.in/eFqWGuup Or sign up to our event on 14th March 2024! 👉 https://lnkd.in/gq9nTjBP Email green.skills@exeter.ac.uk to join the mailing list #renewablefuture #renewableenergy #circulareconomy #circulardesign #greenskills #skillsforthefuture #greeneconomy #upskilling #UKSPF #CIOSGOODGROWTH #LevellingUp

New Green Skills project in Cornwall, includes Circular Economy and Leadership! Launch event just released, check it out!

The Arca project has now closed. We would like to take the opportunity to thank you for your continued support and engagement over the last two years. From 2021 - 2023 the Arca project has supported over 160 businesses and 370 individuals in their transition to a circular economy. Whilst the Arca project may be at its end, we hope that this is just the beginning of your circular journey. For information on further business support opportunities at the University of Exeter, please email CIoSBusinessSupport@exeter.ac.uk. To further explore the Circular Economy in Cornwall and beyond view the resources on Arca Circular’s website, and connect with the Exeter Centre for Circular Economy Thank you once more, from the Arca teams (https://lnkd.in/eq-qFyEx), past and present, at both the University of Exeter (Exeter Innovation and University of Exeter Business School) and Truro and Penwith College (Future Skills Institute, Truro and Penwith)

Community Growing in Cornwall The Impact and Potential of Local Sustainable Food Growing in Cornwall: Following the research report by Sustainable Food Cornwall and Arca Circular's University of Exeter Business School academics for Cornwall Council, in June 2023, we have delved deeper into two highlighted case studies to showcase in film. In this film, we are introduced to Camel CSA (Community Supported Agriculture). Based near Wadebridge, Cornwall CAMEL COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE CIC is a not-for-profit community-run local food enterprise set up in 2009 and the most long-standing CSA in Cornwall. Their main aims are to: • Produce & share healthy, seasonal, local food, • Connect people with the land where their food is grown • Improve food security, increase resilience, and reduce food miles • Mitigate climate change and enhance biodiversity. Further resources, including the written report on the impact and potential of local sustainable food growing in Cornwall, are available on the Sustainable Food Cornwall website: https://lnkd.in/eJzqKTdq The Arca Circular website also hosts a page of free resources: 👉 https://lnkd.in/eFvQzGNi #sustainablefutures #arca #circulareconomy #ark #safespace #tamar #cornwall #devon #sustainabledevelopment #sustainablebusiness #agrifood #foodsystems #casestudy #thegoodfoodloop Steffen Boehm, David Monciardini, Fatma Sabet, Matthew Thomson, Jenny Tunley Price, Francesca Iliffe