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Last week ended on a high as I finally brought together plans that have been brewing in my mind for months. These plans are set to make a significant impact on education, communities, and business relationships and growth on a localised level Talking with the department of levelling up made me realise I needed to get these on paper and press forward all 3 plans equally impactful and based on my understanding of my local community and to compliment work that’s being done but in a unique way In the realm of education, these plans will align perfectly with the skills agenda, supporting the Gatsby benchmarking. They will provide students with brilliant opportunities to connect with industry professionals, bridging the gap between academia and the real world. This initiative aims to empower students with practical knowledge and insights that will enhance their career readiness and prospects. the plan is designed to develop educational pathways specifically in the agrifood sectors and wider businesses and cement our purposeful and positive partnerships as we all work together for our communities By focusing on these key areas, we aim to create a comprehensive framework that not only educates but also prepares the next generation for success in these critical industries. This holistic approach will nurture talent, foster innovation, and drive sustainable growth in the agrifood sectors and beyond. uk FPN Lincolnshire Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce I am excited about the potential of these plans to transform education, empower students, and drive meaningful change in the agrifood sectors and wider business landscape. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting journey! #EducationTransformation #IndustryConnections #AgrifoodInnovation

The FAST-IP programme team are very pleased with the results of the participant recruitment campaign to date. The success of FAST-IP will depend to a great extent on attracting the right mix of high calibre individuals to the programme. FAST-IP is designed to facilitate mid-career individuals who are interested in pivoting towards an entrepreneurial journey based on the development of an innovative technology in the agfood sector.   A fundamental underpinning of the programme is that participants will come to it with an open mind as to potential innovations and without any preconceived biases towards an existing idea that they might like to explore - that is not what FAST-IP is about. This programme is based around discovering real world needs through exposure to industry environments in the agfood supply chain and bringing innovative solutions to bear on such needs in a commercially viable manner.   The approach to suitable applicants is very much a broad church one. There is no requirement to have an agfood background of any sort; applications are encouraged from people in all industries. A blend of participants from a range of backgrounds will deliver a valuable dynamic to the programme. An important step on the journey to the startup enterprises that will grow from the programme will be the formation of project teams to work on the solutions to the needs identified; a mix of different experiences and personality types brings significant strengths in this regard.   The recruitment process will continue over the coming weeks as the team seeks to build a cohort of motivated and talented participants to undertake the first iteration of FAST-IP. I encourage anybody meeting the criteria and with an interest in building a business that will deliver innovative solutions in support of sustainable ag and food sectors to engage with the process as early as possible. Interest is already high and is likely to build even further in the coming weeks. We look forward to welcoming the first cohort to AgTechUCD Innovation Centre on UCD Lyons Farm later in the year. #euinmyregion

🌱 Based in #Bavaria and willing to discover how to turn #CSRD into a driver of sustainable change? Looking for an in-person training after having participated in many webinars? Feeling alone with the CSRD challenge and craving face to face peer-exchanges? 💫 Then our 0.5 day, in-person CSRD #Training is made for you!   Here’s what you can expect: ✅ Drive #sustainable change: Discover how the CSRD can be a catalyst for meaningful sustainability, not just a regulatory checkbox. ✅Participate in #interactive experiences: Our CSRD Serious Game is designed better understand the essential steps of the CSRD process—learn through collaboration with peers. ✅Learn #bestpractices: Explore key strategies for success, including effective board involvement and setting double materiality thresholds. ✅ Gain #expert analysis: Receive valuable insights into existing reports and tools/software that can enhance your CSRD implementation. ✅ Engage in collaborative #networking: Connect with fellow sustainability leaders who share similar challenges and foster impactful discussions. ✅ Get your #questions answered 🗓️ September 17th, 2024, 8:30 – 12:00 CET 📍 Impact Hub, Gotzinger straße 8, Munich 🌐 English/German (based on attendee preference) 🎯 Target audience: sustainability leaders responsible to roll out the CSRD within their company Trainers: Marie Queneuille 🌏🌱and Bénédicte Herbout 👉 Register now (20% Early Bird Discount until August 15th!!): https://lnkd.in/d5gWjkWc 👉 Questions? Schedule a call with us: https://lnkd.in/d_Tt5Hdv

Let's break the barriers between #Research ⚗️and the real world 🌍 propelling 🚀 researchers' #innovative and #mission-driven aspirations and creating an entrepreneurial mindset 🧠 within Academia, Research Centers, and Businesses. Applying to EIT Food #InnovatorFellowship programme will enable to: 💡 test your innovative  #Lab-Idea in a co-creative environment within an intense #FoodSystem-focused #InnovationCamp,  💪 be strongly supported by AgriFood business #experts and #mentors during your business creation journey 📈 gain the entrepreneurial skills needed to make your idea 🚀 "fly" 🚀 towards a viable product or service that can hit the #market! 🚀 Don’t miss the opportunity to boost your career and jump into a unique and valuable experience!

One Big Thing has officially launched! 🎉 It has been an eventful six months with Eela Muhaimin leading on the design and delivery of one of the most ambitious public sector innovation programmes ever attempted. One Big Thing is about using the combined creativity of the Civil Service to improve how we work and how we serve the public. Over the next four months, over 500,000 civil servants will be given the opportunity to make small, impactful changes to tackle local challenges. What does it entail? 1️⃣ The Innovation Masterclass e-learning, which sets out the key steps for taking an idea from inception to implementation as well as the core behaviours for building an innovative culture. 2️⃣ A team conversation to apply the learning and identify a small change to tackle a local problem. 3️⃣ Empowering teams to experiment with implementing the small changes before sharing the outcome on the One Big Thing platform. Special thanks to Lauren Mayor, Rene Soltermann and Jessica Nolan for helping develop our new innovation training and to scale-up Wazoku, Rikki Bains and Dino Ribic for building a platform for civil servants to collaborate, track progress, and share their small changes and innovations across government. 💡 None of this would have been possible without the sponsorship and support from Jo Shanmugalingam, Sapana Agrawal and Kate Lalor who have been instrumental in shaping the programme and securing the necessary buy-in from leadership in departments. 🚀 #onebigthing #innovation

🌟 Join us on a journey of institutional excellence and strategic alignment! 🌟 📚 We're thrilled to introduce a new series of posts dedicated to guiding private higher education institutions towards mastery of key standards and guidelines. Over the coming weeks, we'll dive deep into the intricacies of each functional area, providing valuable insights, tips, and best practices to help institutions thrive in today's dynamic educational landscape. 💡 Our focus? Functional Area 1: Crafting a Clear Path. We'll explore the importance of defining a clear vision and mission, engaging stakeholders, ensuring governance and strategic oversight, developing sustainable business models, and embracing institutional differentiation. 🔍 Whether you're a faculty member, administrator, or education enthusiast, this series is for you! Stay tuned for actionable strategies, real-world examples, and expert guidance to elevate your institution's success. 📖 Dive deeper into the official guide published by the Council on Higher Education : This Manual for Institutional Audits 2021 (henceforth the Manual) must be read as a complementary document to the Framework for Institutional Audits (2021) (henceforth the Framework). The Manual provides detail of an operational nature for planning and training purposes and will be updated periodically. 🚀 Let's embark on this journey together and unlock the full potential of higher education! #HigherEdExcellence #StrategicAlignment #EducationalLeadership

Participation of KROK Business School in PRME Global Forum 2024 PRME Global Forum this year was held online on June 18-19 with the motto: Faster to the common goal of sustainable development 🌍 The event brought together students, faculty, deans, board members and other stakeholders to discuss the latest innovations and challenges in the field of responsible business education from more than 100 business schools around the world. Lyudmila Kosovych, head of the Center for Sustainable Development and Oksana Sedashova, associate professor of the Department of Management and Innovative Development of the KROK Business School took part in the Forum. 🔍 PRME Global Forum 2024 Strategic Vision: The Forum aimed to accelerate responsible business education's global collective impact and create a learning space and foster networking among participants. Among the forum speakers were representatives of business, academia, the UN, the public sector and the PRME community, who worked together to accelerate the positive impact of responsible management and business education on future leaders. 🗓️ The program of the event was dynamic. It included various panel discussions dedicated to creating social impact and responsibility in the digital future. These breakout sessions considered ways to apply the principles of responsible business education in key disciplines. A special discussion was devoted to the impact of responsible management education on SMEs, which are the most sensitive to educational trends in the world. For us, as representatives of the Business School in warring Ukraine, it was especially important to share our difficult experience of supporting our students and businesses studying with us, while simultaneously developing sustainability and responsibility in approaches to learning 🌟 Awards and recognition: The forum showcased best practices and presented awards such as the PRME Faculty Teaching Awards, the PRME Global Student Sustainability Award, and the Award for Excellence in SIP Reporting 2023. For KROK Business School, as an ambitious and modern Ukrainian business school, it is important to be at the forefront of the global agenda in business education, so we will continue to share the experience of our participation in international forums in the future. #PRME #Sustainable Development #KROKBusinessschool

Reflections on the Business Sustainability and Innovation Level 7 Module: A Journey of Learning and Connection Over the recent days, I've been privileged to partake in an immersive learning experience through the Skill Up program, specifically focusing on the "Business Sustainability and Innovation" module. This journey has not only deepened my understanding of sustainable business practices but has also connected me with a diverse group of exceptional individuals, each contributing their unique insights and experiences. Victoria, with her robust academic background from Irish and American universities, has been a beacon of knowledge and ethical commitment. Her nuanced understanding of business, coupled with a profound concern for global issues, such as the conflict in Ukraine, exemplifies the kind of empathetic leadership that is crucial in today's world. Julia's journey from leading a sustainable company to joining our group has been nothing short of inspirational. Her dedication and vision for sustainable business practices offer invaluable insights into the challenges and opportunities within the Northern Ireland business sector. I must also highlight the contributions of a passionate learner from Kent, who has demonstrated remarkable commitment by crossing borders to join this course, and a dear friend from the North Coast. The diverse backgrounds and perspectives within our group have fostered a rich environment of mutual support and rapid growth. Our visit to the Academia Restaurant at Ulster University was a defining moment of the module. As the UK and Ireland's first restaurant to receive the prestigious Green Key certificate, it served as a live case study in applying sustainable business practices, underpinning the critical theories and concepts we've been discussing. This module has underscored the importance of collaboration, diversity, and innovation in shaping the future of sustainable business. I am immensely grateful for the insights gained and the connections made. Here's to a future where we continue to learn, grow, and lead in sustainability and innovation. #UlsterUniversity #Sustainability #Innovation #SkillUp #FutureLeaders #BusinessSustainability #PostgraduateModule

Wonderful partnership… to lead #responsible #management #education in the global #highereducation #ecosytem ! Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) RRBM Responsible Research in Business and Management EFMD Global AACSB

🌐 I'm Accelerating our Common Agenda on #ResponsibleManagementEducation at the 2024 #PRMEGlobalForum hosted by Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) to connect for impact on business and #managementeducation to contribute to the #SustainableDevelopmentGoals (#SDGs) by 2030. Educational institutions have a huge responsibility to prepare responsible leaders to rise to global challenges in new, integrated ways, and the #SDGs provide an agenda for the world to pursue. Join me here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gnYnbwTb I am sharing my #teachinglearning #innovations in the panel "United in Action: PRME as a catalyst for SDG Partnerships" on Jun 18, 2024 with Marina Schmitz This panel delves into how the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) initiative serves as a vital catalyst for fostering partnerships aimed at achieving the #SustainableDevelopmentGoals (#SDGs). It will explore the ways in which #PRME facilitates collaboration between academic institutions, businesses, and non-governmental organizations to integrate sustainability into the core of business education and practice. The discussion will feature insights from leading educators, business leaders, and sustainability advocates on successful models of PRME-led partnerships, showcasing how these alliances not only enhance educational outcomes but also contribute to the global pursuit of the SDGs through innovative solutions and shared knowledge. Chandrika Parmar Dr. Reeti Kulshrestha Prof. Dr. habil. Lisa Fröhlich Cheyenne Maddox Rasik Prinja Harsh Mehta