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University of Bath backs the biggest celebration of digital and tech in the South West
The University of Bath Innovation Centre is partnering with the Bath Digital Festival to offer a fun-packed online programme for the entire family this week, Tuesday 20 October to Saturday 24 October.
The event series will focus on business recovery, skills and talent, plus launch a brand new Digital Skills Exchange programme to tackle the skills and job gap in the South West.
From the comfort of a screen, festival goers can learn to code, join an interactive workshop on artificial intelligence, join a masterclass in social media marketing or check out the latest tech.
Supporting the Bath Digital Festival is an opportunity for the University to strengthen the part it plays in the community and contribute to the cultural and economic wellbeing of the region.
Professor Bernie Morley, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the University of Bath, said: “We are delighted that the University and its staff can support the staging of this year’s virtual Bath Digital Festival. It is a fantastic celebration of innovation and digital expertise and we hope that individuals and businesses will be inspired by the exciting programme of events.
“This year the University is working with partners in the local area to develop its Civic University Agreement, setting out how we contribute to the environmental, social, cultural and economic wellbeing of the region, and this event is a great illustration of what we can achieve together.”
The SETsquared Bath Innovation Centre will host three workshops, focusing on digital innovation and advanced engineering:
The Future of Digital Technology in Advanced Engineering and Product Development
Thursday 22 October 11am-11.45am
The interactive discussion will be hosted by Sean Devane, Entrepreneur in Residence at SETsquared Bath Advanced Engineering Business Acceleration hub (AEBAH), joined by industry experts, to discuss how new digital product development tools and techniques are transforming the way start-ups, SMEs and global brands are conceiving, developing and building products and services.
The Future of Start-up and Early Stage Business Incubation
Friday 23 October, 2pm-2.45pm
Brian Prescott, SETsquared Centre Manager, will look at the future of start-up and early stage business incubation in relation to the challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic and opportunities created by new digital. Brian will also introduce iSTART, a new innovation space for Bath which will focus on digital skills and careers. It aims to provide a more flexible approach to learning which will fit around people’s busy lives. The iSTART project involves a collaboration between Bath College, the University of Bath, Bath Spa University, Bath & North East Somerset Council and the West of England Combined Authority (WECA).
The Future of Digital Business
Saturday 24 October, 10am-11am
Technology is shaping, growing and changing the way we work faster than we can imagine. Join Garry Pratt, Entrepreneur in Residence at the Digital Innovation Business Acceleration Hub (DBAH) and local businesses as they talk about the future of work.