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Greater Birmingham’s leading companies
An annual science conference is moving from the north of England to Birmingham for its fifth annual event. The Business of Science Conference will be
coming to Birmingham’s Millennium Point on 21 May, and its central theme will be the ‘commercialisation of science’. The event will feature keynote speakers such
as the chairman of InnovateUK, Ian Campbell, Felicity Burch, who is director of Innovation at the CBI, and Harry Swan, managing director of Thomas Swan Ltd. Steve Bennett, founder and managing director
of Business of Science Ltd, said: “Following four successful years in Manchester, Liverpool and Leeds, it is absolutely fitting to bring the 2020 Business of Science Conference to Birmingham.
Qatar Airways adds destinations
Qatar Airways has added eight new destinations to its network for 2020. The airline – which operates
flights to Birmingham – will commence flights to Nur- Sultan and Almaty, Kazakhstan; Cebu, Philippines; Accra, Ghana; Trabzon, Turkey; Luanda, Angola; Lyon, France and Siem Reap, Cambodia. The announcement was
made by Qatar Airways chief Akbar Al Baker at the Kuwait Aviation Show, who said: “The Kuwait Aviation Show is the perfect platform for us to kick start the New Year and unveil some of our exciting plans for 2020.
“Eight new destinations will
be joining our network this year in addition to the recently announced gateways of Santorini, Greece; Dubrovnik, Croatia; and Osaka, Japan. “With these new routes, our
operations will expand to 177 destinations around the world, reinforcing our position as one of the world’s most connected airlines. This ensures we can continue to provide our passengers more options and flexibility when planning their business and leisure travel.”
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“The commercialisation of science is not just a Northern issue, but a national one and where better to demonstrate this than the industrial heartland of the UK within the West Midlands engine.
‘Following four successful years in Manchester, Liverpool and Leeds, it is absolutely fitting to bring the 2020 Business of Science Conference to Birmingham’
“We’re expecting 2020 to be bigger and better than ever.
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Scientists to make topical Point “Organisations that are passionate about
driving innovation forward are joining us, as well some of the world’s leading influencers in the industry, who’ll be on hand and available to explore the real economic impact of science in the UK today.” Within the overarching theme of the
commercialisation of science, speakers will cover topics such as the UK landscape for innovation, sustainability, STEM skills and the academic, apprentice and re-training routes into STEM, along with science and wellbeing, the value of creativity in innovation, a dedicated careers session for students and the rise of the ‘Phygital’ era prior to the Tokyo Olympics. Phygital is a form of marketing, based on a combination of digital and real life experiences.
Botanical Gardens launch £75k appeal
Birmingham Botanical Gardens has launched a fundraising appeal to raise £75,000 towards the cost of restoring of its historic bandstand. The ‘Taking a Stand’ campaign
aims to return the bandstand to its original 1874 glory so that it can be used as an all-weather outdoor space for school groups and be a platform for music and other events. The Botanical Gardens has more
than 120,000 visitors every year and is one of the UK’s most historically important botanic gardens. However, the grade II listed bandstand - where Neville Chamberlain gave his first public speech as Prime Minister in 1937 - is in a poor state of repair and requires extensive restoration work, including roof repairs and reinstating some original features. Elizabeth Frostick, development
director at Birmingham Botanical Gardens, said safeguarding the bandstand would also improve the access for visitors, as well as enhance its educational and social value. “‘Taking a Stand’ is a first step in
our masterplan to protect the gardens by updating historic and horticultural buildings, developing its award-winning education and learning and conserving the plant collection,” she said. “It’s vital that we safeguard this
outstanding cultural asset. Its previous use as an air raid shelter in
Strike up the band: Elizabeth Frostick (left) with Kim Hill, marketing and events manager at the Botanical Gardens
the Second World War, the elements and lack of investment has put the infrastructure at risk and it urgently needs to be restored. “As a charity, we receive no
regular public funding, but we rely
on the income we can generate, grants we can secure and the generous donations of people who want to ensure the gardens are preserved for the local community and visitors to Birmingham.”
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