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Latest News Call for innovation proposals and suggestions Sellafield Ltd values the knowledge and experience that lies within the supply chain and academia. As such we are seeking new, novel and emerging technologies and processes to support delivery of the operational and clean up requirements for Sellafield Ltd sites. (Last updated 18/08/2010 at 19:46) European funding: Framework 7 – call for - Innovative Collaborative Research Projects - security theme EU Funding available €221.43 million for projects involving at least 3 independent partners from different countries operating as a consortium. (Last updated 13/08/2010 at 10:43) CUMBRIAN EVENT COMPANY HELPS ASTUTE ON ITS WAY West Cumbrian event management company, Nu-Tech Associates Ltd has been awarded a prestigious contract to assist the Royal Navy in hosting a series of commissioning ceremonies for the Astute Class submarine at its HM Naval Base Clyde in Scotland. (Last updated 05/08/2010 at 13:33) The Manufacturing Institute - 50% Education and Training Scholarships MAS are pleased to announce the launch of The Manufacturing Institute’s new Scholarship Schemes offering 50% off Education and Training programmes (Last updated 27/07/2010 at 13:44) The Energy Opportunities Supply Chain Project (EOSCP) is a joint project of WCDA and Britain’s Energy Coast-West Cumbria (BECWC). The project will help West Cumbrian companies win business from the energy sector opportunities including the nuclear industry (decommissioning, new build, reprocessing and waste); Renewable Energy (wind, wave, tide and bio power systems); transmission and works associated with energy technologies based in West Cumbria; Relevant opportunities in other major energy sectors e.g. oil and gas. (Last updated 20/07/2010 at 14:19) Forthcoming Events The Big Green Expansion - Profit from the green economy (08/09/2010 at 09:00 to 08/09/2010 at 15:00) Energus Centre, Blackwood Road, Lillyhall, Workington, CA14 4JW SCA Hygiene Products Ltd Factory Workshop (09/09/2010 at 09:30 to 09/09/2010 at 15:30) The factory workshop event is brought to you by the Manufacturing Advisory Service North West and gives you the opportunity to visit high performing manufacturing plants that have achieved significant improvements in profitability, productivity and efficiency. Technology & Innovation Exhibition (15/09/2010 to 15/09/2010) (in support of Decontamination, Dismantling, Remediation, Waste Management & Operations) Supply Seminar - Understanding Public Procurement (16/09/2010 to 23/11/2010) 29/9/2010 - Newcastle See weblink for further dates and venues Nuclear Supply Chain Opportunities for SMEs (27/09/2010 at 09:30 to 27/09/2010 at 15:30) Manchester Conference Centre, Sackville Street, Manchester M60 1QD The Manufacturing Advisory Service aims to encourage and support new suppliers to enter the nuclear supply chains both at home and internationally. Through its programme of subsidised support local MAS regions will help small and medium-sized manufacturers to compete effectively with international competitors and secure large elements of the supply chain. They will help manufacturers save valuable time, by removing complexity, steer them through the maze of information already available and help provide a head-start for them to compete for nuclear supply chain contracts.

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