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As one of only three national Centres for Excellence in SEND in the UK, Weston College are delighted to launch a dedicated Bristol date for all businesses that want to learn more about Neurodiversity from experts in their field. Based in our SEND Centre for Excellence, the experienced team can share best practice, current knowledge and real life experience.
We welcome all BCI members to attend our innovative training workshop which is aimed to help you recruit, retain and understand the aspect of neurodiversity positive adjustments you may need for your business:
– Understanding Neurodiverse Minds – what is Neurodiversity?
– The concept of neurodiversity aims to reduce stigma around learning and thinking.
– Inclusive Recruitment and retainment of staff.
– Inclusive recruitment minimises barriers and presents your organisation as inclusive to learning or neurodiversity needs and welcoming, enabling you to attract anyone with the right skill set, regardless of need.
– Reasonable Adjustments and Ongoing Support: Employers have a duty under the Equality Act 2010 to make ‘reasonable adjustments’ in the workplace where a person could otherwise be put at a substantial disadvantage compared with their colleagues.
– Signposting and Q&A
On completion of the course we encourage employers to sign up to the Disability Confident scheme and change behaviour and cultures in their own businesses. There will be an opportunity for Q&A where specialist staff can provide answers to further enhance your business.
Following this we can arrange for training to be carried out on a range of specialist areas including; Communication, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Physical disabilities, Language, Autism, Mental Health, British Sign Language and many, many more.
Weston College are offering places at £70 for BCI members, and £99 for non-members
Includes a complimentary and bespoke consultation with our experienced team. More information can be found by emailing [email protected]
*In house training can be arranged in your workplace for a one off cost
*Lunch and learns at £300 can also be booked for a max of 15 employees
Sony BURANO Hands-On, new ARRI Skypanel X and Cooke SP3 Lenses + more
Be one of the first in the UK to get up close and personal with Sony’s new BURANO camera that took the industry by storm at IBC in Amsterdam.
Join us in Bristol at the Bottleyard Studios, where you can get your hands on the BURANO. Discover all you need to know about this exciting new camera direct from experienced cinematographer Alister Chapman, who was involved in the filming of a few of the promotional films for the BURANO.
We will also have some of the much hyped Cooke SP3 lenses on hand for you to look. Come and have and look at why everyone is talking about them.
In addtion to these we will have the new Arri Skypanel X, the all weather IP66 rated light that has been claimed to be the ‘the only panel light you’ll need’. Chris Thompson from VI Rental Lighting will be on hand to run you through all of its features.
We’ll have the fabulous coffee cart again keeping you topped up with drinks throughout the day and this time there will a Wood fired pizza oven handing out free slices of pizza over lunchtime (12 – 1:30pm).
VI Rental members of staff will be on hand to chat and guide you through some of the kit we will have on display.
A robust public relations (PR) and reputation management strategy is paramount in today’s competitive landscape. We invite you to join us for an informative workshop where we will explore the power of PR and provide you with the knowledge to create a PR blueprint for your business.
Hosted by comms experts, this two-hour interactive workshop is designed to equip businesses with the knowledge and tools to leverage positive impact through PR and reputation management for sustainable growth effectively.
Whether you’re a tech start-up, a service provider, or a seasoned entrepreneur, this workshop will provide valuable insights and actionable strategies.
Why PR and reputation management?
Your corporate reputation significantly impacts your bottom line, accounting for 45% to 100% of your business’s success. It’s not just about what you offer but how your organisation is perceived. A strong reputation can distinguish you, attract customers, and create opportunities. This workshop teaches you the art of a game-changing PR strategy.
What to expect:
1.PR basics
Get a comprehensive introduction to PR. Understand the foundations of crafting compelling stories and messages that resonate with your target audience.
2.Reputation management
Learn how to manage and safeguard your brand’s reputation. Discover strategies to deal with crises effectively and emerge stronger.
3.Creating your PR blueprint
PR in practice; you’ll apply your knowledge from the session to your business. By the end of the workshop, you’ll have your own three-step PR activation blueprint ready to go.
I’d like to invite everyone to my exhibition at The Grain Barge, running until the 12th of November.
The exhibition is free and takes place in the cafe spaces in The Grain Barge.
Here you’ll find a selection of some original collages I’ve created from hand-painted gouache paper clippings and some of the work I’ve created digitally.
www.naomiannclarke.co.uk
In a rapidly evolving technological landscape, the power of innovation has the potential to shape our future in profound ways. However, the question we must continually ask ourselves is: Who is benefiting from these digital advancements, and who is being left behind? Join us for an inspiring and thought-provoking talk where our expert panellists explore the critical intersection of technology and inclusivity.
This event is a call to action for tech enthusiasts, industry leaders, designers, policymakers, and anyone interested in the transformative power of technology. We’ll explore how we can collectively harness innovation to ensure that no one is left behind in this increasingly interconnected world.
Join us for an engaging discussion that will challenge your perspectives, inspire positive change, and empower you to contribute to a future where technology truly serves as a force for the betterment of all humankind.
Our expert panellists are:
– Marissa Ellis – Founder of Diversily whose mission is to inspire inclusive innovation and better business. Marissa is an expert in business transformation, digital innovation, leadership and inclusion.
– William Britton – Founder of AutonoMe, helping neurodiverse people and those with learning disabilities achieve better outcomes through the power of mobile technology.
– Sangeetha Wynter – Diversity & Inclusion Training Manager at Babbasa, Sangeetha’s goal is to equip companies with cultural competency to achieve authentic, inclusive environments to bridge the gap.
Topics of discussion will include:
– How we can create more inclusive tech
– How we can measure the impact and success of diversity and inclusion efforts in organisations
– The role of leadership in championing diversity and inclusion in tech
– The future of diversity and inclusion within the tech and digital industries
– How organisations can actively support and participate in promoting diversity and inclusion
Immersive tech & AI, sustainability, greater demand for advanced software development; there are huge changes happening to the way we work and the ways we will work in the future.
Join Business West and Access Creative College to hear about some of the technological advancements that are changing the way this region’s leading creative cluster remains one of the most successful in the world and to discuss how this may change the face of work as we undergo some of the biggest changes in expectations, roles and needs since the industrial revolution.
This employer forum will start with an industry update from Creative Sector Innovation & Growth Specialist, James Wheale on national and regional opportunities for creative businesses and then continue with peer discussion on how technology is changing for Creative Industries and what we as a sector will need in the future to continue to thrive!
Attendees will also hear about new and local training and opportunities to find out more about industry needs. There is additional support available via the LSIP team to help you identify your own workforce needs and solutions to help your business grow. To find out more about this please contact [email protected].
Rock band Little Thief come to Bristol for their UK tour.
Supported by alt-rock band Dreamcaster.
Tickets £5!
Do you struggle to find the time and budget to outsource or hire marketing staff? In the midst of an economic crisis, how can you maximise your digital marketing potential with smaller and smarter budgets?
Join this workshop led by Discovry Co-founders, Morgan Edmondson and Luke Kellett, where they’ll explore how small businesses can use Generative AI & LLMs (large language models) to increase reach and optimise their digital marketing strategy.
Morgan and Luke discovered on their journey of co-founding a marketing agency that small teams needed an alternative that empowered them to drive marketing results without needing to outsource to a marketing agency or hire more staff. They experienced this challenge first-hand, leading them to start Discovry, an AI-powered platform that lets small teams automate their social media marketing workflow.
This session will be particularly useful for SMEs with little to no marketing teams and budgets, looking for new ways to grow their business and increase their presence online.
> Register here!
About Discovry
Morgan and Luke are co-founders of Discovry, an AI-powered platform that automates your marketing so that small teams can accomplish more with their digital marketing strategies. Over 5 years ago they started their entrepreneurship journey of exploring marketing and technology. By trying to grow companies with limited resources they explored different tools and ways of working until they realised there had to be a better solution. They merged their passion for marketing and new technologies to build something that turns those those daily ‘arghs’ into ‘done!’. Discovry has been recognised as ‘ones to watch’ and ‘changing how we do content’ by TechSPARK earlier this year.
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These Wake Up Call sessions are exclusively for BCI members – register your free place below!
If you’re not yet a member of Bristol Creative Industries and would like to take advantage of this member-only event, you can sign up here. You can also read about the membership perks here.
More about our ‘Wake Up Call’ webinar series
These sessions take place every other Friday morning from 8.30-9am, for the BCI community to share their pearls of wisdom with one another. The half hour webinars will involve a 15 minute presentation followed by a 10 minute facilitated Q&A, with introductions from the BCI team.
Our community is full of such amazing talent so we’re giving members the stage to talk about things that excite them so they can inspire their peers. The sessions will be a mix of expert tips and tricks and case studies – the perfect opportunity to learn something new before the week is out.
Our usual online format is an interactive ‘meeting’ but for this series we’re running webinars so that it’s easy to listen in while prepping for the day ahead or while having your breakfast! Cameras and mics will be off but you can ask your questions through the chat box or submit them beforehand.
Please get in touch with Sian if you’re interested in speaking at a future session.
Time to dust off your folio – we’re hosting a Portfolio Review evening. Come along and talk all things creative with Mr B’s & Future Kings!
For one night only on Wednesday 15th November, Mr B & Friends and FutureKings will be opening their shared studio to aspiring creatives who’d like a second (and third, and maybe even fourth) set of eyes on their creative tinkerings.
Join us at 6pm where you will be welcomed with a glass of bubbly, and a chance to meet like-minded people. Over the course of the evening you’ll get the opportunity to show your work to at least four agency creatives. There’ll be a mix of designers, art directors, animators and copywriters for you to chat to, ready to offer you their expertise, experience and knowledge. So come armed with questions!
Take a snoop at what we do over here at Mr B & Friends and FutureKings.
Following the huge success of the Neurodiversity Training for Employers workshop throughout this year, we are delighted to launch our second round of workshops; the Conscious Inclusion Workshop.
This training day will focus on exploring Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) from a conscious inclusion perspective. Delivered by highly experienced and specialised staff with lived experience, this one-day training supports employers to listen to lesser-known as well as suggesting ways to create an improved culture of inclusion for marginalised groups in the workplace. A must attend for anyone looking to celebrate diversity in their organisation!
For a small investment of only £99 per participant, you will benefit from the 1-day workshop, as well as a follow up consultation with our experienced team.
AGENDA:
Welcome and Setting the Vision
LGBTQ+ Inclusive Language & Issues
How we have conversations about sexuality and gender
Anti-Racism
A closer look at unconscious bias and a celebration of diversity
LUNCH – feel free to bring your own or visit the Greenhouse Eatery next door
*TRIGGER WARNING* Trauma-Informed Approaches
An introduction to the different types of trauma and what is meant by a ‘trauma-informed approach’
Welcoming Sensory Differences
An insight into hearing and vision differences.
Closing Thoughts
