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After its successful debut in April 2022, we are delighted to be bringing you our second Festival of Business at Hylands Estate on Tuesday 5 September 2023, from 10.00am until 3.00pm featuring headline partners DP World! The theme of this years Festival will be ‘A Changing World’, with the seemingly constant fluctuations in recent times it felt apt to address these issues head on. The ... Read more

Hosted by BT, this event will feature experts and innovators from organisations spanning multiple sectors. From inspiring talks to exciting demonstrations, both physical and virtual attendees will have the chance to explore Adastral Park's cutting-edge research and development.

Would you like to better understand how mental health is impacted by menopause? Book your place on Mind's unique Beth Chatto Wellbeing Day! Enjoy an exclusive guided tour through the 'closed to the public' gardens with knowledgeable gardeners. Enjoy a cream tea while you listen in to a talk about improving wellbeing and mental health ... Read more

The University of Essex is an amazing resource for our creative sector - but do you really know how to get the best out of this relationship? Find out how to... Access specialist resources and facilities, including amazing VR labs, data analytics and legal advice Get students to help with your project - as researchers, ... Read more

Big and little monsters are welcome to our pumpkin carving on Friday 27th October - 11am - 1pm Bring your own pumpkin. Dressing up is encouraged!

Small doesn’t mean safe when we’re talking about cybercrime. In 2022, 32% of small businesses fell victim of cybercrime, but we’re here to help you avoid the same fate. Our workshop will look at the current threat of cyber-attacks against businesses in the UK and provide you with practical advice and real case studies, so ... Read more

If you have an idea you want to turn into a business or you're an existing business looking to expand your service offering, then join us at Innovation Centre Knowledge Gateway on November 15th for this free interactive workshop. You will use Design Thinking techniques to develop your idea by understanding who your potential customers ... Read more

Join us at the Innovation Centre Knowledge Gateway for an expert workshop led by the University of Essex Media Centre. Learn how to promote your business and grow your audience using video, podcasting, and other media. In this workshop you will learn... Why it's essential to identify a clear target market How to use the ... Read more