The Centre of Sustainable Innovation continues to lead conversations that shape the future of sustainability. This page highlights our upcoming events, offering opportunities to engage with new ideas, connect with experts, and explore emerging solutions. Stay informed about the initiatives that will drive our next steps toward a more sustainable world.
Day: Tuesday 23 June 2026 Time: 08:30 - 10:30 Cyber threats are increasingly impacting manufacturing operations, not just IT systems. This free workshop will give SMEs practical insight into managing cyber risks, improving resilience, and adopting digital technologies securely. Led by Dr Sadaf Hina, it will cover real incidents, emerging threats, and clear steps you […]
Day: Wednesday 25 November 2026 Time: 09:30 - 12:00 This practical, interactive workshop is designed to help you cut through the noise and develop a marketing approach that is meaningful, manageable and aligned to your business goals.
Day: Wednesday 04 November 2026 Time: 09:30 - 12:00 This practical, interactive workshop is designed to help SME leaders respond to these challenges with greater clarity and confidence. You’ll explore how to develop a clear strategic direction, stay agile as conditions shift, and lead teams in a way that builds resilience and engagement.
Day: Tuesday 20 October 2026 Time: 09:30 - 12:30 This session covers stakeholder mapping, sustainability impact frameworks, and practical project design, alongside insights into funding pathways and common challenges.
Day: Wednesday 09 September 2026 Time: 10:00 - 12:00 This practical workshop supports leaders to approach difficult conversations with greater confidence, clarity and empathy. It focuses on understanding why conversations feel challenging and how to navigate them in ways that maintain trust, respect and positive working relationships.
Day: Thursday 09 July 2026 Time: 10:00 - 12:00 The Human Side of Leadership explores what it means to lead people, not just performance. Focusing on self awareness, emotional intelligence and trust, participants will reflect on how they show up as leaders and the impact this has on others.
Day & Time: Programme dates: 15, 16 and 22 June 2026, 9:30am-4:30pm A fully funded three day innovation sprint designed to help you progress your innovations from idea to commercialisation.
Day & Time: 2nd September 2026 Circular Materials and Lifecycle Innovation across FIVE-C Sectors