Experts Archives - East Midlands Connected https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/news/experts-column/ Hopping Between Hubs Tue, 24 Mar 2026 06:23:40 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 AI in music: a new exploration https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/ai-in-music-a-new-exploration/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ai-in-music-a-new-exploration https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/ai-in-music-a-new-exploration/#respond Tue, 24 Mar 2026 06:23:40 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/?p=150938 AI in music: a new exploration Opinion piece by Sarah Bardwell, Managing Director, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra   At the start of 2026, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) commissioned research to explore the public’s views on AI in Music – a chance for the Orchestra to listen to the audience and to involve them in […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/ai-in-music-a-new-exploration/feed/ 0 Derby students gain first-hand insight into politics on trip to the Houses of Parliament https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/derby-students-gain-first-hand-insight-into-politics-on-trip-to-the-houses-of-parliament/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=derby-students-gain-first-hand-insight-into-politics-on-trip-to-the-houses-of-parliament https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/derby-students-gain-first-hand-insight-into-politics-on-trip-to-the-houses-of-parliament/#respond Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:30:53 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/?p=143204 Students from Murray Park School in Mickleover recently had the opportunity to experience life in politics during a visit to the Houses of Parliament in London.  Thirty Year 10 and 11 pupils, as part of their citizenship and democracy module, took part in the trip, which directly supported their GCSE studies. The visit included sitting […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/derby-students-gain-first-hand-insight-into-politics-on-trip-to-the-houses-of-parliament/feed/ 0 Leading Charity Boosts Team with Barefoot Coaching https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/leading-charity-boosts-team-with-barefoot-coaching/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=leading-charity-boosts-team-with-barefoot-coaching https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/leading-charity-boosts-team-with-barefoot-coaching/#respond Thu, 21 Nov 2024 14:31:25 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/?p=141973 One of the largest breast cancer charities in the UK Breast Cancer Now is partnering with East Midlands Barefoot Coaching to provide personalised coaching through the launch of an Aspiring Leaders Programme,  Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK, making up 15 per cent of all new cancer cases with 55,000 women […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/leading-charity-boosts-team-with-barefoot-coaching/feed/ 0 Focus joins new Centre for Sustainable Construction and Retrofit as a partner https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/focus-joins-new-centre-for-sustainable-construction-and-retrofit-as-a-partner/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=focus-joins-new-centre-for-sustainable-construction-and-retrofit-as-a-partner https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/focus-joins-new-centre-for-sustainable-construction-and-retrofit-as-a-partner/#respond Thu, 30 Nov 2023 10:01:42 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/?p=137512 Focus has become an official partner of Nottingham Trent University’s School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment (ADBE), with its newly launched £1.5m Centre for Sustainable Construction and Retrofit. As part of this arrangement, Jason Redfearn, Managing Partner at the Nottingham-headquartered consultancy, has been appointed as lead for Focus’ ongoing contribution to the centre […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/focus-joins-new-centre-for-sustainable-construction-and-retrofit-as-a-partner/feed/ 0 Stafford house hunters can indulge in modern trends in new show homes https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/stafford-house-hunters-can-indulge-in-modern-trends-in-new-show-homes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=stafford-house-hunters-can-indulge-in-modern-trends-in-new-show-homes https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/stafford-house-hunters-can-indulge-in-modern-trends-in-new-show-homes/#respond Tue, 04 Jul 2023 09:01:00 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/?p=135282 Leading Staffordshire developer David Wilson Homes has unlocked the doors to its freshly dressed show homes in Stafford, which launched on Saturday 25th March. The three bedroom Archford and Kennett and four bedroom Hertford show homes are now open at the housebuilder’s development The Lapwings at Burleyfields on Martin Drive. Designed by Edward Thomas Interiors, […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/stafford-house-hunters-can-indulge-in-modern-trends-in-new-show-homes/feed/ 0 Do you want ‘An Irish Goodbye’? https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/do-you-want-an-irish-goodbye/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=do-you-want-an-irish-goodbye https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/do-you-want-an-irish-goodbye/#respond Wed, 19 Apr 2023 11:02:31 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/?p=134484 A leading provider of direct cremations says the Oscar-winning success of the short film “An Irish Goodbye” is prompting conversations across the UK on how people would like to see their lives celebrated when they die. The 20-minute film revolves around estranged brothers coping with grief, who take delivery of their mother’s ashes and decide […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/do-you-want-an-irish-goodbye/feed/ 0 HETAS HOT TIP OF THE WEEK Cold Plug – Winter Safety Advice for Stove Users https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/hetas-hot-tip-of-the-week-cold-plug-winter-safety-advice-for-stove-users/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hetas-hot-tip-of-the-week-cold-plug-winter-safety-advice-for-stove-users https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/hetas-hot-tip-of-the-week-cold-plug-winter-safety-advice-for-stove-users/#respond Thu, 26 Jan 2023 13:01:15 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/?p=133650 With temperatures having recently plummeted, many of you will be relying on your stove to help heat your home. HETAS offers its advice on how to avoid a ‘cold plug’ in your chimney when temperatures suddenly drop. A ‘cold plug’ in your flue can be an unexpected issue during the colder weather. It is an […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/hetas-hot-tip-of-the-week-cold-plug-winter-safety-advice-for-stove-users/feed/ 0 Two food experts join the Food Innovation Centre at the University of Nottingham https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/two-food-experts-join-the-food-innovation-centre-at-the-university-of-nottingham/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=two-food-experts-join-the-food-innovation-centre-at-the-university-of-nottingham https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/two-food-experts-join-the-food-innovation-centre-at-the-university-of-nottingham/#respond Thu, 19 Jan 2023 17:02:11 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/?p=133610 Two new experts have joined the Food Innovation Centre team at the University of Nottingham. Food innovation technologist Kavya Krishnamurthy and Research Associate Vlad Dinu are now part of the team offering expertise in food innovation to small and medium-sized food and drink manufacturers in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. Richard Worrall, who heads the Food Innovation […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/two-food-experts-join-the-food-innovation-centre-at-the-university-of-nottingham/feed/ 0 Technology finance provider calling for resale sectors to offer equipment leasing deals amidst rising interest rates https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/technology-finance-provider-calling-for-resale-sectors-to-offer-equipment-leasing-deals-amidst-rising-interest-rates/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=technology-finance-provider-calling-for-resale-sectors-to-offer-equipment-leasing-deals-amidst-rising-interest-rates https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/technology-finance-provider-calling-for-resale-sectors-to-offer-equipment-leasing-deals-amidst-rising-interest-rates/#respond Tue, 04 Oct 2022 12:02:41 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/?p=132487 The latest Bank of England announcement confirms that its base interest rate will rise from 1.75% to 2.25%. This takes UK interest rates to a level not seen since 2008 and comes amidst the rising costs of goods and energy which are already pushing businesses’ finances to the limit. In light of the new base […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/technology-finance-provider-calling-for-resale-sectors-to-offer-equipment-leasing-deals-amidst-rising-interest-rates/feed/ 0 Multilingual website is key for international trading, advises PAB Languages https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/multilingual-website-is-key-for-international-trading-advises-pab-languages/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=multilingual-website-is-key-for-international-trading-advises-pab-languages https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/multilingual-website-is-key-for-international-trading-advises-pab-languages/#respond Tue, 06 Sep 2022 10:02:45 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/?p=132219 Languages expert Iwona Lebiedowicz is highlighting the importance of having a multilingual website for businesses that trade internationally. But ahead of European Day of Languages later this month, she is shining a spotlight on the significance of localisation – which goes much further than just translation and ensures content is perfect for its audience in […]

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