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Countdown begins to Lincolnshire Tech Week
The countdown has begun to Lincolnshire Tech Week, featuring a packed programme of events in celebration of the county’s tech savvy and innovative companies. Lincolnshire Tech Week, Lincolnshire Digital Conference and the Lincolnshire Digital and Tech Awards are organised by Lincolnshire Business in partnership with Business Lincolnshire and will take place from May 15 to 21. Take a…
The countdown has begun to Lincolnshire Tech Week, featuring a packed programme of events in celebration of the county’s tech savvy and innovative companies.
Lincolnshire Tech Week, Lincolnshire Digital Conference and the Lincolnshire Digital and Tech Awards are organised by Lincolnshire Business in partnership with Business Lincolnshire and will take place from May 15 to 21.
Take a look at our guide to the Lincolnshire Tech Week:
Cyber Security Immersive Experience by Lincoln College
When: Monday, May 15, 8am
Where: Lincoln College, Monks Road
Price: FREE
Be prepared to be hacked – then learn how to protect your business…
Nationally-renowned cyber security expert, Stuart Green, of SJG Digital, will reveal the risks businesses face on a daily basis.
Following Stuart’s presentation Leo Marsh, Insurance Specialist, will discuss the benefits of cyber insurance.
This free event will include a full English breakfast.
Where: Boole Technology Centre, Poplar Avenue, Lincoln Science and Innovation Park, Lincoln
Price: FREE
UX expert Robert Whiting will talk about design systems, including aspects such as style guides and pattern libraries, which all aid in the production of a consistent, usable interface. They help speed up, standardise and streamline development, and yet are often ignored and therefore unused.
Where: Eventus Centre, Sunderland Road, Northfields Industrial Estate, Market Deeping
Price: FREE
Hosted by Business Lincolnshire, this taster workshop will provide a solid foundation in content marketing and SEO with references to social media and tools, which can be used to prepare for the fast-paced world of digital marketing.
Lincolnshire Business Expo held at the Lincolnshire Showground in January 2017. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
When: Wednesday, May 17, 8.30am-3pm
Where: The Epic Centre, Lincolnshire Showground
Price: FREE
Organised by Lincolnshire Business, who also hosted theLincolnshire Business Expo in January, the Tech Expo will bring businesses and brands together to help them better understand and engage with technology and stay at the forefront of their industry.
The day will showcase a range of exhibitors with their latest innovative and emerging tech platforms as well as provide insights on how best to engage with clients.
It will be held in conjunction with the Lincolnshire Digital Conference.
Simon Adderley, founder of Tension Group. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Key exhibitors include:
Tension Virtual Reality – Tension VR in Lincoln is the UK’s first virtual reality venue, providing entertainment, business and educational services. Experience first hand what is probably one of the most innovative technologies available today – virtual and augmented realities are said to be the future of advertising and marketing.
Tesla Motors – Tesla’s mission is to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy. Tesla is not just an automaker, but also a technology and design company with a focus on energy innovation. There is a huge range of financial benefits of owning a zero emissions vehicle.
The Tech Hub – All kinds of businesses can benefit from The Tech Hub, which allows individuals access to state-of-the art technologies, such as 3D printers, CAD software, 3D scanners and more. The hub also offers a range of workshops on how to use tech equipment as well as one-to-one support for business improvement related to tech.
The Lincolnshire Tech Expo will also be showcasing the Microsoft HoloLens – the first self-contained, holographic computer, enabling you to engage with your digital content and interact with holograms in the world around you.
Seminars and workshops will be held throughout the day involving a wide range of speakers from across the UK, who want to inspire and share their ideas on how to utilise digital and tech in business.
Each session or workshop will focus on practical tips for attendees to take away, equipping them with the skills and understanding to address how business can be improved with tech.
Key seminars include:
Nigel Lee, Lulu Press & Glasstree – Nigel is the CEO & founder of the number one self publishing platform in the world Lulu Press, as well as Glasstree.com. In his 30 minute seminar Nigel will talk about how he has achieved global success.
Robin Lee & Michael Ball, Streets Chartered Accountants – This presentation is ideally suited to the tech savvy business owner who likes the idea of managing their finances digitally as well as those who will need to get to grips with HMRC’s introduction of Making Tax Digital.
Mark Castle, VRtize – In this interactive session, founder of London advertising and analytics startup VRtize Mark Castle will discuss the use and effectiveness of virtual and augmented reality as a modern marketing method.
Kate Strawson, Shooting Star PR – Kate Strawson will look at social media and its uses in gaining a new target market, and developing and promoting specific products and services.
Originating from the Lincolnshire Digital Awards, the event has been revitalised and expanded to recognise Lincolnshire’s most innovative and creative digital technology companies.
A judging panel, made up of business leaders and experts from across Greater Lincolnshire, met on Wednesday, April 26 to give their verdict on the record number of applications.
The awards ceremony itself provides the perfect platform for individuals and businesses alike to showcase their digital and tech achievements, as well as network with CEO’s, entrepreneurs and other key individuals from the tech and digital sectors.
Attendees will also be treated to a seven course Lincolnshire Champions tasting menu, celebrating an abundance of locally-sourced dishes, as well as entertainment on the night.
Where: Boole Technology Centre, Poplar Avenue, Lincoln Science and Innovation Park, Lincoln
Price: FREE
This 24-hour coding competition will allow teams of up to four people to compete for some fantastic prizes by starting with an idea and building it into something.
Hardware hacks, software hacks, API mashups, funny things, arty things, noisy things. Whatever you decide to create, you’ve got 24 hours to do it.
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Lincolnshire Resilience Forum has issued a warning about fake NHS emails asking people to order ‘an Omicron PCR test’.
The government has confirmed more than 30 Omicron cases in the UK now, with some in the East of England.
However, Lincolnshire health bosses said on Thursday no cases of the new Omicron variant of COVID-19 have been confirmed in the county, but that it’s “just a matter of time” until it arrives.
The scam email asks people to “apply now for Omicron PCR test to avoid restrictions”. It claims that people who do not consent or cannot agree to a COVID-19 test and refuse to undergo a swab must be isolated”.
There is also a link for ordering the Omicron PCR test, but it takes the user to fake NHS website. However, the NHS will never ask for payment or for your bank details — so don’t fall for it.
⚠️ Beware of fake NHS emails asking you to order 'an Omicron PCR test'.
Lincoln Christmas Market is officially underway in the city, with thousands of people enjoying a festive extravaganza.
The annual event was postponed in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, but usually welcomes around 250,000 people to the Cathedral Quarter over the four days.
Back for a triumphant return this year, Lincoln Christmas Market runs from Thursday, December 2 to Sunday, December 5, offering festive fun, street food, gift stalls and more mulled wine than you could ever imagine.
TAKE A TOUR OF THE CHRISTMAS MARKET
Thousands of people flocked to Lincoln Castle for the market. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
There are over 150 stalls at the Christmas Market for 2021, displaying arts, crafts, food, drinks, gifts and even a tent to book COVID-19 vaccinations. See the full list of stalls.
Lincoln got into the festive spirit on Christmas market day. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Lincoln Castle officially opened its doors to the market at midday on Thursday, as thousands of visitors spilled through the doors to take in the sights and browse the stalls.
There are hundreds of stalls, selling quirky items for all! | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
It will be open from 10am to 9.30pm on Friday and Saturday, and 10am to 7pm on the final day, Sunday, December 5, leaving you plenty of time to check out the market.
Amusements are also at the market, including a gigantic Ferris wheel. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Organisers of the market, City of Lincoln Council, are strongly advising people to wear face masks in crowded spaces and indoors, due to the looming risk of the Omicron variant.
Spirits were high on day one. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Sport societies at the University of Lincoln are fundraising for a week in memory of former student Grace Millane, who was tragically murdered by a Tinder date when backpacking in New Zealand three years ago this week.
Grace Millane, a 21-year-old marketing graduate from the University of Lincoln, went travelling across the world in 2018, visiting South America before heading to New Zealand that November.
She went on a date with Jesse Kempson, who she met on dating app Tinder, the day before her 22nd birthday in Auckland. Her last sighting was via CCTV stepping into a lift with Kempson in a hotel on December 1, 2018.
It was found that Kempson had strangled Grace to death, pleading rough sex as a defence, before concealing her body in a suitcase and burying her in the Waitakere Ranges, some 12 miles away from Auckland.
Kempson was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 17 years in February 2020, as the story sent shivers down the spines of millions of people around the world.
Grace pictured at her graduation in 2018. | Photo: Facebook
Now, on the anniversary week of Grace’s death, the University of Lincoln Students’ Union are keeping her legacy alive with a series of fundraising efforts.
The fundraiser will see the hockey team and a number of University of Lincoln societies come together for a range of sporty challenges, in aid of three charities.
Tributes poured in for Grace Millane. | Photo: Facebook
The three charities are White Ribbon, which is the leading charity to end male violence against women, Lucie Blackman Trust, which supports families of missing people overseas, and The Blue Door, a specialist service for domestic abuse and sexual violence victims in North and North East Lincolnshire.
The challenges will culminate in a 250-minute long hockey game on Saturday, December 4, honouring Grace’s connection to the hockey team at Lincoln uni, which she captained in her second year.
At the time of reporting, the Grace’s Week 2021 fundraiser (donate here) stands at £1,498, smashing the £1,000 target in rapid time.
Activites include a Lacrosse game, a dance challenge, dodgeball tournament, boxing sparring matches, football games and 100 minutes of continuous climbing.
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