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Dr John Pugh MP gets to grip with recycling at Associated British Port's Port of Newport

Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

On Thursday, 10 May, Dr John Pugh, Member of Parliament for Southport, spent the day at Associated British Ports’ (ABP) Port of Newport as part of his Fellowship with the Industry and Parliament Trust.

Watch Dr Pugh dismantle computer equipment for recycling.

Tags: waste,ports

Category: Fellows' Blog

IPT Speaker's Reception 2012

Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Rt Hon John Bercow, Speaker of the House of Commons last night (15th May) hosted a reception for the Industry and Parliament Trust (IPT) at Speaker’s House to mark its 35th anniversary.

The Speaker is pictured with Terry Last (Tarmac), David Oliver (Kraft Foods), Bob Keen (BAE Systems), Tony Ginty (Marks & Spencer), Mike Huggan (BOC) and Susan Tyzack (BOC).

Tags: IPT

Category: IPT News and Comment

The Opportunities and Challenges of Social Media

Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

This IPT Policy Event discussed the role of social media in geo-politics, as well as the opportunity to use these tools for more effective and responsive action in emergencies and natural disasters. Andrew Darby reflects on some of the issues raised, including national and commercial security, the role of governments and state authorities and the impact of social media on the forthcoming Olympic Games.

Tags: Digital

Category: IPT News and Comment

Policy Event Report: Growth, Innovation and the NHS

Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Martin Moore, Centre of Medicine, University of Warwick writes a report on 'Growth, Innovation and the NHS' focussing on the reform of NHS procurement systems.

Download a PDF version of the report here.

Tags: Health

Category: Policy Event Reports

An Intellectual Property System for the 21st Century

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Amanda Groom, Creative Director, The Strand Media Consultancy blogs on the recent IPT Policy Event discussing Professor Hargreaves Report on Intellectual Property.

Tags: Digital

Category: IPT News and Comment

A Day in the Life...

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Andrew Bryant, Head of VAT Registration Service, HM Revenue and Customs recalls his time with Andrew Love MP as part of the Civil Service Attachment Scheme.

Policy Event Report: Access for all to Healthcare?

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Martin Moore, Centre of Medicine, University of Warwick reports on the recent IPT Policy Event, "Access for all to Healthcare?" addressing issues of ethnicity and health.

Download a PDF version of the report here.

Ian Mearns MP begins IPT Fellowship with AkzoNobel

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Gateshead MP Ian Mearns today (Friday 30 March) began a Fellowship programme at AkzoNobel’s Felling site, which is the largest private-sector employer in the Borough of Gateshead and the company’s International Paint business headquarters.

Ian's Fellowship looks at key organisations in the North East, with a particular focus on manufacturing and skills. The Fellowship has also included visits to Sage Gateshead and C2MUK.

Tags: Fellowship,Manufacturing

Category: Fellows' Blog

Building the New Financial Architecture

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Mark McConway, Business Analyst at Close Brothers makes the case for international co-operation in banking regulation as he reflects on the IPT's recent Policy Event, 'Building the New Financial Architecture'

Tags: Finance

Category: IPT News and Comment

Policy Event Report: Why Do Silicon Valley Firms Grow So Fast?

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Gareth Owen, Head of Content Development, Industry and Parliament Trust reflects on the recent Policy Event, 'Why Do Silicon Valley Firms Grow So Fast?'

Download a PDF version of the report here.

Tags: Digital

Category: Policy Event Reports

Policy Event Report: A Strategy for Energy in the UK

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Craig Fisher, Phillip Mawby and Stan Shire from the School of Engineering at Warwick University reflect on the IPT Policy Event, 'A Strategy for Energy in the UK'.

Download a PDF version of the report here.

Tags: Energy

Category: Policy Event Reports

Policy Event Report: Life Sciences, Innovation and Growth

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Martin Moore, Centre for the History of Medicine, University of Warwick reports on the IPT Policy Event, 'Life Sciences, Innovation and Growth'.

Download a PDF version of the report here.

Tags: Health

Category: IPT News and Comment

Category: Policy Event Reports

Why do Silicon Valley Firms Grow So Fast?

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Sara Kelly, Policy and Development Manager at The Coalition for a Digital Economy (Coadec) blogs on the IPT's recent Policy Event, 'Why do Silicon Valley Firms Grow So Fast?'

Tags: Entrepreneurship

Category: IPT News and Comment

New Supporting Organisations

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The IPT welcomes 12 new supporting organisations in the first quarter of 2012.

Category: IPT News and Comment

Marina Yannakoudakis MEP Fellowship Visit to the Wrightbus Factory

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

London MEP Marina Yannakoudakis begins her Fellowship focussing on London's transport, with a visit to the Wrightbus vehicle factory in Ballymena, Northern Ireland.

Tags: Fellowships,Transport

Category: Fellows' Blog