Newsletter: February 2010
News from the LEC
Industry support for PhD students
LEC is currently supporting over 5 funded PhD students thanks to industry collaboration and the cross research council initiative – Industrial CASE (Collaborative Award in Science and Engineering) studentship.
Chinese Academy of Sciences to collaborate with Lancaster
Lancaster University’s links with China have been strengthened with a formal collaboration with the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
Inventya Ltd move into LEC to deliver consultancy on Eco-Innovation
Inventya Ltd, a specialist commercialisation, market intelligence consultancy firm have recently won a tender from the Lancaster Environment Centre to be a delivery partner on the North West Eco-Innovation Programme.
Opportunities for overseas expansion for Cleantech companies
On the 9th of March LEC will be hosting a small and highly focused event around a practical route to exploring business opportunities in the USA.
Upcoming Events
REACH Registration and Management
Wednesday 25 February 2009, 0900-1700
Lancaster Environment Centre
This workshop provides delegates with a comprehensive overview to help you manage REACH in your business.
Sensor Networks and Grid Computing
Tuesday 10 March 2009, 0915-1445
Lancaster Environment Centre
Tuesday 10 March 2009
REACH - Beyond the Horizon
Wednesday 09 September 2009, 0900-1645
Lancaster Environment Centre
This IEMA sponsored event will focus on some of the key technical and regulatory issues facing industry in the management and compliance with REACH. The morning sessions will cover activities relating to the registration of substances for chemical manufacturers and EU importers.
Annual North West Business Pitch - Energy and Environmental Technologies
Tuesday 20 October 2009, 1030-1330
Lancaster Environment Centre
The North West Innovation Network, Envirolink NW, the Joule Centre, and the Lancaster Environment Centre have collaborated to arrange an ideal pitching and networking opportunity for companies operating in the Energy and Environmental Technologies Sector (ETS).

