In this month's edition of LISS Online .....
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Minister to support LISS in Europe
* Russell launches West Lothian LEADER programme
* “Working together” to beat recession
* SAC experts in grim mood
* New projects for the pig industry
* Tidal energy company boosts jobs…
* …and communities get set to harness the wind
* Assessing the potential of wind and wave power
* Seeing the good in the trees
* Migrant workers get careers boost
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Other news from LISS.....
"Greening hostile environments" seminar a great success
A seminar jointly organised by Oatridge College, BALI and turf grower Inturf on Thursday 9 October attracted more than 70 delegates. Landscapers, grounds maintenance professionals, local authority managers and garden designers came to listen to speakers talk about the importance of creating and maintaining biodiversity, and the role of turf in the landscape. The event, which was also the launch pad for Inturf's new Scottish operation based at Bathgate, also featured a practical demonstration of turf installation on one of Oatridge's golf greens using turf kindly supplied by Inturf. For copies of the speaker presentations click here.
BECTA study into online learning for landbased SMEs
A summary of the recent BECTA-funded study into online learning in the landbased sectors is now available to download. This study, which was carried out by Oatridge College and LISS, investigated the learning preferences of landbased employers in Scotland, particularly those in remote areas some distance from training centres. Based upon an Online Survey of landbased employers and SMEs, the work focussed on assessing the potential of online learning and blended learning approaches in the industry using ICT and web-based learning tools. To view the Summary Report (PDF file) click on the link below :-
BECTA Study - Summary Report (Sept08)
BECTA is the British Educational Communications and Technology Agency (www.becta.org.uk).
Oatridge goes international
Oatridge College has launched a new drive to encourage more international students to study on its courses. A new section has been launched on the College website which promotes the appeal of studying at Oatridge College to overseas students. Click on International Students or visit our International Brochure.
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Event calendar: November - December 2008
Some sector events, workshops and gatherings coming up over the next few weeks are listed below. Events highlighted red are either organised by Oatridge College or feature direct participation by the College. Follow the weblink or other contact details for more information.
For a full listing of Business Gateway workshops and seminars aimed at pre-startup, recently started and established businesses in your local area visit Business Gateway Training Directory.
For a full listing of events and competitions at the Scottish National Equestrian Centre (SNEC) click on SNEC Events & Schedules.
For details of College Open Days, School Taster Days and educational events which Oatridge is participating in visit the Events page on the Oatridge College website.
Date |
Event |
Organiser / Location |
More information |
| Nov 19 | Agriscot - Scotland's Farm Business Event | Agriscot / Ingliston | Agriscot 2008 |
| Nov 19 | Thinking of going organic? | Soil Association Scotland / Ingliston | Soil Association Scotland seminar |
| Nov 20 | Wood chip and wood pellet - from start to finish | SRPBA / Arbuthnott | SRPBA event - Wood chip and Wood pellet |
| Nov 21 | Growing Success - Horticultural Business Perspectives | Society of Chemical Industries / London | Growing Success - Horticultural Business Perspectives |
| Nov 24 | Business consultation: West Lothian New Community Plan - Towards 2020 | West Lothian Council / Livingston | Business consultation: West Lothian New Community Plan - Towards 2020 |
| Nov 26 | Royal Highland Winter Fair | Scottish National Fat Stock Club / Ingliston | Scottish National Fat Stock Club |
| Nov 27 | The Cutting Garden with Rarah Raven | Damhead Nursery / Lothianburn | Tel: Sue Gray on 0131 445 4698 |
| Nov 27 | Scotland's Animal Health & Welfare Conference | Scottish Agricultural College / Dunkeld | Scotland's Animal Health and Welfare Conference 2008 |
| Nov 28 | West Lothian Chamber of Commerce Annual Business Excellence Awards | WLCC / Scottish National Equestrian Centre | WLCC Annual Business Excellence Awards |
| Dec 2 | Angus Rural Priorities Funding Workshop | Angus Council / Forfar | Angus Rural Priorities Funding Workshop |
| Dec 8 | Literacy & Numeracy Skills in the Workplace | West Lothian Council / Livingston | Literacy & Numeracy in the Workplace |
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Press Release Archive
Here are just some of the Press Releases relating to LISS activities which have been issued since the start of the project in January 2005. For more information on any of the topics covered contact chris@liss-scotland.org.uk:
Oatridge to offer distance learning for farming clients (March 2008)
LISS warning over lack of training (June 2007)
Oatridge College explores potential of online business training (June 2007)
LISS & Lantra Conference (Press Release No.2) (January 2007)
LISS & Lantra Conference (Press Release No.1) (December 2006)
LISS survey reveals rural skills worry (March 2006)
LISS is sizzling (August 2005)
Oatridge plans to boost rural business (March 2005)