2.0 Introduction
2.1 Seminars
2.2 Conferences
2.3 Festivals
2.4 Publications
2.5 Projects
SPLICE is an 18-month project which seeks to actively engage practitioners from the Creative Technology sector and education, in order to assess and promote the business potential of social networking. The project is led by the University of Bolton and supported through JISC (Joint Information Systems Committee). Project partners include Coleg Harlech WEA (www.harlech.ac.uk) in Wales as well as other FEs, HEIs and Creative Industries Organisations across the UK. bloc is supporting the development of SPLICE with the Creative Technology Sector across Wales.
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October 2007
Job Vacancy
bloc is looking for a part-time Administrator to assist in maintaining bloc’s base in Gladestry, Powys. 1 to 1.5 days per week – days / hours & school holidays are negotiable. The appointed person will have experience in back office support and administration including filing and databasing. Computer literacy with MS Word Suite (Word & Excel) or Open Office are essential for this post as are good organisation and communication skills. ... read more
July 2006 - July 2007
This phase of the northern bloc project extends the project remit to the three counties of Conwy, Gwynedd and Anglesey.
This year we are excited to be putting together a new timetable of informative and relevant networking events, seminars and a one-day conference; details of which will be circulated in the coming months. These events will be based upon the key professional development issues that have been collectively identified in the pilot project.
If you haven’t already heard of northern bloc or benefited from any of its activities, we want to hear from you to ensure we reach all creative technology practitioners and providers in the project area.
Please visit the website for further details.
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Monday 5th June, 2006
Bloc is looking for two Project Officers to assist in delivering Northern Bloc in Anglesey, Gwynedd and Conwy Counties, North Wales. The appointed persons will have experience in networking and organising activities and events. An informed approach to the Creative Industries and New Media in Wales is essential. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable and it is envisaged that one of the officers will be fluent in Welsh. The post holder will be experienced in using PC computers using XP and databasing. The applicants will need to have access to private transport to carryout out many of the duties required of this post. ... read more
Monday 5th June, 2006
Bloc is looking for a Project Manager to assist in delivering Northern Bloc in Anglesey, Conwy, and Gwynedd Counties, North Wales. The appointed persons will have experience in networking and organising activities and events. They will have experience in project management and budgets. They will be experienced at programming new media events and conferences. An informed approach to the Creative Industries and New Media in Wales is essential as well as an understanding of the current issues and debates concerning creative technology practice. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable. The post holder will be experienced in using PC computers using XP and databasing. The applicant will need to have access to transport to carryout out some of the duties required of this post. ... read more
Tuesday 30th May 2006
Bloc is currently redeveloping and expanding the online services it provides via its website and e-bulletin. The aim of this development is to encourage and consolidate the exchange of information on the creative technology sector in Wales and beyond via Bloc`s online presence.
As part of this process, Bloc is inviting recipients of the Bloc Bulletin and network members in general for suggestions of changes or new services which are not currently on offer on the Bloc website but which would assist you in developing your practice or improve the profile of the sector in Wales and beyond. ... read more
September 2005 - February 2006
Southern Bloc is a six month pilot project in Blaenau Gwent. The project will identify and bring together individuals and clusters from the creative industries working with new technology and assist in the creation of a network for participants.
The project initially focussed on Blaenau Gwent County, later expanding its remit to neighbouring counties in the Heads of the Valleys region. ... read more
11th October 2005 - Project update
Northern Bloc has recently been established in Conwy County in order to identify and bring together individuals and clusters from the creative industries working with new technology. The project hopes to attract professionals in the region including neighbouring counties: Anglesey, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Gwynedd and Wrexham. ... read more
Deadline:Tuesday 19th July. Electronic applications only sent by midday on the day of deadline. Short listed candidates will be notified via email/telephone by Wednesday 20th July. Interviews: Tuesday 26th July at Tafarnaubach, Tredegar. Post begins:August 2005
Bloc is looking for a Project Officer to assist in establishing a Southern Bloc in Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council, South Wales.
Salary Scale: £120 per day VAT inclusive paid in six instalments. Days: 50 days (equivalent to two day a week) over 6 months beginning in August ‘05. Base: The project officer will be based at Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council offices in Tafarnaubach, Tredegar. Responsible to: Director, Bloc ... read more
Deadline:Monday 13th June, midday. Postal or electronic applications will be accepted. Electronic applications need to be sent by midday on the day of deadline. Interviews Monday 20th June 2005.
Bloc is looking for a Project Officer to assist in establishing a Northern Bloc in Conwy County, North Wales.
Salary Scale: £120 per day VAT inclusive. Working 38 days (equivalent to 1.5 day a week) over 6 months beginning in July ’05. The project officer will be based at the Business Centre, Llandudno Junction, Conwy. The post holder will need to be available from July ‘05.
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