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SUMMARY:Future Fashion Factory Innovation Funding\, Call 2
DESCRIPTION:Future Fashion Factory has grant funding available to award to eligible businesses / collaborations of businesses for projects ranging from <£10\,000 up to £100\,000. \nThis call for proposals aims to support innovative\, industry-focused projects in the high value fashion and textile industries that fit with any of our five key themes: \n\nLast-stage customisation\nCircular economy (sustainability / waste)\nAesthetic communication\nData-driven design (AI / deep learning)\nSkills and education for STEAM-based designers\n\nFind out more about our responsive R&D funding \nAnyone interested in applying should contact the Programme team to discuss their ideas. \nPlease submit your expression of interest by email at contact@litac.leeds.ac.uk by 25 October 2019. Final applications should be submitted by 15 November and all applicants will receive feedback on their submission by 29 November. Projects should be planned to start anywhere in the period December 2019 – February 2020 and must be completed within 12 months.
URL:https://litac.leeds.ac.uk/event/fff-innovation-funding-call-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190729T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190729T160000
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SUMMARY:Fashion Marketing Symposium: The Changing Fashion Consumer
DESCRIPTION:Fashion consumer behaviour is constantly evolving. This symposium\, hosted by the University of Leeds School of Design\, in partnership with FMCd and the Academy of Marketing\, will present some of the latest research in fashion marketing\, focusing on two of the key drivers of change in the industry: sustainability and digital technology. \nKeynote speakers: \nKirsi Niinimäki: Associate Professor\, Fashion Research\, Aalto University \nKirsi’s research interest is in sustainable fashion and textile design\, strategic sustainable design\, circular economy and redirective design which leads to sustainable consumption. \nDelia Vazquez: Senior Lecturer in Retail Marketing\, University of Manchester \nDelia’s current research Interests include the Fashion Online Selling Environment and Digital Marketing techniques used in fashion including blogging. \nRead the full programme
URL:https://litac.leeds.ac.uk/event/fashion-marketing-symposium-the-changing-fashion-consumer/
LOCATION:University of Leeds: School of Design\, Clothworkers Central Building\, Leeds\, LS2 9JT\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190715T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190715T160000
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SUMMARY:Meet Our Researchers: Networking Reception
DESCRIPTION:Future Fashion Factory co-investigator Susan Postlethwaite and some of her colleagues from the Royal College of Art (RCA) will be visiting Leeds and Huddersfield 11-15 July. \nBefore they leave on Monday 15 July\, Future Fashion Factory members are invited to join us for an informal reception 14.00-16.00 to celebrate the Programme and get to know researchers from our academic partners at RCA\, the University of Huddersfield\, and the University of Leeds. \nThis will be a fantastic opportunity for researchers from all three universities and the wider Future Fashion Factory community to network and discuss new R&D ideas ahead of the launch of our next funding call on 2 September 2019. \nPlease confirm your attendance by emailing Sarah Parkin (extsp@leeds.ac.uk) by end of day Thursday 11 July.
URL:https://litac.leeds.ac.uk/event/meet-our-researchers/
LOCATION:University of Leeds: University House\, Cromer Terrace\, Leeds\, LS2 9JT\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190626T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190626T193000
DTSTAMP:20190620T145834Z
CREATED:20190605T094746Z
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SUMMARY:Future Fashion Factory: Working with Microbusinesses
DESCRIPTION:Leeds City Museum: Denny Room \nWe want to hear from you \nThe Future Fashion Factory team want to support microbusinesses in Yorkshire to make connections\, access innovation funding and grow. This discussion will give fashion and textile microbusinesses the opportunity to meet our team and tell us about the challenges they face as independent businesses\, their hopes for the future and the support they need to reach the next level\, as well as finding out more about working with Future Fashion Factory. \nThe discussion will kick off at 17.30. Tea\, coffee and nibbles will be provided from 17.00. \nPlease email Sarah Parkin (extsp@leeds.ac.uk) by Tuesday 25 June if you would like to attend.
URL:https://litac.leeds.ac.uk/event/working-with-microbusinesses/
LOCATION:Leeds City Museum\, Millennium Square\, Leeds\, LS2 8BH\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190608
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190617
DTSTAMP:20190521T110840Z
CREATED:20190521T110827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190521T110840Z
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SUMMARY:WOVEN: A Celebration of Textiles
DESCRIPTION:Bringing together the local community across Kirklees\, WOVEN will celebrate the past\, present and future of the district’s globally recognised fashion and textile industry. \nA series of events will take place throughout the week from Batley to Slaithwaite to celebrate the industry’s heritage\, innovations\, as well as future opportunities for careers and creativity. \nEvents will include a Careers Fair hosted by core Future Fashion Factory partner the Textile Centre of Excellence\, as well as a variety of makers’ markets\, family and craft events\, and the Spectacular Showcase of Textile Innovation. \nFuture Fashion Factory researchers will demonstrate work relating to our core research themes at the Spectacular Showcase on Friday 14 June. \nRead our news article on WOVEN events \nWOVEN is supported by the Creative Economy Team at Kirklees Council with festival curators HATCH.
URL:https://litac.leeds.ac.uk/event/woven-a-celebration-of-textiles/
LOCATION:Across Kirklees
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ORGANIZER;CN="HATCH":MAILTO:woven@hatchprojects.org.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190529
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190531
DTSTAMP:20190517T151232Z
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SUMMARY:Make It British Live!
DESCRIPTION:Make it British Live! showcases the best of British manufacturers and producers of textiles\, clothing and homeware\, held at the iconic Business Design Centre in London on 29 & 30th May. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganised by Make it British founder\, Kate Hills\, it’s the show for British-made brands to exhibit; for retailers looking for exceptional British-made products and for buyers and designers seeking sourcing opportunities within the UK – all conveniently housed under one historic glass roof. \nFuture Fashion Factory Director Professor Stephen Russell will take part in the panel discussion ‘Craftsmanship Versus Technology’ at 14.00 on Wednesday 29 May\, alongside industry partners Mark Randle (Galaxius Systems) and Nick Keyte (Gieves & Hawkes). The team will also be available on both days at stand K28 to speak to guests about the Programme and how Future Fashion Factory can work with UK fashion and textile businesses.
URL:https://litac.leeds.ac.uk/event/make-it-british-live/
LOCATION:Business Design Centre\, 52 Upper St\, The Angel\, London\, N1 0QH\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190508T140000
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SUMMARY:Digital Storytelling - How Brands are using Technology to Innovate
DESCRIPTION:The emergence of digital has provided brands with a huge array of new tools and channels with which to communicate with the consumer.  Using advanced tools such as mixed reality\, artificial intelligence\, big data\, blockchain\, drones and holography\, brands are reinventing customer relationships and transforming the way in which brands talk to customers\, whether it using online channels or in physical stores\, or indeed on the catwalk. \nJonathan Chippindale is Chief Executive of Holition. Formed as a venture start-up over a decade ago\, Holition has been at the forefront of helping brands understand the opportunities across a wide variety of these technologies. Holition lives as a vibrant community of experts that engage in the open exchange of knowledge\, constantly exploring nascent technology to create new narratives of digital experience. It speaks the language of mathematicians\, scientists\, strategists\, makers\, anthropologists and artists which allows it to create user-centric solutions that sit outside of the outputs delivered by traditional creative agencies\, software development companies or trend consultancies. \nHolition’s carefully curated network and open minded approach allows us to function as a think-tank\, designing empathic technologies that celebrate and enhance the very notion of being human. \nThis free event will be followed by tea and coffee and networking. The presentation and questions will last approximately 1 hour. \nEmail Laura Hartley at l.j.hartley@leeds.ac.uk if you would like to attend. \nFind the School of Music on the campus map
URL:https://litac.leeds.ac.uk/event/digital-storytelling/
LOCATION:University of Leeds: School of Music\, 12 Cavendish Rd\, Leeds\, LS2 9JS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190327T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190327T170000
DTSTAMP:20190318T104948Z
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SUMMARY:Printed Textile Manufacture in a Digital Age
DESCRIPTION:The SDC North of England Region\, in partnership with the University of Huddersfield\, invites you to join this free half-day seminar. The event will be chaired by Professor Parik Goswami who will introduce a number of guest speakers who are experts in the field of print. \nGuest speakers will include: \n\nChristine Holdstock\, Colour Science Consultant – ‘A Brief History of Colorants‘\nGavin Thatcher\, Managing Director Designate\, Holmfirth Dyers – ‘Digital Future – Challenges for Change‘\nAndrew Filarowski\, Technical Director SDC – ‘Learning to Manage Colour‘\nLinda Hodgson\, Sharps Fabric Printers – ‘Screen Print to Digital Print‘\nDuncan Ross\, Commercial Director\, AVA CAD CAM – ‘The critical role of digital print and specialist Design & Colour Software\, in sustainable textile printing‘\n\nAfter the presentations a Q&A speaker session will offer delegates the opportunity to ask questions. Refreshments will be available. \nFor details of the speakers’ profiles\, please visit the SDC website. \nLocation: Oastler Building A4/01
URL:https://litac.leeds.ac.uk/event/printed-textile-manufacture-in-a-digital-age/
LOCATION:University of Huddersfield\, Queensgate\, Huddersfield\, HD1 3DH\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190322T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190322T130000
DTSTAMP:20190304T154354Z
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SUMMARY:The True Cost of Fashion
DESCRIPTION:A seminar presented by the Technical Textile Team at the University of Huddersfield\, discussing the innate disadvantages of the growing fast fashion industry\, and what changes could be made to make a more sustainable circular economy. \nSupported by the Future Fashion Factory\, this exciting seminar will explore research with a combination of dynamic talks and hand on demonstrations highlighting how the fashion industry can be made more eco-friendly. \n\nProfessor Parik Goswami will present his research on sustainable fibres\, the building blocks of textiles. He will examine what sustainability really means for textiles\, and why this issue is more complex than what we think for the future of the fashion industry!\nDr Andrew Hewitt will introduce the cotton industry and a circular economy\, exploring the benefits of Fairtrade cotton on sustainability.\nSarah Agar-Brennan will give a dynamic talk discussing the true costs of fashion\, exploring the problems of fast fashion in contrast to an ethically sourced\, Fairtrade Ruby Moon garment. With the opportunity to view and handle Ruby Moon swimwear.\n\nThis event will take place in room JPG/27 at the University of Huddersfield. \nRegister via Eventbrite
URL:https://litac.leeds.ac.uk/event/the-true-cost-of-fashion/
LOCATION:University of Huddersfield\, Queensgate\, Huddersfield\, HD1 3DH\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190205T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190205T143000
DTSTAMP:20190122T145805Z
CREATED:20190122T145729Z
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SUMMARY:Retailer Engagement Event
DESCRIPTION:The Future Fashion Factory is a new industry-led\, collaborative R&D programme linking UK-based design\, manufacturing and retail. The Programme is developing advanced digital and textile technologies aimed at transforming the UK industry’s agility\, and ability to shift to circular economies. Its key mission is to facilitate designing the right product for the right customer at the right time\, thus significantly reducing waste across the supply chain and enabling shorter product development cycles and lead times. \nThis is the first of a number of planned events designed at spreading the word of the Programme and ‘the art of the possible’ when combining existing sector skills with emerging technologies. Specifically focused at retailer engagement the event will cover how retailers can engage with the Programme with an emphasis on digital innovations to impact lead times\, sustainability & waste. \n12.30-13.00   Lunch and Networking \n13.00-13.30   Welcome to the Future Fashion Factory\, Professor Steve Russell \n13.30-14.00   Key Challenges for the UK Industry\, Dr Mark Sumner \n14.00-14.20   Working with the Future Fashion Factory\, Professor Steve Russell \n14.20-14.30   Summary and Questions
URL:https://litac.leeds.ac.uk/event/retailer-engagement-event/
LOCATION:Clothworkers Hall\, Dunster Court\, Mincing Lane\, London\, EC3R 7AH\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Sue Rainton":MAILTO:s.rainton@leeds.ac.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190131T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190131T163000
DTSTAMP:20190116T081633Z
CREATED:20190116T081633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190116T081633Z
UID:333-1548937800-1548952200@litac.leeds.ac.uk
SUMMARY:How to use Artificial Intelligence in Textile and Fashion Businesses to Increase Competitiveness
DESCRIPTION:UK businesses using data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) are realising significant benefits in terms of better decision-making and a deeper understanding of customer wants and needs\, cost reduction\, increasing efficiency\, revenue growth\, maximising sell-through as well as reduced lead times. But many businesses still question how they might practically use AI in their own organisation for commercial benefit. Step by step\, the process of using data analytics and the potential of AI will be explained. Real-world case studies will be presented highlighting how AI is being used by textile and fashion businesses to inform the design of new products\, reduce lead times and enable better business decision-making.  With presentations from experts in the field\, including IBM\, this is an opportunity to explore potential opportunities for your business. \n 
URL:https://litac.leeds.ac.uk/event/how-to-use-artificial-intelligence-in-textile-and-fashion-businesses-to-increase-competitiveness/
LOCATION:Textile Centre of Excellence\, 5 Red Doles Lane\, Huddersfield\, West Yorkshire\, HD2 1YE\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Sue Rainton":MAILTO:s.rainton@leeds.ac.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190125T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190228T170000
DTSTAMP:20190225T114202Z
CREATED:20190128T092032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190225T114202Z
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SUMMARY:Future Fashion Factory - Innovation Funding\, Call 1
DESCRIPTION:Future Fashion Factory is a 5 year long\, £5.4m project funded by the Arts & Humanities Research Council (AHRC) under the UK government’s Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund (ISCF) initiative. This is an industry-led project focused on applying\, co-developing and implementing new textile and industrial digital technologies (IDTs) in collaboration with supply chain manufacturers and other technology experts\, in the high value textile and fashion sector. The R&D cluster will deliver exciting new creative innovation opportunities\, new products\, shorter product development and design lead times\, reduced costs\, and substantially increase global industrial competitiveness and productivity. \nThe Programme has grant funding available to award to eligible businesses / collaborations of businesses for projects ranging from <£10\,000 up to £100\,000.  The first of these funding calls is now live and anyone interested in applying should contact the Programme team on contact@litac.leeds.ac.uk to discuss their ideas.  This first call has a total of £375\,000 to award and closes for applications on Thursday 28th February\, all applicants will receive feedback on their submission by Friday 29th March. Projects should be planned to start anywhere in the period April – June 2019 and must be completed within 12 months. \nThis call for proposals aims to support innovative\, industry-focused projects in the high value fashion and textile industries that fit with any of our three key themes: \n\nDigitally Connected and Sustainable Processes\nDigital Communication and Data Analytics\nTraining\, Education & Workforce Development
URL:https://litac.leeds.ac.uk/event/future-fashion-factory-innovation-funding-call-1/
ORGANIZER;CN="Sue Rainton":MAILTO:s.rainton@leeds.ac.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181123T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181123T120000
DTSTAMP:20190318T105547Z
CREATED:20181122T090838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190318T105547Z
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SUMMARY:Northern Clothing and Textile Network Event
DESCRIPTION:Hear Prof Stephen Russell speak at the Northern Clothing and Textile Network event being held at the Northern Design Centre in Gateshead. Other speakers include designer Nigel Cabourn and Hayley Smith (Craft Yourself Silly)\, and Simon Bourne (The Hand-Dyed Show Company).
URL:https://litac.leeds.ac.uk/event/northern-clothing-and-textile-network-event/
LOCATION:Northern Design Centre\, Hawks Road\, Gateshead\, United Kingdom
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