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Where can I find legal sources, the cases, statutes and other precedents?

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I think it was George IV who wisely observed that ‘Lawyers don’t know any more law than anybody else – but they know where to find it.’ Or words to that effect. In light of the above, I would recommend (for a general browse of the substantive law related to Universities etc) using the following resources:

For Staffordshire University staff on the University website, go to the Library page:

(the URL is: http://eresources.staffs.ac.uk/eresources/mainindex.htm) click on the eResources icon for Articles and Databases, click on Business Law, and choose (logging in via Athens) either ‘Lexis Nexis’ Legal Resources service or ‘Lawtel’. The search facility for both is very broad, with the ability to search case names, statutes, or search phrases to narrow the field of enquiry.

For general searches on the web:

Google name searching for the case often provides the full citation (the case reference to track the case down in the law library) – the library (containing books) being the main legal resource available in the reign of George IV). However, in the 21st century we can now track the authority down via the Bailii website (see previous Blog) or via other sites such as the UK Supreme Court website etc, depending on the identity of the Court that gave Judgment.

The law (barring a few practice areas – such as Employment law perhaps) is now much more physically accessible since George IVth’s day – who was limited, and mildly frustrated by the look of it, in having to rely upon legal advisers who knew their way around the Inn library. It is now much easier for all (subject to access to the Internet) to know ‘where to find’ the law and have a general browse.

Call for Innovations/Inventions for the Cleantech Innovate 2014

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This is a great opportunity for you to get your innovation/invention out there and to promote Staffordshire University! If you are interested or have worked collaboratively with a company who would be interested then please let me know and I will support you in the development of the application and throughout the whole process!

Cleantech Innovate 2014  Feb 13th 2014 | Institution of Mechanical Engineers, London, Sponsored by DECC

ecoConnect’s Cleantech Innovate 2014 is a great way for leading British entrepreneurs to showcase their innovative low carbon designs!

ecoConnect are now actively seeking the great green UK innovations from which they will draw 40 finalists. It is free to apply and applications are welcome from:

  • Corporate Research & Development
  • University and Science Park Research & Development and spin-outs
  • Entrepreneurs with privately developed technology

The 40 finalists will be seen by an audience of:  

  • Investors seeking new investment opportunities in Cleantech
  • Corporate buyers seeking green solutions and partnerships
  • Media covering the sector and its trends
  • Dealmakers from Law Firms and Accountancy practices

Application deadline for presenters: 7 October 2013

How It Works

The day is divided into key sectors, e.g.: Transport, Built Environment; Energy Generation and Storage etc. Presentations within these sectors are organised into groups of 5 – each technology will present for 5 minutes and there will be opportunities for Q&A after each group of 5. Click here to see the day’s agenda http://www.cleantechinnovate.com/agenda/

If you are interested please contact me on n.arblaster@staffs.ac.uk Tel: 01785 353519

European Energy Conference

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The 3rd European Energy Conference (E2C 2013) will be held in Budapest, Hungary on 27-30 October 2013.
 
The topics will cover chemistry, physics and material sciences related to energy technologies. Examples of topics covered in the conference sessions include those on:

  • Harnessing the energy of the sun safely and efficiently, both directly and indirectly
  • Nuclear and thermonuclear power generation
  • Energy storage in chemical and other forms
  • Hydrogen infrastructure
  • Energy transfer by photosynthesis 

The aim of the conference is to lead to effective and fruitful communication between the research, government and industrial communities for a more sustainable and efficient European energy policy. Confirmed plenary speakers include Robert-Jan Smits, European Commission, DG Research and Innovation, Romana Jordan, MEP and Pál Kovacs, Hungarian State Secretary.

 

Call for ‘Researcher Links’ International Workshops

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The British Council has launched a new initiative, ‘Researcher Links’, to link together early career researchers from the UK and selected partner countries through a series of workshops and travel grants.

The British Council is inviting leading, experienced researchers to propose themes for bilateral workshops between the UK and one of the 18 partner countries. 

The successful workshop coordinators will have the opportunity to shape the programme, identify contributors and select early career participants for the workshop, discuss their research, and build valuable international relationships.

The 18 countries involved are: Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Morocco, Egypt, Qatar, South Africa, Nigeria, Russia, Turkey, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Pakistan, Thailand, Indonesia, South Korea, Vietnam and Bangladesh. However, other countries may be brought in subsequently.

The closing date for applications is 14 July 2013

Healthcare science, research for patient benefit competition

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Doctoral and Post Doctoral Healthcare Science Fellowships and Senior Clinical Lectureships – Round 4 now open

The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) in partnership with Health Education England (HEE) for the Department of Health recently launched round 4 of the NIHR/HEE Healthcare Science Research Fellowship Competition. The scheme supports the development of healthcare science research capacity and capability building, by providing funding to undertake research for patient benefit. These Fellowships also support members of the NHS healthcare science workforce who already have some research experience and wish to bridge clinical/service careers and research. 

Three award levels of fellowship are available:

  • Doctoral: funding for individual doctoral level research and to undertake a PhD
  • Post-Doctoral: funding for individual postdoctoral research projects
  • Senior Clinical Lectureship: Funding for independent researchers with the potential to become research leaders

 Applications are invited from individuals working in England from one of the three main Healthcare Scientist areas:

  • Biology
  • Physiology
  • Physics and Engineering.

The deadline for Round 4 of the NIHR/HEE Healthcare Science Fellowships programme doctoral and post doctoral schemes is the 7th of August 2013. Additional information and application packs for all levels of the programme can be found by following this link:

http://www.nihrtcc.nhs.uk/hcs/

ARMA (Association of Research Manager Administrators) Annual Conference 2013

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Jose Beech @ ARMA conference JUNE 2013

Jose Beech @ ARMA conference JUNE 2013

 

Jose Beech, External Grants Manager from the External Projects Team, led parallel session “505 The routes to funding success” on day 2 of this years National ARMA conference at Nottingham University. Margaret Bennett, External Projects Officer also attended to assist in facilitation. Over 55 people listened and participated in a interactive and insightful presentation on the barriers to successful funding and the strategies that can be implemented to encourage best practice.

The two day conference had a focus on “Strategies for Success” with 480 delegates attending daily plenary and parallel sessions. With over 2000 members ARMA has become an important voice for Research & Funding Managers, providing training, study tours and policy advice to HEFCE, BIS and RCUK.

Recent comment by Sir Richard Lambert on Funding schemes promoting collaboration with SMEs

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Sir Richard Lambert (former director of the CBI) and current Chancellor of the University of Warwick, has recently spoken to the Times Higher Education Supplement about ‘thinking small to boost national productivity’ – encouraging collaborations in Universities with small to medium sized enterprises; a short article on this discussion is attached.

Please note that funding is available for the same or similar purpose as encouraged in the attached article, to Academics and Faculties of Staffordshire University via the Growth Accelerator Programme (up to £3,000). All enquiries can be made to Janet Mortezazadeh-Daragheh in Enterprise and Commercial Development.

http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/think-small-to-boost-national-productivity-academy-advised/2004408.article

The 2013 European Culture Forum: Call for Presenters

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If you have an original and inspirational idea you would like to make about culture in front of over 1,200 European cultural stakeholders, this is your chance. The European Commission is looking for talented speakers to take part in the Culture Forum on 4-6 November 2013 in Brussels. You can make any point you like, so long as it is related to culture and Europe.

More information

The selected speakers will be given the opportunity to present their ideas in plenary or in breakout sessions. You will be expected to make your point in English or in French, without notes or power point support. Each speech will be five minutes long. Speakers will be automatically cut off if they do not keep to time.

If you would like to be considered, please explain your idea in simple terms and provide a link to a video in which you speak about your idea in 3 minutes maximum. The content of the video should focus on the expression of your idea with words, without special effects or visuals. It can be from any support (phone, camera), no high-quality image required.

The deadline to apply is 20 June 2013.

All applicants will be informed of the results of the selection by 30th August.

Horizon 2020 update from UKRO

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The UK Research Office have advised that they understand the European Commission’s DG Research and Innovation is planning to complete internal drafts of the first Horizon 2020 work programmes by the end of June 2013.  This timetable is extremely ambitious and reliant on the budget discussions progressing, but if all goes as planned an indicative list of topics could be available in July, with consultations underway in Autumn.

The Horizon 2020 Strategic Programme for 2014-2016 is expected to be published alongside the first work programmes to set out the overall objectives of the first two years of the programme and a number of ‘focus areas’ which are expected to be the main thematic driver for the first work programmes. Early indications suggest these could include:

  • Sustainable food security
  • Blue growth: unlocking the potential of the oceans
  • Smart cities and communities
  • Competitive low-carbon energy
  • Energy efficiency
  • Mobility for growth
  • Waste: a resource to recycle, reuse and recover raw materials
  • Water innovation: boosting its value for Europe
  • Overcoming the crisis: new ideas, strategies and governance structures for Europe
  • Disaster-resilience: safeguarding and securing society, including adapting to climate change
  • Digital security 
  • Personalising health and care

The full article is available from the UKRO subscriber services via www.ukro.ac.uk, or contact externalprojects@staffs.ac.uk for further information.