lmi bio economy event 5th july 2017 · the bio-economy … includes the production of bio-mass and...

LMI Bio Economy Event 5th July 2017

This investment forms part of the Humber LEP's European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) allocation"

The Bio-economy – What’s it all about ?

Gesa Reiss

York, North Yorkshire & East Riding LEP

The Bio-economy …

includes the production of bio-mass and the conversion of renewable

biological resources into products, such as food, chemicals and energy

includes sectors such as agriculture, aquaculture, horticulture, forestry,

food & drink, industrial biotechnology, bio-energy, utilities and waste.

reduces the use of petrochemicals, virgin materials and finite resources.

could be positively disruptive to established carbon-intensive systems.

at its best when part of the circular economy.

The Best Of…..

Precision Agriculture increasing sustainability of sector; feeding 9

billion people

Arable and livestock farming, urban farming, drones, e-Shepherds, robotics, data acquisition technologies, coupled with the concept of the Internet of Things.

Energy Wind or bio-waste to hydrogen to fuelling station – zero emissions

Hydrogen as energy carrier not as source.

Bio-hydrogen from Anaerobic Digestion could be used.

Toyota Mirai is out !

Bio-refining Sugar beet / carrot waste to cellulose fibre to additives for paints, coatings, concrete to increase crack resistance also improves flexibility / durability in fishing rods and skateboards (bio-composite with carbon fibre)

Facts & Figures

UK:

£220Bn in GVA (13.6% of total); supported 5.2 million jobs. GVA similar to the combined value of the construction and financial services industries. Opportunities in waste valorisation in £billions. Public funders spent around £610M on research underpinning the Bio-economy (2013) 170,300 jobs to be filled in Food and Drink Manufacturing and Processing (UK) by 2020. Agriculture - 3rd fastest growing sector in terms of jobs. Up to 73,000 technicians across the science industries over the next ten years

Facts & Figures

In Yorkshire & Humber: • GVA £8.7 billion; employs 105,000 people, most are

in farming and food sectors. • Opportunities are significant, esp. in energy (e.g.

advanced biofuels in aviation), chemical building blocks (e.g. bioplastics / polymers), novel foods (e.g. functional foods and nutraceuticals); Robotics & automation; logistics.

• Major employers located in our region providing a

variety of job opportunities.

Employers - examples

• Quorn, McCain Food, Nestlé, Pro-Pak Foods, Heineken, food retailers, William Jackson Food Group

• Croda, Syngenta, BP Chemicals

• Drax, Vivergo, Greenergy

• Universities and colleges and other R&D set-ups

• Soltens, Firmenich

• Associated British Ports (e.g. Immingham Renewable Fuels Terminal)

Skills & expertise

The bioeconomy calls for unusual combinations of technical expertise and skills: • Experts in agronomy, animal and plant health,

precision agriculture, nutrition, food science, processing, packaging, chemistry, biology and engineering , data processing, systems integration, etc.

• Skills in commercial innovation, STEM, partnering, entrepreneurship, leadership, business management

Examples of jobs • Business Systems Analyst - Sensory and

Consumer

• Market Applications Specialist - Global Polymer Additives

• Chemical engineer / process engineer

• Process Operators and technician

• Research scientist

• Farmer / Grower and agronomists

• Drone pilot

Questions ?

Vivergo Fuels

Our Process - What We Do

Wheat Fuel Animal feed

Who We Are

2 Sites in Hull / East Yorkshire

A Great Place to Work

Part of the Wider ABF Group

Our People

Operations & Engineering

Finance & Trading

Support Roles

Growing our Own People

Apprenticeships

Graduate Scheme

Internships

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The Bioeconomy – how

engaged is the

University of Hull?

Professor Phil Leigh

Director of Business Engagement and

Enterprise

Business Engagement and Enterprise

Active engagement with business & corporate

partners

Interface between academics & industry

Developing collaborative & innovative opportunities

Key account holder with industry partners

Exploiting University assets

External use of equipment

Executive education/CPD

Student projects / placements / Interns

Contract research & consultancy

IP development, licensing, spin outs

KTPs & other project & funding opportunities

with industry

A collaborative cluster of eight world-class chemicals and green energy businesses (incl. BP) are located at Saltend Chemicals Park on the banks of the Humber Estuary. Saltend has seen £500m of investment over the past six years – and there’s scope for more. World-class expertise in chemical research, innovation and manufacturing is put to use in everyday applications from clothing to paints, pharmaceuticals to packaging – with 80% of production exported to Europe and beyond.

Industry around the Humber

Biomass logistics – road, rail and sea/port transport

Chemical engineering Supply chain management Economic, political and legal aspects of the

bioeconomy Biological, biomedical and environmental

sciences; Social science aspects of the bioeconomy

including policy related issues & engaging with industry on waste management

Engagement with industry on thermochemical treatments of biomass to produce biofuels & bioenergy

Strong partnership with Humber CATCH training facility that specialises in apprenticeships for process, energy, engineering and renewables industries

Hull brings a focus on industrial engagement especially across Humberside

University of Hull – Bioeconomy expertise

Bioeconomy in the North of England

A Science and Innovation Audit Report sponsored by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy

Innovation framework for the commercial realisation of the bio economy

Mapping capability across the whole north of England

THYME Project Teesside, Hull and York - Mobilising BioEconomy Knowledge Exchange (from the University Capacity and Capability Government Programme)

The THYME Project represents a highly innovative strategy to bring together complementary bio economy Knowledge Exchange (KE) capabilities, leading industrialists and academic expertise from the universities of York, Hull and Teesside to create a ‘vibrant bioeconomy innovation ecosystem’ across the region

The project will have both a regional and a sectoral focus, maximising the potential for connecting the strengths of the partner HEIs with one another and with other regional stakeholders to deliver impact in line with the UK Industrial Strategy

The bio economy encompasses a diverse range of industries including

agriculture, manufacturing of food, feed, chemicals, biologics, materials, biofuels and production of energy, capture & use of CO2 and return of carbon and nutrients to the soil

The global value of the bio economy is now measured in trillions THYME Project will accelerate the establishment of an internationally

recognised cluster of R+D and industrial innovation from this rapidly developing sector driving UK economic growth and creating sustainable jobs

Undergraduate Courses linked to the Bioeconomy

Business School:

Undergraduate Business Management and Supply Chain Learn how to manage global and international

supply chains within a business

Logistics and Supply Chain Management Develop your skills in managing national and international

supply chains through live projects and field trips

Postgraduate Courses linked to the Bioeconomy

Business School:

Postgraduate Research

MSc in Logistics and Supply Chain Management Learn how to manage the activities and flows of information

between suppliers, manufacturers, logistics service providers and consumers

Business research degrees Work with us for a PhD, MPhil or MSc by Research.

Postgraduate Courses linked to the Bioeconomy

Faculty of Science and Engineering

Undergraduate

Chemical and Energy Engineering Carry out focused research that prepares you to excel in a

field such as renewable energy systems, CO2 utilisation or biofuels.

Chemical Engineering Developed in line with the academic criteria for registration

as a Chartered Engineer.

Ecology and Environment A hands-on degree that develops your knowledge of the

diversity and complexity of the natural world

Postgraduate Courses linked to the Bioeconomy

Faculty of Science and Engineering Postgraduate Taught

MSc in Chemical Engineering Use your advanced skills and understanding to tap into the Humber region's chemical and process sector, worth £6 billion a year.

MSc in Energy Engineering This Masters equips you for specialised roles in energy engineering, or prepares the ground for PhD study.

MSc in Energy Technologies Created in consultation with local employers, this programme exploits our links to the booming energy industry in the Humber region.

MSc in Engineering Management Invaluable insight into the strategic management of businesses to compliment your technical skills.

MSc in Petroleum, Oil and Gas An ideal course for people pursuing a management or technical career in the industry

MSc in Renewable Energy One of the only Masters in the UK specifically designed to train you as a project manager or resource analyst for the renewables sector

Postgraduate Research

Engineering research degrees Work with us for a PhD, MPhil or MSc by Research.

MSc in Environmental Change, Management and Monitoring Gain an in-depth understanding of the causes and impacts of environmental change, and the skills and tools to monitor and manage

them

Institute of Estuarine and Coastal Studies (IESC)

IECS HAS A STRONG BACKGROUND IN MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND THE ASSESSMENT OF HUMAN IMPACTS AND SPECIALISES IN APPLIED MARINE SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT, INCLUDING BENTHIC ECOLOGY AND INVERTEBRATES, FISHERIES AND FISH ECOLOGY, ORNITHOLOGY, EIA (FOR VARIOUS ACTIVITIES INCLUDING OFFSHORE WINDFARMS), MARINE PROTECTED AREAS AND ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATION

IECS is a multi-disciplinary research and consultancy organisation, within the University of Hull

IECS has been undertaking research and consultancy work in the estuarine and marine

environment for over 30 years, and has extensive survey and analysis facilities,

together with a range of expertise within our professional staff and Associates.

HIFI is a specialist unit at the University of Hull that undertakes a range of research, education, training and consultancy

Established in 1989, HIFI staff and associates have extensive experience in fisheries, conservation and aquatic-resource management. The integration of the institute into the subject group Biological Sciences has allowed greater collaboration and diversification in the research, consultancy and teaching programmes HIFI is able to offer

HIFI’s research programme covers a wide range of disciplines in the field of natural resources, fisheries and the environment. The programme specialises in applied research, with emphasis on the scope for sustainable development, management and commercial developments

Hull International Fisheries Institute (HIFI)

Project AURA

The University of Hull is leading the development of Project Aura, a proposed open-access innovation centre for the offshore wind industry which is supported by key organisations in the sector

Project Aura, led by the University of Hull, has the potential to be a beacon for the Humber and local industry, and play an important part in driving change and future growth

Supply Chain to AURA – e.g. Team Humber Marine Alliance (THMA)

Arch UK Aquaculture Initiative Network

To encourage translation of new technologies

To help improve the contribution of the UK aquaculture industry to national food security

Prof Mike Elliott – WP Leader

CERES Climate Change & European Aquatic RESources

CERES 5.6 million € 26 partners (7 SMEs) 15 European Countries 4 years (2016-2020)

Supporting Fisheries and Aquaculture

Economic consequences for aquatic industries with increases in productivity of fish and shellfish

Bioeconomy related projects

Logistics Institute Understanding the reliability and, moreover, the potential substitution of raw material flows is key to promoting the growth of the Bioeconomy:

Mapping locations of primary biomass production

Ascertaining current and predicted levels of primary production

Mapping routes to and locations of primary biomass users

Where not covered above, mapping significant producers of biomass by-products and waste

Ascertaining stability of supply and quality of by-products and waste

Mapping current known options of reuse and recovery infrastructure

Ascertaining which & how much primary biomass is fungible with by-products & wastes

Derive options for resource cascading and value creation

Mapping inward investment opportunities based on regional (bioeconomy) assets

Understanding the demand

Developing forecast models for both demand and supply

LHOFT: Liverpool - Humber Optimisation of Freight Transport

The LHOFT Project uniquely brings together the combined strength of a major cargo owner (Unilever) the two key port operators at each end of the M62 corridor (ABP on the Humber and Peel Ports on the Mersey)

LHOFT will combine with experts from the rail industry to input into a study lead by the University of Hull's Logistics Institute to develop an end-to-end journey model that promotes the diversion of trade from long distance North-South road routes to ports on the East and West

These freight journeys could be further optimised by the use of rail and offers the potential for a huge reduction in the number of freight miles on the UK road system. Technology to be developed by the University will enable multiple cargo owners to pool volumes to de-risk new sea and rail services through northern ports so removing risk barrier that prevents more cargo using northern ports today (e.g. DRAX Biomass trains)

Flows to be targeted include ferry services to the continent and all container services where the origin or destination of the cargo is on the M62 corridor

National Aquaculture Centre

Knowledge &

Technology Transfer

(incl. IP)

Employment (400m

new jobs for 18-30’s)

Global Bio Tech

Transfer Foundation

DFID (UK – Africa)

Centre of Excellence

for Aquaculture in

Africa

Blue Growth

Project AURA (Hull)

Develop integrated

projects

Bioeconomy

Fish Processing

(Grimsby)

Courses

(Short, BSc,

MSc, PhD, CPD)

HIFI (Hull

International

Fisheries Institute)

IECS (Institute for

Estuarine & Coastal

Studies)

Aquaculture Without

Frontiers (AWS)

(Charity)

Aquaponics New Grimsby based aquaculture centre to adopt a global view

NEPAD – the Development Agency for Africa University of Hull to develop a strategic partnership with NEPAD to deliver

on Aquaculture and the Circular and Bio Economies across Africa Blue Growth and short, CPD and graduates courses that link Fisheries,

Bio Economy (circular economy), Food security (nutrition and health), Logistics (including supply chains), Data (analytics, connectivity, smart cities, sensors, computer science (visualisation expertise (HIVE)), Energy (Renewables, distribution, storage, off-grid, micro grids), Project Aura, HIFI, IECS, Risk (Institute), Climate change (e.g. with the CERES project), Ports, Transport, Engineering (Civils, Electrical and Chemical), Water (flooding, lack of resilience), Infrastructure, Sustainability, Environment, Economics, Project Management, Business Management (policies & governance), Knowledge & Tech Transfer

Industrial engagement

Developing global reach projects and linkages

Funding streams for Bio Economy projects:

European Structural Investment Funds (ESIF)

European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)

Horizon 2020

Innovate UK

Research Councils

Industry

Funding

Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP)

The Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) scheme helps businesses to innovate and grow. It does this by linking them with a university and a graduate to work on a specific project

Each KTP is a three-way partnership between a business, an academic institution and a graduate. The academic institution employs the recently-qualified graduate who works at the company. The graduate, known as the ‘associate’, brings new skills and knowledge to the business

A KTP can last between 12 and 36 months depending on the project and the needs of the business

Thank you

Professor Phil Leigh p.leigh@hull.ac.uk

Energy Works Powering a Green Energy Future

Richard Burgess, Deputy MD, Spencer Group

Our Big Idea

The Vision

What can we do for Hull?

Create a

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Improve self-

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Improve energy

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Create a source

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Our Journey

The Technology

Gasifer Boiler /

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Multi-

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Economiser

Beginners Guide to

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Skill Gaps

Design

Engineers

Draughtsman

Site

Engineers

Project

Manager

Planner

Commercial

IT

Development

What Skills will

you need?

Numeracy

Appreciation of Engineering

Desire to

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Pathways to employment

Graduate

Minimum 2:1 degree

in a suitable

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or with relevant

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Experienced hire

Relevant

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experience

A year in industry

Entry requirements

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Work experience

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Apprenticeships

GCSE Maths/ English to

Grade C IT Qualification

Degree-level

apprenticeship

requires L3

apprenticeship

qualification

Career Progression

Routes

Women into manufacturing and

engineering

Any Questions? Thank you for listening

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The Vortex AR 1500 in action Cyclonic Thermal Recovery System

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LMI Bio Economy Sector Event Wednesday 5th July 2017

About us

• Specialist land based College – across two campuses

• More than 4,000 students, 900 of these are Degree Students – Honours Degrees,

Foundation Degrees & Masters Degrees

• Extensive commercial enterprises

• Excellent links to employers

Practical study programmes

Subject breadth

• Agriculture

• Animal management

• Business & management

• Childcare

• Environmental studies

• Equine

• Food

• Foundation studies

• Health and social care

• Land-based engineering

• Public services

• Renewable technology

• Sport

• Travel and tourism

Progression Opportunities

NQF Level Typical Qualification

7 Masters Degree

6 Honours Degree

5 Foundation Degree

4 Cert. of Higher Education

3 NVQ3, Extended Diploma, A levels

2 NVQ2, FD, GCSEs at A-C, Apprenticeships

1 NVQ1, GCSEs at D-G

Graduate employability

DLHE 2015 found that

over 96% of Bishop

Burton Graduates

complete further

study or are in

employment six

months after graduating

– the national average

is 76.5%.

Farming then and now

About British Farming

• £108 Billion – value of the UK food sector, the UK’s largest manufacturing sector

• £12.3 billion - the value of UK exports of food and non alcoholic drinks

• 3.9 million – number of people employed in UK food sector

• 475,000 – number of people working in British Agriculture

https://www.nfuonline.com/assets/95509

UK farming workforce

• High levels of self-employment (49%)

• Seasonal working

• Temporary, migrant labour

• Second jobs

• Aging workforce (55% over 45)

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/312548/briefing-paper-ssa12-agriculture.pdf

Problems for agricultural

employers

Agricultural work is perceived as unskilled and low paid - as such, it can be an unattractive career choice.

http://www.ahdb.org.uk/projects/documents/documents/IndustrySkillsStrategyNov2013.pdf

Skills gaps in agriculture

• Business planning and risk management

• Personnel leadership and management

• Technology use and data analysis

http://www.ahdb.org.uk/projects/documents/documents/IndustrySkillsStrategyNov2013.pdf

How can we meet the growing

populations’ needs?

Precision Agriculture Sustainable Farming

Environmentally Sensitive

Precision technology – crops

• Drones

• High precision positioning systems (like GPS)

• Automated steering systems

• Geomapping

• Variable Sensors

• Integrated electronic communications

• Variable rate technology (VRT)

Precision technology –

Livestock

• Precision

feeding systems

• Precision milking

robots

• Farm

management

systems

Graduate examples

Development Agronomist

– Agrii

Based in the Blackisle,

Inverness

Graduate examples

Graduate Trainee

Lecturer

– Bishop Burton College

Graduate examples

Assistant

Estate Manager -

Hardwick Hall,

Derbyshire.

Graduate examples

Farm Manager

Longley Farm

Any questions?

Supporting Career Journeys in the Humber

Helga Cline Guidance Team Leader

5th July 2017

This investment forms part of the Humber LEP’s European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) allocation

InspireMe Enhanced Guidance for Adults

• Working closely with National Careers Services and other partners

• 19+, unemployed or inactive

• Up to 12 weeks

• Support into work, learning and apprenticeships

InspireMe Projects

• Sector based events to inform and educate

• Updated Local market information

• Employers profiles across Humber Growth Sectors

• Humber Gold Standard

• Employability Passport Panel

• Humber LEP Skills Pledge

Inspire the Future

• Millenials will be working until 2070/80

• Likely to have several different careers in their working life

• Aging population

• Technology

Industrial Internet of Things

Up to 15 million jobs are at risk of automation across the UK economy including professions such as law and accountancy. Bank of England 'The UK's future workforce will need technical expertise in areas such as design and computing, plus skills which robots cannot replace - flexibility, empathy, creativity and enterprise. Lord Baker

Jobs of the Future – 2020 and beyond

• Social Media Strategist • Video Journalists • Virtual Business Provider • Green Funeral Director • User Experience Designer • Digital Archaeologist • Holodeck Trainer • Datacentre Technician • Genetic Counsellor • Alternative Energy Developer