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*PLEASE NOTE* KMFG is now a CLOSED GROUP specifically set up to support the Manufacturing & Engineering organisations in Kent & Medway, including education providers. There are a limited number of places available due to capacity restrictions and as a result of these constraints we are only accepting one representative per organisation at this specific event.
Booking via this webpage is an expression of interest and we will confirm your attendance via email.
If we reach full capacity, a waiting list will be established, and those on the list will be notified accordingly.
** Only registered attendees will be admitted to the event ** Please book your place now to avoid disappointment.
Pictures may be taken at this event. If you do not wish your picture to be taken, please let us know ahead of the event.
Kent & Medway Manufacturing Focus Group (KMFG) is a networking and business group for Manufacturing & Engineering organisations across Kent and Medway offering a unique access to peers and colleagues, sector specific information, advice and support.
The group meets every last Wednesday of the month, either in person or online, see our website for details of future events https://kentemployerskillsplan.org/
KMFG is open to all organisations operating or directly supporting the Manufacturing and Engineering sector in Kent & Medway, whether they are chamber members or not.
Kent & Medway Manufacturing Focus Group (KMFG) – April
Site Visit to Canterbury Christchurch University
North Holmes Road, Canterbury, CT1 1QU
Wednesday 30th April, 10am-12pm
CCCU’s Verena Holmes building, is a state-of-the-art, £65 million building, opened in 2021. Home to Christ Church’s dynamic science, technology, health, engineering, and medicine courses. Researchers and industry will appreciate the range of advanced facilities and the opportunities for collaborative working this state-of-the-art building provides. Our engineering facilities allow students to unlock potential and build technical expertise, enabling them to become highly skilled, work-ready engineering graduates. The building is named after the Ashford born trailblazer for women in the Engineering industry. Verena was arguably the first female in the UK to have a full-time career as a professional mechanical engineer.
Itinerary
- 10.00am – Arrival & Registration – Tea, coffee & pastries
- 10.30am – Overview of the University (Dr Adil Imam, Senior Lecturer in Engineering)
- 11.00am – Tour of the Engineering Facilities
- 11:45am – Recap & Q&A (Dr Adil Imam, Senior Lecturer in Engineering)
- 12.00pm – Depart
Book your place here
Parking at the site is limited however, there are 20 spots reserved for this event in the Universities Black Car Park. To enter Black Car Park, please proceed up North Holmes Road and enter through Gate 6. Alternatively, Longport Car Park, CT1 1DU, is just a 5-minute walk from the University Campus. North Holmes Campus is also a 10-minute walk from Canterbury East train station. The campus is also a 20-minute walk from Canterbury West train station.
On arrival, please enter the building and make your way by lift or stairs to the third-floor open space.
The event is free to attend. The site is a strict no-smoking or vaping environment.
If you have any special dietary requirements, please let us know before the event.
