CIBER now Officially Launched

The Yorkshire and Humber Centre for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) was officially launched on Friday 9 June at the Yorkshire International Business Conference in Harrogate.

Mark Robson, International Trade Director, was at the event to give visitors to the event an insight into Ciber and answer any questions about the new programme. Below he gives us an outline of the project.

CIBER is a one-stop shop for education, training and research in international trade in Yorkshire and Humber. It is a partnership between the major international business schools in the Yorkshire region, UK Trade & Investment and businesses in the region. It is also an access point for training provided by the Chambers of Commerce in the region and the Institute of Export.

CIBER has four broad areas of activity:

Education, training and coaching

From basic skills through to in-depth executive development, a comprehensive programme is available at www.yhciber.org

Research

Bespoke research such as market screening, market reviews, business analysis and in depth research.

Graduate work and research placements

Long and short term

Language training, translation and support

Working through the Regional Language Network. As well as training courses CIBER will run a range of conferences and thematic seminars covering the following areas as well as others:

• Protecting Intellectual Property Rights
• The Chinese Consumer
• Negotiation Strategies
• After China – Where next?
• Major Emerging Markets – problems of Market Entry
• China or India – Comparing the options
• Central Europe – which market first? Comparing the options
• Managing the export function
• International sourcing and supply chain management
• International trade finance

Yorkshire and Humber CIBER is about providing knowledge solutions – be they through training, coaching or engaging staff or consultants with specialist skills.

CIBER will also offer a wide range of training and development programmes from basic skills training to MBAs and Phds. Many short courses will also attract points which count towards university qualifications such as a certificate or diploma in international management.

For further information, contact: UK Trade & Investment on 0113 394 9825 or visit the CIBER website at www.yhciber.org