{"id":4734,"date":"2024-03-18T13:01:59","date_gmt":"2024-03-18T13:01:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/cccuconnect\/?p=4734"},"modified":"2024-03-18T13:15:29","modified_gmt":"2024-03-18T13:15:29","slug":"vice-chancellors-business-games-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/cccuconnect\/vice-chancellors-business-games-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Vice-Chancellor\u2019s Business Games 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Get ready to showcase your organisation\u2019s competitive spirit at the highly anticipated Vice-Chancellor\u2019s Business Games 2024!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cccub2b.my.site.com\/Events\/s\/conferences\/vc-business-games\" title=\"\">Join us<\/a> for a day of thrilling sports activities as teams compete for the esteemed Business Games trophy.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/cccuconnect\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/710\/2024\/03\/image-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4742\" style=\"width:382px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/cccuconnect\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/710\/2024\/03\/image-4.png 691w, https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/cccuconnect\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/710\/2024\/03\/image-4-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>&#8220;A fantastic event where camaraderie meets friendly competition&#8221; <\/em>&#8211; Caroline Demetriou, Sport &amp; Active Health Head of Business Services <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The Vice-Chancellors Business Games is a light-hearted and inclusive sporting event that brings together industry professionals to compete, network, and unite businesses in the spirit of camaraderie and competition. Now in its third year, expect activities ranging from thrilling relay races to tug-of-war battles. Connect with like-minded professionals outside of an office environment and support our chosen charity, <a href=\"https:\/\/eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fkentmstc.org.uk%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cabbierose.rigden%40canterbury.ac.uk%7Ce477634bff5a4b6e4d9e08dc38741f08%7C0320b2da22dd4dab8c216e644ba14f13%7C0%7C0%7C638447318657164065%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=tuLgHR%2B%2B6CvP82VR0UGvbbcDeauK%2BzBs%2F%2BFHCwC1IoM%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Kent MS Therapy Centre<\/a>*.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nancy Reed, Corporate &amp; Community Fundraiser said:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cWe are delighted to have been selected as the Charity of the Year for the Vice-Chancellor&#8217;s Business Games. Our aims and values align closely with the University regarding research, personal development and community, which is the heart of our Centre. This is a fantastic opportunity for us to spread the word about the services we offer to those with Multiple Sclerosis and other neurological conditions. Bring on the competition!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"412\" height=\"275\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/cccuconnect\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/710\/2024\/03\/image-5.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4750\" style=\"width:309px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/cccuconnect\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/710\/2024\/03\/image-5.png 412w, https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/cccuconnect\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/710\/2024\/03\/image-5-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 412px) 100vw, 412px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key benefits:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Utilise this opportunity by having a valuable away day with colleagues with the added benefit of engaging in spirited competition with fellow industry professionals from a range of sectors in a relaxed and dynamic atmosphere.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strengthen team cohesion by forming squads with colleagues and business associates, making this the ultimate team-building experience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrate your commitment to corporate social responsibility by supporting local community initiatives through your participation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contribute to a noble cause as proceeds from the event will go to our designated charity, <a href=\"https:\/\/eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fkentmstc.org.uk%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cabbierose.rigden%40canterbury.ac.uk%7Ce477634bff5a4b6e4d9e08dc38741f08%7C0320b2da22dd4dab8c216e644ba14f13%7C0%7C0%7C638447318657164065%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=tuLgHR%2B%2B6CvP82VR0UGvbbcDeauK%2BzBs%2F%2BFHCwC1IoM%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Kent MS Therapy Centre<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"384\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/cccuconnect\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/710\/2024\/03\/image-6.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4754\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/cccuconnect\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/710\/2024\/03\/image-6.png 384w, https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/cccuconnect\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/710\/2024\/03\/image-6-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 384px) 100vw, 384px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Emily Barnes, HR Manager and participant of last year\u2019s winning team, Jenner said: <em>\u201cThe games are a really good opportunity for team bonding and it\u2019s great to meet other businesses in the area, so we\u2019d definitely recommend it.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key information:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Teams of up to ten colleagues required, with a minimum of six people.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Colleagues and business associates from different companies are welcome to come together to create a team.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduced rates are available for charities, please contact <a href=\"mailto:b2b@canterbury.ac.uk\">b2b@canterbury.ac.uk<\/a> for information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For inquiries or sponsorship opportunities, please contact <a href=\"mailto:b2b@canterbury.ac.uk\">b2b@canterbury.ac.uk<\/a> for information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To sign up and secure your space, head to: <a href=\"https:\/\/cccub2b.my.site.com\/Events\/s\/conferences\/vc-business-games\">https:\/\/cccub2b.my.site.com\/Events\/s\/conferences\/vc-business-games<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For highlights of last year&#8217;s games, watch our video:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Vice-Chancellor&#039;s Business Games 2023\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yA0r30C4-uo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"783\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/cccuconnect\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/710\/2024\/03\/AI-for-Business-Enterprise-Conference-signature-3-1024x783.png\" alt=\"Proudly sponsored by: \nShepherd Neame, Atlas, Griffiths and Armour\n\nChosen charity:\n* The Kent MS Therapy Centre offers first class facilities to support people affected by MS and other neurological conditions as well as their families, friends and those who care for them. On behalf of the whole of Canterbury Christ Church University, we are thrilled to be supporting such a wonderful charity. \n\n\" class=\"wp-image-4762\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/cccuconnect\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/710\/2024\/03\/AI-for-Business-Enterprise-Conference-signature-3-1024x783.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/cccuconnect\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/710\/2024\/03\/AI-for-Business-Enterprise-Conference-signature-3-300x229.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/cccuconnect\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/710\/2024\/03\/AI-for-Business-Enterprise-Conference-signature-3-768x587.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/cccuconnect\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/710\/2024\/03\/AI-for-Business-Enterprise-Conference-signature-3-1536x1175.png 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/cccuconnect\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/710\/2024\/03\/AI-for-Business-Enterprise-Conference-signature-3.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.shepherdneame.co.uk\">Shepherd Neame<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/atlasfm.com\/\">Atlas<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.griffithsandarmour.com\">Griffiths and Armour<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fkentmstc.org.uk%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cabbierose.rigden%40canterbury.ac.uk%7Ce477634bff5a4b6e4d9e08dc38741f08%7C0320b2da22dd4dab8c216e644ba14f13%7C0%7C0%7C638447318657164065%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=tuLgHR%2B%2B6CvP82VR0UGvbbcDeauK%2BzBs%2F%2BFHCwC1IoM%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Kent MS Therapy Centre<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Join us for a day of fun, fundraising, and friendly competition<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":265102,"featured_media":4738,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[5,178],"tags":[53,170,30,57,70],"class_list":["post-4734","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cccu-connect","category-events","tag-business","tag-business-event","tag-connect","tag-enterprise","tag-event"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"authorName":"Abbie-Rose Rigden","featuredImage":"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/cccuconnect\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/710\/2024\/03\/SaveTheDate.png","postExcerpt":"Join us for a day of fun, fundraising, and friendly competition","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/cccuconnect\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4734","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/cccuconnect\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/cccuconnect\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/cccuconnect\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/265102"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/cccuconnect\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4734"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/cccuconnect\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4734\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4790,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/cccuconnect\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4734\/revisions\/4790"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/cccuconnect\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4738"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/cccuconnect\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4734"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/cccuconnect\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4734"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/cccuconnect\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4734"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}