We hope your day is as “pak-ed with choi” as ours! Our team at Smith+Nephew Penang have come together to create an ‘Oasis Garden’ at the site. Constructed and maintained by the team, with the guidance of the Penang Agriculture Department, they have just harvested their first crop of Pak Choi!
Why pursue a career in Manufacturing or Engineering? We were discussing exactly that with students at the Women in Manufacturing and Engineering (WiME) event in Hull (UK). Our STEM team, a group of Smith+Nephew volunteers who work to inspire others to follow a path in STEM, were pleased to meet the innovators and talent of the future. They shared insights to their roles and their academic and professional journeys.
What do 160 high school students, parents and educators from the Memphis area have in common? They all joined us at our Brooks Road site in Memphis to celebrate National Manufacturing Day! Our team were excited to give our guests a tour of the manufacturing facilities and talk to them about the wide variety of career opportunities available within the manufacturing industry.
Improving quality of life sits at the heart of our purpose, Life Unlimited, and one of the ways that we put people first is by championing volunteering in our local communities. Our team in Italy have been using their volunteering hours to support nearby cooperative, Cascina Nibai - part of Cascina Biblioteca Cooperativa, in delivering their social inclusion activities at the farmstead. The team helped out with the childrens’ activities, cleaned the premises and prepared Christmas boxes.
We were pleased to be a supporting sponsor of the AdvaMed MedTech Conference in Toronto. Deepak Nath, our CEO, and John Rogers, our CFO, participated in enlightening conversations on how Smith+Nephew is using data to improve patient outcomes and AI to enhance personalization, automation, and overall quality of patient care. Our Talent team were also on hand to connect with the future innovators of our field.
From September 15 to October 15 for Hispanic Heritage Month we recognise the Hispanic and Latino Americans who have contributed to society - past and present. Celebrate this month through appreciating their traditions, and cultural richness which brings a unique diversity to society that we all can benefit from 🙌
Showing purpose with purple 💜 Teams in Australia and New Zealand dressed in violet and made donations for ‘Wear It Purple’ Day, which promotes awareness of young people’s LGBTQI+ experiences and the importance of allyship. As part of the day, employees recorded a podcast, where two members of our PRIDE Employee Inclusion Group discussed inclusivity and role models in the workplace. We strive to create a culture of belonging where all employees can bring their full selves and best ideas.
Our support of green transport is making a buzz in Costa Rica. The ‘Leaders in Economic Electrification’ award from the country’s national electricity supplier, ICE, celebrates our active promotion of renewable energy through our recent project to install chargers for electric vehicles at our Costa Rica facility. Costa Rica aims to be a net-zero emissions economy by 2050 and more than 95% of Costa Rica’s national energy mix is from renewable sources. We’re delighted with the award and will continue to support the sustainability goals of countries we operate in.
Winners and nominees of the Prix Galien represent landmark achievements in the field of technology...so we're delighted to see our CORI Surgical System secure a prestigious nomination. As our digital joint replacement technology continues to evolve, this recognition underscores the power of innovation and the strength of our commitment to help patients live a Life Unlimited.
Time to pack a bag! Over 30 volunteers from Smith+Nephew Memphis filled backpacks at Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare for young people in the area. We were pleased to join other local organisations to fill 2,000 backpacks containing school essentials such as glue sticks, pencils and notebooks, helping families get ready for the next school year.
