Introduction for new staff 5 April 2017

Size: px
Start display at page:

Download "Introduction for new staff 5 April 2017"

Transcription

1 Introduction for new staff 5 April 2017

2

3 Two driving ambitions Prioritising students needs first to last 83% of research is rated world leading or internationally excellent

4

5 University of Leeds is the 3rd largest employer in the City region. Contributing 1.8bn p.a. to local economy. Leeds City Region, situated at the heart of the Northern Powerhouse: Population 3 million. Largest UK city economy outside London. Largest and fastest-growing region in the North. Economic output 60bn. 109,000 businesses, 1.4 million employees. Large and diverse manufacturing centre, with 133,000 jobs. Largest financial and professional services sector outside London.

6 Founding member of Russell Group. 3rd largest University in Russell Group: 32,000 students 7,700 staff 620m income 782m net assets Consistently ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide: QS World University 93rd Times Good University Guide 13th Guardian League Table 16th Complete University Guide 16th Times University of the Year runner up in both of the last 2 years.

7 85% of students achieve 1st class or 2:1 degrees. Wide programme portfolio. Research based learning. Common curriculum threads and discovery themes. Leeds for Life and The Partnership. Widening participation.

8 NSS % student satisfaction, joint 2nd in Russell Group. 2nd only to Oxbridge for quality of teaching. 92% satisfaction with students union. Recruiting large numbers of ABB+ students. 22 National Teaching Fellows, highest number in UK. Commendation by Higher Education Quality Assurance Agency. Top 10 in Times Higher Student Experience Survey for 5th consecutive year. 96% of graduates are employed or in further study within 6 months. Ranked 10th in The Times High Fliers most targeted institutions for graduate recruitment.

9

10 3,000+ active student volunteers each year: more than 150 charities and more than 100,000 volunteering hours each year. Since 1998, 4,800 students have supported 220 schools in the Leeds City Region. Students raise approx. 300k p.a. for local charities.

11

12 Ground-breaking new partnership in China Joint school to deliver world-class teaching and research in engineering: Based in Chengdu, China. Building on the award-winning strengths of the University of Leeds in engineering and transport. Opened in September To recruit 1,200 of the brightest high school students in China over four years. Approx. 5m revenue p.a. to Leeds from joint school. This partnership will cultivate global talent and build strong connections between the UK, China and other parts of the world, addressing future skills requirements and opening up new research opportunities. David Cameron, November 2015

13

14

15

16

17 High Value Engineering Health Energy Water Culture Food Cities

18 Investing in the very best people 150m investment in our people to increase the volume, quality and impact of our research by 2020 Research scholarships increasing PhD studentships from 2,300 in to 2,800+ in Great Minds investment: appointing 250 University Academic Fellows in 3 years Appoint 40 top-performing research professors by 2020 Targeting 200m per annum of research income by 2020.

19 Investing in technology platforms enables achievement of research ambition High-performance computing, data analytics and visualisation. Clinical and pre-clinical Imaging. Bragg materials imaging centre. Robotics and mechatronics. Astbury Centre. Special collections, archives and digital resources to support the arts and humanities.

20 Member of the N8 partnership of the North of England's research-intensive universities. A founding member of the Worldwide Universities Network. White Rose Doctoral Training Centre. Business Confucius Institute in partnership with University of International Business and Economics Beijing. 250 student exchange partners Leeds students study abroad.

21

22

23 Our students launched 48 start-up companies last year. 1,200 undergraduates took an enterprise module in 2014/ student start-up companies have been incubated in the last 4 years. Currently we have 37 student enterprises in the first dedicated student business incubator.

24 Nexus: The University Innovation and Enterprise Centre High growth businesses and corporate R&D teams will enjoy seamless access to our world class research, student and graduate talent and professional development services, opening up new opportunities for innovation, productivity gains and growth 40m, opens 2018

25

26

27

28

29

30 Thank you for listening

Introduction for new staff 21 June 2017

Introduction for new staff 21 June 2017 Introduction for new staff 21 June 2017 Two driving ambitions Prioritising students needs first to last 83% of research is rated world leading or internationally excellent University of Leeds is the

More information

Social Enterprise and the University: Experiences and Lessons from the University of Northampton Suranaree University of Technology 14 May 2014

Social Enterprise and the University: Experiences and Lessons from the University of Northampton Suranaree University of Technology 14 May 2014 Social Enterprise and the University: Experiences and Lessons from the University of Northampton Suranaree University of Technology 14 May 2014 Professor Simon Denny Northamptonshire in the UK c 70 miles

More information

Priority Axis 1: Promoting Research and Innovation

Priority Axis 1: Promoting Research and Innovation 2014 to 2020 European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme Call for Proposals European Regional Development Fund Priority Axis 1: Promoting Research and Innovation Managing Authority: Fund:

More information

Candidate Brief. Brief for the position of Director of the GW4 Research and Innovation Alliance

Candidate Brief. Brief for the position of Director of the GW4 Research and Innovation Alliance Brief for the position of Director of the GW4 Research and Innovation Alliance May 2016 Contents 2 The GW4 Alliance 3 The University of Bristol 4 The University of Bath 5 Cardiff University 6 The University

More information

Shared Growth Ambition. A guide to Shared Growth in action

Shared Growth Ambition. A guide to Shared Growth in action Shared Growth Ambition A guide to Shared Growth in action Barclays cannot succeed or prosper unless the societies and communities in which we live and work also succeed and prosper. Jes Staley, Barclays

More information

England s Economic Heartland

England s Economic Heartland England s Economic Heartland At the Heart of Science and Technology Innovation xlep driving economic growth Why England s Economic Heartland? Our Asset Base: Built upon the Great Technologies England s

More information

JOB MARKET REPORT Q Britain s job market in the first quarter after the EU referendum

JOB MARKET REPORT Q Britain s job market in the first quarter after the EU referendum JOB MARKET REPORT Q3 2016 Britain s job market in the first quarter after the EU referendum Background On the 24th June this year, Britain made the historic decision to leave the European Union (EU). Since

More information

Presentation to NAPD Further Education Conference. Tom Hayes Manager Micro Enterprise and Small Business Division.

Presentation to NAPD Further Education Conference. Tom Hayes Manager Micro Enterprise and Small Business Division. Presentation to NAPD Further Education Conference Tom Hayes Manager Micro Enterprise and Small Business Division April 15 th 2015 Enterprise Ireland Enterprise Ireland partners with entrepreneurs, Irish

More information

Enterprise Ireland Overview Irish State Indigenous Industry Development Agency

Enterprise Ireland Overview Irish State Indigenous Industry Development Agency Enterprise Ireland Overview Irish State Indigenous Industry Development Agency What we do Work with 5,000 Irish owned businesses across all sectors of manufacturing and internationally created services

More information

Priorities for exit negotiations

Priorities for exit negotiations February 2017 What should be the government s priorities for exit negotiations and policy development to maximise the contribution of British universities to a successful and global UK? As government looks

More information

HELPING BRITAIN PROSPER PLAN. 2016/17 update

HELPING BRITAIN PROSPER PLAN. 2016/17 update HELPING BRITAIN PROSPER PLAN 2016/17 update Helping Britain Prosper Plan 2016 performance overview Lloyds Banking Group Helping Britain Prosper Plan 2016/17 update People, businesses and communities across

More information

5-day Innovation Mini-MBA

5-day Innovation Mini-MBA 5-day Innovation Mini-MBA Unlocking & commercialising digital innovation A unique and powerful learning opportunity, part of London Tech Week and supported by Google, for the brightest and best talent

More information

Scottish Development International

Scottish Development International Scottish Development International Support For Export NSC Meet the Buyer 22 nd June 2016 Scottish Development International Who are we? SDI is Scotland s specialist trade and investment agency. A partnership

More information

University of Dundee University Innovation Fund (UIF) AY

University of Dundee University Innovation Fund (UIF) AY University of University Innovation Fund (UIF) AY 2017-2018 UIF Platform Grant 250k The University confirms that it is committed to continued support for innovation and will match the platform grant of

More information

Excellence & Impact : Scientific Research Programmes from Science Foundation Ireland

Excellence & Impact : Scientific Research Programmes from Science Foundation Ireland Excellence & Impact : Scientific Research Programmes from Science Foundation Ireland TILDA Conference Tuesday 10 th November 2015 Professor Mark WJ Ferguson, Director General Science Foundation Ireland

More information

D2N2 LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP

D2N2 LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP D2N2 LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP TIME TO INNOVATE PLAN FOR HELPING LOCAL BUSINESSES TO GROW THROUGH INNOVATION 1 P age EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Innovation is in the DNA of Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.

More information

Director of External Affairs. January 2018

Director of External Affairs. January 2018 Director of External Affairs January 2018 Dear Prospective Candidate Thank you for your interest in the post of Director of External Affairs. At the Nursing and Midwifery Council we have a statutory duty

More information

Cambridge: driving growth in life sciences Exploring the value of knowledge-clusters on the UK economy and life sciences sector

Cambridge: driving growth in life sciences Exploring the value of knowledge-clusters on the UK economy and life sciences sector Cambridge: driving growth in life sciences Exploring the value of knowledge-clusters on the UK economy and life sciences sector Cambridge: driving growth in life sciences How collaboration in the Cambridge

More information

Going for Growth. A summary of Universities Scotland s submission to the 2017 spending review

Going for Growth. A summary of Universities Scotland s submission to the 2017 spending review Going for Growth A summary of Universities Scotland s submission to the 2017 spending review Universities are ambitious to grow the contribution they make to Scotland. To do this they need to operate sustainably

More information

ABERDEEN CITY REGION DEAL:

ABERDEEN CITY REGION DEAL: ABERDEEN CITY REGION DEAL: Powering Tomorrow s World #ABZdeal Introduction The Aberdeen City Region Deal provides what is possibly the best opportunity in the UK to build further growth into an already

More information

INDEPENDENT THINKING SHARED AMBITION

INDEPENDENT THINKING SHARED AMBITION INDEPENDENT THINKING SHARED AMBITION STRATEGIC PLAN 2017 2022 www.ucc.ie OUR VISION To be a leading university of independent thinkers OUR MISSION Creating, understanding and sharing knowledge and applying

More information

RESEARCH AND INNOVATION SERVICES

RESEARCH AND INNOVATION SERVICES RESEARCH AND INNOVATION SERVICES UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON One of the top-ranked universities globally, the University of Southampton is an exceptional place whose people achieve remarkable things. Outward

More information

You must use our application form to apply for this role; please do not just send a CV as we won t consider it.

You must use our application form to apply for this role; please do not just send a CV as we won t consider it. Full Time Curatorial Project Manager Overview Autograph is recruiting for a full time Curatorial Project Manager. This a key role in our newly expanded curatorial and archive team. Working under the direction

More information

Action Plan for Jobs An Island of Talent at the Centre of the World

Action Plan for Jobs An Island of Talent at the Centre of the World Action Plan for Jobs 2018 An Island of Talent at the Centre of the World September 2017 1 INTRODUCTION The American Chamber of Commerce Ireland s priority is that Ireland remains a unique transatlantic

More information

Digital & Creative Sector: Context & Opportunities. Mark Basnett, Managing Director, LCR LEP

Digital & Creative Sector: Context & Opportunities. Mark Basnett, Managing Director, LCR LEP Digital & Creative Sector: Context & Opportunities Mark Basnett, Managing Director, LCR LEP City Region Growth Strategy Growth Strategy: Vision We will build on our core strengths and capacity for innovation

More information

EntrEprEnEurship strategy

EntrEprEnEurship strategy Entrepreneurship Strategy 2017-2020 INSPIRE, SUPPORT, EDUCATE, & research Cork Institute of Technology (CIT) has been closely connected to the business and industry community since its origins in 1912

More information

Wolfson Foundation. Strategy,

Wolfson Foundation. Strategy, Wolfson Foundation Strategy, 2017-2019 WOLFSON FOUNDATION THREE YEAR STRATEGY 04 THE WOLFSON FOUNDATION Strategy, 2017-2019 The traditions of the Wolfson Foundation, I think, are valuable for all of us.

More information

Greater Manchester An Innovation Ecosystem. Greater Manchester

Greater Manchester An Innovation Ecosystem. Greater Manchester Greater Manchester An Innovation Ecosystem Greater Manchester Greater Manchester (GM) is the UK s largest conurbation in both population and economic terms after London. It incorporates ten metropolitan

More information

Cancer Research UK response to the Business, Innovation and Skills Committee inquiry into the Government s industrial strategy September 2016

Cancer Research UK response to the Business, Innovation and Skills Committee inquiry into the Government s industrial strategy September 2016 Cancer Research UK response to the Business, Innovation and Skills Committee inquiry into the Government s industrial strategy September 2016 Cancer Research UK is the world s largest independent cancer

More information

NCUK PRIZE AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS 2018

NCUK PRIZE AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS 2018 NCUK PRIZE AWARDS AND 2018 NCUK, in collaboration with NCUK universities and the Northern Consortium, is pleased to offer a range of scholarships and awards. Terms and conditions apply to all awards and

More information

Research England Engagement Forum

Research England Engagement Forum Research England Engagement Forum #RELondonEngage18 The Tower Hotel, London Thursday 28 June 2018 12.30 17.00 Drinks reception from 17:00 19:00 Programme 12.30 13.30 Registration, networking lunch 13.30

More information

A Worldwide Network of Quality Accounting Firms

A Worldwide Network of Quality Accounting Firms A Worldwide Network of Quality Accounting Firms Please do not reproduce without permission from TIAG A SMART WAY... of accounting for the realities of global business The International Accounting Group

More information

International Prospectus. An International University College in Shanghai

International Prospectus. An International University College in Shanghai 2017 International Prospectus An International University College in Shanghai SBC was established in 2006 as a result of an innovative collaboration between the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology

More information

Glanbia Graduate Programme 2013 Niamh Hayden, HR Business Support Manager

Glanbia Graduate Programme 2013 Niamh Hayden, HR Business Support Manager Glanbia Graduate Programme 2013 Niamh Hayden, HR Business Support Manager 9 th October 2012 Leading global nutritional solutions and cheese group Who we are International nutritional solutions and cheese

More information

Thank you for your interest in the above development opportunity at UK Young Artists

Thank you for your interest in the above development opportunity at UK Young Artists Production and Marketing Assistant Thank you for your interest in the above development opportunity at UK Young Artists Enclosed are the role and person specification, core terms and conditions and background

More information

121,000 + SUBSCRIBERS* 245,000+ FOLLOWERS* 91% 67% 183,000+ DOWNLOADS* million IN 2016* ATTRACT QUALITY JOBSEEKERS FROM ACROSS THE GLOBE

121,000 + SUBSCRIBERS* 245,000+ FOLLOWERS* 91% 67% 183,000+ DOWNLOADS* million IN 2016* ATTRACT QUALITY JOBSEEKERS FROM ACROSS THE GLOBE Media pack ATTRACT QUALITY JOBSEEKERS FROM ACROSS THE GLOBE JOBS BY EMAIL 121,000 + SUBSCRIBERS* JOB SEARCHES ON JOBS.AC.UK 4.6 million IN 2016* SOCIAL MEDIA 245,000+ FOLLOWERS* QUALITY JOBSEEKERS MOBILE

More information

ERDF in the Heart of the South West Eifion Jones Head of Strategy & Operations

ERDF in the Heart of the South West Eifion Jones Head of Strategy & Operations ERDF in the Heart of the South West Eifion Jones Head of Strategy & Operations European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) Growth Programme for England National Arrangements National programme with

More information

Science priorities for Brexit

Science priorities for Brexit Science priorities for Brexit A statement by Stephen Metcalfe MP Chair of the Parliamentary and Scientific Committee, informed by advice and evidence from the research and innovation community 1 Science

More information

Arts Council England and Julie s Bicycle offer one powerful blueprint to inspire the leadership we need.

Arts Council England and Julie s Bicycle offer one powerful blueprint to inspire the leadership we need. Arts Council England and Julie s Bicycle offer one powerful blueprint to inspire the leadership we need. United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Since 2012, Arts Council England has partnered

More information

By to:

By  to: From the Director of Research and Development Dr Russell Hamilton CBE Richmond House 79 Whitehall London SW1A 2NS T: +44 (0)20 7210 5828 E: russell.hamilton@dh.gsi.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk 18 December 2015

More information

THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS OF ENGLAND Strategic priorities

THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS OF ENGLAND Strategic priorities THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS OF ENGLAND Strategic priorities 2015 2019 FOREWORD Our vision is Advancing Surgical Care. It is now supported by the College s top three strategic priorities developed after

More information

DEVELOPING THE ENTREPRENEURIAL UNIVERSITY

DEVELOPING THE ENTREPRENEURIAL UNIVERSITY The University is dead, long live the University: Is Entrepreneurial Learning the missing link between University Education & Employability? Professor Nigel Lockett September 2016 DEVELOPING THE ENTREPRENEURIAL

More information

CA TA LO GUE INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMMES 18/19

CA TA LO GUE INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMMES 18/19 CA TA LO GUE INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMMES 18/19 I II 9 8 faculties research institutes No. 1 technical university in Lithuania (Reitingai, 017); among percent of top universities of the world according to

More information

UK FinTech. On the cutting edge. An evaluation of the international FinTech sector. Executive summary abridged report.

UK FinTech. On the cutting edge. An evaluation of the international FinTech sector. Executive summary abridged report. UK On the cutting edge An evaluation of the international sector Executive summary abridged report Commissioned by: Foreword Financial Technology or is fundamentally changing the way financial services

More information

The Wesley Clover Company Development Model

The Wesley Clover Company Development Model Building Businesses The Wesley Clover Company Development Model Managing Risks while Developing Tech Companies for Global Markets 2015 1 The information and images contained in this presentation may not

More information

Reading Real Estate Foundation

Reading Real Estate Foundation Reading Real Estate Foundation 10 years supporting real estate and planning education at the University of Reading Supporting education, forging links, building futures The Reading Real Estate Foundation

More information

Sheffield City Region Mayoral Combined Authority. Additional evidence, such as letters of support, maps or plans should be included in an annex.

Sheffield City Region Mayoral Combined Authority. Additional evidence, such as letters of support, maps or plans should be included in an annex. Transforming Cities Fund Call for Proposals Application Form Applicant Information Bidding City Region: Sheffield City Region Mayoral Combined Authority Bid Manager Name and position: David Budd Assistant

More information

The programme offers awards up to a maximum 500 per person for undergraduates and taught postgraduates.

The programme offers awards up to a maximum 500 per person for undergraduates and taught postgraduates. Santander International Connections Awards 2018/19 Application Guidelines 1. Introduction Postgraduate taught students and Undergraduate students wishing to undertake an international visit or projects

More information

Northern Powerhouse Strategy: An Overview

Northern Powerhouse Strategy: An Overview Northern Powerhouse Strategy: An Overview Last week, during what was the final Autumn Statement, the Chancellor Philip Hammond reaffirmed his commitment to building a Northern Powerhouse. It may not have

More information

NCUK PRIZE AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS 2018

NCUK PRIZE AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS 2018 NCUK PRIZE AWARDS AND 2018 NCUK, in collaboration with NCUK universities and the Northern Consortium, is pleased to offer a range of scholarships and awards. Terms and conditions apply to all awards and

More information

Triple Helix. Prof. Richard B. Davies. Wales, UK

Triple Helix. Prof. Richard B. Davies. Wales, UK Triple Helix Prof. Richard B. Davies Wales, UK Context: The First Challenge Business - different requirements 2) Universities different missions, capacity & capability 3) Government - different organisation

More information

Maximising value from assets. Case Studies & Point of View

Maximising value from assets. Case Studies & Point of View Maximising value from assets Case Studies & Point of View Introduction Using assets to fill the funding gap As public bodies are asked to find further savings, we think it is time to look harder at making

More information

THE SCHOOL OF HEALTH, SPORT & BIOSCIENCE

THE SCHOOL OF HEALTH, SPORT & BIOSCIENCE THE SCHOOL OF HEALTH, SPORT & BIOSCIENCE The University of East London is a dynamic, diverse, multicultural and rapidly expanding University at the heart of Europe s largest regeneration area and immediately

More information

BIT-SANTANDER Summer School on Innovation and Entrepreneurship July 2018 Beijing, China

BIT-SANTANDER Summer School on Innovation and Entrepreneurship July 2018 Beijing, China BIT-SANTANDER Summer School on Innovation and Entrepreneurship 2-20 July 2018 Beijing, China Internet Plus, is proposed by China s Prime Minister Li Keqiang in his Government Work Report on March 5, 2015

More information

UK public spending on research in 2011

UK public spending on research in 2011 Charity funded research in the UK 30 OCTOBER 2013 AMRC MEMBER PORTFOLIO FOR THE UK This briefing provides a regional analysis of how charities fund research in the UK. It is derived from the AMRC research

More information

TENDER BRIEF: Liverpool City Region Marine & Maritime Knowledge Hub (LMKH)

TENDER BRIEF: Liverpool City Region Marine & Maritime Knowledge Hub (LMKH) TENDER BRIEF: Liverpool City Region Marine & Maritime Knowledge Hub (LMKH) 1. Background and introduction The Liverpool City Region (LCR) is a global Superport with one of the largest UK clusters of marine

More information

Pro Vice-Chancellor/Dean, Faculty of Health and Social Care. Associate Deans, Heads and Associate Heads of Department/Field Leaders in Nurse Education

Pro Vice-Chancellor/Dean, Faculty of Health and Social Care. Associate Deans, Heads and Associate Heads of Department/Field Leaders in Nurse Education It is important to note that this job description is a guide to the work you will initially be required to undertake. It may be changed from time to time to meet changing circumstances. It does not form

More information

Innovation through collaboration

Innovation through collaboration Innovation through collaboration www.ktponline.org.uk/academics Knowledge Transfer Partnerships is a UK-wide programme funded by the Technology Strategy Board with 12 other funding organisations. What

More information

JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION JOB DESCRIPTION JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title Directorate Nurse Clinical Champion Health and Wellbeing Pay Band 74.88 PAYE or 82.88 umbrella per 4 hour half day. Hours/Sessions per

More information

shaping the future of finance

shaping the future of finance shaping the future of finance FIND OUT WHY LUXEMBOURG IS A GREAT PLACE FOR FINTECH Supporting Innovation PRIVATE FUNDING Local investors (Business Angels, VCs, Family offices, etc.) Luxembourg Business

More information

Huawei Research & University Partnership.

Huawei Research & University Partnership. Huawei Research & University Partnership www.huawei.com Collaboration with various partners Universities/Research institutes The Huawei Innovation Research Program (HIRP) has covered over 300 universities

More information

Brief for Commercial Review July 2015

Brief for Commercial Review July 2015 Sheffield Students Union Brief for Commercial Review July 215 1. About Sheffield Students Union Sheffield Students Union exists to represent, support, and enhance the lives of all University of Sheffield

More information

PRIORITY 1: Access to the best talent and skills

PRIORITY 1: Access to the best talent and skills UK architecture is a global success story worth over 4 billion a year. Architects from around the world come here to study, work and develop new skills and contacts, helping British firms design ground-breaking

More information

West Yorkshire Combined Authority. Corporate Plan 2017/18

West Yorkshire Combined Authority. Corporate Plan 2017/18 West Yorkshire Combined Authority Corporate Plan 2017/18 1 Contents Introduction CONTENTS INTRODUCTION COMBINED VISION BUILDING OUR ORGANISATION COMBINED ACTION LOOKING AHEAD FINANCE KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

More information

Erasmus+ for Higher Education

Erasmus+ for Higher Education Erasmus+ for Higher Education 2018 Call information 2 Erasmus+ for Higher Education About Erasmus+ Erasmus+ is the European Union programme for education, training, youth and sport. It runs for seven years,

More information

Recruitment pack Head of Grants

Recruitment pack Head of Grants Recruitment pack Head of Grants Contents How to apply Welcome from the Director, Biomedical Grants and Policy The Academy Grants and career development support at the Academy The Post The Person The Offer

More information

Professor Gordon Marshall Director. University of Reading, March 2014

Professor Gordon Marshall Director. University of Reading, March 2014 Professor Gordon Marshall Director University of Reading, March 2014 . scholarships for such purposes of research and education as my Trustees may in their discretion direct. Annual expenditure of circa

More information

European Regional Development Funding Breakfast Briefing

European Regional Development Funding Breakfast Briefing European Regional Development Funding 2014-2020 Breakfast Briefing 3 rd December 2014 9-10am Simon Nokes Deputy Chief Executive, New Economy Mark Duncan, Strategic Lead, Manchester City Council Overview

More information

Northern Cultural Regeneration Fund

Northern Cultural Regeneration Fund Northern Cultural Regeneration Fund Project Call: Expression of Interest (EOI) Information for applicants Open: 1 September 2017 Close: Noon October 2017 1. Introduction This document provides background

More information

Foundations for excellence. Advancing scholarship in the ancient to pre-modern Buddhist and Hindu art and architecture of Southeast Asia

Foundations for excellence. Advancing scholarship in the ancient to pre-modern Buddhist and Hindu art and architecture of Southeast Asia Foundations for excellence Advancing scholarship in the ancient to pre-modern Buddhist and Hindu art and architecture of Southeast Asia The SOAS experience Only higher education institution in Europe specialising

More information

EMPOWERING PEOPLE SUSTAINABILITY AT YNAP 2016 SNAPSHOT

EMPOWERING PEOPLE SUSTAINABILITY AT YNAP 2016 SNAPSHOT EMPOWERING PEOPLE SUSTAINABILITY AT YNAP 2016 SNAPSHOT OUR SUSTAINABILITY VISION: EMPOWERING PEOPLE As the world s leading online luxury retailer, we have a responsibility and also an opportunity to create

More information

PRESIDENT GOODLUCK JONATHAN S ADMINISTRATION OUR. Nigerians Some Reasons for Continuity with PDP and more. To be continuing

PRESIDENT GOODLUCK JONATHAN S ADMINISTRATION OUR. Nigerians Some Reasons for Continuity with PDP and more. To be continuing MAJOR ECONOMIC ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE PRESIDENT GOODLUCK JONATHAN S ADMINISTRATION OUR PARTY LEADER- Nigerians Some Reasons for Continuity with PDP and more. To be continuing By Hon. Dr. Harold Molokwu Chairman

More information

Social Enterprise Awards 2014

Social Enterprise Awards 2014 Social Enterprise Awards 2014 Information Sheet Please read the information below before completing any award application. It provides information about the: Categories Eligibility and criteria Application

More information

BT Identity Management Quick Start Service

BT Identity Management Quick Start Service BT Identity Management Quick Start Service The BT Identity Management Quick Start service enables organisations to rapidly assess their Identity Management (IdM) implementation s effectiveness, prioritise

More information

Industrial policy, Smart Specialisation, COSME

Industrial policy, Smart Specialisation, COSME Industrial policy, Smart Specialisation, COSME Tallinn, 7 March 2014 1. Industrial policy: priorities and focus areas 2. Smart Specialisation and Industrial Programmes 3. COSME Industry in the EU economy

More information

Delivering the Five Year Forward View. through Business Intelligence

Delivering the Five Year Forward View. through Business Intelligence Delivering the Five Year Forward View through Business Intelligence Introduction The market for analytics has matured significantly in the past five years and, although the health sector in the UK has

More information

The Research(er) Development Fund aims to grow Manchester Met s researchers and research capability by providing:

The Research(er) Development Fund aims to grow Manchester Met s researchers and research capability by providing: Research(er) Development Fund 2017/18 The Research(er) Development Fund aims to grow Manchester Met s researchers and research capability by providing: 1. Support for researchers at the start of their

More information

Flanders A haven for top scientists

Flanders A haven for top scientists Flanders A haven for top scientists Top science in Flanders Clever with head and hands, creative and innovative. Odysseus knew how to tackle a problem. He found his way out of every challenge or difficulty.

More information

Warwick University Industry Day

Warwick University Industry Day Warwick University Industry Day 24 th May 2017 Dr Mark Tarplee UK Research and Innovation our future Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) IUK 547m EPSRC

More information

International Doctorate Centre. High Value, Low Environmental Impact Manufacturing

International Doctorate Centre. High Value, Low Environmental Impact Manufacturing International Doctorate Centre High Value, Low Environmental Impact Manufacturing Foreword We have been working with global companies for over thirty years developing innovative products and processes,

More information

Guidance notes: Research Chairs and Senior Research Fellowships

Guidance notes: Research Chairs and Senior Research Fellowships Guidance notes: Research Chairs and Senior Research Fellowships Contents Introduction... 1 Eligibility criteria... 2 Contracts... 2 Further queries... 3 Submission deadline... 3 Resubmissions... 3 Mentoring

More information

RESEARCH AND INNOVATION DIVISION. EIRA Knowledge Exchange Fellow EIRA Network (Three Posts, Fixed Term for Three Years)

RESEARCH AND INNOVATION DIVISION. EIRA Knowledge Exchange Fellow EIRA Network (Three Posts, Fixed Term for Three Years) RESEARCH AND INNOVATION DIVISION EIRA Knowledge Exchange Fellow EIRA Network (Three Posts, Fixed Term for Three Years) Post One: Post Two: Post Three: Biotech Full-Time (1.0FTE) Artificial Intelligence

More information

The Role of LEP Partnerships for Regional Research Collaboration. Dr Jonathan Hague, Chair, Liverpool City Region Innovation Board.

The Role of LEP Partnerships for Regional Research Collaboration. Dr Jonathan Hague, Chair, Liverpool City Region Innovation Board. The Role of LEP Partnerships for Regional Research Collaboration Dr Jonathan Hague, Chair, Liverpool City Region Innovation Board 9 th March 2016 1 Contents Context The City Region Driving Knowledge to

More information

NHS Right Care expanding the approach in the context of delivering the Five Year Forward View

NHS Right Care expanding the approach in the context of delivering the Five Year Forward View NHS Right Care expanding the approach in the context of delivering the Five Year Forward View Background 1. NHS Right Care originated as part of the QIPP programme within the Department of Health in 2009.

More information

Liverpool Cultural Strategy Delivery Plan: Stakeholder Summary

Liverpool Cultural Strategy Delivery Plan: Stakeholder Summary Liverpool Cultural Strategy Delivery Plan: 2010-2014 Stakeholder Summary Liverpool Cultural Strategy Delivery Plan: 2010-2014 Stakeholder Summary The context: Liverpool s Cultural Strategy Delivery Plan

More information

Creative Industries Clusters Programme Programme Scope

Creative Industries Clusters Programme Programme Scope Creative Industries Clusters Programme Programme Scope Contents 1. Summary of the Programme... 2 2. Background... 3 3. Opportunities and threats facing the UK creative industries... 4 Product and service

More information

Soho Alcohol Recovery Centre: An Economic Evaluation

Soho Alcohol Recovery Centre: An Economic Evaluation Soho Alcohol Recovery Centre: An Economic Evaluation 7th November 2012 David Murray BSc MSc FFPH Director PHAST Dr James Jarrett BA MA PhD Public Health Economist, PHAST Contents 1. PHAST 2. Context 3.

More information

A Market-Informed Research & Innovation Ecosystem for Food

A Market-Informed Research & Innovation Ecosystem for Food A Market-Informed Research & Innovation Ecosystem for Food Teagasc Gateways 24 November 2015 Dr Christian Stafford Research & Innovation Division, EI Enterprise Ireland - Mission We work with ambitious

More information

Physics for a better world. An introduction to IOP s international programmes

Physics for a better world. An introduction to IOP s international programmes Physics for a better world An introduction to IOP s international programmes The Institute of Physics is a leading scientific society promoting physics and bringing physicists together for the benefit

More information

Jazz South ACE Ambition for Excellence programme

Jazz South ACE Ambition for Excellence programme Jazz South ACE Ambition for Excellence programme Background Turner Sims Southampton submitted an application to Arts Council England s (ACE) Ambition for Excellence programme in January 2018 for investment

More information

Presentation by Julie Sinnamon, CEO Enterprise Ireland. 22 nd November 2016

Presentation by Julie Sinnamon, CEO Enterprise Ireland. 22 nd November 2016 Presentation by Julie Sinnamon, CEO Enterprise Ireland 22 nd November 2016 Enterprise Ireland Work with 5,000 Irish owned businesses across all sectors with export potential and regions To help them to

More information

Lessons Learned from Scotland s Electronic Health Record Programme. Greater China e-health Forum 7 th October 2011

Lessons Learned from Scotland s Electronic Health Record Programme. Greater China e-health Forum 7 th October 2011 Lessons Learned from Scotland s Electronic Health Record Programme Greater China e-health Forum 7 th October 2011 InterSystems Established in 1978 Headquartered in Cambridge, MA Healthcare solutions headquartered

More information

Business Plan Lancashire: The Place for Growth.

Business Plan Lancashire: The Place for Growth. Business Plan 2017-2020 Lancashire: The Place for Growth www.lancashirelep.co.uk Introduction This document begins to set out the priorities for the LEP s programme of work over the next three years. It

More information

Recruitment Procedures for Confucius Institute. Scholarship (2013)

Recruitment Procedures for Confucius Institute. Scholarship (2013) Recruitment Procedures for Confucius Institute Scholarship (2013) In order to support the development of Confucius Institutes, facilitate Chinese language promotion and Chinese cultural transmission in

More information

ACCESS GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES. Liverpool, UK June 2018

ACCESS GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES. Liverpool, UK June 2018 ACCESS GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES. Liverpool, UK 12-28 June 2018 HRH The Duke of Cambridge Festival Patron 2018 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS FESTIVAL. The International Business Festival is the biggest event of its

More information

ILS MediPark. From Incubator to Science Park. UKSPA Conference Loughborough 19 th May 2016

ILS MediPark. From Incubator to Science Park. UKSPA Conference Loughborough 19 th May 2016 ILS MediPark From Incubator to Science Park UKSPA Conference Loughborough 19 th May 2016 Dr. Gareth Davies Swansea University Medical School: Institute of Life Science Enterprise & Innovation ILS MediPark

More information

This year s budget is an opportunity to take further steps to increase the growth potential of the UK s games and interactive entertainment industry.

This year s budget is an opportunity to take further steps to increase the growth potential of the UK s games and interactive entertainment industry. 21-27 Lamb s Conduit Street London WC1N 3NL T: +44 (0) 207 534 0580 F: +44 (0) 207 534 0581 ukie.org.uk Rt. Hon Philip Hammond MP Chancellor of the Exchequer HM Treasury 1 Horse Guards Road London SW1A

More information

Priority Axis 3: Enhancing the Competitiveness of Small and Medium Sized Enterprises

Priority Axis 3: Enhancing the Competitiveness of Small and Medium Sized Enterprises 2014 to 2020 European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme Call for Proposals European Regional Development Fund Priority Axis 3: Enhancing the Competitiveness of Small and Medium Sized Enterprises

More information

THE DIGITAL REVOLUTION IN ITALY

THE DIGITAL REVOLUTION IN ITALY THE DIGITAL REVOLUTION IN ITALY 1 of 14 PROSPECTS FOR THE DIGITAL MARKET IN ITALY ACCENTURE S REPORT 'DIGITAL DISRUPTION: THE GROWTH MULTIPLIER' WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM IN DAVOS, JANUARY 2016 For Italy, a

More information

Social Enterprise & Housing. What is next for housing and social enterprise?

Social Enterprise & Housing. What is next for housing and social enterprise? Social Enterprise & Housing 19 th June 2012 What is next for housing and social enterprise? Dr Chris Handy Accord Group Chief Executive About Social Enterprise It is estimated there are over 50,000 social

More information