http://caledonianblogs.net/exchangingknowledge Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:15:13 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The Applied Knowledge Exchange shall be going to the S2S fair in Edinburgh next month to promote its activities in Social Enterprise. Come and say hello to us at the exhibition! http://caledonianblogs.net/exchangingknowledge/2010/03/11/applied-knowledge-exchange-going-to-s2s/ The Applied Knowledge Exchange attended Holyrood Magazine's Enterprise Scotland 2010 event in Edinburgh to hear Minister for Enterprise, Energy and Tourism Jim Mather and Scottish Enterprise's Lena Wilson give their visions for a stronger Scotland for business. Lena Wilson insisted that Scotland's businesses had 'very serious challenges' and were underperforming ... http://caledonianblogs.net/exchangingknowledge/2010/02/15/do-we-lack-entrepeneurialism-in-scotland/ Sir Alex Ferguson returned to Glasgow Caledonian University this week. The Manchester United manager, who received an Honorary Doctor of Letters in 2001, held a masterclass on campus, met parents and children from the award winning Caledonian Club and talked tactics with the University’s football teams during the visit. Read more at ... http://caledonianblogs.net/exchangingknowledge/2010/02/03/alex-ferguson-visits-gcu/ Five Glasgow Caledonian University staff are participating in an Understanding Social Enterprise course run by the Social Enterprise Academy this week. The course is part of a Scottish Government initiative to foster stronger links between University's and the burgeoning social enterprise sector in Scotland. We will also be helping place students in social enterprises ... http://caledonianblogs.net/exchangingknowledge/2010/02/01/ake-drives-social-enterprise-pilot/ Daniel Sutherland, designer of a quick-heating baby bottle called the Milkistar, has been hitting the headlines this week. Daniel has been assisted with the design by the Applied Knowledge Exchange's Business Transformation Fund, which helps fund innovative product research.  Check out the Press & Journal article: http://caledonianblogs.net/exchangingknowledge/2010/01/29/fame-for-business-transformation-fund-baby-bottle-designer/ Glasgow Caledonian University's School of Health will lead a £3.3million European Commission-funded study aimed at tackling chronic foot and ankle pain including such diseases as Diabetic Foot. Jim Woodburn, Professor of Rehabilitation at GCU, is working on the A-FOOTPRINT project to develop new orthotic devices to support or correct musculoskeletal problems. See more about ... http://caledonianblogs.net/exchangingknowledge/2010/01/29/innovative-foot-and-ankle-rehabilitation-work-at-gcu/ Soon our website will be looking much more dynamic, with video showing our academic expertise in all their glory. Biomechanics - Jim Woodburn Take a look to see what you think! http://caledonianblogs.net/exchangingknowledge/2010/01/27/applied-knowledge-videos-to-go-live/ We are getting together some new case studies showcasing the business development, education, research and consultancy services you can get at Glasgow Caledonian University through the Applied Knowledge Exchange. Get in touch if you would like a pack or some more information about business qualifications, funding your business enterprise in ... http://caledonianblogs.net/exchangingknowledge/2010/01/27/new-business-qualifications-and-consultancy-packs-on-the-way/ Glasgow Caledonian University will be attending the KTP Scotland Awards Ceremony on 2nd February at the Doubletree Dunblane Hydro in Perthshire. Glasgow Caledonian Uni has had several successful KTP partnerships with businesses including Novograf. Current KTPs include those with Fearsom UK and If Only Holidays Limited. Knowledge Transfer Partnerships is Europe’s leading programme ... http://caledonianblogs.net/exchangingknowledge/2010/01/20/glasgow-caledonian-uni-aims-for-ktp-success/ Scottish businesses are being offered a new grant of £1,000 by the Scottish Government to take on an apprentice. The £4 million scheme will run until March 26 and is available for up to 4000 employers. The scheme is part of ScotAction, a scheme to help individuals and businesses through the ... http://caledonianblogs.net/exchangingknowledge/2010/01/11/businesses-encouraged-to-take-on-apprentices/