How working with academic expertise has helped marginalised young people
03 September 2019A joint research project with Abertay University explored the challenges and barriers to help young people access support for life and work through access to the arts.
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Material gains from university partnerships
09 August 2019As our environmental awareness grows so does our curiosity about the sustainability of our practices. Understanding the story behind products can help us value the precious commodities they are made from and change our practices to reduce waste and damage.
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Three ways researchers can reach audiences (without the media)
17 July 2019The growing expectation for universities to communicate their impact on society makes sense. However, too often, the need is felt like an additional burden on already stretched researchers.
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Quick guide to tax relief on research and development
12 July 2019Tax relief for businesses doing research and development needn't be a headache, as Karen McFadden of Catax explains.
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The real role models inspiring future generations
25 June 2019As a female who has worked in the worlds of industry and academia there is much to be celebrated, alongside much to ponder when I consider the world of work today. My passion is that education, skills development and career paths are open and accessible to all.
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Supporting Scottish innovations to thrive
13 June 2019Scottish innovations have changed and continue to change the way we live and work.
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The Future of Work & Skills
31 May 2019The business world as we know it is changing, and changing fast. People talk about the future of work being “industry 4.0”, but the reality is it’s no longer the future; it’s here, right now. Technology is already transforming the workplace (for good and bad) beyond recognition, and that in turn has a huge impact on the skills we need to manage that disruption going forward.
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Sparking growth through innovation
09 May 2019Lynn Dickson is Interface’s Business Engagement Executive for Forth Valley and North Clyde. Here she explains how business-academic partnerships are a win-win situation and how supporting collaborations can help move projects forward.
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Working up an Appetite for Food Tourism Collaborations
25 April 2019Interface was delighted to partner with Scotland Food and Drink, Connect Local and the Scottish Tourism Alliance to host a pilot food tourism workshop in Edinburgh on Wednesday 24th April at the CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP office in Castle Terrace.
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Scottish Tourism Month 2019: Ten Take-Aways
15 April 2019Scottish Tourism Month 2019 focused on future-proofing the industry, offering diverse perspectives on global, regional and local levels. #STM2019 events focused our thoughts on how to tackle the industry’s key challenges, sharing best practice, learning from others and finding ways to challenge our thinking. To recap, here are my 10 #STM2019 take-aways.
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The importance of paying it forward
09 April 2019The role of mentors in the lives of entrepreneurs and business owners often goes unacknowledged, and these champions are especially important to people from minorities, in my case as a budding social entrepreneur from the LGBT+ community.
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