Supporting Scottish innovations to thrive
23 May 2019Scottish innovations have changed and continue to change the way we live and work.
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Strong coffee and friendly advice support Aberdeenshire businesses
20 April 2018Gary Hogan, joined Interface as a Business Engagement Executive for Aberdeenshire from Robert Gordon University in March, while Gillian Hambley is on maternity leave. We took the opportunity to ask Gary what a typical day looks like, among other things.
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What can Interface do for your business?
05 April 2018Relationships between business and academia have long been a vital part of industry growth.
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Scotland CanDo more
19 March 2018Since John Swinney MSP launched the Scotland CanDo agenda five years ago, entrepreneurial organisations from across the country have engaged in regular cooperation to make Scotland “a world-leading nation for entrepreneurship and innovation”.
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Attractive attractions for older people
15 March 2018It’s not uncommon for visitor attractions to create tailored programmes for different groups, often focussing on something that’s expected to be particularly appealing to that demographic. But when it comes to older people, provision is often targeted towards being dementia-friendly.
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Addressing the ‘leaky pipeline’: the leadership role of women in tourism
07 March 2018As we approach International Women’s Day and my in box starts to fill up with invitations to attend and speak at events, I ponder how far women in academia, especially within the tourism subject area, have progressed.
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Animation industry merges techniques and technology
20 February 2018Last week I was involved in a panel (or two!) in the second year of the MOVE Summit – a dedicated conference led by the animation industry in Scotland. The summit comprised two days - one day dedicated to our Emerging Talent and two to the professional freelance and commercial companies in Scotland.
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It pays to be greener
15 February 2018Small and medium businesses can reduce energy costs and receive up to £10k cashback with the SME Loan. It’s a win-win. By making energy efficiency improvements most businesses can cut their energy consumption by around a quarter, making a 25% saving on their energy bills.
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Lee’s outstanding contribution to knowledge exchange
08 February 2018Professor Lee Innes tells us about the importance of academic-business partnerships and why travelling helps people work together.
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Milestones and celebrations mark Interface’s impact
24 January 2018The arrival of a new year provides a good opportunity to pause and take stock in a fast-paced world that seems ever-changing.
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Experts on hand to guide businesses through Brexit
11 January 2018Nearly one year on from the triggering of Article 50, Brexit will continue to be the foremost concern for businesses throughout 2018 and there isn’t a business in the country that won’t in some way be impacted by Britain’s leaving the EU. Businesses need to plan for Brexit now and ensuring intellectual property rights are protected is central to this.
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