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📢 Event Invitation: Achieving Social and Environmental Change Through Commercialisation The Research Business Development Team invites you to a special event focused on Social Enterprises – a business model that merges commercial success with social and environmental impact. 🗓 Date: Wednesday, 11th September 2024 🕚 Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM 🏛 Location: Arts Building, Seminar Room 1 Scotland is a global leader in social enterprise, a sector employing nearly 90,000 people and making significant contributions to the economy. But how can this model be applied to the research conducted at the University of St Andrews? In partnership with CEIS Group and @the-challenges-group leaders in social enterprise development, we will explore how research can benefit from this approach. Topics include: 1. What is social enterprise? 2. Differences from traditional commercialisation 3. Case studies from Scottish universities 4. Available support, funding, and finance 5. Q&A session Register here to attend: https://ow.ly/9be750Tegl0 #StAndrewsInnovation #CEIS #ChallengesGroup #ResearchBusinessDevelopment

Discover the incredible impact of the Nebraska AHEC Program. https://bit.ly/4fkpVxq Explore the new 2021-2023 Impact Report and see how we're making a difference. #NebraskaAHEC #ImpactReport

How to finance deep renovations in social housing from a neighbourhood approach? Don't miss the last online workshop by oPEN Lab with experts from the financial sector, 🗓️ on 2 Dec! Register here🔗https://lnkd.in/eJKKF_6q #openlab #sustainablefinance

Honestly shocked by what our government is currently doing to science in NZ. Short-term economic gain at all costs it seems. Who says social science or humanities aren’t impactful? These are precisely the fields we need to back to exert real change in times of crisis. “New Zealanders expect to see publicly funded research delivering clear benefits, which is why I am refocusing our science funding to concentrate on backing science with a purpose. “The Catalyst Fund is the Government’s key lever to support science, innovation and technology activities that foster international collaboration for New Zealand’s benefit. We can achieve faster and better-quality results that have greater impact by connecting with our international community. “The new plan focuses our funding on clear growth areas of quantum technology, health, biotechnology, artificial intelligence, space, and Antarctic research,” Ms Collins says.

🚨 Call for Evidence! 🚨 The UKRI-funded MACC Hub is seeking contributions to help drive critical transformational adaptation research in the UK. We're collecting evidence in the form of peer-reviewed papers or grey literature to answer these key questions: 1. What are the levers of change for adaptation in the UK and its regions, including barriers and opportunities? 2.What guidance and examples exist on ‘Transformational Adaptation’ to help us define it for use through the Hub? 💡 If you have insights to share, we’d love to hear from you! 🗓️ Deadline: Friday, 6th December 2024 (late submissions welcome) 📧 Submit your evidence via this form (https://lnkd.in/eCmZk7q5) or email: [email protected] Together, we can shape a resilient future. 🌍 #ClimateAdaptation #ResearchCall #Sustainability

Discover the Power of County Durham: Innovation, Growth, and Opportunity County Durham is primed to be the heartbeat of the North East, driving innovation, entrepreneurial spirit, and inclusive growth. Join us at UKREiiF and explore the County Durham stand to unlock a world of investment possibilities. Strategic Vision and Collaborative Partnerships: A strategic vision and collaborative partnerships with the County Durham Economic Partnership, Durham County Council, and Business Durham create a foundation for transformative investment. Investment Pitchbook and Inclusive Economy Strategy: Due to be launched at UKREiiF 2024, the Investment Pitchbook showcases diverse opportunities aligned with the Inclusive Economy Strategy, spanning economic, cultural, placemaking, transportation, and renewable energy sectors. Key Sectors Driving Economic Strength: From advanced manufacturing and FinTech to space technology, research hubs, and green energy, Durham boasts a diversified economic landscape. Research and Innovation Ecosystem: Durham's NETPark, hosting National Catapult Centres and innovation hubs, is a thriving research and innovation ecosystem with significant investment opportunities. Green Energy Opportunities: Leveraging natural geography and industrial heritage, Durham presents opportunities in geothermal energy, district heating, and lithium extraction, aligning with the UK's energy transition. Pride in Place, Culture, and People: Rich heritage, stunning landscapes, and a commitment to cultural revitalisation make County Durham unique, contributing to a quality of life that attracts millions of visitors. Gateway to the North East: Strategically connecting over 2.5 million people, Durham's road, rail links, ports, and airports underscore its importance as the 8th largest county by population. World-Leading Education: Durham University and specialized training institutes offer premium talent and research impact, positioning Durham as an education hub. Heritage & Culture Transforming into Modern Offerings: Transforming cultural heritage into modern attractions, Durham's arts and recreation sector has outpaced regional growth. Quality of Life: With outstanding natural beauty, coastline, affordable living, and Northeastern friendliness, Durham offers a quality of life that contributed to £1 billion tourism spend in 2022. NEMCA and Future Investments: The establishment of the North East Mayoral Combined Authority (NEMCA) and substantial investments mark Durham's strategic growing importance as a regional economic powerhouse. Explore details at https://bit.ly/43g76pm or visit the County Durham stand at UKREiiF. Get all the details here https://bit.ly/3TfC3p1 #InvestInDurham #DurhamInnovation #UKREiiF2024

Discover the iSDG Model: The Sustainable Policy Simulator The iSDG is an integrated simulation model that supports policy-making for the Sustainable Development Goals. Explore its dynamic capabilities firsthand! Request a Demo through our website and discover how the iSDG can serve as the foundation for informed decision-making for a more sustainable future. 🔗 https://ow.ly/zGXB50P3aKL #SDGs #SustainableDevelopment

Do you want to help shape an inclusive, sustainable, and dynamic future for Hampshire and Surrey? Or are you struggling to secure institutional funding to make your economic growth ambitions happen?   If the answer is yes to either of these questions, then why not join Enterprise M3 LEP and The Good Economy at our Shaping Futures Through Impactful Investments workshop, on Thursday 29th February, running from 10am to 3pm.   Experts from The Good Economy will equip you with the know-how on:   Forming and successfully delivering place-based impact investment opportunities. Identifying local ideas and proposals for investment; and Developing effective pitching and project strategies. Whether you are engaged in economic development, regeneration, housing, infrastructure, innovation, or high value start-up/scale-up/sectoral activity, there is so much to be gained from understanding and applying the know-how to make impact investing happen.   The workshop, which includes lunch, is taking place at the Future Towns Innovation Hub, within the brand new Engineering Centre, at the University of Southampton Science Park, in Chilworth.   Follow the link to secure your place👉 https://lnkd.in/eYvdEgmw   #ImpactInvesting #PlaceBasedInvesting Sajid Butt FRSA Sally Thompson Hampshire County Council Surrey County Council Winchester City Council Test Valley Borough Council Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council

📢 Have you read the latest edition of our IMPACT magazine? Discover examples of innovative thinking and excellence in technological science #STEM and #engineering that are helping us to respond to the challenges faced by all Australians. 🔬 💡 This issue revolves around the theme of Australia's competitive advantage - Becoming an innovation nation. Check out the technological innovations needed to keep delivering improvements to all of our lives and the environment! 📖 Dive into the magazine here: https://lnkd.in/gdjut_Pn

A huge thank you to all #IEDConf2024 speakers, our conference Gold sponsors AtkinsRéalis, Lichfields UK, Pegasus Group and WECD, Silver sponsors Copper Consultancy, Key Cities, Social Value Engine and Growth Maturity Index, media partner Local Government Chronicle, SAS Event & Association Management, and, of course, our delegates. We will be back tonight for the IED Annual Awards! If you aren't able to attend the dinner, we will be announcing the winners in full on this feed. Here is a reminder of the shortlisted entries https://lnkd.in/dkEf6E72! #economicdevelopment #regeneration #regionaldevelopment #localeconomy #economicgrowth #inclusivegrowth #sustainablegrowth #devolution #communitydevelopment #healthycommunities #placemaking #netzero #socialvalue #townplanning #housing #propertydevelopment #infrastructuredevelopment #inwardinvestment #businesssupport #enterprise #entrepreneurship #employability #skillsdevelopment #researchanddevelopment #innovation #planning #surveying #engineering #highways #transport #localgovernment #localgov #localauthority #localauthorities #councils #university #universities #highereducation #professionaldevelopment #CPD