Prof David Shepherd Deputy Vice Chancellor Bangor University Founded 1884
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Witty Review 2013 The future growth of the UK economy will in large part come from fast growing SMEs Universities offer SMEs varied and substantial benefits, but many SMEs lack resources for external engagement and the quality of support available from the local university is key Local flexible employment by SMEs is the route out of unemployment for most
SMEs Wales Wales - a nation of small and medium-sized enterprises 210,700 enterprises active in Wales in 2012 SMEs = 99% of businesses in Wales Data from Federation of Small Businesses Wales
Bangor University working with Industry Distinct Track record with industry Play a major role in developing the local and regional economy Strong themes of applied and translational research Run Major projects in association with Industry Knowledge Exchange Scholarship Scheme SEACAMS Pontio Enterprise by Design GIFT Winning in Tendering
Knowledge Exchange Scholarship Scheme KESS Part-funded by the European Social Fund (ESF) PROJECT AIMS 1. Increase the research capacity of SMEs by linking with Masters and PhD projects 2. Encourage SMEs to undertake research and recruit researchers 3. Prepare and train individuals to contribute to research as professionals 4. Promote Higher-level Skills Development amongst the Welsh Government s priority R&D sectors 5. Support the development of key technologies
Project Headlines Led by Bangor for the HE sector in Wales 230 Doctoral and 73 Masters Scholarships live Micro Companies, SMEs, Large Companies and 3 rd and Public Sector Organisations are all eligible project partners Scholarship projects linked to the 4 Welsh Government s priority R&D sectors: Low Carbon Economy Digital Economy Health & Bioscience Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering
KESS: Summary of Benefits COMPANY Low cost of participating Applicable research Long term link with University partner Developing a research culture Publicity & PR value UNIVERSITY Research, Skills and Knowledge Transfer agendas Links with the local business community Demonstrate the impact of higherlevel skills through research Building research capacity STUDENT Professional training business experience broader career perspective
Priority R&D Sectors engaged with KESS 2% Advanced Engineering & Manufacturing 21% 11% 20% Digital Economy (ICT) Health & Biosciences 45% Low Carbon Economy Other
Participating Organisations 7% 10% 13% 70% SME Large Public Third Sector
In terms of employers, our survey asked two questions related tto motivation, what Mid Term Evaluation was iw about KESS that appealed to you? and to experience be getting involved with K hat benefits (if any) did you y expect SS?. Figures 3.2 n ad 3.3 provide the data from responses. KESS Evaluation KESS Evaluation Mid-term Mid-term Evaluation Evaluation Figure 3.2 3.3: Surveyed Benefits expected employers by motivations surveyed employers for getting involved in KESS Figure 5.1: Surveyed employers previous involvement with Universities Source: Telephone survey of 50 host organisations Source: Telephone survey of 50 host organisations Source: Telephone Survey of 50 employers As seen in Fig 3.2, the responses to the first of these questions were quite varied, This impression was largely reflected through our focus groups with academic with many individual employer respondents citing multiple reasons but with the most supervisors and, particularly, through our case-studies. Of these, in two cases (one common relating to the lack of in-house research capacity and the potential to meet public sector, one private sector) there was a very personal involvement with the
A Bangor-led marine science programme for the benefit of businesses in Wales A Strategic Partnership of HEIs in Wales 25 million to help expand the MARINE SECTOR: Through increased investment in commercially-driven R & D By maximising economic impact of academia & business By promoting benefits of innovation & science
Coastal Oceanography & Resource Exploitation Coastal Zone Management Environmental Quality Assessment Geological Resources & Technology Sustainable Resource Development Catchment Processes Design Engineering
Project Aims Assist Enterprises & Individuals Support SMEs & Individuals via pilot/feasibility studies Support collaborative R&D between HEIs, SMEs & Individuals Create spin-out Enterprises Create high quality jobs in the marine sector Induce investment to Wales
SEACAMS Mid Term Evaluation Assisted 265 individuals Assisted 143 enterprises Commissioned 48 joint R&D projects Created 30 jobs
PONTIO: An Arts and Innovation Hub 45 million collaborative investment: European Union, UK Government, Arts Council, Bangor University A Bridge between: Research and Teaching; Arts and Science; University and Community
Pontio Components Students Union Performing Arts Theatre (500+ seats) studio theatre Cinema Innovation Hub Public spaces cafes, bars, shops plaza, amphitheatre park Teaching and Learning
The Innovation Hub FabLab (Digital Rapid Prototyping) HackSpace (Electronics, interaction and physical computing) Prototyping Workshop (Materials and functional prototyping) Design Studio (Home for students and projects) Flexible Seminar Space (reconfigurable, magnetic white walls) Pre-incubation Space (Spin-outs and spin-ins) Social Learning Spaces Virtual Collaboration Environment
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