University Research in Scotland

NHS Forth Valley R&D Visit

Dr Allyson Bailey and Dr Rosemary Wilson, Research & Development Officers from NHS Forth Valley visited the University to discuss and answer questions on the process for NHS approval of research projects including projects that involve NHS patients or staff. They also discussed how relationships between NHS Forth Valley and the University of Stirling can be built upon to ensure research is undertaken that is both relevant and timely for both organisations.

KE Step Change programme

A number of courses and events around the topic of “Knowledge Exchange” took place at the University of Stirling and other Scottish universities. Further details of the KE Step Change programme can be found by visiting the KE Step Change website.

Whitecross Regeneration Project

The University is working on a new project with Morston Assets, a property development company founded by entrepreneur Tom Harrison and Sir Tom Farmer CBE who have acquired a number of brownfield sites in need of regeneration, one of which is located at Whitecross village, close to Linlithgow. The University Research and Enterprise Office is currently undertaking a scoping study to aid in the development of an enterprise centre which will form the heart of the new community, with a view to delivering learning opportunities as well as aiding in the development of new business opportunities.

We held an open meeting where a presentation by both Morston Assets and the Research and Enterprise Office (REO) was delivered outlining the vision of the regeneration project and opened discussions of the opportunities (research, teaching and enterprise) the regeneration project presents.

The purpose of the open meeting was to describe the project and partnership and begin to scope out how individual departments within the University could get involved in a way that adds value to both that department and the development itself.

If you have any questions regarding the project, please direct them to, Alison Hay, Business Development Manager.

'First Steps in Knowledge Exchange: Supporting Scottish Researchers to Engage in Knowledge Exchange'

This event, organised by the Universities Scotland Research & Commercialisation Committee - Research Training Sub-Committee, was designed to introduce research staff to the basic concept of Knowledge Exchange. The workshop provided an opportunity for researchers to discuss what activities are considered to be part of Knowledge Exchange; appreciate the importance of these activities to the Scottish Economy, future research funding and career progression and know where to find additional support to enable researchers to take their first steps in Knowledge Exchange.

KE First Steps (PDF Document 356 KB)

BBSRC VISIT - RESEARCH FUNDING & INNOVATION, 7th May 2009

The University of Stirling was visited by colleagues from BBSRC with presentations given on BBSRC funding priorities and policies; business and innovation; committee structure; success rates and tips on applying. Our BBSRC colleagues then visited departments offering specialised one-to-one sessions and 'clinics' with academic colleagues to deal with specific questions and queries.

SGRS Postgraduate Research conference, 5th May 2009

SGRS held their annual postgraduate research conference in the Pathfoot Lecture Theatre and Crush Hall. The Conference consisted of 2 parallel presentation sessions and a poster competition, for further details contact Katharine Reibig.

University launch of the "Concordat to support the career development of Stirling researchers"
The University is proud to announce the launch of its Concordat. To find out more, please contact our Researcher Development Coordinator.

Concordat Launch (Word Document, 26.5KB)