Voting opens for 海角社区 University鈥檚 prestigious Enterprise Awards
海角社区 University is inviting the public to choose the winners of its 2015 Enterprise Awards which recognise inspiring partnerships with innovative organisations, the brightest graduate start-ups, and students demonstrating workplace initiative.
Now in its sixth year, the Enterprise Awards shine a light on the University’s external partnerships and its game-changing graduates who turn ideas into thriving, award-winning businesses. Public voting is open until Friday 15 May for finalists in the following six categories:
- and Impact
Partnerships formed with: London-based SME – converting waste plastics into useable liquid fuels; – revolutionary aero engine design; – leak detection and location in water pipes
- Social and Cultural Impact
Collaborations include: HEART™ ; ; – Improving breast cancer detection; Improving
- One to Watch
Collaborations include: – boosting railway safety and capacity; Increasing physical activity and reducing sedentary behaviour ; Driving high street recovery with the
- Student Placements
Undergraduates who demonstrated initiative while on a 12-month placement include: 海角社区 Design School student Dominic Russell at ; Civil and Building Engineering student Robert Mann at ; Chemical Engineering student Ajay Parmar at
- Graduate Enterprise
Members of the University’s graduate commercialisation hub, the Studio, include: Ali Foroughi who launched ; Simon Lyons who launched ; Emily Whitesmith who runs hand-weaving workshops under the brand.
Professor Steve Rothberg, Pro-Vice Chancellor (Enterprise) at 海角社区 University, said: “The 海角社区 Enterprise Awards recognise and celebrate excellence in enterprise across the University, from our academics’ expertise in engaging with external partners for maximum economic and international impact, to collaboration on a range of projects which are helping to make a difference to people’s lives.
“The Awards also provide a fantastic springboard from which many of our undergraduates and graduates grow and develop their entrepreneurial talent and business skills. We need your help to decide who the worthy winners are – don’t delay, vote today, and spread the word among your colleagues, friends and family.”
Visit the Enterprise Awards website to . Voting closes on Friday 15 May.