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News & Events: Upcoming Events

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If you've missed our earlier events, don't worry, read on to see which speakers and activities you have missed...

Innovation for Profit
A Route to Competitive Success

Businesses all across Scotland are turning to high calibre graduates in order to help boost their competitiveness and productivity.  Through the UK-wide Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) programme, part funded by the Government, businesses are increasingly teaming up with academic institutions enabling access to skills & expertise to aid development of their company.

This major Conference will help you find out how KTP works and what it can go for your business. 

Date: Monday, 01 Sep 2008
Time: 09:30 - 14:30
Venue: The Glynhill Hotel, Paisley Road, Renfrew, PA4 8XB

International Insight for Business: China
Institute of Directors Scotland

The Institute of Directors Scotland is collaborating with their sponsor, HSBC Bank Plc with 142 years of continuous presence in mainland China, to share genuine insight and examine some of the key trends, challenges and opportunities that businesses are experiencing today when doing business in China.

The Event will take place on Thursday 11th September in Glasgow from 12-2pm. 

Date: Thursday, 11 Sep 2008
Time: 12:00 - 14:00
Venue: The Lighthouse, Mitchell Lane, Glasgow

Innovate with Aberdeen
The Frontiers of Excellence

Innovate with Aberdeen offers the business community, technologists, policy makers and influencers a fantastic opportunity to discover more about the work and innovations of our pioneering researchers. 

Date: Thursday, 18 Sep 2008
Time: 13:00 - 21:00
Venue: University of Aberdeen, Elphinstone Hall, Aberdeen