Voting opens for Â鶹ֱ²¥ University’s prestigious Enterprise Awards
Â鶹ֱ²¥ 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: Â鶹ֱ²¥ 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 Â鶹ֱ²¥ University, said: “The Â鶹ֱ²¥ 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.