5th July: Developing a Framework for Creative and Cultural Collaborations in Arts, Humanities and Social Science Research
Join the University of Manchester for an online workshop supporting the development of a framework for partnerships between academics and creative industry professionals.
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A bright new world of social science ventures
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Launching a SHAPE brand - the new ARC identity
Chris Fellingham and Steven Woods discuss how to develop a SHAPE brand with the relaunch of ARC.
ZINC LAUNCHES NEW MISSION! 'TRANSFORMING THE INDUSTRIES THAT IMPACT THE ENVIRONMENT'
Zinc's next mission to transform the industries with the most impact on the environmental crisis is now live!
Launch of the Aspect Members Platform with getTWOit
We've launched a dedicated Members Platform in partnership with SHAPE venture getTWOit, open to all members of Aspect Member organisations.
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Sexual minorities and ongoing sound change
Posted on Twitter by the University of Bristol @BristolUni: Language evolves through generations as new words or pronunciations become established. But what social factors influence this, and what role does the LGBT+ community play in driving language change? Dr Damien Mooney from the University of Bristol shares his latest research
University hosts world’s largest energy research & social science conference
Energy sector academics, experts, practitioners, decision-makers, advocates and business sector representatives from all across the world are attending the 3rd International Conference on Energy Research & Social Science, hosted by The University of Manchester between June 20-23.
New Zealand programme launched to boost UK agritech SMEs’ growth
Global Business Innovation Programme: New Zealand Agritech announced as part of arrangement signed by UK and New Zealand’s Prime Ministers.
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