Compilation of reflections ABaCuSS participants on intrapreneurship placements.
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30th September 2021
Compilation of reflections ABaCuSS participants on intrapreneurship placements.
Led by the Universities of Glasgow and Manchester, this programme aimed to develop and provide a proof of concept for working models of intrapreneurship within the social sciences, and bring social scientists and industry partners closer together .
The ABaCuSS platform seeks to drive real-world use of innovative, world-leading social science research, widen networks for future collaborations and provide a platform to develop business relationships. It develops practical skills for students coming from a diverse field of disciplines, tapping into the broader Aspect network to create a robust programme of delivery and support.
During the part-time, eight-week paid internship programme, students were able to:
The 2021 ABaCuSS programme is now complete. The first iteration of the ABaCuSS programme has achieved positive results, with over half of the students having been asked to stay on at their internship company in some capacity. Several Aspect members have demonstrated their interest in running another iteration of this intrapreneurship programme.
You can find out more about ABaCuSS at: https://abacus-s.org/