Recognising the demands of busy schedules and global time zones, we offer online training materials for Aspect Members to access at their convenience. Developed collaboratively to empower academics and professional support staff, our suite of resources includes pathways like The Social Venture Pathway, helping academics launch their own social ventures; the Games Development Pathway, offering insights from industry and academic professionals of converting research into both tabletop and digital video games, and Building on ABC developed by Aspect Members the University of Oxford, The University of Edinburgh, The University of Glasgow, University of Birmingham, York University, and Durham University providing a comprehensive knowledge exchange training programme. We also collaborate with a number of external organisations to share their learnings, with courses on embedding sustainability, legal structures for ventures and tools for effective project communication and marketing
Since our inception, we’ve championed experimentation and collaborative learning to foster SHAPE ventures’ growth. Uniquely, our network is built by members, ensuring that our collective knowledge is shared and utilised for the benefit of all. Our upcoming training sessions cover topics such as the nuances of licensing, consultancy, and contract research; strategies to promote research, identify collaborators, and enhancing scholarly impact on LinkedIn, and approaches to structuring CPD programmes, leveraging research outcomes, and engaging partners effectively, all designed to enhance skills and impact. These training sessions are held online with time commitments from four hours to 10 depending on the course. As with all of our training, participants will be issued with micro-credentials via our Smart Badges upon completion to attest to the knowledge and skills gained
Cultural and Social geographer Dr Amy Barron tells us about her research using arts-based, ethnographic methods
An interview with Chris Fellingham, Head of the SUCCESS Programme
Sharing knowledge, evidence and expertise in KEC for social science research.
Transforming how we think about social science commercialisation
The role of social science research in building long-term solutions
We spoke to The University of Sussex’s Andre Mostert about the goals of this key project
The University of Manchester-based team outline their Aspect-funded project
Chris Gilson explains his interactive resource focused on US politics
Building resilient communities and businesses in the ‘new normal’
Ken Gibb, University of Glasgow, provides insights on the Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence (CaCHE)
Chris Fellingham explores the importance of spinouts for achieving impact
Dr Amol Deshmukh outlines his very timely handwashing focused venture
This year’s Aspect annual event will focus on the overarching theme of Building prosperity and wellbeing through social science innovation.
Insights on the challenges and opportunities for social sciences
Practical insights on starting and growing a social enterprise.
Julia Black argues that social sciences can play a unique role in the post-COVID-19
We spoke to Professor Ricardo Climent about his social enterprise
A focus on Scotland’s national entrepreneurial development programme for HEIs