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Start-Up Bootcamp 2022

Start-Up Bootcamp 2022

Posted on 8 July 2022 by Innovation + Impact blog

After a two-year hiatus, Enterprise and Start-Up within Student Futures ran their Bootcamp in the brand-new Centre for Student Life. Organiser Claire Parry-Witchell tells the story of Bootcamp 2022. 'Ten […]

Cardiff Capital Region Challenge Fund: First Community of Practice Event

Cardiff Capital Region Challenge Fund: First Community of Practice Event

Posted on 4 July 2022 by Innovation + Impact blog

A collaborative learning network for public and third sector bodies with an interest in challenge-led innovation The Cardiff Capital Region (CCR) Challenge Fund team is delighted to be hosting its […]

Challenges and opportunities for SPARK

Challenges and opportunities for SPARK

Posted on 28 June 2022 by Innovation + Impact blog

sbarc|spark celebrated its official opening on Thursday 9th June. Special guests from the worlds of social science research-led innovation, politics, the third sector and government attended the ‘celebration of society’s […]

Funding and awards for circular economy centre

Funding and awards for circular economy centre

Posted on 13 June 2022 by Innovation + Impact blog

RemakerSpace – Cardiff University’s fledgling home dedicated to remanufacturing and reuse – has notched up new accolades as it prepares to open new doors. An innovative circular economy centre containing […]

SPARK’s strengths shine in REF

Posted on 30 May 2022 by Innovation + Impact blog

Top ratings for social science research The UK’s first social science research community – SPARK – is producing internationally leading work, according to the latest Research Excellent Framework (REF) assessment. […]

sbarc|spark ‘will support innovation and job security’

sbarc|spark ‘will support innovation and job security’

Posted on 29 March 2022 by Innovation + Impact blog

sbarc|spark has a key role to play in colocating researchers under one roof to generate new ideas and fresh avenues of research, says Professor Chris Taylor, Director of SPARK – […]

SPARKing Wales’ future innovation strategy

SPARKing Wales’ future innovation strategy

Posted on 21 March 2022 by Innovation + Impact blog

The Learned Society of Wales (LSW) is convening a programme of activities to help inform and improve innovation policies and practices in Wales. The role of science parks in innovation […]

sbarc|spark opens new doors

sbarc|spark opens new doors

Posted on 2 March 2022 by Innovation + Impact blog

A new flagship centre where ideas ignite invention has opened its doors. sbarc|spark – Cardiff’s #HomeofInnovation - brings together researchers, entrepreneurs, student start-ups and academic spinouts in a state-of-the-art building […]

2021 – Connecting, Collaborating, Creating

2021 – Connecting, Collaborating, Creating

Posted on 20 December 2021 by Innovation + Impact blog

Cardiff University’s work to turn research into real-world remedies for society’s pressing problems continued apace in 2021. New teams were assembled, buildings delivered, deals done, awards won. Here, we look […]

Delivering for Welsh research and innovation

Delivering for Welsh research and innovation

Posted on 13 December 2021 by Professor Kim Graham

Cardiff University is a critical driver of the economy of Wales. Our excellent research stimulates collaboration with business, promotes economic growth and job creation, improves wellbeing and health outcomes, and engages and supports communities.  Professor Kim Graham, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Research, Innovation and Enterprise sets […]