This section brings you the latest news on our student training and Award events, plus key programme activity happening right now.
Business support subsidies now available for 2009.
We are delighted to announce that we are maintaining our offer to businesses of £500 towards the full cost of an approved innovation placement.
As the recession bites deeper it becomes even more important to remain innovative and keep projects progressing. Placement students can come into your business for a limited period of time with the positive outlook and fresh perspective that could be just what you need.
*There is only a limited amount of funding available, so please do get in touch
as soon as possible to take advantage of the offer. The subsidy is payable on completion
of the placement.
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One of our students wins top award!
Julian Polzella took part in the London Innovation Placement Programme in June 2008 and was nominated for the Entrepreneurial Spirit Category at the prestigious 2008 London Knowledge Transfer Awards.
The judges were looking for candidates who had developed a business idea which was entrepreneurial in nature. Candidates had to demonstrate that they made a positive impact on the business’s capability for innovation and that the project was profitable and had a positive impact on their development.
Julian’s project took place at Palantir Economic Solutions Ltd. Over a 12 week placement programme Julian and Palantir endeavoured to complete a prototype version of a new and innovative software application for the oil and gas industry. Julian worked with Palantir’s software development team to design and build the architecture and solution.
The project was a great success - Julian felt he gained a much greater understanding of recent developments in methods of large scale software development, while the project should provide Palantir with the means to expand their current business into the American market.
The Award ceremony took place in December 2008 where Julian was awarded as winner
of the category.
read the full case study
Join our online forum!
For students, academics and partners our online forum keeps you up to date with the latest news on the programme and gives you the opportunity to ask questions and network with your peers.
Academic support opportunities
We now have opportunities available for inspiring academics to provide expertise and support to placements in dynamic businesses across London.
You can read about current vacancies on our
online forum or contact Alison McGregor
or Gareth Lewis for more information.
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Student Enterprise Training Events
Throughout the year we and our partners will run a number of events to help educate and build your entrepreneurial and enterprise skills. These dynamic and interactive events open a window onto starting your own business, and ensure outstanding performance in your choice of career.
Join the programme!
Our programme is now well underway and we’re looking for:
- • talented and ambitious students ready to take on the challenge
of our placements across London throughout the year
find out more - • innovative small to medium sized London businesses, social enterprises
and charities who would welcome the opportunity to have some fresh talent
and new ideas
find out more - • to engage inspiring tutors, lecturers and other academics who
would like to support and build expertise with our companies and students
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