Economic Development
Supporting business throughout lockdown and into the new normal
Sarah Hillyear, Head of Business Development, reflects on the work that is being done by ÐßÐßÊÓÆµ to support businesses as they deal with the challenges of the global pandemic.
A taste of happy and helpful innovation
International Hospitality Management Student Jemma Stephen won an Inspirations Student Prize as part of the COVID-19 Student Innovation Challenge for shifting her business model online to supply delicious treats to people during the pandemic.
Bringing a bit of theatre back during COVID-19
Creative Entrepreneurship Student Barry Robertson won an Innovative Idea Prize from the COVID-19 Student Innovation Challenge for supporting creatives who were left struggling as a result of lockdown as venues shut and the curtains closed on theatre opportunities.
Kindness and creativity in the COVID-19 Student Innovation Challenge
ÐßÐßÊÓÆµâ€™s very purpose is to be innovative, inclusive, impactful and professionally-focused. Enter the COVID-19 Student Innovation Challenge to perfectly embody this mission, and bring to life our cultural values of ambition, innovation and collaboration.
Jump starting tourism
Dr Andrew Martin, senior lecturer and Director of the Scottish Centre of Tourism at ÐßÐßÊÓÆµ, writes about how jump starting tourism in Scotland and Aberdeen will be a huge challenge for the in-dustry and how our graduates will have a stake in making that happen.
Accelerating Innovation in the Education Sector
Attendr won the Most Innovative award on Startup Sunday, Kyle Martin, COO, writes of his personal journey as part of the ÐßÐßÊÓÆµ Startup Accelerator programme.
Reinventing Knitting for the Future
Lucy Fisher, an ÐßÐßÊÓÆµ Alumni, was part of the Startup Accelerator programme this year. She writes of her experience of working with family to create a global community of knitters.
Our Storical Story
Storical won the Best Pitch Award during Startup Sunday Live 2020. Rachael Ironside speaks of her experience while working the ÐßÐßÊÓÆµ Startup Accelerator programme.
Creativity and positivity abound in challenging times
Look Again's Hilary Nicoll and EIG's Sally Charles share their thoughts on the new Creative Entrepreneurship course, which had to very quickly move to online delivery.
In celebration of a workforce and the call to arms
Laura Chalmers is leading a collaborative project between ÐßÐßÊÓÆµ and NHS to deliver training for key staff in the fight against coronavirus. She believes that this is an example of the university at its very best, creating a workforce for right now, and tomorrow