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LEC's Graduate Consultancy Scheme helps Ugandan farmers adapt to climate change
Michelle Clarke in Uganda
LEC's Graduate Consultancy Scheme has been running for over 5 years and has placed in the region of 300 students in industrial settings. The scheme is designed to provide businesses with access to the skills and expertise of high calibre current university postgraduates and undergraduates.
Michelle Clarke, BA in Geography, spent two weeks in Uganda with the company Nile Teas Ltd. She explains "They produce a hibiscus drink called "Simply Hibi" which they sell to the UK market and East African markets. It provides an extra income for subsistence farmers in Uganda. I was looking at how the farmers are adapting to climate change and potential solutions to the issue in the area.
Working on a research project in Uganda is one of the most exciting opportunities I've ever had. The people I met and the fantastic experience I had that meant I didn't want to leave at the end of the two weeks! I am aiming to go back this summer to carry on with my research and see all the wonderful people I met on my last trip, and to see how the project unfolds."
David Ainsworth, Student Placement Manager, commented: "Transnational projects such as this provide fantastic opportunities for students and business. Lancaster is well placed for Environmental Science and Geography students, being close to National Parks, upland areas, coastal environments, and large cities, but to extend placement opportunities beyond the local area can further enhance student experience, whilst providing benefits to international business.
We are currently working to deliver more placements such as Michelle's, through our KARIM project, with companies in Northwest Europe, and have already placed a number of students in France and Ireland. Whether it's a Northwest business or an international organisation like Nile Teas Ltd., our high quality graduates use their skills and enthusiasm to form partnerships, make a difference and deliver real impact."
To find out more about the LEC's Graduate Consultancy Scheme watch the latest film which includes an overview of the different types of projects from David Ainsworth, Student Placement Manager, comment from Dr. Andy Jarvis, Associate Director for Postgraduate study, and Zareena Longdale, of HR consultancy People:id, who facilitates half day training sessions to prepare the students for work with industry.
Fri 20 April 2012
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Geography student sets up film company
It is well known that Geography graduates are highly employable and use their degrees in many different ways. One of the more unusual we have heard about recently is Lancaster geographer Greg Tomaszewicz who has set up his own Video Production Company - Lanor Productions.
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Fri 22 February 2013
Eco-innovation businesses invited to attend pioneering project launch
Ambitious North West SMEs keen to drive forward eco-innovative ideas and products are invited to a major event in Manchester on March 4.
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Thu 21 February 2013
First Science and Technology Business Partnerships and Enterprise Annual Report 2011-2012 available to download now
2011-2012 saw the development of a new theme-based strategy for Business Partnerships and Enterprise in Science and Technology. The seven interdisciplinary themes are: Advanced Manufacturing, Energy, Environment, Health and Human Development, Information and Communication Technologies, Quantum Technology and Security. Each theme has dedicated professional staff to work with businesses and source the expertise they need.
Tue 19 February 2013
Lancaster University Coffeemat Challenge won by Science and Technology student Seb
The concept of a new university website, complete with mobile application, to capture the campus social scene at a glance, earned an enterprising student an iPad.
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