LEC Business News
Call for Businesses to Collaborate with Centre for Global Eco-innovation
Collaborate with two world-class universities and realise your ambitions for business growth through R&D.
Sat 21 April 2012
Courses for chemical-using industries: Postgraduate Certificate of Competence in REACH Registration
The Centre for Chemicals Management at Lancaster University has an excellent reputation for research and training. As an integral part of one of the largest research institutions in Europe the centre has established links with industry and provides a range of training workshops to aid companies in their regulatory compliance.
Fri 20 April 2012
Gain Green-tech expertise from new LEC "Consultant in Residence."
Dr Ben Herbert is the Research and Environment Director at Stopford Energy and Environment, a leading multidisciplinary energy and environmental consultancy with engineering, design and project management expertise. The company specialises in delivering green technology, waste, energy generation and low carbon projects globally.
Fri 20 April 2012
Join the KARIM network to access R&D capabilities from across Europe
KARIM is an international network of businesses and universities. By joining the network, SMEs can tap into high value transnational technology and innovation support and develop new environmental or socially beneficial products, processes and services.
Fri 20 April 2012
LEC's Graduate Consultancy Scheme helps Ugandan farmers adapt to climate change
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.
Fri 20 April 2012
Lancaster and Liverpool scientists to lead £9.8M eco-innovation centre
Scientists and knowledge exchange experts at Lancaster University and the University of Liverpool are set to lead a new global eco-innovation centre which will bolster the region's economy in key export markets and drive forward improvements in green technology and services.
Story supplied by LU Press Office
Fri 24 February 2012
Graduate Consultancy Scheme sees 160% increase in business engagement
LEC's Graduate Consultancy Scheme has had the most successful to date with a 160% increase in the number of business benefiting from student projects.
Mon 19 December 2011
LEC hosts first international Smart Technology Showcase
LEC hosts international event on Smart Energy to make North West European businesses more competitive.
Mon 19 December 2011
LEC Resident Company Makes Finals of High Growth Business 2011
LEC Resident Company The REACH Centre were one of only three finalists in the Special Category Award of High Growth Business of the Year in The North of England Excellence Awards 2011.
Mon 19 December 2011
Developing strategies for living with uncertainty in animal disease management
The Lost in Translation project - a cross-council RELU funded collaboration between Lancaster and Liverpool University - held a successful International Conference at the Royal College of Surgeons in London on September 21st.
Mon 24 October 2011
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Arid Agritech Ltd.
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Stopford Projects Ltd.
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Stopford Projects Ltd.
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Stopford Projects Ltd.
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Small World Consulting Ltd.
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The REACH Centre Ltd.
