Working in Partnership

A guest blog written by Paul Murphy, Head of Partnership Development Unit at Coventry University The role of the Partnership Development Unit at Coventry University is to identify, develop and nurture strategic relationships with industry and other key stakeholders, on a global basis.  We are seeking partnerships with a clear focus that meet the business objectives…

Honorary doctorates for motor industry supremos

Two of the UK’s top motor industry names are being awarded honorary doctorates during Wednesday’s graduation ceremony at Coventry University. Ian Callum, director of design for Jaguar and a Royal Designer for Industry (RDI), will collect an honorary doctorate of arts (Hon DArts) this morning in recognition of his significant achievements as a leader of…

Pokemon Go – the marketing tool

Within 5 days of release in the US, PokemonGO surpassed Twitter, Snapchat and Instagram in terms of the number of users. It is an enormous sensation and, as with all trending sensations, businesses immediately look for ways to capitalise and utilise it to their ends. But what is it and how can business take advantage?…

Inter KT – Arizona State University

          Following on from the success of the work done with the University of Windsor Inter KT project, Coventry University has embarked on another exciting collaborative project, this time with Arizona State University in the United States. The aim of this project was to develop an international network and a professional partnership that could respond to the needs…

University excels in social enterprise awards

Coventry University has excelled in a social enterprise awards ceremony designed to showcase the higher education sector’s talent and achievement in entrepreneurship, innovation and leadership. The institution’s community interest subsidiary, Coventry University Social Enterprise (CUSE), claimed two ‘highly commended’ accolades in the annual UnLtd SEE Change Recognition Awards, which are supported by the Higher Education Funding…

Photos from the recent KTP Associates Conference

Back in May,  Coventry University proudly welcomed more than 100 delegates from various businesses to the 2016 KTP Associates Conference. Knowledge Transfer Partnerships, or KTP, are a joint project between a university, a company and a highly skilled graduate, known as an associate. The programme is designed to help businesses improve their competitiveness and productivity…

KTP Associates Conference

On the 26th of May, Coventry University proudly welcomed more than 100 delegates from various business to the 2016 KTP Associates Conference. Knowledge Transfer Partnerships, or KTP, are a joint project between a university, a company and a highly skilled graduate, known as an associate. The programme is designed to help businesses improve their competitiveness and…