Author Archives: Andrea Grabham

Social Enterprise Day 2012 – Universities key to growing social enterprise

Today is Social Enterprise Day 2012 and to mark it Universities UK is launching its report Universities enabling social enterprise – delivering benefits for all. Universities already have a good track record of working with businesses and supporting students to … Continue reading

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What next for Freedom of Information?

The recent Justice Committee report on post-legislative scrutiny of the Freedom of Information Act included a recommendation that the pre-publication exemption be extended to cover ongoing research. This is great news and one that we strongly support. UK researchers deserve … Continue reading

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Working together: social enterprises and universities

Universities have always had a strong social mission to work with and support their local communities. Now more than ever, universities are demonstrating how they add economic and social value – to their local communities and beyond – as well … Continue reading

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