Newcastle University

Inspiring 21st Century Entrepreneurs: The Role of Universities

Published 9th March 2009

Whether you are a student dreaming of being the next big entrepreneur, a researcher interested in commercialising your research, or a young professional considering starting your own business, this event promises to be a real treat for you.

Inspiring 21st Century Entrepreneurs:  The Role of Universities:
http://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/events/item/test-inspiring-21st-century-entrepreneurs-the-role-of-universities
This one-off event will bring together four of the region's leading entrepreneurs, including a recent graduate entrepreneur, in an interactive panel discussion on the role of universities in inspiring entrepreneurship in the 21st Century.  Whether you are a student dreaming of being the next big entrepreneur, a researcher interested in commercialising your research, a young professional considering starting your own business or somebody who is simply interested in the topic, this event promises to be a real treat for you! 

Poster Competition Winners

Published 17th February 2009

Well done to

David Cousins, Freya Cooper & Marzena Ciechomska who won £100 prizes for the best plasma poster, novice and experienced Posters at the faculty poster competition last week 

David's presentation can still be seen with the other plasma poster presentations at

  Plasma Poster Presentations

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS' FESTIVAL 2009

Published 28th January 2009 

A variety of events for international students 

This is to inform you that the next International Students' Festival takes place at the Liner Hotel, Liverpool on Saturday 13th March 2009.  Registration starts at 1pm.  The Liner Hotel is situated at the heart of Liverpool City (close to the main train station - Lime Street), and directions to the hotel can be found at http://www.theliner.co.uk/
 
This event, supported by the National Union of Students, is aimed at promoting the diverse culture international students bring to the UK and to facilitate the integration of international students with the community.
 
Please forward this information to all those that might be interested in attending this event.  Attached is the poster for the event.  For more information, please visit the website www.isfest.com or call 07917680316 for more information.

John Innes Centre Genetics Symposium - September 2009

Published 28th January 2009

The symposium will include lectures by Nobel Prize winners Paul Nurse and Sydney Brenner, as well as reflections on areas of human interest that have been transformed by a genetic approach. 

The John Innes Centre, an Institute of BBSRC, in Norwich will be holding a symposium on 9-11 September 2009 to celebrate 100 years of genetics. The symposium will include lectures by Nobel Prize winners Paul Nurse and Sydney Brenner, as well as reflections on areas of human interest that have been transformed by a genetic approach, examining where they are now, and where they might be in the next 100 years.

For more information, see: http://www.jic.ac.uk/centenary/events/Genetics100YearsOn/
 
A one-day meeting covering the history of genetics immediately precedes the symposium.           
See: http://www.jic.ac.uk/centenary/events/historyofgenetics/programme.htm

There will be fully funded PhD student places available covering registration for the Symposium and three night's bed and breakfast accommodation. To apply for a place please send a covering letter of application, a CV and a letter of support from your supervisor to the contact details below.

Contact: Dawn Barrett, E-mail: dawn.barrett@bbsrc.ac.uk

Deadline for applications for PhD students: Thursday 30 April 2009.

Foulkes Foundation Fellowships

Published 8th January 2009

Fellowships for PhD graduates to do a Medical Degree or Medics to study for a PhD

The Foulkes Foundation invites applications for Fellowships from recently qualified scientists and medical graduates.  Applicants should have a PhD or equivalent degree or research ability and should intend to contribute to medical research.  The Fellowships, which do not cover fees, are awarded for up to three years and are tenable in the United Kingdom only.

Application forms are available from:-

The Registrar,
Foulkes Foundation Fellowship,
37 Ringwood Avenue,
London, N2 9NT .

e-mail registrar@foulkes-foundation.org

Registered Charity No:265166

The closing date for applications is 15th March of each year.