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 SERIO to Carry Out Market Research for the Royal Society of Chemistry31/10/2012 SERIO have recently been commissioned to carry out a national study of the challenges facing SMEs in the chemical science industry and their support needs.  Informing the IET: SERIO to Conduct Research on the 'Intelligent Future Cities' Concept24/10/2012 SERIO has been commissioned by the Institute of Engineering and Technology to conduct research that provides a robust evidence base to support its public engagement activity in relation to Intelligent Future Cities.  SERIO to develop an Index of Culture for Plymouth17/10/2012 This project builds on SERIO’s existing cultural impact studies and comes at an exciting time for the City, in the midst of bold developments to the ‘cultural offer’.  Screening for Anal Cancer: SERIO to Review Literature for UK National Screening Committee16/04/2012 SERIO has been commissioned by the UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) to review the research available on screening for Anal Cancer. The UK NSC advises Ministers and the NHS in the four UK countries about all aspects of health screening.  SERIO wins funding from Vice-Chancellor's Community Research Awards02/04/2012 SERIO is delighted to have won funding from the Vice- Chancellor’s Community Research Awards to help the Real Ideas Organisation (RIO) understand the impact of professionalised student volunteering.  SERIO increases its Portfolio of Research on behalf of Making Local Food Work21/02/2012 SERIO has recently been commissioned by Making Local Food Work to explore the economic impact of community food enterprises.  The Cornwall Enterprise Programme: SERIO to underpin economic regeneration activities with business informed research21/02/2012 SERIO is now beginning the research element of the Cornwall Enterprise Programme, which is a business improvement initiative, funded by ERDF Convergence and HEFCE.  SERIO to conduct research for the Social Enterprise University Enterprise Network21/02/2012 SERIO is carrying out a literature review on behalf of the Plymouth University led Social Enterprise University Enterprise Network (SE-UEN).  Beacon South West Business Barometer Survey21/02/2012 Working alongside Beacon South West, SERIO recently completed a business barometer survey for Beacon which captured the views of high growth businesses in the region.  Screening for Physical Activity Levels: SERIO to Review Literature for National Screening Committee07/12/2011 SERIO has been commissioned by the UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) to review the research available on The General Practice Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPPAQ).  SERIO wins Dairy Cooperative Survey for the Fifth Year Running07/11/2011 SERIO has just been commissioned to conduct a membership and provision survey for Milk Link, one of the UK’s dairy cooperatives. The research will include the delivery of a telephone survey amongst 300 farmers who are all members of Milk Link.  Opportunity for Free Research with Plymouth University…28/09/2011 Plymouth University has launched its 2011-12 Community Research Awards. The Awards provide community groups, charities and social enterprises with an opportunity to find out more about an issue or topic relevant to their organisation.  Research by SERIO on Behalf of Plymouth University Continues to Inform the Higher Education Sector04/07/2011 An article published in the Guardian by Kim Catcheside highlights warnings raised by Plymouth University in light of changes in the fees structure and new global competition.  Social Enterprises: SERIO Article in Public Servant20/06/2011 An article looking at the factors needed to support growth for social enterprises has been published in Public Servant. The article focuses on research by SERIO which evaluated the impact of specialist support for social enterprises.  America's Cup Will be a Welcome Boost to the Economy07/06/2011 In September 2011 Plymouth will be hosting the second round of the America’s Cup World Series, renowned for being the world's most prestigious sailing event.  New Version of the Magenta Book Launched01/06/2011 HM Treasury has just launched the new revised version of The Magenta Book. This guidance covers all aspects of evaluation and is suitable not just for policy makers but any organisation contemplating undertaking or commissioning an evaluation.  SERIO Research Helps the Blue Mile Expand26/04/2011 SERIO was commissioned to conduct a socio-economic assessment of the inaugural Blue Mile event in Plymouth in July 2010. Following on from the success of the event and the research findings, it has just been announced that it will become a national event.  ESF Evaluation in the Isles of Scilly20/04/2011 SERIO has been commissioned to undertake an evaluation of the ESF Progressive Isles Project in the Isles of Scilly.  SERIO in Times Higher Education17/03/2011 An article about how universities are positioning themselves in the emerging higher education marketplace, based on research by SERIO, features in today's Times Higher Education.  SERIO in Public Servant22/02/2011 An article examining the potential for a private sector-led economic recovery in Plymouth, based on research by SERIO, was published in the March issue of Public Servant. .jpg) Devonport Impact Assessment11/02/2011 SERIO, in partnership with Plymouth University Business School and ekosgen, has been commissioned to assess the socio-economic impact of the recent Strategic Defence and Security Review on Plymouth and the surrounding area.  Design of the Times10/01/2011 SERIO are conducting a longitudinal evaluation of the Design of the Times (Dott) programme, to assess its impact on Cornwall. .jpg) Grassroots Grants Evaluation04/01/2011 SERIO were commissioned in January 2011 to evaluate Grassroots Grants, a small grant giving programme, administered by the Devon Community Foundation.  Macmillan Volunteers25/11/2010 SERIO have recently won funding from the Plymouth University Community Research Awards to help Macmillan Cancer Support investigate how to identify, attract and retain good quality volunteers. |
Social enterprises and health care delivery: what works? by Allice Hocking & Lorna BellInterest in social enterprises as providers of public services has increased dramatically in recent years. Initially forming part of New Labour’s ‘Third Way’ philosophy in the late 1990s, attention has been renewed under the current Coalition Government. Distance Learning: A Panacea for the Periphery? by Charlie DorrDistance learning is sometimes seen as a solution in areas of the UK where geographical obstacles make traditional forms of tuition particularly challenging, but research suggests this may suit some learners more than others.
Rural Enterprise SolutionsThe Rural Enterprise Solutions project aims to provide knowledge and information, as well as facilitating networking between farmers, rural businesses and communities.
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