Convergence Investments

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1.3.2009

Combined Universities in Cornwall Phase 3 Central Team (University College Falmouth on behalf of Combined Universities in Cornwall)

Following a review by Combined Universities in Cornwall (CUC) partners, a team of seven has been identified to support CUC′s Convergence activities, through three main functional areas - Executive support and co-ordination, Business support and PR and Communications.

Tremough Campus from the air

Key activities for this team are as follows:

  • Supporting programme development and the formulation, refinement and integration of proposals for Convergence ESF and ERDF investment.
  • Maintaining a high level of liaison with stakeholders; collaborative joint working between CUC partners and a wide community of potential beneficiaries.
  • Maintaining CUC engagement with the business community & development of Higher Education engagement with businesses.
  • Developing the relationship with Business Link and formulating robust working relationships in support of the Business Simplification agenda.
  • Maintaining a strong and effective communications strategy.

This project receives £1,858,335 in ERDF Convergence, £519,446 from University College Falmouth
and £100,000 from Cornwall Council.

Related Links

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30.11.11 Scientists striving to put a human face on the robot generation
17.10.11 Cornwall’s Universities in Research Programme to support growth.


Further media releases

14.01.11 Cornwall's businesses & universities work together
17.12.10 International Journalism student racing to success with Award
09.12.10 Falmouth students work with BBC executive on internet drama
03.12.10 Glowing Halo as lecturer wins Royal Television Society award
30.11.10 Students transported abroad at the click of a button
22.11.10 First year Press & Editorial Photography student snaps a winner
22.11.10 'Leading in Tough Times' seminar heralds launch of the Cornwall Enterprise Institute
17.09.10 Graduates prepare fashion collections for Sri Lanka Design Festival
17.09.10 University of Plymouth celebrates enterprise
16.09.10Plymouth Unversity 'Top 3 Modern University' 
10.09.10 Falmouth Film course secures enviable internships
09.09.10 Professional artists exhibit new work
07.09.10 Professional Writing graduate uncovers 26 Treasures
07.09.10 Alastair Stewart to receive Honorary Doctorate
13.08.10 Clearing places available at Cornwall College
15.07.10 Cornwall’s secondary schools and colleges dazzle
05.07.10 Lecture Highlights Importance of Higher Education for All
22.06.10 Award for sustainable, ethical clothing company
24.06.10 World’s deepest gold mine survey
27.05.10 Lobster Hatchery role is made for Jake
29.04.10 Plymouth named as finalist in leading Green University honours
28.04.10 Chartered Institute of Public Relations recognises University College Falmouth PR degree
15.04.10 Government Chief Scientific Advisor tackles global challenges at Tremough
13.04.10 Journalism students head for BBC magazines in Mumbai
12.04.10 Tremough geographer celebrates history of Cornish science
09.04.10 Mentors inspiring hundreds to 'aim higher' in the South West
07.04.10 Falmouth’s 3D Design students stand out from the crowd
18.03.10 A feast of writing courses in Falmouth this summer
01.02.10 Vote for your favourite in British Animation Awards 2010
13.01.10 Coastal breezes power Penzance college
18.12.09 Cornwall garden designers grow business nationally
08.12.09 CUC to host shadow Universities and Skills Minister
26.11.09 British music label heads for greener pastures
26.11.09 CUC Marks 10 Years
09.11.09 Falmouth broadcast journalism alumni strike gold in BBC Awards
28.09.09 Here come the Girls!
22.09.09 UCF alumnus wins Frank O’Connor award 
03.07.09 Cornwall’s teachers ride the wave of renewable energy
29.06.09 Tremough student publishes fisheries research
19.06.09 Expansion of Arts Higher Education in Cornwall & Isles of Scilly
09.06.09 More than £6 million to be invested in research
08.05.09 Lifetime achievement award for Professor Keith Atkinson
18.02.09 Congratulations to Dr Brownlow on new appointment
13.02.09 Cornwall says sari at sparkling Falmouth show
13.02.09 Students zoom in to University College Falmouth
06.02.09 New postgraduate study opportunities at Tremough
30.01.09 University College Falmouth Course Leader makes own news
09.11.07 Education Minister Visits Tremough

  


17.11.10 University’s knowledge is power for local businesses
11.11.10 Student’s Newlyn Photography wins prestigious scholarship 26.10.10 University offers support to land a job in teaching and education
22.10.10 MA Professional Writing student wins national biography prize
15.10.10 Rapanui highly commended in RSPCA awards

 

For Further Information

CUC
The University of Exeter
The University of Plymouth
University College Falmouth
Peninsula School of Medicine and Dentistry
The Open University
The College of St Mark and St John
Cornwall College
Truro College
Penwith College

 

Wendy Purcell's speech from the Fastgrowth 75 2011 Event compiled by the Western Morning News and regional accountants KPMG

Who's paying for this?

Pie chart of investments.

A - ERDF Convergence - £1,858,335
B - University College Falmouth - £519,446
C - Cornwall Council - £100,000

Investment overview

Investment theme: Investing in our future

View other investments within the theme Investing in our future.

European investment from: ERDF

View other investments funded by ERDF.

Project status

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1.3.2009 Start date

31.12.2013 Completion date

Cross cutting themes

Equality and Diversity

A CUC forum will be created to process inter-institutional discussions across the range of equality and diversity issues in terms of project delivery and employment.

Environment

Video conferencing is being introduced to allow partnership meetings with a reduced need for vehicular travel, and this facility will be shared between the four tenants in Trevenson House which is a listed building.  The built projects that the CUC Central Team will be helping to develop across Cornwall will all have BREEAM excellent targets as environmental standards and the content of a substantial part of CUC’s overall Phase 3 mission will specifically deal with how to sustainably mitigate the impacts of climate change.  The research opportunities within this part of CUC’s development plan will help to contribute to the growth of a new, high growth environmental technology sector in Cornwall.

How do I find out more?

Dr Sue Brownlow

Director
Combined Universities in Cornwall
Tel: 01209 721 070

Brenda Edmonds
DCLG Programme Delivery Team
Brenda.Edmonds@communities.gsi.gov.uk 

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