Relocating to Stirling brings us nearer to research colleagues in the industry , which can only help future collaborations and innovative thinking as we strive to produce healthier fish across the world . In a few hours we can be on a fish farm in mainland Scotland , the Hebrides , Orkney or Shetland – you can ’ t get easier access across the country and abroad , than here Dr Alan Tinch , director of genetics at Landcatch
Perth and benefit from great transport links from across the UK by road , rail or air .
Set in the 330 acre grounds of the University of Stirling complete with lochs , 18th century castle and breath-taking views of the Ochil Hills and Wallace Monument , Stirling Venues offers outstanding value for money with flexible and affordable packages , including : 100 comfortable bedrooms available 365 days a year in the Stirling Court Hotel and a further 2,000 bedrooms on-site during the summer , including brand new four star rated guest accommodation and a vast array of meeting space . Stirling venues is a commercial venture of the University of Stirling , a registered Scottish charity . All profits are reinvested into the University of Stirling to ensure an outstanding student experience for this and future generations .
www . stirlingvenues . com
The University campus boasts an arts centre ( with theatre and cinema ), bank , pharmacy , mini supermarket , book shop , catering outlets and bars . The recreational facilities on the picturesque campus are unrivalled . The Sports Centre offers a 50m swimming pool , indoor and outdoor tennis courts , squash courts , sports hall and a fully-equipped , modern gym .
Key Areas of Expertise
The Park ’ s tenants are encouraged to establish a close working relationship with the University ’ s academic and research staff . The University has a range of expertise in many areas of applied research , including :
• Aquaculture
• Biological and Environmental Science
• Computing Science and Information Technology
• Film and Media Studies
• Economics Accounting and Business Law
• Business and Management Studies
• Sports Science
• Psychology
• Applied Social Science
In addition , staff from the University can provide valuable research , counselling and support for new and established businesses .
Services
The University ’ s Research & Enterprise Office will source the expertise required from within the University and establish a relationship between the company and the expertise provider . In consultation with the company and the expertise provider , the team will define a knowledge exchange project , which can take a variety of forms :
• grant-funded projects , such as Knowledge Transfer Partnerships
• collaborative research partnerships
• consultancy service
• tailor-made training and development ( CPD )
• access to specialist research and facilities .
Assistance to Companies
Technical , marketing , financial and business development support is available for companies resident on the Park or wishing to locate there , through the local Business Gateway and Forth Valley Chamber of Commerce .
A range of seminars and workshops are also organised with leading service providers to promote knowledge sharing and collaboration between tenants , the University and external organisations .
Tenant companies can also take advantage of regular surgeries offering professional legal , HR and PR / Marketing advice .
Companies on the Park
Stirling University Innovation Park is home to over 45 companies of which the following are a selection :
Bioreliance Ltd www . bioreliance . com Symbiosis Pharmaceutical Services www . symbiosis-pharma . com Aqualife Services Ltd www . aqualifeservices . com Bumblebee Conservation Trust www . bumblebeeconservation . org
Allen Associates www . allenhpe . co . uk Medac UK www . medacltd . com Medpace UK Ltd www . medpace . com Hydro-logic www . hydro-logic . co . uk
Sporting Chance Initiative
Sporting Chance Initiative is Scotland ’ s hub for business innovation in sport .
Our main focus is to enable start-ups and established companies to bring new products and services to the sports market . Our team helps small and medium Scottish sports businesses ( less than 250 employees ) grow their ideas through a range of free services , competitions and awards . Since it started in 2010 , SCI has helped nearly 700 Scottish companies . From textiles to tour companies , apps to archers , and chocolate to coconuts we ’ ve helped them all .
SCI is responsible for the development and management of the Sports Innovation Challenge – Scotland ’ s only student entrepreneurship competition – helping to identify and nurture the next generation of sports business talent .
SCI is also the organisation behind The Sports Business Innovation Awards – a national awards programme that champions the work of Scottish sports businesses whilst also recognising individuals ’ historic contributions to sports innovation .
www . sportingchanceinitiative . org
The reason we chose Stirling University Innovation Park to establish our European base is its ideal location . The facilities on the Park will also facilitate our expansion plans . We are delighted to be here . Andrew Peacock , Managing Director , Peacock Technology Ltd
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