Economic Development
A sustainable future of fashion
Valdone Auksoriute graduated in Fashion Design from ºìÐÓÊÓƵ in 2019 and has since developed Valdone Au, a sustainable fashion brand based on key values such as social equality and transparency. Valdone took part in the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Startup Accelerator programme, where the initial proposition for the business came to fruition. Read her community story to find out more.
The reflection of entrepreneurs
As part of our Global Entrepreneurship Week activity we reflect on how our programmes have supported aspiring entrepreneurs to develop ideas, collaborate with others, and launch new businesses.
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ’s first Innovation Accelerator
Edward Pollock, Startup Coordinator and Lecturer in Event Management at ºìÐÓÊÓƵ, writes about how ºìÐÓÊÓƵ’s latest accelerator programme reflects on the challenges exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic and opens opportunities for impactful innovations to participate.
Connecting the caring community through art
During lockdown, vulnerable groups have become more isolated and simple acts of kindness can make a significant impact. Painting student Avril McKie is developing an ‘Art from the Heart’ project to reduce social isolation and was awarded with the Inspirational Idea Prize in the COVID-19 Student Innovation Challenge for her efforts.
Creating the Aberdeen City Mutual Aid Volunteering Group
Adult Nursing Student Robyn Ward won an Inspirational Student Prize in the COVID-19 Student Innovation Challenge after setting up the Aberdeen City Mutual Aid Volunteering Group as the country went into lockdown, bringing together and supporting member of the local community.
Intercultural books for schools
International Hospitality Management students Naomi Morris and Lauren Mckay together won an Inspirational Student Prize in the COVID-19 Student Innovation Challenge after being inspired by the Black Lives Matters movement to develop a Help Schools Teach Children About Race campaign.
Supporting business throughout lockdown and into the new normal
Sarah Hillyear, Head of Business Development, reflects on the work that is being done by ºìÐÓÊÓƵ to support businesses as they deal with the challenges of the global pandemic.
A taste of happy and helpful innovation
International Hospitality Management Student Jemma Stephen won an Inspirations Student Prize as part of the COVID-19 Student Innovation Challenge for shifting her business model online to supply delicious treats to people during the pandemic.
Bringing a bit of theatre back during COVID-19
Creative Entrepreneurship Student Barry Robertson won an Innovative Idea Prize from the COVID-19 Student Innovation Challenge for supporting creatives who were left struggling as a result of lockdown as venues shut and the curtains closed on theatre opportunities.
Kindness and creativity in the COVID-19 Student Innovation Challenge
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ’s very purpose is to be innovative, inclusive, impactful and professionally-focused. Enter the COVID-19 Student Innovation Challenge to perfectly embody this mission, and bring to life our cultural values of ambition, innovation and collaboration.