Spin-off numbers inflated

Article Abstract:

Universities in the UK are significantly exaggerating the number of spin-off companies they are generating, according to a survey of enterprise activity in higher education carried out by Library House (Cambridge, UK). The report revealed that university technology-transfer offices were overestimating the number of spin-off companies generated by nearly 50%.

Research and Testing Services, Scientific Research and Development Services, Research & Development-Universities, Reports, University research, Spinoff company, Spinoffs (Corporate), Organization formation

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Games offer research gold

Article Abstract:

Growth in university jobs and research in the United Kingdom is being predicted as a result of the successful bid to bring the 2012 Olympics and Paralympics to the UK. The growth is expected to come as universities prepare for increased interest in Olympics-related subjects, such as sports science, hospitality, urban regeneration and cultural studies.

Forecasts, trends, outlooks, International Affairs, Personnel administration, Intnl Sports Activities, Economic aspects, Forecasts and trends, Influence, Recruiting, Market trend/market analysis, Competitions, Location, Industry hiring, Olympics, International sports

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