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Since its launch in April 2008 SIP has rapidly exceeded anticipated interest levels, illustrating the enthusiasm of both university staff and external organisations to collaborate for social, economic or cultural development:

Projects approved to date:

Business Partners

Imagination Technologies Group plc October 2009	Tom Crick Cardiff School of Management	Spend time at the research and development centre of an international leader of semiconductor System-on-Chip IP to meet with software developers and project architects to explore current issues and establish a strong working relationship for future collaborative projects.
Group 4 Security September 2009	Joselyn Sellen Cardiff School of Health Sciences, UWIC	Interact with managers in the Young Persons Unit, Vulnerable Prisoners Unit and Transitional Support Services at HMP and YOI Parc to inform the development of a project to establish motivational interventions directed at young people in prison.
Braces Bakery Limited October 2009	Ray Newberry Cardiff School of Health Sciences, UWIC	Observe use of new plant and equipment and discuss new products to increase capacity and potential training provision through the Food Industry Centre at UWIC.
Partnerships in Care October 2009	Nicola Bowes Cardiff School of Health Sciences, UWIC	Interact with managers at a specialised service for mentally disordered men and women who receive care in medium secure, low secure and open environments to gain current experience and explore future collaboration
Bang Post Production Limited October 2009	Andrea Williams Cardiff School of Art and Design, UWIC	Explore post digital sound processes and creative sound skills in relation to moving image media to inform curriculum and establish professional links with media industries in Wales.
Douglas Willis Limited August 2009	Ian Ashton Cardiff School of Health Sciences, UWIC	Explore operational issues related to conditioning of beef carcasses to identify key control points related to microbiological issues, with a view to developing a future Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) project.
Oatmeal Group September 2009	Jonathan Deacon Newport Business School	Establish links with a lifestyle brand to explore operational and strategic issues such as trend analysis for future market development and strategic marketing planning.
Loseley Dairy Ice Cream Limited July 2009	Jackie Harris Newport Business School	Establish links with a large industrial partner to explore operational and strategic issues such as the Company's digital presence.
eaga plc June 2009	Brendan D'Cruz Newport Business School	Explore operational activities and strategic planning to gain insights into multinational environments and developmental needs of a provider of residential energy efficiency solutions, including sustainable energy technologies.
Willis Newson Limited October 2009	Carol Hiles Cardiff School of Creative and Cultural Industries, University of Glamorgan	Consider training, support and development of emerging artists within the field of Arts and Health to exchange knowledge and inform the development of mentoring and training programmes for emerging artists.
Peacocks Stores Ltd April 2009	Sue James Cardiff School of Creative and Cultural Industries, University of Glamorgan	Examine design, manufacture and marketing operations and strategic issues to exchange knowledge and explore potential for student placements and guest lectures with an industry leader.
I T Power May 2009	Linus Morfor Faculty of Advanced Technology, University of Glamorgan	To explore potential for future collaborative UNIDO projects focused on renewable energy technology.
Athena Forensics April 2009	Stilianos Vidalis Newport Business School	To shadow expert witnesses during the investigation of digital evidence and attend hearings in criminal court to identify procedures and methodologies used by computer forensic investigators.
Wonky Limited April 2009	James Manning School of Art, Media and Design, University of Wales, Newport	To gain an insight into the effects on media practices and principles caused by new media distribution opportunities such as digital distribution to explore emergent opportunities and inform curriculum.
Whitworth Associates Limited March 2009	Sheldon Hanton Cardiff School of Sport, UWIC	Explore the possibility of using sport consultancy knowledge of Elite Performance Psychology within a business environment and potential for executive coaching projects.
MOUSTraining Limited May 2009	Heather Skinner Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching, University of Glamorgan	Work shadowing to gain a greater understanding of systems and processes employed in the design of innovative e-learning solutions including development of online learning materials and support for distance learners.
Agent Provocateur March 2009	Tracy Pritchard Cardiff School of Creative and Cultural Industries, University of Glamorgan	Work shadowing to explore HQ, manufacturing and marketing facilities to inform the development of a new programme BA (Hons) Contour Design and develop strong links with an industry leader.
Total Utopia March 2009	Erica Lui Cardiff School of Creative& Cultural Industries, University of Glamorgan	Explore commercial branding of the construction industry by attending site meetings and considering design and production processes with a view to developing a follow on knowledge transfer application.
Whitworth Associates Limited March 2009	Sheldon Hanton Cardiff School of Sport, UWIC	Explore potential of using Elite Performance Psychology within a business environment such as customer relations management, and identify opportunities for future projects involving executive coaching.
Fiskars (UK) Limited February 2009	Lee Griffiths PDR, UWIC	Gain a greater understanding of packaging requirements and development and identify areas for future collaboration such as development involving eco design principles and packaging technologies.
Syniad 2 Design Consultants January 2009	Erica Lui Cardiff School of Creative& Cultural Industries, University of Glamorgan	Explore commercial branding of the construction industry by attending site meetings and considering design and production processes.
MooNoo Productions Limited January 2009	Emma Marshman Cardiff School of Creative& Cultural Industries, University of Glamorgan	Explore development of the Joe Bump brand, a 2D animated series for 3-5 year olds, including design work, branding, pitching for funding, through to final production
Castleoak Care Partnerships Limited March 2009	Trefor Williams Faculty of Advanced Technology, University of Glamorgan	Explore ways of benchmarking current performance to measure future improvements against 6 new Construction Commitments introduced by the Strategic Forum for Construction.
The Alloy January 2009	Jo Hare PDR, UWIC	Identify current design processes for interactive products and potential improvements and explore potential collaboration.
Spectrum Photographic March 2009	Peter Bobby School of Art, Media and Design, University of Wales, Newport	Gain experience of print and fabrication options available to final year students, including printing, mounting, projecting, backlighting, AV screens and framing, to include information in the curriculum and inform host laboratory of student requirements.
Blitz Games Studios Limited May 2009	Mike Reddy Newport Business School	Shadowing a recent programming graduate to get hands on experience of developmental needs and coding requirements, to inform curriculum development and understand better the strategic direction of gaming development.
Group 4 Securicor Limited, Parc Prison January 2009	Allan Trow Faculty of Health, Sport and Science, University of Glamorgan	Develop a scientific and engineering programme of study for young offenders aged 14-17 to develop a model of teaching and learning that is replicable in other judicial establishments, which is linked to a range of qualifications/accreditation
METI (UK) Limited November 2008	Yvonne Jarvis Faculty of Health, Sport and Science, University of Glamorgan	Work shadowing to gain insight into specific development needs of health professional educators wanting to embrace medical simulation as a teaching component.
Contour Premium Aircraft Seating Limited November 2008	Christopher Byrne & Lloyd Stoker PDR, UWIC	Gain practical experience of aerospace standards and identify future collaborative projects such as the integration of new and emerging rapid tooling technologies.
Charles Owen & Co Ltd October 2008	Huw Millward PDR, UWIC	Immersion and understanding of the equestrian protective headgear market, related technical issues and new EN14572 safety standards for potential material and product design projects.
Principality Medical October 2008	Dominic Eggbeer PDR, UWIC	Gain experience and insight into a dynamic medical manufacturing company and consider future development of materials, processes and services.
The Bambach Saddle Seat (Europe) Limited October 2008	Julie Stephens PDR, UWIC	Investigate the role of 3D scanning and 3D CAD manipulation technology in support seat and specialised cushion development and to understand posture management for future product development.
Orbit Business Centre October 2008	Chris Miller Glamorgan Business School	Interact with SME clients to enable a better understanding of working practices and requirements of the SME sector.
TT Electronics Manufacturing Services Limited (TT EMS) October 2008	Jarred Evans PDR, UWIC	Understand the strategic and operational factors affecting an electronic manufacturing company for potential collaborative design and engineering projects.
Mothercare Limited September 2008	Stuart Cole & Jarred Evans PDR, UWIC	Understand design trends and user needs for potential future design projects within the childcare and nursery sector.
Idea Desenvolvimento Empresarial December 2008	Rea Dennis Cardiff School of Creative& Cultural Industries, University of Glamorgan	Collaboration with a team of foreign business strategists in the application of artistic practices, particularly theatre in business innovation, for senior executives.
Roland UK October 2008	Paul Carr Cardiff School of Creative& Cultural Industries, University of Glamorgan	Understand how work based learning could be implemented within the retail sector for Development of a Foundation Degree in Music Retail.
Federation of Small Businesses September 2008	Karen Turnbull Research and Enterprise Department, University of Wales, Newport	Explore how interaction between SMEs and HE can be improved through improved communication, more effective access points for SMEs, and identification of the roles, knowledge and skills required to deliver solutions for business.
N-Ergy Group Limited September 2008	Jonathan Deacon Newport Business School	To work alongside the board of a fast-growing SME, developing a collaborative partnership for knowledge transfer activities such as future research projects and access to the University’s resources for future staff and market development opportunities.
GTFM (South Wales) Limited June 2008	Alun Hughes University of Glamorgan Commercial Services	Act as non-executive director to consider strategic issues and develop institutional understanding of a community organisation.

Public Sector Partners

Welsh European Funding Office (WEFO) November 2009	Peter Quantick Research and Enterprise Services, UWIC	Build strong working links with the Territorial Cooperation Team, discuss an event show-casing INTERREG, and gain valuable insights into current and future developments in structural funds to inform strategic planning.
Wales Audit Office October 2009	Richard Lewis Newport Business School	Work shadow on a short IT audit to provide insight into the process and explore links to NBS's technical and financial expertise, forensic computing facilities, and also inform employability issues.
Youth Offending Service November 2009	Joselyn Sellen Cardiff School of Health Sciences, UWIC	Gain understanding of youth offending services practices and initiatives to explore future collaboration and highlight current issues such as restorative justice, victim work, mediation and prevention work.
Welsh Assembly Government (WAG) September 2009	Judith Mulcahy School of Health and Social Sciences, University of Wales, Newport	Work shadow to explore issues relating to WAG's School based Counselling Services Strategy and build stronger links for future collaboration.
Wales Higher Education Brussels (WHEB) October 2009	Peter Quantick Research and Enterprise Services, UWIC	Attend key European Commission events to interact with key stakeholders and gain a deeper understanding of the organisation and develop a long term strategic relationship.
National Offender Management Services (NOMS) August 2009	Nicola Bowes Cardiff School of Health Sciences, UWIC	Explore how forensic psychology is currently being applied in relation to offenders in custodial and community settings in Wales to inform curriculum and build links for future collaboration.
Community Safety at Cardiff City Council August 2009	Craig Hooper Cardiff School of Creative and Cultural Industries, University of Glamorgan	Establish links with Safer Capital, Community Safety and South Wales Police to plan and develop student projects to write, film and edit short safety films for display on big screens and within hotels around Cardiff City centre.
Gwent Healthcare NHS Trust May 2009	Amelia Lyons School of Sport and Health Sciences, University of Wales, Newport	To further develop strategic links between the two organisations focusing on mental health issues to gain an insight into the work of mental health services for adults.
Glanrhyd Hospital May 2009	Jane Prince Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Glamorgan	To spend time in a busy Occupational Therapy Department to explore potential for therapeutic interventions based around play therapies for individuals with physical disabilities and older adults.
Newport Museum and Art Gallery April 2009	Sue Hunt Cardiff School of Art and Design, UWIC	To gain a greater understanding of curation, organisation and conservation issues related to the Museum's print collection to inform students and explore the viability of developing a conservation module.
Environment Agency April 2009	Jim Handley Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Glamorgan	To gain a greater understanding of the Agency's diverse work and explore potential collaboration in the area of Applied Psychology, such as research and knowledge transfer activities.
Torfaen County Council April 2009	Jill Morgan Centre for Community and Lifelong Learning, University of Wales, Newport	To explore vocational pathways, training and CPD activities for staff, particularly in the area of agile working and tele-working.
National Videogame Archive May 2009	David Surman School of Art, Media and Design, University of Wales, Newport	Explore event planning and attend the Game City Festival to raise awareness and facilitate liaison with industry, and to explore enterprise initiatives to build a platform for sustainability of the National Videogame Archive.
Monmouthshire County Council April 2009	Margaret Davies Centre for Community and Lifelong Learning, University of Wales, Newport	To build long term working links to explore vocational pathways, training and CPD activities for staff, particularly in the area of agile working and tele-working.
Cardiff Museum Project March 2009	Andy Croll Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Glamorgan	Explore potential for collaboration between museum experts involved in setting up the Cardiff Museum Project and the History Division at University of Glamorgan, and develop a new undergraduate course in public history.
Institute of Leadership and Management April 2009	Tamara Winkler Cardiff School of Education, UWIC	Work alongside ILM staff at various sites to increase awareness of leadership and management opportunities and research support available to staff, and to explore potential collaboration.
Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust January 2009	Alan Jones Faculty of Health, Sport and Science, University of Glamorgan	Develop a working relationship to raise awareness of the Glamorgan Clinical Simulation Centre and to assess airway training requirements to identify the need for a pilot course tailored to the need of paramedics.
Gwent Healthcare NHS Trust May 2009	Theresa Benjamin School of Education, University of Wales, Newport	Gain an insight into the work of the integrated services for young people and examine the relationship between NHS and Newport's Young People's Partnership to promote health and well-being.
Cwm Taff Trust Hospital April 2009	David Byfield Faculty of Health, Sport and Science, University of Glamorgan	Develop a pilot study to expand common educational research interests and identify potential interactive learning opportunities to expose chiropractic students to the wider health care community, and provide access to clinical specialities to understand the scopes and infrastructure of a local NHS hospital trust.
Education & School Improvement Service (ESIS) October 2008	Gill Jones Cardiff School of Education, UWIC	Shadow a 14-19 Advisor involved in Learning Pathways guidance to attend planning meetings and observe consultancy projects to establish areas for potential future collaboration.
Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University NHS Trust January 2009	Roger Griffiths & Peter Hathaway Cardiff School of Art & Design, UWIC	Immersion in A&E to gain an understanding of front line services, working methods and tools used in triage and other A&E services to inform potential material and medical device design projects.
National Museum of Wales October 2008	Andrew Smith Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Glamorgan	Meet curators at all seven Museum sites to develop a close working relationship and inform potential development of a postgraduate award in Museum Studies/Curatorial Studies with student placements.
Sector Skills Council for Science Engineering & Manufacturing Technologies (SEMTA) July 2008	Sharon Mott University of Glamorgan Commercial Services	Engage with the bio science and manufacturing sectors to gain insights into the Skills for Work Agenda and work based learning issues.
Welsh Cycling Union October 2008	George Rose School of Sport and Health Sciences, University of Wales, Newport	Examine event administration, talent identification structure and performance testing of athletes used by the WCU, and explore feasibility of future enterprise projects at the Wales National Velodrome.
National Museum of Wales, St Fagans October 2008	Jonathan Durant Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Glamorgan	Build a strategic relationship to better understand activities and working practices, particularly how the Museum communicates history to its public

Not For Profit Partners

Business in the Community September 2009	Simon Brooks Glamorgan Business School	Work shadowing on a strategic project to increase engagement with SMEs by developing a pilot project in conjunction with the Federation of Small Businesses.
Mudiad Ysgolion Meithrin September 2009	Adam Martin School of Art, Media and Design, University of Wales, Newport	Develop an understanding of how emerging computer interface design could be used to benefit pre-school children in play situations to increase inclusion and increase child-centred learning, and meet the criteria of the Foundation Phase in Wales.
People and Work Unit July 2009	Tim Palazon Cardiff School of Education, UWIC	Gain a greater understanding of community based education, particularly the barriers and incentives faced by learners, to develop future collaborative activities.
Riverfront Theatre and Arts Centre August 2009	Vanessa Dodd School of Education, University of Wales, Newport	Establish a network of community groups throughout Wales to develop a piece of musical theatre following the stories of young people involved in the Chartist Rebellion in 1839, to engage young people with the theatre and politics.
National Dance Company of Wales June 2009	Inga Burrows Cardiff School of Creative and Cultural Industries, University of Glamorgan	Establish links with an internationally renowned dance company, gain an understanding of choreographic processes and explore film making to contribute to a multimedia live performance at St David's Centre, Cardiff.
Swim Wales May 2009	Andy Thomas School of Sport and Health Sciences, University of Wales, Newport	Gain a greater understanding of operational and strategic issues at a National Governing Body of Sport to highlight opportunities for student and graduate placements, and explore potential for other collaboration such as joint research or knowledge transfer ventures and curriculum development.
Action for Children April 2009	Lisa Waycott Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Glamorgan	To work in partnership to develop a model of good practice for clinical placements for students studying MSc in Play Therapy and to exchange knowledge or practice issues.
South East Wales Racial Equality Council (SEWREC) April 20009	Rebecca Evans Centre for Community and Lifelong Learning, University of Wales, Newport	To build close links with a specialist community organisation focussing on issues of bullying and peer violence within marginalised groups.
Welsh Football Trust May 2009	Ian Mitchell Cardiff School of Sport, UWIC	Focus on elite level work in coach development, specifically considering the development of self-reflective coaches and exploring a potential system of Executive Coaching/Coach Mentoring.
Federation of Disability Sport Wales (FDSW) March 2009	Paul M Smith Cardiff School of Sport, UWIC	Identify perceived needs of disability sport and explore the feasibility of developing a specialist Centre for Exercise and Health in Disability Sport that will cater for individuals ranging from grass roots to elite competitors.
Artstation January 2009	Wyn Mason Cardiff School of Creative and Cultural Industries, University of Glamorgan	Explore how scriptwriting and film-making skills could contribute to a collaborative bid for a European project Agora,an interactive art installation at the European Parliament in Brussels.
Young Enterprise Wales December 2008	Martin Warren Finance Department, UWIC	Assist in reforming and reorganising the charity's Boards structure and be involved in strategic planning to develop fund raising and improve links with businesses through funding and volunteering.
Wales Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA) February 2009	Richard Adlam Cardiff School of Management, UWIC	Focus on the Three 2 Three initiative and the potential for improving communications throughout the voluntary community in Wales.
Storylines Limited January 2009	Mike Wilson Cardiff School of Creative and Cultural Industries, University of Glamorgan	Act as a Director, developing new projects that advocate a narrative-based approach to public and social policy making, and to use storytelling as a tool for civic and public engagement to promote citizenship and address social problems.
Gwent Ethnic Minority Services (GEMSS) June 2009	Sally Scott-Roberts School of Education, University of Wales, Newport	Build close links with local education authorities, develop case studies and engage with those involved in local inclusion issues such as accessibility of education, health and social care services.
SCIntillate January 2009	Allan Trow Faculty of Health, Sport and Science, University of Glamorgan	Develop a sustainable partnership to deliver credit rated community science communication programmes in North Wales.
School for Social Entrepreneurs (SSE) January 2009	Lis Burnett Glamorgan Business School	To develop understanding of funding streams and other strategic issues affecting social enterprises.
London Science Museum November 2008	Mark Brake Faculty of Health, Sport and Science, University of Glamorgan	Co-develop strategies on the use of science, fiction, creativity and hip hop culture to develop the "Rap Science" programme as a medium for public engagement and communication of science.
Urdd Gobaith Cymru November 2008	Gethin While Glamorgan Business School	Visit residential education centre at Llangranog to develop links for potential collaboration on futures and innovation for strategic planning and case study development, working through the medium of Welsh.
Ethnic Women’s Network Wales (MEWN) November 2008	Christine Atkinson Glamorgan Business School	Consider feasibility of nursery provision on a social enterprise basis and ownership of premises and consider future collaborative research to inform development of the Women's Entrepreneurship Hub.
Perthyn October 2008	David Lloyd & Myo Win-Pe Cardiff School of Management, UWIC & Jan Keelan HR Department, University of Wales, Newport	Act as trustees to an expanding charitable organisation providing domiciliary and independent living support services to the vulnerable within the community. Areas of expertise include finance, legal and human resources.
Churches Tourism Network (Wales) January 2009	Madeleine Gray School of Education, University of Wales, Newport	Identify churches across Wales that demonstrate best practice in opening to outside visitors, examine strategies for supporting and encouraging best practice elsewhere in Wales, and disseminate the results to a wider audience.
Football Association of Wales Trust (FAWT) January 2009	Alun Hardman Cardiff School of Sport, UWIC	Develop a close working relationship to develop an evaluation framework for the FAWT's Club Accreditation Scheme and inform a potential coach mentoring programme.
Autism Cymru January 2009	Wendy Keay-Bright Cardiff School of Art & Design, UWIC	Develop links and learn more about education provision and government policy in relation to Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in Wales for future collaboration in identifying strategies to promote play, creativity and communication in Foundation Phase Key Skills as part of the WAG (2008) Play Active Learning Agenda for 3-7 year olds.
The British Science Association September 2008	Martin Willis & Rachel Hewitt Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Glamorgan	Gain a better understanding of the BSA's activities and working practices, particularly their mission to disseminate the importance of Britain's scientific history to a wider audience. Also to consider future projects to digitise historical proceedings of the BA in its Victorian years.
Leonard Cheshire Homes October 2008	Roger Griffiths & Tony Whyman Cardiff School of Art & Design, UWIC	Interact with staff and service users at a large voluntary sector provider of care and support services for disabled people to develop a long term relationship for future design and research projects.
South Riverside Community Development Centre (SRCDC) September 2008	Ruth McElroy & Inga Burrows Cardiff School of Creative and Cultural Industries, University of Glamorgan	Working together to feed results of an Oxfam funded project called 'Making Ends Meet' back to the communities in which the research was carried out. Please see the Case Study for more details.
E-Inclusion Recycling September 2008	Laura Luo Newport Business School	Develop a relationship with a leading local social enterprise organisation and examine their innovative approaches to social enterprise in South Wales, including specific business practices and strategies adopted.
Cardiff & Vale Coalition of Disabled People January 2009	Rachel Stubley School of Education, University of Wales, Newport	Develop a working relationship with those working in disability and equality to gain a greater understanding of this sector, and identify education and training needs by observing staff and trainers.
Community Dance Wales October 2008	Sheila Steer School of Education, University of Wales, Newport	Gain an insight into different aspects of the work of CDW and to observe and evaluate the training offered to dance professionals. Also to observe the opportunities offered to the community as a result of the work with Valleys Dance.
Rhondda Taff Citizens Advice Bureau June 2008	Richard Owen Glamorgan Law School	Facilitate a Big Lottery Fund application to fund identification of CAB clients’ problems to petition Welsh Assembly Government for social change
VisibleArt September 2009	Celia Jackson School of Education, University of Wales, Newport	Spend time at a commercially viable Fine Art Space engaging in professional and commercial practice and engage in setting up the new Printhaus gallery space and print studio/workshop.
Keep Wales Tidy June 2008	Olwen Moseley Cardiff School of Art & Design, UWIC	Act as trustee to consider strategic aims and to monitor compliance within the legal and financial requirements of a charitable organisation.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade May 2008	Paul Barrett Cardiff School of Management, UWIC	Shadow colleagues to consider volunteering and marketing issues relating to the organisation of a large parade.
Brecon Jazz April 2008	Robin Croft Glamorgan Business School	Investigate volunteering, local community issues and the marketing of a large annual music festival.