In an informal meeting held earlier today a suggestion for Universites United's alternative name came to light. During the course of the meeting (between Phil Waywell, Phil Sams, Sandy Black, Helen Storey and Caroline Coates) and whilst Phil Waywell was talking about what free radicals do, Helen suggested it become the new name for the group - all thought it was great!
But what do you think? Please post a note with your views - we'll need to hear back by Tuesday 2nd Dec. If we have a positive consensus we can put it forward to NESTA for the OK.
Thank you!
What is 'Free Radicals' (formerly known as Universities United)?
The project aims to embed social responsibility into the corporate activities of the HEI sector. We will bring together cross-disciplinary academics from three UK universities, together with private and public sector partners who will ‘volunteer’ their time to develop original ideas and projects that can have profound societal impact.
A core aim is that ideas will be both developed and realised, thereby formulating a model for other universities to apply. Our goal is that each university will embed social innovation as a key theme within their approach to corporate responsibility, creating an example of best practice for others to follow.
Who is involved both institutionally and individually?
The project will be delivered by three main academic partners and the Helen Storey Foundation (HSF). The academic partners are leading UK Universities which represent a range of institution types and a wide geographical spread. The University of Sheffield (UoS), University of Ulster (UU) and the University of the Arts London/ London College of Fashion (UAL). The Helen Storey Foundation is a not for profit arts organisation which seeks to inspire new ways of thinking by instigating cross-collaborative art, science and technology projects.
Other partners from industry/private sector will add valuable input with their experience of creating innovative ideas and products and bringing these successfully to market. Evaluators and those with experience in the marketing and PR sectors will also be key to the success of this project.
What are the aims and desired outcomes.
• To create a ‘think tank’ of leading academics, public and private sector partners to create cross disciplinary, innovative solutions to global dilemmas.
• Use the networks available across HEIs and the private and public sector to secure resource to test and implement these solutions.
• Taking into account the economics of social innovation, to investigate mechanisms which would develop and commercialise ideas from the HE sector in these areas.
• Take learning from the private sector, where Corporate Responsibility has driven the development of successful social innovations, and improve HE sector performance in this area.
A core aim is that ideas will be both developed and realised, thereby formulating a model for other universities to apply. Our goal is that each university will embed social innovation as a key theme within their approach to corporate responsibility, creating an example of best practice for others to follow.
Who is involved both institutionally and individually?
The project will be delivered by three main academic partners and the Helen Storey Foundation (HSF). The academic partners are leading UK Universities which represent a range of institution types and a wide geographical spread. The University of Sheffield (UoS), University of Ulster (UU) and the University of the Arts London/ London College of Fashion (UAL). The Helen Storey Foundation is a not for profit arts organisation which seeks to inspire new ways of thinking by instigating cross-collaborative art, science and technology projects.
Other partners from industry/private sector will add valuable input with their experience of creating innovative ideas and products and bringing these successfully to market. Evaluators and those with experience in the marketing and PR sectors will also be key to the success of this project.
What are the aims and desired outcomes.
• To create a ‘think tank’ of leading academics, public and private sector partners to create cross disciplinary, innovative solutions to global dilemmas.
• Use the networks available across HEIs and the private and public sector to secure resource to test and implement these solutions.
• Taking into account the economics of social innovation, to investigate mechanisms which would develop and commercialise ideas from the HE sector in these areas.
• Take learning from the private sector, where Corporate Responsibility has driven the development of successful social innovations, and improve HE sector performance in this area.
Friday, 28 November 2008
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