The School of Business and Creative Industries is respected at home and abroad for its research and consultancy which focuses on the economic development of communities, enterprise and innovation, and leadership and organisational performance. Below are just some of the School’s recent research highlights:
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Colours of the alphabet
COLOURS OF THE ALPHABET SCREENED ACROSS AFRICA IN 30 LANGUAGES ON UNESCO’S INTERNATIONAL MOTHER LANGUAGE DAY
The documentary Colours of the Alphabet, produced by University of the West of Scotland academic and Director of the Creative Media Academy, Professor Nick Higgins and directed by Dr Alastair Cole of the University of Newcastle, was screened across Africa on 21 Feb 2018.
IMPROVING LIVELIHOODS & NUTRITION IN RWANDA
UWS researchers from the Centre for African Research on Enterprise and Economic Development (CAREED) are seeking to improve the livelihoods and nutrition in Rwanda through a ground-breaking new aquaponics research project.
CAREED has embarked on the unique pilot project that is targeting a 50 per cent increase in productivity in the sector. In fact, they think it could help as many as 80,000 farmers across 2,000 farms to reduce food shortages within 10 years.
POWER OF THE ARTS TO ALLEVIATE POVERTY
The arts’ role in combatting poverty – aided by long-term commitment of local community members – has been highlighted in a University of the West of Scotland (UWS) evidence review.
The evidence review is the most recent paper published from the Centre for Culture, Sport and Events (CCSE) at UWS, which has been delivered in collaboration with members of the local community.
UWS’s Dr Sophie Mamattah said: “This piece of work highlights the relationship between investment in arts and culture and the alleviation of material poverty too – showing that investing in local culture has real benefits for local communities; one of the primary focuses of the Future Paisley project.”
UWS multimedia project changes life outcomes in one of India’s largest slums
An innovative project involving the University of the West of Scotland’s highly-regarded Creative Media Academy has established a state-of-the-art multi-media facility in one of the world’s largest slums.
Dharavi, Mumbai – which is one of the most densely populated urban areas on the planet - is often depicted as dangerous and is constantly under threat of redevelopment and demolition.
Last updated: 18/10/2022