August Edition

Welcome to the latest edition of EnterpriseUpfront, your monthly e-zine for current developments in enterprise, bringing you the latest news, views and research.

This month we find out about a new EU microfinance facility, gain an insight into UK start-up firms innovation behaviour and highlight the inspirational teachers from across the UK who received the DCSF Award for Enterprise in this year’s Teaching Awards. We hear how one Primary School is giving students a taster of the real world and find out about a new Social Enterprise Award. Along with highlighting ACT regional networking events, and lots more to keep you informed.  

If you would like to get in touch to contribute to future editions please contact Emma Kerr, EnterpriseUpfront Editor on 0191 428 3435 or editor@enterpriseupfront.com

Policy and Practice

Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) 2009
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EU Microfinance Facility
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Prime Minister’s Global Fellowship Programme
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Fixing the Future
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Report Explores Innovation Behaviour
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Schools 14-19

Find out how one Primary School gives students a taster of the ’real-world’
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The Youth of Today
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Awards recognise enterprising teachers
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Enterprising Communities

New Social Enterprise award and Summit update
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ACT Regional Networking Events
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Universities and Colleges

Higher Education - Business and Community Interaction Survey
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Shell LiveWIRE Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award
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