Case Studies

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Scottish Ballet

A collaborative project between Scottish Ballet and the Institute for Sport, Physical Education and Health Sciences at the University of Edinburgh proposed that existing practices within Scottish Ballet would benefit from tailoring new ‘cutting edge’ evidence-based approaches, recently applied in other domains (i.e., golf and weightlifting), to enhance training outcomes, reducing career-threatening injuries.

Outer Hebrides Tourism Community Interest Company

Outer Hebrides Tourism collaborated with the University of Glasgow as part of the Adopt a Business scheme; a new initiative aimed at boosting the sector’s recovery from COVID-19 by connecting tourism businesses to university academics and students; helping businesses to diversify and adapt to the new environment.

Seaboard Memorial Hall

Seaboard Memorial Hall collaborated with the University of St Andrews to develop a workforce plan for a new Heritage Community Centre based on the collection of paintings and memorabilia of John Paterson; identifying the new skills and expertise that would be required for a successful and sustainable operation.

Sustainable Thinking Scotland Community Interest Company

Sustainable Thinking Scotland Community Interest Company collaborated with both the University of the Highlands and Islands and the University of Strathclyde to advance their production of biochar whilst also ensuring effective regulatory standards were put in place governing its manufacturing and subsequent use.

Scottish Counselling Services Ltd

Scottish Counselling Services Ltd collaborated with the University of Aberdeen's School of Computing Science to create Session on Demand; a product developed from an original idea of how to build an app for organising/booking consultations with counsellors.

Yoti Ltd

Yoti Ltd collaborated with GeneMe and Robert Gordon University on the production of a COVID Testing Cube. The project was funded by a Scottish Funding Council Advanced Innovation Voucher.

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Loch Electronics Ltd

In partnership with Robert Gordon University, Loch Electronics Ltd has designed a compact, low-energy dishwasher that also includes sanitisation and disinfection functions for protection against COVID-19 for items that would normally get damaged by water.

Cumbraecraft

Interface introduced North Ayrshire Council to the School of Design and Informatics at Abertay University, Europe's top-ranked institution for video games education, to develop a heritage themed interactive game that could be used in both classroom and remotely in a home learning environment.

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Creative Carbon Scotland

Funded by a Scottish Funding Council Innovation Voucher, Creative Carbon Scotland collaborated with Gray’s School of Art at Robert Gordon University to prototype the Library of Creative Sustainability hosted on the CCS website: a new digital resource showcasing best practice examples of collaborations between sustainability partners and artists seeking to make the world a better place.

CogniHealth Ltd

CogniHealth collaborated with the University of the Highlands & Islands to strengthen the monitor-and-track functionality and add interactive features to their healthcare app.

Algae Limited

Algae Limited collaborated with Edinburgh Napier University to develop an organic conjugate made from seaweed and Gum Arabic as a novel bioplastic material that could be used as an alternative to traditional plastics.

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