Programmes - K/TENS Projects
Successful Knowledge and Technology Exchange (K/TEN) Projects
The New Engineering Foundation with generous support from the Gatsby Charitable Foundation is pleased to announce the following Knowledge and Technology Exchange Node (K/TEN) Projects that have been successful in our recent call for K/TENs in engineering, applied science and technology. The colleges and collaborative projects below will receive a grants £15,000 up to £25,000 (for collaborative projects) to establish their projects/hubs.
The aim of these K/TENs is to enable FE colleges to develop and grow their knowledge and technology exchange activities in their regions through collaboration and partnership.
VIEW OR DOWNLOAD KTEN Case Studies Report HERE
VIEW OR DOWNLOAD HERE Feedback from KTENs Event on 12 June 2009 at the Royal Society, London
| College |
Focus |
Region |
| North Devon College |
Development partnership with North Devon manufacturing association to develop KT activities
|
SWRDA |
| Exeter College |
Developing provision for maintenance and overhaul technicians in association with Flybe |
SWRDA |
| Leeds College |
Developing new technologies in colour management in print processing |
Yorkshire
Forward |
| Gateshead College |
Development of digital forensic provision |
One North East |
| Hartlepool College |
Process engineering in partnership with British Energy and the National Skills Academy for Nuclear Industries |
One North East |
| Burnley College |
Development of specialist partnership in NW Aerospace Alliance |
North West
DA |
| Barnfield College |
Using Knowledge Transfer to develop provision for Dental Technicians |
East of England DA |
| Northampton College |
Focus on developing clear and lean engineering and nanotechnology |
East Midlands |
| Central Sussex College |
Development of knowledge transfer activities to enhance Prospects network offer |
SEEDA |
Collaborative Project:
Doncaster College,
Sheffield College and Wakefield College |
Engineering and manufacturing - development of Yorkshire Knowledge Transfer hub |
Yorkshire Forward |
Collaborative Project:
Cornwall College and
Hartpury College |
Focus on food process manufacturing and engineering for rural industries to create a hub. |
SWRDA |
KTENS Press Coverage
TES - Nodes of Knowledge 20 February 2009
College Flying High
The Sheffield College Welcomes £25,000 Boost to Engineers
Colleges Helping Engineering
Cash Boost for College Training
Think Tank Money for Business Links
Exeter College Wins Grant to Build Links with Aerospace Industry
Grant to Unlock Business Expertise of Local College
