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University clocks up tenth KTP scheme
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Sheffield Hallam University has just appointed its tenth engineering placement on the Knowledge Transfers Partnerships scheme, bringing a total to GBP 1 million of DTI funding into the region.
South Yorkshire businesses have received a GBP 1 million boost as part of a Government-funded scheme that harnesses the knowledge and expertise of the region's engineering graduates to develop new products and processes in engineering companies One graduate has recently designed an adaptable bath for the disabled which is now in production
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 10 Jul 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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Sheffield Hallam University has just appointed its tenth engineering placement on the Knowledge Transfers Partnerships (KTP) scheme, bringing a total to GBP 1 million of DTI funding into the region.
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP) is a national programme sponsored by the Department for Trade and Industry (DTI), designed to bring together universities and industry.
The KTP placements enable graduates to work with local businesses of all sizes and help them grow and develop, while gaining invaluable project-management experience and receiving business-based training.
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KTPs also strengthen the wealth creation of the UK by stimulating innovation in business.
Programme Area Head of Engineering Design and Technology at Sheffield Hallam, Professor Graham Cockerham, said: "These programmes offer companies cost-effective access to University expertise and other resources, and for the graduates, a fabulous opportunity for career development".
"There are lots of examples of these programmes producing major benefits for all participants".
As part of the scheme, graduate designer Marcus Crossley and business graduate Richard Fairs joined Kingkraft, a specialist bath manufacturer.
They played a pivotal role in designing a ground-breaking, adaptable bath for the disabled.
The design was so revolutionary in its scope to improve the quality of life for its users and their carers that scooped a government grant to be developed as a new addition to the Kingkraft product range.
High-flyer Crossley has now secured a top position as the company's Technical Manager.
Around 1000 KTP programmes are supported every year, each one lasting two or three years and having an annual budget of GBP 50,000.
18 companies from across the region are currently working in partnership with Sheffield Hallam University on Knowledge Transfer Partnership Programmes.
Sheffield Hallam University's ten engineering programmes are in mechanical, manufacturing and electronic engineering and are in partnership with businesses from North Derbyshire and South Yorkshire.
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