Scots arrive in enterprise zone

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Scotland's first Technology Enterprise Show appears to have succeeded in its aim of helping academics to commercialise their research since a third of the show's 500 visitors felt that it had been very useful in encouraging them to investigate such a route. The show formed part of the 10-year Technology Ventures strategy launched in 1996 to commercialise Scottish research in science and technology. Technology Ventures leadership group member Sir Stewart Sutherland explained that the show was designed to inspire people in science and technology by showing them routes to commercialisation.

Research, Science and technology policy, Fairs and festivals, Industrial development, Industrialization

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Scots parties play fees card

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The Scottish Parliament may abandon tuition fees for all Scottish students studying in the UK as part of its powers over higher education funding. The Conservative, Liberal Democrat and Scottish National Party parties are all making such a pledge as part of their manifestos for the elections on May 6 1999, although each has criticised the others' plans. The abolition of fees would cost over 30 million pounds sterling in 2000-01. Labour is most likely to win the election, although the parliament could be without an overall majority.

Social policy, Political aspects, Conservative Party (United Kingdom), College costs, Higher education costs, Liberal Democrats (United Kingdom), Scottish National Party, Federal aid to higher education, Government aid to higher education

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Sales pitch for Scots export

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Some members of Scottish Knowledge have criticised the British Council for failing to give adequate support to distance learning ventures. The British Council refutes the allegations pointing out it has worked hard in order to help UK colleges and universities to sell their courses overseas. Scottish Knowledge was set up to increase the sale of distance learning. They send work abroad by post, video, e-mail and fax. Scottish Knowledge comprises of 20 large companies and 20 higher education facilities based in Scotland.

Foreign operations, Distance education, Correspondence schools and courses, Correspondence schools, Scottish Knowledge

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