Working with New Migrant Businesses Workshop

Posted by cremedmu on May 29, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

Yesterday, MEECOE ran a successful workshop in Birmingham which focussed on working with New Migrant businesses. Starting point was filling a knowledge gap regarding entrepreneurs from New Migrant communities. Who sets up new businesses and why? In what sectors of the economy are they concentrated? What factors promote or retard business formation? How many new … Continue reading →

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CREME Director to Consult on ESRC Project

Posted by cremedmu on May 22, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

CREME Director Prof Monder Ram will be involved as a co-investigator in a prestigious new ESRC project which was awarded to two research centres at Newcastle University: the Centre for Knowledge, Innovation, Technology and Enterprise (KITE) and the Centre for Urban and Regional Development Studies (CURDS).The 28-month long project will be overseen by Dr Simon … Continue reading →

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A Week in the Life of Prof Monder Ram

Posted by cremedmu on May 15, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

Lund is a lively University town in the south of Sweden. In contrast, Eslov is a quiet vilage situated a few miles from the town. It is home to the Herbert Felix Institute (HFI), which is named after a prominent ‘immigrant entrepreneur’ who did much to regenerate the area. Lund University and the HFI jointly … Continue reading →

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