The ExchangeExchange magazine is focused on sharing and developing knowledge with South West businesses and the community, highlighting and encouraging discussions and partnerships. If your organisation would like to know more about opportunities please do not hesitate to get in touch. Issue 2 contents| Article | Page details |
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 | Page 2/3: A Knowledge Exchange Agenda
New UWE Vice Chancellor, Steve West, talks to Exchange about why knowledge exchange is so important to the future development of the University.
Read online |  | Page 4: Manufacturing Business Ideas
Starting a business can be a daunting prospect, says graduate Rachel Horrocks - especially if like her you have no direct experience of enterprise.
Page 5: Making Waves in Business
Entrepreneur Nic Smith's balance board business CoolBoard has taken off since he was a winner in theBizIdea Competition at UWE last year, which recognises the best ides for new enterprises from students, staff and alumni.
Read online |  | Page 6/7: Engaging with the Public
Following the recent announcement that UWE and Bristol University have been selected to run the new National Co-ordinating Centre for Public Engagement, Exchange talked to its director, Paul Manners, and other partners in the project to find out about the Centre's mission.
Read online |  | Page 8/9: A Sixth Sense
Innovation through knowledge exchange is at the heart of a new organisation launched at UWE. Exchange found out more in conversation with Dr Richard Luxton, who leads the new Institute of Bio-sensing Technology with his Co-director, Dr Janice Kiely. Read online |  | Page 10 -11: Shaping Tomorrow's Environment
UWE is in the top ten of the UK's greenest universities according to a Green League compiled by the Times Higher Education Supplement. Exchange profiles the newly-formed Faculty of Environment and Technology and the work of the Air Quality Resource Centre, both of which are helping to tackle the challenge of climate change.
Read online |  | Page 12: A Lifesaving Breakthrough
Patients who need repeated blood transfusions to help them fight illness will soon benefit from a revolutionary approach to the way blood is categorised.
Page 13: Partnership Working
Developing relationships through business and community engagement is at the heart of UWE's work. Exchange highlights some examples of this engagement. Read online |  | Page 14: A 'YouTube' for Scientists
Skills development forms an important part of the knowledge exchange agenda at UWE. Exchange profiles two new skills initiatives which are encouraging knowledge exchange. Page 15: From Mortar Board to Board Member
Businesses and social enterprises in the West of England and further afield are benefiting from board-level academic expertise and experience thanks to Knowledge West's Non-Executive Director Programme.
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