Digital Eclectic take advantage of Business Facilities, Support and a Great City Atmosphere - 6th Aug 08A graduate from the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) has returned to Preston for its business facilities, support and great city atmosphere.
Blackpool Fringe Project benefits from Northern Lights - 4th Aug 08Founder of the Blackpool Fringe Project Danielle Stickley has taken her next step to expanding her company through Northern Lights after taking advantage of the hot-desks in the Media Factory.
Northern Lights helps its first Copy Writing client - 31st Jul 08Rick Flemming worked as a biomedical researcher and a medical writer before deciding to set up his own business with the help of Northern Lights.
Serious Feather celebrate the success of their company’s latest project - 21st Jul 08Serious Feather, a vibrant and evolving film and media production company, has just finished shooting the music video for Manchester-based band The Maple State’s new single “Temperate Lives.” The video is due to be screened on MTV2 this month and has been selected for the Chorlton Arts Festival.
No Borders for Success - 29th Apr 08There are no borders for John who has turned his love of photography into a career with the help of Northern Lights.
Be Inspired - 29th Apr 08Northern Lights was just the inspiration Richard needed to start his own business. Illustrator Richard Liptrot is founder of Liptrot Illustrations. After graduating from UCLan with a degree in Illustration in 2006 he set up his own company.
Bringing the Deaf and Hearing Communities Together - 29th Apr 08When Jenney Rhodes realised how much business support was available through Northern Lights, she decided to set up her own business helping the deaf community.
High-Flying 'Moth Man' - 29th Apr 08Artist Tony Knox, or ‘Moth Man’ as he may be better known, is high-flying with the help of his business mentor. Tony, aged 36, is a visual artist who graduated in 2007 from UCLan with an MA in Fine Art.
Need work experience but don’t know what? Take a leaf out of Madeleine’s book…….. - 11th Jul 07Madeleine Rutherford, like many new graduates needed real work experience. “Id worked part time in a sun-bed shop during my BA (Hons) Tourism Management Degree, which had provided me with people skills and money, but it didnt really provide me with the experience employers were looking for.
Ascot Studios - A NES success story! - 27th Nov 06Angela, through the help of the NES Programme now runs her own art gallery and studio located in Ribchester near Preston. Read her story......
Nowt venutured Nowt gained! - 27th Nov 06From the age of 11 Daveid Darbyshire knew he wanted to set up in business, but like many people, didnt know where to start. Read his story....
Managing Incidents in Sport and Exercise First Aid: Making the Right Decision - 18th Oct 06UCLan has developed this innovatice sports first aid qualification, which has been successfully approved by the Society of Sports Therapists.
Click North West - Case Study - 22nd Sep 06Click North West, supporting local SMEs to be come effective in using IT to boost business competitiveness.
Design and Innovation Unit - 18th Sep 06Established as a group of creative graduates that would undertake a range of creative projects for SMEs
UCLan Strengthens Industrial Links with Local Architectural Practice – Croft Goode - 13th Jul 06Local firm gets involved with UCLans Built Environment Department.
UCLan Launch Pilot Foundation Degree in Utilities Management - 31st Mar 06Newly developed Foundation Degree in Utilities Management available to meet the needs of the industry!
UCLan Welcomes Professor Euphym Vyshkin of the Samara State University - 28th Feb 06The International Department at UCLan and the Construction Knowledge Exchange welcomed Professor Euphym Vyshkin of the Samara State University on the 22nd February 2006.
UCLan Builds Industrial Links with Davis Langdon - 28th Feb 06In February 2006, UCLan welcomed Mike Briffett back in to the classroom to deliver a workshop to second year Quantity Surveying students on the topic of Validation.
Lancashire Constructing Excellence TeamWork Challenge - 11th Nov 05The Lancashire Construction Best Practice Club organised a ‘Teamwork Challenge Event’ for all of its club members in November 2005. The aim of the challenge was to bring together the various organisations in the construction industry to network and participate in a TeamWork Challenge event.
Education Pays Off - 12th Jun 05A Preston businesswoman is set to scale the career ladder even faster after completing a diploma which was developed by the University of Central Lancashire and supported by CallNorthWest.
Harris Innovation Centre Project - 1st Jun 05HIC has assisted a number of local businesses with new product development and ideas.
A wise move for Homeserve - 10th Dec 04Through the support of CallNorthWest and Preston City Council, Homeserve were able to retain staff when they moved from the City Centre to their new premises in Fulwood.
Apeks Marine - Case Study - 21st Sep 04Key areas addressed: Manufacturing organisation, Product Design
*Manufacturing organisation
*Lean Manufacture
*Design Capability
*New Product Lines
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Viking Metal Detectors - Case Study - 10th Apr 04Key areas addressed through this programme include:
* programming, and Electromagnetic Design
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Wood and Stirling - Case Study - 31st Jan 04Craig Watson MD of Wood and Stirling believes his company has become more cost aware and better informed on pricing as a result of the TCS Programme.
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