Monthly Archives: April 2013

Industry accelerator

The AHSN has a broad remit, with some responsibilities that overlap with others (e.g. the various research and clinical networks). We also have a particular remit to strengthen collaboration between industry and the NHS and have a couple of April … Continue reading

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‘Humane and generous’ UK welfare state still feasible

A new book by Peter Taylor-Gooby, Professor of Social Policy at the University of Kent, suggests that the UK can still afford an ‘inclusive, humane and generous’ welfare state and high quality public services. In his book, titled The Double … Continue reading

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Kent among universities to benefit from multi-million pound health and social care award

A £5.2 million package of renewed funding for health and social care researchers in the South East has ensured that they will receive valuable support and advice for the next five years. Funded by the National Institute for Health Research … Continue reading

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Medway School of Pharmacy shortlisted for national training award

Medway School of Pharmacy has been shortlisted for a prestigious Training Provider of the Year award by a national science skills council. The shortlisting – by Cogent, the Sector Skills Council (SSC) for the Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals, Nuclear, Life Sciences, Petroleum … Continue reading

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Update – 28th March 2013

Last week I said that I would update you following the March meeting of the AHSN Transition Board discussion. Attendees came from Kent, Surrey and Sussex representing the NHS, Local Government, Industry and Higher Education Institutions. Tom Quinn updated the Board … Continue reading

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