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Innovation
Network
Awards 2008
Some of the most exciting and successful examples of business co-working with Cardiff University were honoured during the prestigious Innovation Network Awards Dinner held at the University in May 2008. The Cardiff University Innovation Awards, now in their ninth year, are an opportunity to celebrate the links and successful collaborations forged between the University and industry.
 Click to read the Western Mail comment on the Innovation Awards Innovation Prize 2008: Inhibitex plc and the Welsh School of Pharmacy  This exciting collaboration has led to the development of a drug targeted specifically to treat shingles. If it successful passes through the last stage of trials, this drug has the capacity to improve the lives of the 2.5 million people worldwide who are afflicted by this debilitating condition each year. Read more and watch a videoclip Innovation Award 2008 - Longer Term Collaboration: TerraDat (UK) Ltd and the School of Earth and Ocean Sciences Geoenvironmental Research Group  By applying novel techniques and lateral thinking, this innovative project has resulted in a cost effective, rapid response system to assess landslide risks. Read more and watch a videoclip Innovation Award 2008 - Early Stage Collaboration: Atkins Middle East and the Welsh School of Architecture  A challenging project based in Dubai which used cutting-edge techniques to design a 65 storey, iconic building providing world-class facilities while reducing normal energy consumption of such a structure by 60% and water consumption by 35%. Read more and watch a videoclip Highly Commended: Clifford Thames Ltd and Cardiff Business School Centre for Automotive Industry Research View full details Highly Commended: Laing O'Rourke and Cardiff School of Engineering Institute of Theoretical, Applied and Computational Mechanics View full details The Innovation Awards are kindly sponsored by Biofusion plc and Geldards LLP David Baynes of Biofusion said: "The research conducted at leading universities such as Cardiff is an important driver of innovation. Biofusion’s whole focus is to help the University turn world class research into business success. Key is the ability to work as a team. This is why we directly align our interests with those of the University, making it a partner in our business. Biofusion is therefore delighted to be on the team and to support tonight's Innovation Network Awards." David Baynes, Chief Executive Officer, Biofusion plc "Innovation is key to successful business and about much more than just developing new products or processes: it is about understanding and embracing change in everything that we do. Most of us benefit massively from collaborating with others. The Innovation Network Awards are about celebrating the important collaborations and partnerships that led to innovation. Geldards LLP, is delighted to be involved with and to support these awards." Ceri Delemore, Partner and head of Intellectual Property at Geldards Many thanks to our sponsors:  
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