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Bangor University Roll of Donors 2006-2009

28/07/2010

Anahita Baregheh was the successful applicant of the first ever BIC Innovation sponsored PhD scholarship at Bangor University.

Now in the final year of her PhD, Anahita has nothing but positive things to say about her time at the University and the support she has received from the locally based firm:  "This scholarship has provided me with an opportunity to do research into an area that I'm passionate about as well as gain experience in business. I'd really like to follow a career in academia, so have appreciated being able to lead tutorials, but am also grateful that I've had the chance to be part of the team at BIC. The funding I've received has meant that I'm able to dedicate myself to my PhD, but the University's collaboration with BIC has also ensured that I can further my knowledge of business world. I've received excellent advice and guidance from the team at BIC as well as my supervisors in the Business School."

Anahita believes that all involved in the scholarship have benefited, "My PhD research is on innovation management. BIC and Bangor University have certainly been innovative; through investing in me, I've been able to introduce new ideas to the company, and the company's involvement in my work has added a different dimension to my research, ultimately improving the quality of the findings coming out of my PhD."

Huw Watkins, Development Director at BIC Innovation added, "As a business, we have been providing innovation support to the north Wales region for many years. Anahita's research has enabled us to improve our understanding of the issues facing SMEs when they embrace innovation. Furthermore, we have benefited from her input and in particular her adept research skills, which have been invaluable on active commercial contracts."