SLNIW is an exciting and innovative project part funded by European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) through the INTERREG 4A Ireland Wales programme 2007-2013. This project is being undertaken by the School of Management and Business, Aberystwyth University, Wales in partnership with Centre for Enterprise Development and Regional Economy (CEDRE), Waterford Institute of Technology, Ireland.  

This unique project aims to create and develop learning business networks in West Wales and South East Ireland, with the primary goal of increasing the competitiveness, creativity and innovation capacities and capabilities of SMEs and micro-enterprises in these regions. 

The Sustainable Learning Networks in Ireland and Wales (SLNIW) team is delighted to invite you to the following research seminar:

Date:                      14/10/2010
Time:                      9 – 1 pm
Venue:                   Ferrycarrig Hotel

The aim of the event is to disseminate research learned from the SLNIW project up to September 2010 and present the findings.

Key themes of the seminar include:

• The Role of Higher Education Institutions acting as Intermediaries
• The Networks in Action
• The Value of Networks-Perspectives from Network Members
• From Facilitated to Self-Facilitating Networks: Identification of the Key Ingredients for Network Success
• Understanding Why Participants Disengage from Networks: A Review

Guest Speaker:  Liam Griffin founder of the Griffin Group Hotels

To book a FREE place please contact please contact Nichola Courtney, SLNIW Project Administrator, Email ncourtney@wit.ie or telephone 051 302946
To find out more please contact:
Ms Martina Mullally
Project Co-ordinator
SLNIW
Waterford Institute of Technology, Carriganore Campus, Waterford
Tel:  051-845681
Email:  mmmullally@wit.ie
Website:  www.slniw.com