Action Plan January 2016 December 2016

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Emergence of Glasgow City of Science

Background: A Step Change for Science in the City Glasgow and the West of Scotland have a deep-rooted scientific heritage and a strong commitment to scientific and technological innovation. Our rich innovation ecosystem continues to flourish and with a rich diversity of academic and business strengths, we are uniquely placed to lead the progression of developing industries. We look forward to a productive 2016, with the exciting news at the turn of the year that the city has been shortlisted for the Innovation Capital of Europe title.

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Whilst Glasgow is globally recognised as a vibrant city of culture and the arts, retail, hospitality and architectural splendour; it is less well known as a leading international destination for scientific discovery and innovation.

The emergence of the Glasgow City of Science initiative signalled a commitment from multi-sector partners to work smarter together to leverage the regions scientific potential as a major driver of sustainable economic development. The importance of communicating science as part of the regions heritage and culture was also recognised. Glasgow City of Science was a core member of 290 European City partnerships, representing 69 cities in the EU PLACES (Platform of Local Authorities and Communicators Engaged in Science) project (2011-2014) which offered Glasgow a model to develop as a European City of Scientific Culture. PLACES called for the establishment of a common platform for science communication between partners, a strategic local action plan and pilot activities to test innovative approaches to science-based communication. The final PLACES declaration on the European City of Scientific Culture was signed by Bailie Elizabeth Cameron on behalf of the Glasgow City of Science partnership on 10th February 2014. This declaration supports science-informed strategies in cities involving societys major drivers for economic growth, innovation and structural change. Glasgow City of Science was highlighted in the PLACES interim and final reports as an exemplar of good practice.

Glasgow City of Science is a pioneering partnership that works with a range of partners and stakeholders including: individual scientists and innovators learners and educators citizens media and journalists investors and funders public sector industry and third sectorto ensure everyone, in Glasgow and the West of Scotland, benefits from our world-class science.

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About Us

Glasgow City of Science defines Science as the basic Sciences, Technology, Engineering, Art and Design, Maths, Medicine, and Social Sciences (or STEAMMS). This broad definition expands on the traditional STEM subjects to recognise Glasgows heritage in medical science, the importance of the creative art and design in driving innovation and marketing new technologies and the role of social science in connecting the science base to society.

How we Define Science

To work smarter, in partnership, to raise the profile of Glasgow and the West of Scotland as a world-class science destination and leverage science and technology to boost sustainable economic development and quality of life for our citizens.

Our Vision

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Acting as a facilitating and co-ordinating organisation we will realise our vision by delivering on 5 key objectives:

Raising the regional profile To achieve global recognition as a place of scientific excellence through a targeted communications strategy

Brokering Partnerships To build on existing networks and broker new interdisciplinary UK and international alliances

Demonstrating our Distinctiveness To promote Glasgow and the West of Scotlands distinctive science offer to boost economic development and quality of life

Influencing Policy To work in co-operation to influence and shape science and innovation policies in government, industry and academia whilst promoting scientific advance to address major societal challenges

Showcasing our Vision To build an inspirational portfolio of high-profile, brand-building, interdisciplinary projects that demonstrate our vision

Our Objectives

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Acting as the heart of our innovation ecosystem, Glasgow City of Science will support local, national and international:

investors & funders by bundling and showcasing our collective offer for science, culture and place and promoting business investment and funding opportunities

partners, industry & innovators supporting innovation and research impact

by creating a common platform for science that facilitates knowledge and ideas exchange, interdisciplinary co-operation, fresh dialogues and connections whilst helping to avoid duplication of effort,

publishing synthesis reports and policy briefs and

supporting business objectives such as brand exposure, corporate citizenship and wider community engagement.

learners & educators supporting talent development by promoting our offer for science, culture and place as well as science careers and enterprise education opportunities

citizens and third sector by supporting citizen engagement by promoting accessible science information and activities to inform, inspire and better connect citizens with science

journalists & wider media by showcasing a diverse portfolio of current science-related activity across Glasgow and the West of Scotland

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Our Priority Audiences

Glasgow City of Science priority sectors will largely align with the growth sectors outlined in the City Regions Economic Development Strategy (2011-2016) namely;

Our Priority Sectors

Engineering, Design and Manufacturing

Creative Industries*

Tourism and Events

Food and Drink

Low Carbon and Renewables

Health and Life Sciences

Education and Skills Development

* includes digital content and technologies

* image credit : Stephen Hosey/GCC

We will target our communications activities where they have the greatest benefit. As such we will prioritise our target audiences to ensure focus, effectiveness and structure based on their relative interest in the project and their influence on achieving our vision. Glasgow City of Science led activities and communications will be targeted primarily at potential investors and industry worldwide as well as key stakeholders (including official partners, scientists and innovators). Our secondary target audience will be citizens.

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Whilst Glasgow City of Science will continue to support all activities and projects linking to our 7 priority economic sectors above; our strategic focus for 2016 will align with the national Year of Innovation, Architecture and Design.

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Strategic Focus for 2016

Our Governance StructureStrategic Programme Board

Chair: Stuart Patrick

Deputy Chair: Prof Tracey Howe

Wider Partner Network

Executive GroupChair: Dr Stephen Breslin

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A designated EU Entrepreneurial Region in 2016, Glasgow and the West of Scotland is a vibrant place of business, sport, international culture, creativity and innovation. The area comprises one of the UKs largest knowledge bases with a cluster of world-renowned universities and colleges.

The Glasgow Economic Leadership (GEL) model provides coordinated and effective partnership working at the highest level. Glasgow Economic Leadership has a singular focusto help grow the Glasgow economy and create jobs and wealth. It is this aim which unites 100 plus industry, public sector and academic leaders who drive the Glasgow Economic Leadership through the Leadership Board or industry-led key sector work streams. These work streams Low Carbon Industries, Engineering, Life Sciences, Financial & Business Services, Tourism & Events and Higher & Further Education are charged with delivering the sectoral recommendations made by the Glasgow Economic Commission in 2011. This strategic model creates a strong, co-operative approach for all delivery partners. An international centre for engineering excellence, the City Region is home to a wide variety of companies in aerospace, defence and marine, low carbon industries and renewables, advanced manufacturing, intelligent transport systems and electronics. The region also boasts a strong offer in state-of-the art laser technology, photonics, sensors and imaging. This engineering capability also supports

Our Strong & Distinctive Offer

success across a variety of local growth sectors including Food and Drink and Health and Life Sciences. Our enviable engineering infrastructure continues to grow and includes the International Technology and Renewable Energy Zone (ITREZ) within the new Technology and Innovation Centre, the first Fraunhofer Research Centre in the UK (the Fraunhofer Centre for Applied Photonics (CAP) and Fraunhofer UK Research Ltd) as well as the UKs Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC).

The Glasgow Biocorridor an innovative platform that offers industry the opportunity to work collaboratively with the public sector and academia has a strong innovative focus on improving human health through stratified medicine, medical technology and assisted living.

A range of resources and infrastructure supports investment in the Health and the Life Sciences sector including five science parks, the Stratified Medicine Scotland Innovation Centre at the new Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, BioCity Scotland a hub of innovative drug discovery, the Strathclyde Institute of Medical Devices, and the Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre an industrially led consortium of GSK, Ineos, Ingenza, Sustainable Solutions, Applikon, HGCA, SASOL, Lucite International and four leading Scottish Universities.

Moreover, the 1.13bn City Deal for the Glasgow City Region, signed July 2014, will fund major infrastructure projects,

drive innovation and growth through the support of key sectors including Health and Life sciences, and address challenges in the regions labour market. These projects will allow a programme of work which will add to the value of the local economy over the next 20 years. The UK and Scottish Governments will each give the City Region 500million in grant funding, and the local authorities will borrow a further 130million.

Excellence within the creative industries continues to grow, from music and media to art and design. Digital media industries represent another flourishing sector in Glasgow and the West of Scotland. This includes those industries with the potential to develop or distribute content using digital technology and platforms; broadcasting (both television and radio) publishing, music publishing, games and learning technologies. And with a strong tourism and events sector as well as a world class convention centre - Glasgow and the West of Scotland provides an enviable modern, mixed economy uniquely placed to promote itself as a distinctive and thriving global centre for science and innovation.

Glasgow City of Science will focus on promoting projects and activities with challenge-led themes to facilitate true multi-sector, interdisciplinary working. Challenge-led themes will be developed and agreed by the Glasgow City of Science Programme Board.

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Terms of Reference Strategic Programme Board 1 PurposeThe Strategic Programme Board is a strategic, decision-making forum that will champion and drive the vision and objectives of Glasgow City of Science.

2 Objectives As a core Strategic Programme Board member of Glasgow City of Science

you will be expected to: provide Strategic guidance and advice to the Executive Committee oversee Glasgow City of Science budgetary decisions promote and champion Glasgow City of Science oversee overall strategic direction and progress of Glasgow City

of Science review of high level risks and issues encourage city wide cooperation and partnership support fundraising for Glasgow City of Science provide links to government, industry and other key stakeholders delegate colleagues on to Operational Delivery Groups, as required,

and ensure the timely delivery of City of Science activities consider and approve any other matter remitted to it by Executive

Group for detailed consideration regarding Glasgow City of Science

3. MEMBERSHIP

3.1 Membership of the Strategic Programme Board is as follows: Stuart Patrick, Glasgow Chamber of Commerce

and Glasgow City of Science, Chair Tracey Howe, Glasgow Caledonian University

and Glasgow City of Science, Deputy Chair Susie Mitchell, Glasgow City of Science Stephen Breslin, Glasgow Science Centre David Smith, Scottish Enterprise Muffy Calder, University of Glasgow Anna Dominiczak, University of Glasgow Debbie McNeill, Glasgow Science Festival Elizabeth Cameron, Glasgow City Council Mike McNally, Glasgow City Council Pamela Gillies, Glasgow Caledonian University Tim Bedford, University of Strathclyde Graham Wren, University of Strathclyde Craig Mahoney, University of the West of Scotland

Appendix 1 Alan Horn, The Glasgow School of Art Jill Miller, Glasgow Life John Brown, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

Anna Baxendale, NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde

Gordon Anderson, Glasgow Life

3.2 Attendees or empowered delegates should have full authority to represent their respective organisations.

4. QUORUM

Business will only be conducted if the meeting is a quorum. The Strategic Programme Board will be a quorum with 6 members, including the Chair

(or Deputy Chair), being present.

5. ACCOUNTABILITY AND REPORTING ARRANGEMENTS

The City of Science Executive Group will maintain a Project Dashboard

which will be a standing item on the Strategic Programme Board agenda.

Any issues arising requiring escalation to the Strategic Programme Board

will be subject to a separate report to the in the first instance.

6. FREQUENCY

Meetings will be held at least once every four months. Additional

meetings or frequency may be arranged when required to ensure that the objectives of the Strategic Programme Board and Operational Delivery

Groups are being met.

7. REVIEW

The Strategic Programme Board will review its Terms of Reference and

membership, Terms of Reference Executive Group and membership, and Terms of Reference Partners and membership on an annual basis as a minimum.

Appendix 2Terms of Reference Executive Group 1. PURPOSE

Glasgow City of Science has established an Executive Group that will undertake day to day management and co-ordination of the initiative.

The Executive Group will provide the executive link to partners and the Strategic Programme Board. The Executive Group will report directly into the Strategic Programme Board.

2. OBJECTIVES

As a member of Glasgow City of Science Executive Group you will:

support the day to day management and co-ordination of Glasgow City of Science activities

prepare, implement and deliver Strategies and Action Plans prepare a Project Dashboard for the Strategic Programme Board showing

progress against objectives

prepare the Glasgow City of Science Annual Report set up, deliver and implement Operational Delivery Groups, as required assess progress and instigate any remedial actions

1. MEMBERSHIP

Membership of the Executive Group is as follows:

Stephen Breslin, Glasgow Science Centre (Chair) Stuart Patrick, Glasgow Chamber of Commerce Tracey Howe, Glasgow Caledonian University and Glasgow City of Science Susie Mitchell, Glasgow City of Science David McQueen, Glasgow Science Centre Derek Shirlaw, Glasgow City of Science

2. Attendees or empowered delegates should have full authority to represent their respective organisations.

3. QUORUM

Business will only be conducted if the meeting is a quorum. The Executive Group will be a quorum with 3 members being present.

4. ACCOUNTABILITY AND REPORTING ARRANGEMENTS

The City of Science Executive Group will maintain a Project Dashboard which will be a standing item on the Strategic Programme Board agenda. Any

issues arising requiring escalation to the Strategic Programme Board will be subject to a separate report to the in the first instance.

5. FREQUENCY

Meetings will be held at least once a month. Additional meetings or frequency may be arranged when required to ensure that the objectives of the Strategic Programme Board and Operational Delivery Groups are being met.

6. REVIEW

The Executive Group will review its Terms of Reference an annual basis as a minimum.

Terms of Reference - PartnersGlasgow City of Science partner organisations agree they have common interests to work smarter, in partnership, to raise the profile of Glasgow and the West of Scotland as a world-class science destination and leverage science and technology to boost sustainable economic development and quality of life.In agreeing to become a partner of Glasgow City of Science [name of Partner Organisation] has committed to:

championing, influencing and supporting the vision, objectives, principles and goals of Glasgow City of Science

supporting the added value of Glasgow City of Science as a common platform for science promotion, partner co-operation and knowledge sharing, whilst working against fragmentation and a duplication of effort

working with Glasgow City of Science to promote joint interests in science

actively sharing knowledge and information in a timely fashion to support Glasgow City of Science vision and objectives, as appropriate

using the Glasgow City of Science logo to cobrand activity, as appropriate, that contributes to the objectives of Glasgow City of Science - in line with Glasgow City of Science brand/logo use guidelines

demonstrating their commitment as a Glasgow City of Science partner in written statements, press releases and other partner communications, as appropriate e.g. using the strapline X organisation is proud to be a partner of Glasgow City of Science in emails and marketing collateral

demonstrating their commitment as a Glasgow City of Science partner through agreed use of their own logo, as appropriate, by Glasgow City of Science and in adherence with their brand/logo use guidelines

participating in at least 1 Glasgow City of Science partner event per year

promoting the joint interests of Glasgow City of Science in any other appropriate forum

actively contributing to Glasgow City of Science strategic and operational groups, as appropriate

consider committing funds, or support in kind, for Glasgow City of Science activities in due time according to the priorities of individual organisations

Appendix 3Ethical Collaboration Statement 1. POSITION STATEMENT

The Glasgow City of Science vision is to work smarter, in partnership, to raise the profile of Glasgow and the West of Scotland as a world-class science destination and leverage science and technology to boost sustainable economic development and quality of life for our citizens.

In this respect, Glasgow City of Science seeks to work with a range of organisations to support all aspects of its work and, where appropriate. Collaborations may include formal partners of the initiative, sponsorship agreements, collaborative projects, joint ventures, commissions and

consultancy. All income-generating activities are conducted in direct pursuit

of the City of Science vision and objectives.

2. GUIDING PRINCIPLES

2.1 Maintenance of independence

Colleagues working in partnerships with us should act professionally and impartially to maintain the independence, and the perceived independence, of Glasgow City of Science.

2.2 Mutual respect

Glasgow City of Science collaborations are intended to promote shared learning and partnership working, as well as generate in kind or direct funding, as appropriate. It is important that all parties respect the expertise and skills that the others bring in realising our vision and objectives over

and above any financial benefits.

2.3 Integrity and transparency

Glasgow City of Science aims to be transparent in its relationships with other organisations. There must be strong grounds for believing a formal collaboration will result in benefits to the Glasgow City of Science

partnership. Glasgow City of Science will also be transparent about who it is working with and the nature of the relationship and work.

2.4 Conflicts of interest

To help ensure potential conflicts of interest are identified and managed

Appendix 4appropriately Glasgow City of Science will be open about collaborations with organisations working in the same areas or sectors. Glasgow City of Science will not allow direct access to its partners and contacts by third parties without prior agreement.

2.5 Shared goals for good health & reducing inequality

Glasgow City of Science will seek partners whose goals, values and actions promote and/or enable good health and wellbeing and reduce inequality. Each partner will be judged on a case by case basis. 2.6 Obligations

In the event of any matter arising which could significantly adversely affect

the standing of the partner in the reasonable opinion of the partner, the partner must inform Glasgow City of Science as soon as reasonably practical. Glasgow City of Science also has a duty to keep the partner informed of relevant information. Glasgow City of Science reserves the right to take appropriate action to ensure its reputation is not adversely affected in

anyway as a result of such incidents.

2.7 Confidentiality

Each Party will maintain the confidentiality of any information it receives from

the other Party that has been marked or indicated as being confidential and

shall use it only for the purposes of the partnership. The Parties will make

reasonable efforts to pursue their partnership without the disclosure of

confidential information.

Glasgow City of Science, Operational Plan (2016)Strategic Review Priority Objectives GCOS Action Timeframe Outputs Outcomes

Regional Science and Innovation Audit/Mapping

Objective 1 Raising our regional profile

Objective 3 Demonstrating our Distinctiveness

Objective 4 Influencing Policy

Objective 5 Showcasing the vision

Regional Audits

Options appraise and agree options for a Glasgow City Region science and innovation audit process with Board consideration

Submit BIS Science and innovation Audit expression of interest documentation working with GEL

Procure audit contractor (if required). Project manage and complete audit

Disseminate and Embed into local strategy including City proposition documents

Dec 2015

Jan 2016

April June 2016

June Dec 2016

A monitoring and review system (with clear and comparable indicators) to gauge local/regional innovation strengths (and future opportunities)

Ability to benchmark the regional science and innovation system against our regional, national international peers

A basis for producing sectoral proposition documents for the City region

A basis for smart specialisation plans (a conditionality for recipients of European Structural Investment Funds)

Data to influence the City regions economic strategy refresh (including innovation indicators

Identify opportunities for regional, national and international collaboration

Provide propositions to support attracting innovative companies to locate in the city region and inward investment

Evidence/pitching materials to support the region to compete more effectively for R&D funding / business investment / city bids

Support alignment of partners objectives and strategic focus for the region support city marketing/profile in relation to our collective science and innovation strengths

Support talent attraction and knowledge assets development

Develop outputs that can be used as proxies for long term outcomes i.e. socio-economic benefits

Developing a supportive business environment linking to local need

Objective 1 Raising the regional profile

Objective 2 Brokering Partner-ships

Objective 5 Showcasing the vision

Venturefest Feeders (Glasgow)

Develop plan to engage with and support Venturefest Scotland 2016 linking to agreed themes

Deliver a series of at least 3 local feeder activities (in partnership) to support the regional innovation ecosystem and based on local need with Board /partner support

Evaluate impact of Feeder series including impact on Venturefest Scotland success

Business Engagement Model

Create a model for industry membership of Glasgow City of Science

Jan Feb 2015

Feb July 2016

July October 2016

January March 2016

Promote knowledge exchange between City of Science partners and wider national stakeholders

Support and promote the research and innovation agendas of City of Science partners

Promote collaborative working and interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral networking specifically supporting business-with-business and business-academia research collaborations, as appropriate, recognising that collaborative approaches can deliver increased benefits through sharing of knowledge, resources, costs and risks in delivery of the strategic research that underpins future product and process innovation.

Support challenge-led strategies and activities through meaningful business engagement

Galvanise City of Science private and public sector partners through local feeder event series into joint activities

Support the evolution and growth of sustainable innovative companies capable of transforming their operational scale

Promote commercialisation, internationalisation and productivity of our science and innovation

Promote faster growing, innovative businesses that are well integrated into both local and international supply chains

Draw together local innovation ecosystems to help people achieve their aims more effectively

Strengthening the capacity of local innovation ecosystems to adapt to new ways of using innovation and technology to stay ahead of the speed of change in technology and business ideas

Strategic Review Priority Objectives GCOS Action Timeframe Outputs Outcomes

Link to national and local policy priorities

Objective 1 Raising the regional profile

Objective 2 Brokering Partner-ships

Objective 4 Influencing Policy

Objective 5 Showcasing the vision

Alignment with Policy Consult directly with local and national policy-makers around R&D / STEM policy and role for GCOS in local and national strategy development (e.g. addressing retention of women in STEM with Board gender perceptions, employment conditions, role of learned societies, local R&D priorities - internationalisation)

Alignment GCOS Planning with Local and National Policy influence and implementation including (SDI / SE , GEL, GCC, Scottish Government)

Dec 2015 Jan 2016

July Dec 2016

Demonstrable evidence of influencing decision making in R&D and innovation at national and local policy levels (e.g. consultation exercises/events etc, development of regional innovation indicators) including the City regions economic strategy refresh / GEL work streams

Glasgow City of Science becomes a central point of influence for science and innovation policy development and consultation for Glasgow & the West of Scotland

Support alignment of partners objectives and strategic focus for the region and Scotland

Support a core bank of high profile partner-led (GCOS supported) project activities that impact multiple partners and that link to local & national policies

Objective 1 Raising the regional profile

Objective 2 Brokering Partner-ships

Objective 3 Demonstrating our Distinctiveness

Objective 4 Influencing Policy

Objective 5 Showcasing the vision

Develop new project criteria for Exec Group to prioritise/agree upon project work:

In general projects will:

support national or local R&D / innovation policy aspirations

enhance the local national/international marketing of science in Glasgow and the West and mobilise ambassadors e.g. Global Scots and scientists to exploit their capacity to promote Scotland when travelling and working internationally

raise the profile of R&D/science in the region and the GCOS mission/ objectives

articulate the science and innovation challenges faced by business sectors, locally, in delivering to upcoming customer and market needs - thereby setting key challenges to which the science base can be asked to respond

Support business-with-business and business-academia research collaborations promoting sharing of knowledge, resources, costs and risks

impacts multiple partners and City of Science will limit risk/ enhance opportunities as a result of project e.g. multiple partner investment, new funding/investment opportunities

Deliver 4 high profile demonstrator programmes annually with evaluation measuring effectiveness of all projects & making future recommendations

Jan 2015

Jan Dec 2016

Marketing collateral is developed films, online content, broadcast outputs, sector proposition materials, educational materials with multi-partner use

New long term relationships forged with resulting in new partners/ GCOS investors

Projects impact on profiling research, innovation and local innovators and support brand awareness as well as increase website and digital media interactions and media profile figures

Marketing collateral is developed films, online content, broadcast outputs, sector proposition materials, educational materials with multi-partner use

New long term relationships forged with resulting in new partners/ GCOS investors

Projects impact on profiling research, innovation and local innovators and support brand awareness as well as increase website and digital media interactions and media profile figures

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