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Best Specialist Walking Tour Guide Provider 2018 & Award for Excellence in Best Business Training & Development Social Enterprise 2018
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Established in 2016 Invisible Cities trains people who have been affected by homelessness to become walking tour guides of their own city and offers these alternative tours to tourists and locals alike. Zakia talks us through the services the organisation offers and how it works to combine education with support to those who need it.
“Here at Invisible Cities, each of our tours is unique and based on themes our guides are passionate about. In Edinburgh we run regular tours on crimes and punishment, powerful women or Leith, as these are the areas where our team have expertise. We do not believe in
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From its base in Edinburgh, BetterMe delivers business training
self-efficacy, self-awareness, selfregulation, motivation, empathy and social skills will not only flourish themselves but also help others to thrive too. Studies show that people with these emotional intelligence skills are not only more productive, they are also physically and psychologically healthier, have improved mental wellbeing. Our seminars, training and development and coaching in a business setting helps companies maximise potential in the workforce. Our programmes are tailored to the organisation’s priorities such as leadership, performance management and workforce wellbeing to ensure success.”
enterprises and charities and social support services, which labels or stereotypes and want to explain what work they do in the are central to its mission, as create opportunities for everyone, cities we are in. We are proud to Zakia explains. no matter where they come from say we have only received 5-star or where they live. We organise reviews on trip advisor, which is “Fundamentally, our aim is to high quality training based on Moving forward, there are all thanks to our guides, of whom break to negative stigma that still self-confidence, customer service exciting opportunities on the we are incredibly proud.” exists around homelessness and and first aid. We also partner with consulting and coaching people that and BetterMe was responsibility. horizon for BetterMe, as Marielle showcase our guides have We deliver blue badge guides, so they can create opportunities our tours, wherever they are develop the confidence, resilience, to help by working directlytraining with isorproud to conclude. countless skillsBetterMe to offer. We also As part of its focus on supporting provide 1-to-1 mentoring.” established for them to be whatever they going to. We also know that each a healthy people maximise people focus 100% of young our efforts andand through CPD its guides and the wider self-esteem and into developing ourwho guides displaced Invisible It is this focus on supporting their potential emotional intelligence profit to flourish.” and community, for those teach and support ahead, at BetterMe we city is different and has a very want to “Looking be. In Edinburgh, we further and either organise also offers a range of their guides that has led the becomeCities the best them, helpingmore them to embedalso the organise are already busy planning the Street Barberfor unique history and view to offer organisation to the success it version of themselves. Today, the Thanks to this innovative approach in the curriculum.” (Edinburgh) 2019.where We arewe looking giveforward free to visitors, and as such we are enjoys today, as Zakia highlights. approach, BetterMe is able to firm delivers training, consulting to expanding our geographical
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“All our tours are personal, local purpose to business and industry, and social. We focus on letting individuals and young people. our guides shine through and Marielle us through the take their customers on a talks journey firmcommon and how it works to change with them. The most review we get is ‘Itsociety is like through going its training and support programmes. on a tour with a friend’. We also always showcase other social
“At BetterMe we are passionate about ensuring children and young people have the tools to fulfil their potential - to become the best version of themselves. As a social enterprise we reinvest profit from our primary area of work with business and industry to fulfil our mission to raise the attainment and wellbeing of Scotland’s young workforce. Companies who work with us tend to be those who have a strong social consciousness. They know that by choosing BetterMe to deliver their training and development needs they are investing in young people and contributing to making Scotland the best place to grow up. “Our approach - the BetterMe approach - has been specifically designed using applied positive psychology to help people build the essential core strengths to reach their potential in every area of their lives. Through training,
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support a range of clients across an array of industries, as Marielle highlights.
“One of our most popular programmes focuses on emotional intelligence for leadership. The ability to be in tune with yourself and your emotions, as well as having sound situational awareness, can be a powerful tool for leading a team. Our course covers the five emotional intelligence attributes of self-awareness, self-management, empathy, relationship management, and effective communication. Participants develop insight and competencies in each of these areas, learning to have a better understanding of how to make healthy choices based on the ability to identify, understand, and manage their own feelings and how they relate to others. “Within education and youth settings, the BetterMe approach helps young people develop the core strengths, insights and skills needed for success in work and life. Again, our approach builds resilience, confidence and self-esteem, alongside the ability to take personal control
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Over the years BetterMe has reach through some exciting new from the streets. This is funded to offer them education tours found that many firms are partnerships in Europe and we the sales ofwelcomed our toursnew that will broaden their horizons becoming increasingly keen throughhave recently we have to use its services as they and to date members to theprovided team who will and benefit members of the local to we over 50the people in community.” come to recognise the need this for service ensure have capacity investment in their employee’s the city.”to deliver our objectives for the wellbeing. Marielle discusses company. Additionally, in the lead up to how her firm has welcomed this Christmas 2018 Invisible Cities are Building upon its already trend and adapted around it.incredible “In delivering social impact, offering great corporate packages success, our Invisible our focus for 2019 will be Cities has big plans for the future, that would include one of their “In today’s uncertain economic continuing to work in partnership guides and/or Zakia coming to proudly explores in climate, many companies which Zakia with Chambers of Commerce, her concluding comments. are questioning the impact employers and local authorities speak to your office and a group tour of your choice of Edinburgh of investing in training and to support the Developing the “Overall,Young the future looks brightand and after November 20th, of development. We welcome the Workforce agenda ever-growing evidence showing in furthering for Invisible Cities, our as support we are for the Glasgow. Their aim is to get as that psychology-informed training Scottish Attainmentto Challenge many people as possible aware expanding our activities can have a greater impact Manchester in schools, helping to by close and Glasgow thethe of the reasons people become than traditional approaches. poverty related attainment gap.” end of 2018. In 2019, we will also homeless and they feel a direct, That developing an individual’s honest conversation about it is reach another location in the UK. core strengths and skills, such always better. This latest offering as emotional intelligence, We would like to keep our teams will help raise awareness and underpins performance and small in each city but reach more achieve the organisation’s aim. success in business. Good locations so everyone can enjoy emotional wellbeing underpins our approach to working with business. A flourishing workforce with healthy mental wellbeing increases performance and productivity, decreases costly absences and staff turnover.
Company: Invisible Cities Contact: Zakia Moulaoui Phone: 07500 773709 Web Address: www.invisible-cities.org
Company: BetterMe Contact: Marielle Bruce Address: Morningside Business Centre, 2 - 8 Millar Crescent, Edinburgh, EH10 5HW, UK Phone: 0131 447 9212 Web Address: www.betterme.life
“After all, people who are more resilient, who feel in control of themselves, who have better selfesteem and who demonstrate
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Glasgow Firm Makes New Appointment SCOTTISH
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MGB Biopharma, the Glasgow-based clinical stage company that is developing a novel
appointment of Dr Steve Felstead to its board.
Several employers have snapped up placement students from The Data Lab’s data science MSc programme 2017/18 cohort. Companies including RBS, Clydesdale Bank, Scottish Power and Tesco have snapped up Scotland’s elite data science talent after another successful year of the Data Lab’s internationally-recognised MSc programme, while public sector organisations NHS Information Services Division (NSS), NorthAyrshire Council and Scottish Government have done the same, as demand for data science talent continues to grow. The academic year 2017/18 saw 130 Data Lab MSc places completed across 11 universities, with 76 of them undertaking industry placements at 50 different organisations in Scotland. In response to growing demand, The Data Lab has increased places available in 2018/19 by 25 to 155. This represents a 310% increase in places since the programme’s inception three years ago. Since launching its MSc data science programme in 2015/16,
The Data Lab has supported 260 MSc places through 21 courses delivered across 11 Universities. It aims to extend this to support 665 new data science MScs over the next five years, ensuring a pipeline of talent into Scottish businesses. The Data Lab recently received £13.5 million in core funding from the Scottish Government, Scottish Funding Council, Scottish Enterprise and Highlands and Islands Enterprise for Phase 2 (2019 to 2024) of its mandate to establish Scotland’s place as global data leader. Its MSc programme, which is delivered in collaboration with academic and industry partners, is core to this. Three of the 11 participating universities have also added new ‘conversion’ MSc courses aimed at students looking to transition to a new career path in Data Science. These cover Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Human Robot Interaction (all from Heriot-Watt University) and an MSc in FinTech which is available at the Universities of Strathclyde and Stirling, further reflecting
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Steve was Vice President, Head of Clinical Research, Pharmatherapeutics Division at Pfizer Inc. and, since retiring from this position, has consulted widely on various programmes for pharma/ biotech companies and their investors. Steve is a member of AdALta Limited’s Scientific Advisory Board and a member of the Scottish Borders-based angels investment syndicate, TriCap. Earlier this year he was appointed to the role of Chief Medical Officer at Mironid, the Scottish-based pharmaceutical company.
increasing demand for data science skills. Private firms including Think Analytics, SnapDragon Monitoring, Merkle Aquila, DeepMiner and construction firm Wood-Mackenzie; and international companies such as Morgan Stanley and Previse have decided to keep working with their new data science graduates while still others have offered consultancy work to their student placements. Brian Hills, Head of Data at The Data Lab said: “Data science represents a multi-billionpound economic opportunity for Scotland and we are committed to supporting the data science talent pipeline in Scotland to leverage this increasingly important skill across all sectors in Scotland. We are gratified to see a growing awareness of data science and its possibilities across many sectors and encourage organisations of every shape and size to get in touch to discuss how data science might enhance their profitability, sustainability and innovation both now and in the future.”
Ken Fyvie, Chairman of MGB Biopharma, said: “Steve brings
Higher Education Minister Richard Lochhead said: “It’s great to see the Data Lab-supported MSc Data Science programme going from strength to strength and incubating the talent needed to support our ambition of making Scotland Europe’s data capital. Data driven innovation holds enormous potential and we are determined to ensure Scotland has the right digital and data skills to help our economy flourish now and in the future.”
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a wealth of experience to the MGB Biopharma board and I am confident that he will make a significant contribution to the strategic direction of the business at this exciting time in its development.” Steve Felstead said: “MGB Biopharma is entering an important phase, with the impending Phase II trial for its lead drug, MGB-BP-3. I am looking forward immensely to being involved in this important next step for the business as this next chapter in its development unfolds.”
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H2Oil Well Services SRL
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more and explore the secrets behind its success. Utilising the industry’s most reliable and advanced technologies, H2Oil offers its clients quality support that they can rely on. Over the years, H2Oil has operated across the world and has developed an unparalleled track record for delivering custom solutions to meet the challenges faced by its customers. The firm’s versatile management team have experience in specialist completions, reservoir engineering,
well testing, drill stem testing, data acquisition and metering capabilities. As such, they are able to ensure that they provide their customers with a complete service to support their well tests and field development plans. In a competitive industry, H2Oil differentiates itself by offering a completely modular service which can be tailored to its clients’ specific needs. Additionally, the firm has service agreements with multiple third-party services allowing mobilisation of third party
tools within hours to the field. By providing such innovative support and unrivalled solutions, the company is able to work with a wide array of clients throughout the well testing market.
office in Dubai within the next 12 months to move into the Middle Eastern market and provide its award-winning service offering to an even wider array of clients in the future.
Currently, the firm has operations around the world, including throughout Europe and as far afield as South America, Cameroon and Malaysia.
The firm’s dedicated team remain committed to providing their clients with only the best services and cutting-edge solutions, and as such they are always looking for ways to develop and grow H2Oil’s service line and dynamically improve service quality even further.
Seeking to build on its already impressive success, looking ahead H2Oil aim to open a global
Company: H2Oil Well Services SRL Contact: James Stenhouse Address: Vasile Alecsandri 89/55 Baia Mare Maramures Romania Website: www.h2oil.co.uk
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Wine Events Scotland Ltd
Wine Event Organiser of the Year 2018 Drawing on Diana’s vast experience in the wine and spirits market, which spans over 25 years, Wine Events Scotland provides a range of services for both trade and consumer clients. Diana shares an insight into her service offering and how this benefits clients across both markets.
“Through my company, Wine Events Scotland, I organise a variety of different types wine events for both the trade and consumer. I also teach the internationally recognised Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) courses. London and the south of
the UK are spoilt by the number of wine tastings and events there are. However, the trade in Scotland is naturally eager to attend similar events and has great potential for business but those companies and agencies holding the tastings are not so familiar with the Scottish market, the venues and the players. I therefore am trying hard to fill the gap by organising suitable events on behalf of those in the south drawing on my in-depth knowledge of the market. “For consumers, the annual Fizz Feast in November is an exciting and sparkling occasion where people get the chance to
taste their way around the world of sparkling wine and enjoy an array of artisan food. They get the chance to speak with the producers and the producers have the benefit of consumer feedback and all in all have a thoroughly enjoyable day out for all concerned. Being relatively close to Christmas, it is probably one of the best Christmas shopping experiences in Edinburgh.” Being based in Scotland gives Diana the opportunity to work with a range of clients and share her insight and knowledge. She discusses how her service offering benefits a range of clients across the country.
“The Scottish hotel and restaurant industry sets very high standards and wine lists are constantly evolving and becoming more interesting as the market demands. However, in such an evolving market it’s crucial to offer sommeliers and wine buyers the chance to taste and stay up to date with the latest trends. Well run masterclasses offer this
imperative opportunity, and as such I aim to support them and provide this service. I have been in the wine industry for over 25 years and have also worked closely with the hospitality industry. It is this experience and the contacts made over that time which put me in a strong position to know who to involve to make things happen.” Looking to the future, Diana is looking to further enhance her already impressive service offering to benefit even more clients, as she is proud to conclude.
“Moving forward, here at Wine Events Scotland we are venturing into Wine Dinners but ensuring as with everything they offer excellent value for money. They will be in conjunction with carefully selected partners and the dinners themselves will be fun, informal but above all informative with some great wines to taste. The first one will be Napa in November at Hotel du Vin on Thursday 29 November and I am excited for the opportunities this will bring for me and my company.”
Company: Wine Events Scotland Ltd Contact: Diana Thompson Address: 12 Eildon Terrace, Edinburgh, EH3 5LE, UK Phone: 07796 502012 Web Address: www.WineEventsScotland.co.uk
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