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With the Beijing Olympics rarely out of the news and London 2012 occupying its fair share of column inches, this month we focus on innovation in sport, with a guest contribution from David Curtis, Director of Sports Pulse, and a keynote from Gary Topp, Chief Executive of Yorkshire Culture.

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Gary Topp, Chief Executive of Yorkshire Culture

Chief Executive of Yorkshire Culture

Published: 25/03/2008

Many southerners are traditionally said to regard anything north of Watford Gap as a foreign country – but that old-fashioned notion of a north/south divide is something Gary Topp is anxious to dispel.

Alastair Wilson

Director of the Photonics Knowledge Transfer Network

Published: 22/02/2008

According to those in the know in the US, photonics – the technology of generating and harnessing light – will be a trillion dollar industry within the next decade.

David Williams Director General of BNSC

British National Space Centre

Published: 29/01/2008

Outside of wartime, nothing is more likely to stimulate technical innovation than space science and with developments as diverse as velcro and satellite navigation to its name, it is helping to reshape the world in which we live.

Richard Swannell - WRAP

WRAP

Published: 20/12/2007

As Director of Market Development for the Retail and Organics Programmes at recycling agency WRAP, Dr Richard Swannell is an international expert on what to do with our waste.

Tom Bloxham - Urban Splash

Reviving the county’s crumbling Victorian heritage

Published: 27/11/2007

Urban Splash, set out with a clear vision to “bring life and vitality” back into fantastic old buildings that were undervalued and underused. The company has extended its vision into Yorkshire.

Lord Ara Darzi Health Minister

Innovation has a Vital Role to Play Improving the Future of the NHS

Published: 23/10/2007

Lord Darzi's Interim Report states that Innovation will play a vital role in the future of the NHS

James Sommerville ATTIK design and marketing

James Sommerville

Published: 28/09/2007

James Sommerville’s ATTIK graphic design and marketing company has reached out across the globe since its humble Huddersfield beginnings in the 1980s.

Will Whitehorn, President of Virgin Galactic

Virgin Galactic - The Infinite Possibilities of Space Travel

Published: 13/08/2007

Will Whitehorn, President of Virgin Galactic talks to KnowledgeRICH about the ultimate form of travel and the ways in which it could benefit science and society.

Professor Mike Roberts CEO CSL

Professor Mike Roberts, Talks to KnowledgeRICH about the Future of Food

Published: 23/07/2007

From birds to bees, badgers to beets, the Central Science Laboratory (CSL), York, supports the protection of the nation’s food and rural environment.

Director of Culture, Dr Ann Gosse

Dr Ann Gosse Talks to us about the Bollywood Effect

Published: 18/06/2007

Dr Gosse discusses the immensely positive impact the Bollywood event has had and will continue to have across the region in terms of business, revenues and cultural rewards.

Imran Khan Chancellor of University of Bradford

Imran Khan talks to KnowledgeRICH about the influence of sport

Published: 19/04/2007

Imran Khan explains the role sport has played in his passion for polictics and humanitarian pursuits

Dr Chris H Luebkeman

Survival tips from global foresight expert Dr Chris H Luebkeman

Published: 30/03/2007

It’s a good time to be looking into the future – or a crucial one. Dr Chris H Luebkeman is better qualified than most...

Rt Hon Alan Johnson MP

Secretary for Education and Skills talks about Training for the Future

Published: 20/02/2007

Alan Johnson talks about the need for innovation in leadership and management for future prosperity

Dr Andy Stanford-Clark

Learning, Lifestyle and Llamas from Dr Andy Stanford-Clark

Published: 02/01/2007

IBM Master Inventor, Andy Stanford-Clark, talks about the future of telemetry, intelligent technology and striking a work/life balance.

Professor Peter Cowling

Bradford's Professor Peter Cowling talks to KnowledgeRICH

Published: 01/12/2006

Artificial intelligence wizard Professor Peter Cowling enthuses about his favourite topic and the developing union between academia and business

Dr Chris Langton

Hull's KTC Dr Chris Langton talks to KnowledgeRICH

Published: 28/09/2006

Dr Chris Langton's ground breaking work with ultrasound has changed the world of medicine. He could change your world too. Read on...

Richard Gregory

Yorkshire Science's Richard Gregory talks to KnowledgeRICH

Published: 20/07/2006

Richard Gregory talks about his mission to drive sustainable business growth in the Yorkshire region

Doug Richard

Investment Angel Doug Richard talks to KnowledgeRICH

Published: 12/06/2006

Doug Richard, Investment Angel of BBC's Dragons' Den, talks about how entrepreneurs and academics joining forces can lead to a profitable marriage made in heaven.

Greg Dyke

Greg Dyke talks to KnowledgeRICH

Published: 30/04/2006

As a mature student Greg Dyke read politics at the University of York – an experience that changed his life. More than 30 years later he is back on campus as the University’s Chancellor, and talking to KnowledgeRICH

Mike Firth

Yorkshire businessman Mike Firth talks to KnowledgeRICH

Published: 04/04/2006

The Yorkshire International Business Convention raises the profile of the region and stimulates business. KnowledgeRICH talks to its founder

Ajaz Ahmed

Ajaz Ahmed talks to KnowledgeRICH

Published: 28/02/2006

The Freeserve co/founder and tech entrepreneur with a passion for investing in Yorkshire companies.

Patrick Stewart

Patrick Stewart talks to KnowledgeRICH

Published: 06/01/2006

Swapping science fiction for science fact, the reality is every bit as impressive as the fantasy.

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