The ForToo consortium
University of Bristol
The
University of Bristol is one of the most prestigious universities in the
UK. It is a thriving international community combining excellence in
research and innovation with a vibrant entrepreneurial culture. Research
is at the heart of the University's mission and accounts for its
international reputation. The University organises its academic affairs
in some 60 departments and 15 research centres arranged in six
faculties: Engineering, Science, Medicine and Dentistry, Medical and
Veterinary Sciences, Social Sciences and Law, and Arts. In the 2008 UK
Research Assessment Exercise (RAE), nearly 93% of research at the
University was deemed to be of an international standard. Over 60% of
the research assessed was awarded either the top 4* rating, defined as
'world leading', or the 3* rating, defined as 'internationally
excellent'. As a result, in 2009-10 the University was allocated the 8th
highest share of government research funding in the UK.
FORTH
The Foundation for Research and Technology - Hellas (FORTH) is the largest Greek State Research and Development Center. It consists of six Institutes; the Institute of Computer Science (ICS) is one of them. In its thirty-year history, FORTH-ICS has established itself as an internationally known and highly competitive research institute, with modern infrastructure and a broad range of research, development, and educational activities in computer science, computer engineering and in communications. FORTH-ICS is staffed by high quality personnel (Ph.D's, engineers, graduate student research assistants and undergraduate student trainees).
Aegis Research
AEGIS, a new research center based
in Athens, Greece. Its main aims include the creation of
a stress (and red tape)-free environment where innovative
research can be carried out. AEGIS also aims to provide unbiased advice and assistance to the public sector.
This can be achieved by having AEGIS Research function as a think
tank offering proposals and IT-related advice to the various
government departments, and as a software development facility
providing advanced software systems that help towards achieving the
goals of effective and secure e-government.
UGCS Ltd.
UGCS (University of Glamorgan Commercial
Services) Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of
Glamorgan. It was formed in 1992 to ensure the resources and the
expertise of the University is made available to private, public and
voluntary sector organisations on a local, national and international
basis. UGCS Ltd has approximately 400 University and external
consultants registered with the company for their particular areas of
expertise. The key services offered by UGCS are in the areas of training
(learning & development), consultancy, project management and
innovation services. Learning & Development is provided in areas
such as Project Management, Procurement & Supply Chain, Management
Development and Health & Safety.
With the financial support of the