We're very excited to announce that our bespoke new food and drink facility, known as the Cumbria Maker Space is now open! Located in Appleby Creamery, the Maker Space exists to support new product development and business growth in the Dairy sector. The Cumbria...
Innovation Voucher application deadlines have been set for rounds 4 and 5; offering anyone involved in the dairy supply chain the support and funding to find solutions and bring their ideas into being! The deadlines are: Round 4 Deadline: 16th...
That is a question I often get asked when people ask me what I do. I have yet to come up with an easy answer. Being curious is the answer I usually give. It is all about asking the right questions to tease out what people are trying to achieve and help identify...
The Digital Dairy Chain is highlighted in the National Innovation Strategy as a prime example of an Innovation Cluster The Principal and Chief Executive of Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) has welcomed the organisation’s prominent inclusion in Scotland’s newly...
What is your role within the Digital Dairy Chain team? I lead the Milk Round Technology Accelerator programme. What led you here? I've had an interesting career journey over the last 30 years. On the science side, I graduated with a degree in microbiology, that...
Date: Wednesday 19th April 2023 Time: 10.00am - 15.00pm Location: Easterbrook Hall, Crichton Campus, Dumfries, DG1 4UQ With the world being in constant change over the last few years with the pandemic, geopolitical events and climate change is it time to take stock...
Introducing...Ant Hobson, Maker Space Coordinator! 1.What is a ‘Maker Space Coordinator’? Well for a start I believe it’s the most unique job title in the UK; you might think Prime Minister, but we’ve had 3 of them in 6 months, so I think I win. The title may be a...
Introducing...Pauline Murray! 1.What is your role in the DDC team? Innovation Brokerage Project Manager. 2. Tell us about your career to date. Over 20 years in project and programme management with experience of research, health and manufacturing projects within...
The Cumbria Maker Space based at the Appleby Creamery will support businesses to undertake R&D and new product development
