The
up+running team is led by David Wornham from the Bristol Business School at the University of the West of England (UWE), one of the UK's leading new universities. The University has a lively research culture, with a particular emphasis on interdisciplinary research and an established reputation for carrying out research for and with the business community. Having enjoyed a period of sustained growth, the University is now a significant local employer and contributor to the local economy.
Building on the academic excellence of the University and combining that with knowledge of business in the region, David has launched an accredited educational programme for anyone new to business. The result is up+running, a proven package of support for all new and young businesses, and self-employed people in the wider community. up+running links education, mentoring and the opportunity to gain the Certificate in Small Business Management. And the programme is available for any new business owner in the South West area.
Mary Bishop
After graduating in English Language and Literature from Birmingham University, Mary qualified for the British Institute of Marketing and the Chartered Management Institute. She also qualified as an accountant (ACCA) during her time with British Gas. Mary has over 10-years industry experience, working across the UK and in Europe. After her time in industry, Mary began lecturing at the University of the West of England and built up a successful freelance lecturing, writing and consultancy business over the subsequent ten years. Since 2002, Mary moved into full-time academia and is presently the Leader of International Business Partnerships and Programmes in the Bristol Business School. She is also leading the
up+running Sustainability Support for Small Business (S
3) programme. She is currently undertaking research for her PhD, where her research focus lies in the employment of disabled people with particular reference to those who are deaf.
John Haddrell
John is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants with wide and varied experience in the industries of Printing, Packaging and Ladies Clothing. He worked for 10 years as a Management Consultant with Price Waterhouse rising to Vice-President of Price Waterhouse International Consulting. John has extensive industry experience and has started and owned four small businesses and a medium-size business. He is currently responsible for the Professional Accounting Courses at Bristol Business School and is a mentor for the
up+running Sustainability Support for Small Business (S
3) programme.
The up+running team may be contacted at:
up+running
Bristol Business School
UWE Bristol, Frenchay Campus,
Coldharbour Lane, Bristol BS16 1QY
Tel +44 (0)117 328 3610
Email enquiries should be sent to upandrunning@uwe.ac.uk
To find out how to become a member of up+running, click here
