Pop Prototyp

At the 'ProWein' , International Fair for Wines and Spirits, in Dusseldorf, Germany, Popabroad's "Education and Innovation" brand extension called Pop Prototyp, offered its pre-market services focused on the Polish market to a host of leading producers from Portugal, Spain, South Africa, America, New Zealand, and Germany. 

The feedback received was very positive and organizations indicated a strong interest in opportunities in the Polish market. Many producers simply want importing opportunities for their current products that at an educational level such findings can be researched. The main question was how?

Pop Prototyp's position on this was that they will work closely with researchers and students at the University of Lodz in Poland and with MBA students at London School of Business and Management in central London as well as Interns recruited through Popabroad from America and other countries to assess opportunities via case studies, brand audits and alternative (Social Market) researching methods. Concerns of measurability for research and development was addressed in two batches.

The first batch is a tangible prototype. Besides a marketing report provided to clients at the end of each project a printed/assembled prototype is developed. As an example it could be in the form of a soft drink pouch package for sampling for promotional purposes or an interactive online prototype that can be used for on demand purchases.

The second batch is feedback. A combination of social channels or from direct methods of sampling potential opportunity. At an educational level clients can reduce costs associated with hiring a marketing firm. Plus, Pop Prototyp's service is for a full calendar year at an educational rate. The international students/interns/researchers taking part in these projects may also provide a word of mouth channel that could inflate equity across borders just because they have a real world project to work on. 

This hands on approach to an international project will provide our clients with an exceptional pre-market service and our participants with experience that can be showcased at a future job interview or land them a position in the process. 

Brunel Study Abroad

Brunel University based in west London, UK has added a Study Abroad program to its competitive range of international programs. According to Brunel International, "The University is dedicated to providing a world class education for its 13,000 students, which includes an international student population of more than 2,000, who come from over 110 different countries." 

In the United States, "Brunel University currently maintains undergraduate student exchange agreements with the San Francisco State University (Design, Sport Sciences), State University New York (SUNY) Brockport (Social Sciences, Arts, Sport Sciences and Business), and Iowa State University (Mechanical Engineering)." 

Brunel has two main terms for their study abroad program, Junior Year/ Term Abroad.

Junior Year Abroad-One Full Academic Year

"The Junior Year is an academic year of study, from September to the end of May in the following calendar year. It consists of three terms; two teaching periods of 12 weeks each-the Autumn and Spring Terms-and the summer period of revision and examinations."

Autumn or Spring Term- One semester

"Autumn or Spring Term Abroad runs for the 12 weeks of the first term from late September to mid December. The Spring Term option begins in January and runs for the 12 weeks of the second term, followed by the Summer period of revision and examinations." Additionally there is an option for Junior year abroad and terms with English called JYA plus English for non-English speaking students.

There is a wide selection of courses to choose from in the Arts, Social Sciences, Sports Science and Foreign Languages. Please see course list.

Please contact Popabroad for information regarding Brunel's study abroad program for application assistance.

Cult Film and TV-Studies in London

Where do the creators of Vampire fiction movies hang out?

According to Brunel University in west London, "Over the last 20 years there has been an explosion of interest around the patterns and traditions of cult film and television. Whether defined by horror, kung-fu or science fiction film, or fantasy television formats such as Buffy the Vampire Slayer or Angel, critical interest in cult media has become a prominent source of interest for the academic and the cult film/TV fan alike. This new, cutting-edge MA is the first academic programme of its kind dedicated to the study of global traditions of cult media. Check out details here.

Ecological Impact In Bath

The thermal spa in Bath can be an ecological delight in itself. The water temperature may be at a similar degree when the Romans first threw a cursed pledge into its waters and today remains a central location for well being. Besides the warm waters and friendly people, I encountered a photography open air exhibit called "Earth from the Air" by the French photographer Yann Arthus-Bertrand, that had a splendid overtone of Ecology. 

In response to this exhibit, I would like to promote a graduate program that may help foster knowledge needed for managing our environment.

The postgraduate program, Ecological Impact Assessment is at Bath Spa University. According to Bath Spa's prospectus, "the course addresses skill gaps identified by the Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management and the British Ecological Society, in terms of: Biological survey; data interpretation; environmental legislation; and, professional practice."

Please have a look at this link for more information and contact me for an application.

QR Codes in Education

Creating a survey for a dissertation or a report can be difficult because people may not want to go online or be bothered by filling in a paper form. For anyone that has tried this on the street it can be even more difficult to get a person's attention. From a personal experience of mine of taking a student survey during my MA thesis in London, I realized that most people will not stop to chat especially when there is shopping to be done. 

Possible Solution

Create a mobile survey. Find mobile free site like Winksite, make a free QR Code with a link directly to the mobile survey and include the code in your project. Scan the one above for an example. It will lead you to this survey.

A 360 Perspective

Places to see in London.

Golders Hill Park

St. James Park

Hampstead Heath

London Images

More places to see while studying in London.

London Bridge

Temple Church

Tower Bridge