We now have nearly 60 students who have graduated with research degrees from the University College. We continue to attract funding from external sources for research degrees, currently over a third of our research students are funded in this way. We have also aimed to make our research degrees more flexible and responsive to the needs of our students, particularly those working in industry, the arts and the Health Service, this is demonstrated in the increasing number of new part time registrations. The creation of the Martlet Scholarships 2000 for International Research Students will assist us in achieving key targets for recruitment in this area. As a result of this, the University College's first spin-off company was formed.
PACE produces high quality flexible learning materials.
The Department continues to receive important research funding from industry to fund projects which are key to the health of the nation. The latest is a study into weight loss and health of cab drivers from three UK cities. Physical Therapy researchers have established a co-operative agreement with clinical colleagues and research managers at Lothian University Hospitals NHS Trust to collaborate on aspects of therapy research in health care. Two collaborative funding applications are also being progressed. The Centre for International Health continues to strengthen its consultancy profile.