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University Fair at Sci-Tech Daresbury

Friday 21st November 2014 09.30 – 12.30 The Cockcroft Institute Sci-Tech Daresbury INTRODUCTION

Sci-Tech Daresbury was established in 2006 (formerly known as Daresbury Science and Innovation Campus) as one of the UK’s national science and innovation campuses and more recently in 2012 as a strategic Enterprise Zones.

It is internationally-recognised for the world-class Location scientific facilities and expertise that is located on the site through the Science and Technology The event will take place in the The Cockcroft Facilities Council’s Institute at Sci-Tech Daresbury. For directions particularly in areas such as accelerator science, please go to http://www.sci-techdaresbury. high performance computing, modelling & com/location. Visitor parking is available in the simulation, big data analytics, sensors and Daresbury Laboratory car park adjacent to the detectors. reception building. It is also home to over 100 technology companies Registration in areas such as advanced engineering, digital/ ICT technologies, biomedical technologies and The Sci-Tech Daresbury University Fair is now services, and clean technologies. It is now widely- open for bookings. To book your place at the recognised for the business support it brings to event on please click here (you will be prompted the businesses to help companies accelerate their to login with your NewsHub user name and growth, innovate more effectively and more easily password in order to access the event page). identify and establish collaborative partnerships. If you aren’t already a member of the Sci-Tech A critical part of this is our relationships with the Daresbury network, click here to become a regional universities who we see as key partners member and then go to the webpage for the in bringing support and expertise to technology event to register. companies in areas such as: • Student recruitment, projects & placements • Collaborative research & Knowledge Transfer Partnerships • Access to facilities • Skills development & CPD Therefore this event is designed to help technology companies better understand the breadth of support available to them and how they can best take advantage of this. It will be done through two mechanisms: • Short session highlighting 4 company case studies through a combination of interview and expert panel • Exhibition enabling you to meet with representatives from 7 regional universities to explore potential areas of support and collaboration AGENDA

9.30 – Registration 9.45 – Welcome and housekeeping - John Leake, Sci-Tech Daresbury 9.50 – Company case studies with expert panel

Session 1

Company Representative Area of engagement Inventya Michael Holroyd, Business Student recruitment, projects (www.inventya.com) Development Manager and placements Risktec Vicky Billingham, Training & Training & CPD (www.risktec.co.uk) Education Business Leader

Expert panel

Expert Position University/Organisation Paul Gaunt Director of Careers & Employability Dr Karen Wright Biomedical & Life Sciences lead for External Relations & Enterprise Prof Ahmed Al-Shamma’a of Engineering & Technology Liverpool John Moores University Rachael Collins Placement Supervisor

Session 2

Company Representative Area of engagement Arvia Technology Nigel Brown, Technical Director Collaborative research & (www.arviatechnology.com) Knowledge Transfer Partnerships Contec Heat Controls Pat Broderick, Director Access to facilities (www.conteccontrols.com)

Expert panel

Expert Position University/Organisation Dr Phil Hollifield Projects Manager University of Central Lancashire Dr Mohammed Akmez KTP Associate University of Nabeerasool Joe Flanagan Consultancy Manager

10.20 – Exhibition There will be exhibition stands from the following organisations:

• University of Central Lancashire • University of Liverpool • • University of Chester • Liverpool John Moores University • University of Salford • Lancaster University

12.30 - Close ROUTES TO UNIVERSITY ENGAGEMENT

Continuing Professional Graduate Recruitment Development All universities are very keen to enhance the rates All the regional universities make use of their of graduate employment and offer a wide range academics and knowledge base, offering of services to prospective employers to ensure continuing professional development (CPD) that they have easy access to their graduate and other training courses which are principally cohort. Typically these services will include aimed at developing the skills and knowledge advertising of vacancies through internal student of employees. There is an extensive range of channels, recruitment fairs and direct assistance CPD courses available covering a vast range to recruiters with shortlisting and advertising. of subjects and disciplines, with the highest Aside from full time employment, universities will demand often for business skills courses offered also assist companies seeking to recruit part time by the university business schools. Courses may roles, vacation employment, or placements. be non-credit bearing, accredited by external There is a continuing demand for ‘real life’ student bodies (such as professional institutions) or by projects across a range of subjects. These could the universities themselves with credits counting be a short focussed assignment, for example towards an academic qualification. Typically, CPD development of advertising material for an arts courses tend to be delivered on an open basis (i.e. and media student or a longer term assignment anyone can attend and no prior qualifications are such as business strategy development for a required) and run for 1-3 days. Some universities MBA student. Such projects are usually at no (or now offer CPD courses as an on-line option and minimal) cost to the business and aside from many will offer to design and deliver bespoke and the valuable experience gained by the student, in-house courses to suit the needs of an individual the business can benefit from the input of fresh company or organisation. thinking and new ideas. There is also an on-going demand from universities for industry panelists and speakers to present to students in order that they can gain a first-hand insight into routes to employment and advice about future careers. Many universities also operate mentoring schemes for students and are always willing to discuss this approach with individuals wishing to become mentors.

Consultancy With their vast range of academic disciplines and extensive facilities, universities are well placed to solve business problems on a consultancy basis. Such consultancy assignments can range from relatively straightforward laboratory testing and analysis through to more complex strategic advice. Consultancy projects are carried out through a commercial agreement between the business and the university and there are some grant funds available to the business e.g Innovate UK’s Innovation vouchers https://vouchers. innovateuk.org. ROUTES TO UNIVERSITY ENGAGEMENT

Research Intellectual Property Development Whereas consultancy is about applying existing Many of the research intensive universities have skills and knowledge to solve a problem, research a body of intellectual property (IP) that they is about the creation of new knowledge and actively exploit, principally through one of two there is an increasing emphasis on ensuring that routes. Licenses may be granted to businesses research is relevant to ‘real world’ issues. Research to commercially exploit university patents that projects tend to longer term, have less certain cover new products, processes and other novel outcomes and generally the academics involved in inventions. Alternatively, universities may choose the project would like use the results for scientific to exploit IP through spin out companies often papers. Universities will undertake both contract with the assistance of external investors. and collaborative research for business and in the latter case some of the costs will be met by a third How to make contact with a party usually a government funding body such as Innovate UK (https://www.innovateuk.org). University Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (http://www. Universities are large and complex organisations ktponline.org.uk/) commonly known as KTPs and it can be a challenge for a business to identify are an especially popular form of collaborative the most appropriate individual. The first point research and SME businesses are eligible for a of contact for a business should be dedicated grant which can cover up to 2/3 of the cost. At business engagement team at the university who the heart of the KTP scheme there is a recent can then direct the enquiry to the appropriate graduate or post graduate (known as a KTP department of individual in the university. Most associate) who works within a business, over a university websites have a ‘business’ page which period of between 6 and 36 months, on a specific will contain all the relevant information and new product development project that will contact details for businesses wishing to work ultimately improve profitability. Throughout the with the university. period, the KTP associate will receive academic input and supervision from the University partner, with the aim of embedding new skills and knowledge within the business. BIOGRAPHIES - COMPANY CASE STUDIES

Inventya – Michael Holroyd Arvia Technology – Nigel Brown Business Development Manager Technical Director Michael’s specialist areas Nigel is the inventor of the of expertise include Arvia® Process and co- marketing, sales and business founder of Arvia Technology development, working Ltd (based on his research at within large UK companies, the University of Manchester) including Vodafone, and as a with over 20 years’ experience director in SME businesses. in the water & wastewater He has focused on technology product and treatment industry. Prior to his research at service innovation and B2B marketing and sales, the University he worked as an Independent within the paints, engineering and telecoms Research Engineer & Environmental Consultant sectors. From 2007 Michael worked in the developing environmentally friendly processes business support sector, specialising in providing for the treatment and reuse of wastewater and commercialisation and business growth support advising companies on water and to technology businesses and is an experienced wastewater treatment. He has also worked for ERDF Project Manager. Michael is responsible Foseco International and Simon Hartley delivering for Inventya’s business development activities projects and operational developments across for new consultancy work and for working in their global operations. partnership with project funders and sponsors. Contec Heat Controls – Pat Broderick Risktec – Vicky Billingham Director Training & Education Business Leader Pat started developing his fuel Vicky has over 15 years saving boiler control in 2009. experience within technical EU Grants were obtained training environments. In for product testing, and her current role managing Intellectual Property advice. the Training and Education Grants from the Technology business she is responsible for Strategy Board funded tests the management of projects at the Salford Energy House. The product design to deliver new training products as well as day-to- and target market have been adapted as a result day operations such as sales, marketing, quality of the findings. Sales were made into both the and resource management. As the Programme residential and commercial property markets, but Leader for Risktec’s further credible tests were needed for the Social (delivered in partnership with Liverpool John Housing Sector. Moores University), she manages concurrent programmes and acts as Personal Tutor to A grant from the Technology Strategy Board Risktec’s student clients. funded tests at the Salford Energy House. The product design and target market have been Vicky has many years’ experience of programme adapted as a result of the findings. and project management, including the design and development of bespoke IT and training solutions that are cost-effective and meet client requirements. She is the author of a best-selling book on Project Management. Pat started developing his fuel saving boiler control in 2009. EU Grants were obtained for product testing , and Intellectual Property advice. In 2010 he made a presentation at a Nottingham University sponsored event at the World Expo in Shanghai. BIOGRAPHIES - EXPERT PANEL

Paul Gaunt – Director of Careers & Employability of Liverpool. Rachael’s team supports all students University of Chester when applying for one-year and vacation internship opportunities and her remit involves engaging with Paul has been the Director of Careers and Employability external organisations, irrespective of size or location, at the University of Chester for since August 2009. Prior looking to recruit undergraduates. Rachael’s role involves to joining Chester he led the Career Development team delivering an employability module to Management School at Liverpool Hope University. From 2004-07 Paul was students enrolled on a year in industry degree. a Director and Trustee of AGCAS, the company that represents the national interests of university careers Rachael has 10 years’ experience placing undergraduates services, leading on the company’s diversity initiatives, and into local SME’s and large multinational organisations. editing and contributing to a number of national careers She is a trained Careers Advisor, specialising in Finance, publications. Business and Marketing. Prior to higher education, Rachael worked in both events and marketing. Paul has an MBA from the University of Liverpool and a postgraduate diploma in Careers Guidance from Dr Phil Holifield – Projects Manager Nottingham Trent University. He is also a qualified Psychometric Testing practitioner. University of Central Lancashire Phil worked in the telecommunications industry Dr Karen Wright – Biomedical and Life Sciences before joining UCLan as a Senior Lecturer in Electronic lead for External Relations & Enterprise Engineering. After experience in supervising several Lancaster University research masters projects and KTPs with industry partners he moved to a business facing role within the Karen is a Lecturer in the Division of Biomedical and University. Phil has bid for and managed many business Life Sciences at Lancaster University and her main area support projects under a variety of funding streams and is of research is gut inflammation and ex vivo intestinal currently managing a portfolio of ERDF projects delivering modelling, some of which is industry-funded. services in innovation, design, ICT and student/graduate placements. He is interested in what makes business want She has developed innovative modules for postgraduate to work with Universities and how the University can students, including an industry-led module on Drug present a more joined-up service to business. Discovery and Development, which is delivered by external experts from Big Pharma, Biotech and Clinical Research Organisations. As the Divisional lead for external Mohammed Akmez Nabeerasool – relations and enterprise, she works to promote industry- KTP Associate academic-NHS collaborative research and training. She University of Manchester works with the Lancaster Health Hub, CETAD and external Akmez is currently a KTP Research Associate at the networks to facilitate effective collaboration with industry. University of Manchester in partnership with ArviaTM Technology; a role which involves evaluating the suitability Prof Ahmed Al-Shamma’a – of the ArviaTM organic destruction technology for treating Dean of Engineering & Technology drinking water and to have this technology approved by Liverpool John Moores University the Drinking Water Inspectorate UK. In this position he has been involved in managing the project, testing the Ahmed’s extensive research area covers a wide range of technology and acquiring further knowledge regarding the applied industrial science including advance technologies water sector in general. for renewable energies from waste (including biodiesel), waste recycling, wireless sensors for the construction, healthcare, automotive and aerospace industries, and near Joe Flanagan – Consultancy Manager zero carbon initiatives for the energy sectors. University of Salford Ahmed is one of the EU scientific officers on Renewable Joe is currently Consultancy Manager within the Energies and has obtained various supported applied Commercial Services team at the University of Salford research projects funded nationally and internationally by providing support to academics in commercial and the EU, USA Ministry of Defense, Carbon Trust, Technology contractual matters relating to consultancy. Previously, Strategy Board and industry. In the last 5 years he has Joe worked in environmental consultancy for AEA coordinated over 15 research projects with an income Technology and Enviros, carrying out assignments generation of over £8M. for a variety of private sector clients, UK Government Departments, the European Commission and the World Rachael Collins, Placement Supervisor, Bank. Prior to consultancy, he spent his early career in the Careers & Employability Service chemical industry and graduated with BSc in from the . University of Liverpool Rachael is the Placement Supervisor based within the Careers and Employability Service at the University University overviews UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE

Particular areas of research Unite strength The UNITE project places students and graduates in SMEs for placements of up to 150 hours to work Biomechanics and Rehabilitation, Built on projects identified by the SME. The placement Environment and Sustainability, Business and is paid for by the UNITE project. The Project Management, Cancer Research, Computing, has a good success rate of placing students in Digital Engineering, Energy and Power employment and providing excellent results for Management, Fire and Hazard Science, Forensic SMEs. Science, Healthy Settings, Materials Science (Chemistry), Medicine and , Mental Health and Wellbeing, Midwifery and Maternal More & Enhance Child Health, Nanotechnology and Bioengineering, MORE and ENHANCE are business support Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, Physics, Sport programmes that offer mentoring, coaching, and Exercise Science, Stroke Research, Tourism, networking and advice. MORE is focussed Tribotechnology towards creative and digital companies across the Northwest, whereas ENHANCE is based in Key facilities or services that SMEs Cumbria and addresses all sectors. could access Innovation Clinic We provide a wide range of service to SMEs, based on the programmes below. The UCLan Innovation Clinic is part of our Lancashire Boost offering, and provides SMEs with access to product development expertise in Programmes that are focused on the university, with the aim of getting products engaging with SMEs developed and to market. KTPs Mechanisms available to SMEs for UCLan offers support to develop and run engaging that are peculiar to the Knowledge Transfer Partnerships. SMEs can benefit from the placement of a KTP associate university in their business for 2-3 years, addressing key UCLan offers a number of ways of engaging, strategic projects. The associates are supported both through the above projects and through by academic staff at the university as well as a our dedicated partnership development team. project support team. We have partnership development managers who cover all disciplines and work to find the InnovationLab appropriate academic expertise in the university UCLan’s InnovationLab provides creative online to match your requirements. They are also solutions to grow SMEs business, with systems supported by a commercial team. You can contact ranging from websites, logistics systems, us via 01772 895500 or [email protected]. marketing and eLearning.

DigitME UCLan’s Advanced Digital Manufacturing Technology Research Centre based in Burnley offers support to SMEs in Robotics, Automation and Data Processing for manufacture, through the DigitME project. The work of the centre builds on expertise in vision systems, signal processing and non-destructive testing. UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER

The Faculty of Science & Engineering came into Recruitment and Graduate Placements existence on 1 Sept 2013 and incorporates 4 new degree programmes in Chemical Engineering, Electronic & Producing well trained industry-ready graduates Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and is the underlying philosophy of our new degree Natural Sciences. These courses started operation in programmes. We want to be seen as leading in terms Sept 2014 with an initial intake of 70 students which is of employability. We are funding 4 week fully paid work expected to rise steadily over the coming years. The placements for all our students in the summer of 2015 Faculty has also incorporated the existing Departments and we also have unpaid 5 week internships integrated of Mathematics and Science which have into the 2nd year of graduate study. moved from Chester main campus to join us our new location: the 66 acre Thornton Science Park. Situated 8 A Business-Centred Approach miles from Chester near Junction 14 of the M56, this site The Riverside Innovation Centre and the High Growth containing advanced laboratory and workshop space Centre have been established by the University to was donated to the University of Chester by Shell. provide access to the right mix of support, talent, The Faculty complements other initiatives in the product development and commercial insights. In University including the North West Food Research addition, the Corporate Business and Enterprise Development (NoWFOOD) Centre. This advanced unit offers bespoke business courses for workforce facility provides a centre of excellence in food development. science and technology and product development for producers across the region. Contact Details Access to technical facilities http://www.chester.ac.uk/science-engineering E: [email protected] We have advanced analytical equipment such as T: 01244 513923 X-ray Photoelectric Spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, Scanning and Transmission Electron Microscopy, Mass Spectrometry, and also facilities for modifying surfaces using lasers. SMEs and other industrial research partners have access to these facilities as part of joint research projects.

Collaborative research and KTPs We are actively growing collaborative research with industrial partners using our advanced analytical capabilities. We have also signed equipment loan and research collaboration agreements with local companies. We see KTPs and other TSB funding as vital in order to grow our research activities. We do not yet have any KTP Associates but we are involved in a successful TSB Smart Award. LANCASTER UNIVERSITY

Now in its 50th year, Lancaster University has Employability – Access to talent established a track record of world class collaboration Lancaster University students and graduates are including high quality business support. amongst the most employable in the UK. The Careers Lancaster is ranked top ten in league Services is focused on helping employers access talent. tables and is consistently highly placed in all major www.lancaster.ac.uk/careers/employers league tables. A variety of business support initiatives are currently Lancaster Health Hub available across a range of disciplines. The hub works strategically to increase collaborative research and knowledge exchange between Lancaster Specialisms University and stakeholders in industry. Benefits to Eco-Innovation – businesses are through internationally renowned Sustainability & the environment research in health, medicine and social care. http://www.lancaster.ac.uk/shm/work/healthhub The Centre for Global Eco-Innovation brings together expertise of major academic institutions Lancaster China Catalyst Programme aimed at adding value innovative projects focused on sustainability. A staged programme of support helps companies collaborate with partners in China for product and http://www.cgeinnovation.org service development. Participants benefit from an industry focused synergy through a dedicated team Lancaster Product Development Unit (LPDU) - of specialist graduates, international collaboration and Engineering technology. Based within the Engineering department, LPDU http://www.lancaster.ac.uk/china-catalyst/ provide assistance in developing products to become reality through projects such as rapid manufacture and Lancaster University Physics Department additive manufacturing. Ranked as the best Physics department in the country http://www.lpdu.lancs.ac.uk/lpdu/ for research, the department offers businesses an opportunity to work with third year undergraduates. The Lancaster University Management School Working in small teams and overseen by an academic (LUMS) – Business & Management supervisor, students can tap into equipment and technology at Lancaster for a specific challenge A range of support services are offered by LUMS for identified by the company. businesses including student projects, consultancy, leadership programmes and specialist business growth http://www.physics/lancs.ac.uk/ initiatives. http://www.lancaster.ac.uk/lums/business/ More initiatives: www.lancaster.ac.uk/business ISIS (InfoLab21 Strategic Innovation Support) Programme - Computing The project provides free expertise for SMEs which can identify a significant opportunity to develop and transform their businesses through ICT in specific areas including; prototype development, mobile & wireless technologies and other areas. http://www.infolab21.lancs.ac.uk/business/isis/ THE UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL BUSINESS SERVICES

The University of Liverpool is one of the great centres of research, knowledge and innovation. Our pioneering reputation attracts students, experts and partners from around the world. • 1,300 leading researchers • 4,700 staff • 36,000 students • Countless partners worldwide • 177,000 alumni in 192 countries

Faculties and key research themes Collaboration Business gateway The Faculty of Health & Life Sciences Technology Directorate - As a world-renowned centre for research, the The Faculty of Health & Life Sciences at the Shared Research Facilities University of Liverpool can help your organisation University of Liverpool is one of UK’s leading achieve its goals through knowledge and centres for health and life science research Non Destructive Structural Analysis innovation. Whether you are seeking a research and education. Key Areas of Research include: Magnetic Resonance Imaging partner, expert advice, education & training, recruitment or facilities, we offer exceptional • Ageing and Chronic Disease Research Cell Imaging Services capabilities and services. Join the many successful • Infection and global health organisations, from multinationals to local SMEs, Proteome Research • Integrative Biology research institutes to public and third sector bodies • Psychology, Health and Society Laser Capture Dissection Microscopy that collaborate with us. • Translational Medicine (LCMD) • Learning and Teaching Support for small to medium-sized businesses • Dentistry We work with many start-up and small to medium- • Veterinary Science sized businesses, allowing them to move projects forward quickly by accessing a level of expertise The Faculty of Humanities and Resources and services available to that would otherwise be unachievable for a Represent one of the UK’s largest partners. company their size. concentrations of research expertise, with Sydney Jones Library outputs that place us in the top 1% of Higher Facilities, equipment & technical support Education Research Institutions worldwide Garstang Museum Together with our academics, they can assist you • The School of the Arts with experimental design, as well as specialist • The School of Law & Social Justice Music testing and analytical support. • University of Liverpool Management School Agility and Supply Chain Management • School of History, Languages & Culture Knowledge Transfer Partnerships Centre • Combined Honours Programmes Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) enable • Go Higher Programme Consultancy Projects you to work in a mutually beneficial, grant funded partnership with our academics or researchers to Growth Catalyst achieve your strategic goals.

Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) Continuing professional development (CPD) We offer academic/professionally accredited Faculty of Science & Engineering Lairdside Engineering Centre courses, Masters degrees (on campus and online) The Faculty of Science and Engineering Liverpool Laser Group: and customised commercial, professional or connects research strengths, technologies www.lasers.org.uk technical training programmes. and experts from a unique, broad mix North West Laser Engineering of disciplines. This places us in a strong Consortium: Commercialising ideas position to develop innovative solutions nwlec.org.uk If you are researching and developing new and approaches to tackle many of today’s Lairdside Laser Engineering Centre: products or technologies it is vital to protect your complex social, economic and environmental www.llec.co.uk ideas from the start. There are many commercial challenges. challenges involved and we can advise you on Virtual Engineering Centre, Daresbury getting to market. • Electrical Engineering & Electronics www.virtualengineeringcentre.com • Offering technology development, Student Placements • Aerospace Engineering research, training and knowledge transfer We have a wealth of talented students and • Civil Engineering graduates whose energy, knowledge and creativity Nano-Investigation Centre • Mechanical Engineering will deliver real benefits to your organisation. You http://www.liv.ac.uk/nano- • General Engineering can tap into this pool of talent through special investigation/ • Environmental Science projects, placements, voluntary work, sponsorships, Free to Northwest-based small and • Physical Science government-subsidised collaborations, and full- medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), time recruitment. provided that they satisfy the ERDF criteria Graduate Recruitment Professional Services University of Liverpool Conferences & Graduate to Merseyside provides a high quality, Key academic services and businesses include Events graduate recruitment and placement service for • Library businesses of all sizes from start-ups to large • Hospitality The Victoria Gallery & Museum Liverpool organisations across Merseyside and the wider region. • Victoria Gallery and Museum Sport Liverpool • Sport Liverpool

Contact Details Business Gateway, University of Liverpool, Waterhouse Building, Block D, 3 Brownlow Street, Liverpool L69 3GL T: 0845 0700 064 E: [email protected] www.liv.ac.uk/business LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY

Ranked in the top 400 universities world-wide in the World University Rankings 2013-14, LJMU is undergoing an exciting and challenging period of change, outlined in our ambitious strategic plan for 2012-2017, and world-class research and scholarship is embedded in everything we do. With 19 recognised research centres and institutes, and 550 postgraduate research students, we are ranked in the top 25 English universities for PhD completion rates. In the most recent Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) in 2008, LJMU was top amongst modern universities for Electrical and Electronic Engineering, General Engineering, Sports-Related Studies and Architecture and Built Environment, and we demonstrated world-leading research in 70% of our disciplines. What services can we offer World of Work programme: Software Licensing – critical The project requires no monetary Open Labs: your organisation? We are working hard to strengthen our infrastructure software and systems investment from eligible SMEs Provides a brokerage service, funded links with the business community and development, developing new software opens up access to cutting-edge by ERDF, which enables Merseyside We are one of the top universities in to meet current demands to license exploitable assets and expertise to give the UK for engaging with business and other sectors because we understand SME’s to access the specialist that such partnerships will ensure the into the wider community. Merseyside- based SMEs a significant expertise and facilities available within industry, with top-rated, award-winning competitive advantage in areas such Knowledge Transfer Partnerships and curriculum we offer is relevant and that The Low Carbon Innovation Hub: LJMU relating to creative and digital we are producing graduates with the as: industries. We stimulate and support unique collaborations that combine An initiative funded by the European skills you are looking for. By engaging • Low Carbon Planning collaborations between LJMU and our academic skills with the real world Regional Development Fund, is with the student body you will: • Sustainable Asset Management local businesses, focusing on the know-how of industry professionals. focused on creating innovative low development of digital products and Whatever stage of development your • Gain access to talented students carbon goods, processes and services, • Energy Efficiency services and the processes that enable business is at, whatever its size and and graduates developed through collaborative • Renewable Management them. Open Labs helps businesses whatever your sector, we will work • Raise your organisation’s profile partnerships between local companies • Waste Management/Recycling to become more successful through with you to ensure that the expertise with students, graduates and in Merseyside and University • Renewables from Waste innovation in partnership with LJMU’s and resources of LJMU help to create academics researchers world class knowledge, expertise and positive outcomes for your business. • Have use of LJMU’s FREE vacancy The GERI Outreach Project: The project requires no monetary research facilities and with one another. We offer dedicated Key Account website to advertise vacancies, This ERDF funded project brings investment from eligible SMEs For academics and organisations Management to assess your needs and placements, work experience and together the staff and technical opens up access to cutting-edge we work in consultation with you to co-ordinate your access to our skills voluntary roles for graduates and equipment of LJMU’s internationally exploitable assets and expertise to give communicate your capabilities and and expertise in: undergraduates renowned General Engineering Merseyside- based SMEs a significant knowledge to companies in the region. • Consultancy Research Institute (GERI) within LJMU works with businesses both competitive advantage in areas such We can: • Contract research and development a centralised research laboratory large and small across a wide variety as: • share insight new markets and • Knowledge Transfer Partnerships complex in order to provide a of disciplines and the projects featured technologies (KTPs) • Low Carbon Planning dedicated facility for engineering below have specific relevance to SMEs: • broker relationships with academics • Bespoke training and Continued • Sustainable Asset Management research. Operating across the North with specialist expertise Professional Development (CPD) The PROTECT Centre: • Energy Efficiency West of , it is of benefit to SMEs based in that region. The facility • advise on suitable sources of • Facilitation services to support Provides a range of expertise, • Renewable Management provides a high quality resource and funding innovation, strategic and solutions, and services that target • Waste Management/Recycling knowledge base providing expertise • support the development of joint organisational change industries working in the area of • Renewables from Waste in measurement, sensing, materials business/university collaborative • Support for business start-ups and critical infrastructures. The products processing, advanced manufacturing projects and services offered are tailored The Low Carbon Innovation Hub: entrepreneurship and biomedical engineering. The to meet the needs of the critical • facilitate the growth of communities • Graduate recruitment/student An initiative funded by the European centre adds value to existing regional infrastructure industry, and aim at Regional Development Fund, is of interest placements initiatives including; Liverpool providing industries and governmental focused on creating innovative low • strengthen peer networks • Funded projects for SMEs Enterprise Partnership, MAS, the institutions with cutting edge solutions. carbon goods, processes and services, • Funding collaboration (Horizon NW Aerospace Alliance and the NW Among the services provided to developed through collaborative Get in touch: 2020, TSB, SMART etc Automotive Alliance, by working with industries are: partnerships between local companies them and by providing referral, follow- For general enquiries or to discuss how in Merseyside and University Commercial Training Packages – on and extension facilities. The project your organisation can connect with the researchers. training courses to benefit companies also works to engage NW-based University’s research expertise: working in the area of critical SMEs as core partners in collaborative T: 0500 876543 infrastructures and computer security. RTD and Knowledge Exchange E: [email protected] Consultancy - consultancy services partnerships which are leading edge in www.ljmu.ac.uk/business-engagement across critical infrastructures, computer terms of science and technology. security and digital forensics. THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

The University of Manchester has 38,430 students and 11,080 staff, making it the largest single-site university in the with a proud history of achievement and an ambitious agenda for the future. In the 2014 Academic Ranking of World Universities, Manchester is ranked 38th in the world and 5th in the UK. Why Manchester? The University is built on the shoulders of academic giants and can lay claim to 25 winners amongst its former staff and students. Manchester has a formidable reputation spanning most disciplines, but most notably in the life sciences, engineering, humanities, economics, business, sociology and the social sciences.

Faculties and key research themes Funding Collaboration Business Services Eligibility criteria applies and grant rates can vary dependant on size of the applicant

The Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences EPSRC and NERC IAA Funds: Whether you’re an international blue Over 1,000 academic staff & post-doctoral research staff. • Relationship Incubator Scheme chip, an ambitious SME, or a charity with More than 70 specialist research centres and groups in the • Concept development and feasibility an eye for innovation the University of Faculty, undertaking research in fields such as: studies Manchester can have a significant impact • Exploitation secondments on your organisation. • & related • Tissue engineering nanomaterials • Alternative energy Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs): With dedicated business development • Photon science sources 3 way partnership between an managers situated within all four • Electrical energy • Global & local organisation who has a need, the faculties we can put you in direct contact distribution systems environment studies University who has expertise and a high with experts who can help you achieve • Neural-inspired • Lightweight materials calibre recently qualified individual your objectives and face future challenges computing architectures for 21st -century fuel- who leads a strategic projects in the with confidence. From providing business • The structure of the efficient vehicles organisation, duration can vary between solutions to nurturing talent, we will work universe • Medical imaging 6 – 36 months. with you to build a strategy for success. • Nuclear science and • Aeronautical engineering Services include: technology & Aerospace Horizon 2020 EU Research and Innovation funding Research for business programme, budget of 79bn Gain fresh insights to inform your business strategy, leverage new technology to The Faculty of Humanities ESRC IAA Funds: innovate or boost efficiency, or invest in Over 900 active academic staff undertaking research in Policy/evidence seminars the next game-changing invention. fields such as: Staff exchanges/placements between the Knowledge exchange (KE) • Arts & Music • The social sciences University and user organisations KE is a two-way process which transfers • Modern languages • Law, Business and Training, workshops and tools ideas, expertise between academic staff • Education management. development ESRC specific research into practice and users of research to deliver economic, The faculty has numerous centres and institutes that societal, cultural or environmental address major societal challenges including: Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) benefits to society. • Environmental sustainability Horizon 2020 • Humanitarian & conflict response Consultancy • Poverty & inequalities. Employing an academic consultant can give you a broader perspective, allowing Faculty of Life Sciences Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) you to find new ways to solve complex Over 1,000 dedicated research staff and world-leading Horizon 2020 business problems and formulate policies, scientists with internationally renowned research centres Eureka – Eurostars Programme or provide an expert voice in legal or and institutes in many areas of biology, biotechnology and business settings. the biomedical sciences. Research themes include: BBSRC - Industrial Partnership Awards • Biotechnology & • Environment & Ecology BBSRC - LINK Programme Continuing professional development Synthetic Biology • Infection, Inflammation & (CPD) MRC - Industry Collaboration Award • Cell & Cancer Biology Immunity To ensure your staff are effective and • Computational & • Neurobiology MRC - Developmental Pathway Funding motivated, we offer CPD courses for Evolutionary Biology • Sensory & Computational NERC - Partnership Research Grants organisations of all types and sizes, from • Cell Matrix Biology • Neuroscience SMEs to charities to global corporates. NERC - Connect A Scheme • Cardiovascular & Recruiting talent Metabolic Disease Access an experienced team of The Faculty of Medical and Human Sciences Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) recruitment specialist with knowledge of Student & Graduate recruitment. Free Over 681 full time research staff and excellent links with MRC – Confidence in concept the NHS in terms of undertaking pioneering medical and vacancy advertising service, support clinically based research. Six Faculty Institutes support Horizon 2020 for student placement and internships, research in the following areas: attend careers fairs and bespoke recruiter events, interviews on campus & targeted • Brain • Cardiovascular science recruitment. • Behaviour & mental • Human development health • Inflammation & repair • Cancer sciences • Population health

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The University of Salford is ranked 5th of all UK FACILITIES Universities for the number of projects it delivers Robotics & Automation for small businesses - working with hundreds of Acoustics businesses each year to solve technical, commercial Telecoms & Networks and strategic problems. We undertake laboratory Science and Civil Engineering Technology Engineering testing, consultancy, contract research, working on Structures collaborative projects and support thousands of Biochemistry Analysis & Testing students to gain work experience & employment. Materials Our facilities and expertise are grouped around four key areas: Science and Technology, Sustainability, Creative and Digital and Health and Wellbeing. With nearly 1,000 Built Environment academic & technical staff, including internationally Energy House Sustainability Eco systems recognised experts, we have a vast range of expertise PV Manufacture backed up by world-class facilities. Society Salford was awarded the Small Business Charter in 2014 in recognition of its Media exceptional dedication to supporting and improving THINKlab Creative and Digital Business links with the small business community. In addition Digital to research and consultancy, MediaCityUK promotes and supports ‘live briefs’ as a key component Virtual Environments of undergraduate & MBA programmes which see students applying their learning in solving real life Sport & Rehabilitation Human Performance problems. Contact: www.salford.ac.uk/business-school Health and Dementia Psychology Labs Salford Professional Development is a dedicated Wellbeing Prosthetics and provider of training for Continuing Professional Psychology Orthotics Development (CPD) to support workforce development. A wide variety of open and bespoke short courses are on offer covering business skills, leadership Contact Details and management, digital, health care and the built environment. Salford Professional Development is also Joe Flanagan - Consultancy Manager an accredited delivery partner for a number of Institute T: 0161 295 4776/ 07580 554116 of Directors executive training programmes. Contact: E: [email protected] www.salford.ac.uk/spd www.salford.ac.uk T: +44 (0)1925 607000 E: [email protected] www.sci-techdaresbury.com The Innovation Centre, Sci-Tech Daresbury, Keckwick Lane, Daresbury, Cheshire, WA4 4FS