KTP Innovation Showcase

www.ktpscotland.org.uk Our vision for making Scotland a world- The Scottish Government will continue leading entrepreneurial and innovative to foster this culture of innovation Knowledge Transfer nation is set out in the Scotland CAN DO and knowledge exchange across the framework. country. I applaud the hard work and endeavour of all those involved in KTP A key aim of the recently published as the programme celebrates its 40th Partnerships in Scotland Scotland’s Economic Strategy is to anniversary this year. The commitment improve the links between our universities and enthusiasm by KTP Associates, KTP and private sector companies. Centres and Advisers, business and Knowledge Transfer Knowledge Transfer Partnerships academics involved are exemplar and a (KTP) has a strong history of success in Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP) real testament to the performance of our Partnerships is Europe’s Scotland. facilitate these connections via a transfer projects in line with our ethos of Scotland of knowledge through projects carried CAN DO. leading knowledge The diversity of the Scottish business is out by the very best graduates, under transfer programme. It reflected in the variety of KTP projects that joint supervision from a company and an I hope that you all enjoy this year’s are funded every year. At any one time academic institution. Innovation Showcase event. helps businesses and there are upwards of 100 projects running across Scotland. Each one is a true long Innovation is a fundamental Today’s Innovation Showcase not only organisations to improve term collaboration between a business demonstrates the already successful their competitiveness, and an academic institution. driver of long-term cooperation between academia and businesses, but also highlights the productivity and It is no surprise that with the rich source competitiveness and programme’s positive impact in Scotland. John Swinney MSP performance through of knowledge that exists in our academic sustainable economic Deputy First Minister and Cabinet institutions, businesses all over Scotland I believe it is vital that we take full Secretary for Finance, Constitution the better use of the are looking to access this competitive growth. Scotland has a advantage of the benefits of knowledge and Economy edge. As a programme that celebrates strong base of innovation exchange. Strengthening the links knowledge, technology its 40th anniversary this year, KTP has a between universities and companies and and skills that reside proven record of success. to build upon. We have a encouraging greater sharing of ideas tradition of commitment to has a crucial role to play in enhancing within the UK’s academic The KTP Centre model in Scotland is the innovation. institutions. envy of the UK. Working across multiple research and science, a academic partners the Centres have been highly skilled workforce and By working together and building lasting credited with playing an important part in relationships we have the potential to the KTP programmes historic and ongoing world-renowned academic achieve improved economic output, success. institutions producing high- enhance Scotland’s international reputation and deliver social and You can find out more about KTP in impact research. cultural gains for Scotland. Scotland here: www.ktpscotland.org.uk

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Thursday 28th May 2015, Professor Alice Brown

4:30-8pm, Alice Brown is Emeritus Professor of Alice was appointed as the first Scottish Technology and Innovation Centre, Politics at the University of Edinburgh. Public Services Ombudsman in 2002 She was previously the University’s Head (Crown appointment), a post she held until Glasgow of Department of Politics and a Vice- her retirement in 2009. She was elected Principal, as well as Co-Director of its as the General Secretary of the Royal Institute of Governance. Society of Edinburgh in 2011 and stood down from this position on becoming Chair Alice gained extensive research of the SFC. experience during her academic 4:30 - 5:30 Networking and viewing of current Associate posters in exhibition area. career and through her appointment Alice’s contributions to public life were on the Economic and Social Research recognized in the Queen’s Honours list Council. She has published widely on 2010 when she was awarded a CBE and economic and labour market policy, through the award of the title of Emeritus 5:30 - 6:30 What does KTP deliver for Scotland? and Première of the “KTP video” equal opportunities, women and politics, Professor at the University of Edinburgh Scottish politics, constitutional change and (2008). She has also received honorary administrative justice. degrees from Queen’s University Belfast (2014), Glasgow Caledonian University • Welcome by Professor Sir Jim McDonald, University of Strathclyde Throughout her career Alice has played (2012), the University of Edinburgh (2010), • Ian Brotherston, KTP Programme Manager, Innovate UK an active role in public life in Scotland and Edinburgh Napier University (2009), the the UK and has served on a wide range of University of Stirling (2004); and a Special • Roddy Macdonald, Scottish Government public bodies and organisations, including: Recognition Award from the Political • Première of the KTP in Scotland video Studies Association (2009). • Professor Alice Brown, Chair of Scottish Funding Council • Committee on Standards in Public Life (Nolan Committee) Alice currently serves as: • Scottish Higher Education Funding Council (and Chair of their Mergers • Trustee, David Hume Institute 6:30 - 7:00 Reflections on KTP Committee) • Member, Board of Governors, Public • Economic and Social Research Policy Institute for Wales Council • Member, Strategic Group on Women • Administrative Justice and Tribunals and Work, Scottish Government Council • Professor Mike Mannion, Glasgow Caledonian University • Royal College of Physicians Lay • Craig Breaden, Smarter Grid Solutions Advisory Group (Chair) • Anne Keane, Caledonian Alloys • Architects Registration Board • British and Irish Ombudsman Association • Community Planning Taskforce in Networking Scotland (Chair) 7:00 - 8:00 • Equal Opportunities Commission in Scotland • Commission for Racial Equality in Scotland • Hansard Society Scotland • British Council (Scotland Committee) • Centre for Scottish Public Policy • Scottish Low Pay Unit

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As a KTP associate Craig’s project McDonald Professor Mike Mannion gained his first Roddy MacDonald is Head of the allowed him to explore the uses of degree in Computer Science from Brunel Innovation, Investment and Industries Professor Sir Jim McDonald joined real-time power network simulation to University, and went on to graduate with Division in the Scottish Government Strathclyde University in 1984 following develop advanced testing and product an MBA from the Open University and Economic Development Directorate. 7 years in the power industry and was development platforms. Since the KTP a PhD in Artificial Intelligence from the The Division deals with policy related appointed to the Rolls-Royce Chair in he has taken his skills and put them to University of Bristol. After several years to innovation, entrepreneurship and Electrical Power Systems in 1993. He use in his role as a Smart Grid Engineer working as a software developer, Mike access to finance, as well as key became Principal and Vice-Chancellor commissioning some of the largest took up the roles of Lecturer and Senior sectors of the Scottish economy of the University of Strathclyde in March Actively Managed generators and Lecturer at Edinburgh Napier University including life sciences, construction, continuing to advance the testing platform. 2009. from 1992 to 2000. manufacturing, international trade and Craig will talk about how his KTP project investment, consumer and competition led him on a unique career path. He chairs two of the pan-Scotland He joined Glasgow Caledonian University policy and financial services. Prior research pools in Engineering and Energy. in 2000 as Head of the Department of to this Roddy was a Deputy Director He co-chairs - with the First Minister - the Computing and subsequently became in the Scottish Government’s Built Energy Advisory Board. He is Chairman Ian Brotherston Dean of the School of Computing and Environment Directorate dealing with of the Independent Glasgow Economic Mathematical Sciences in 2002. He led planning, economic development and Leadership Board and the Board of Dr Ian Brotherston gained a Double Honours the merger of the school with the School of environmental assessment. Roddy has the Glasgow Science Centre. He is a Degree in Chemistry and Mathematics and Engineering, Science and Design to form worked in a range of other policy areas Non-Executive Director of the Offshore subsequently a PhD in Electrochemistry the School of Engineering and Computing. in the Scottish Government covering from the University of Southampton. He then Renewable Energy Catapult Board, an From 2008-2010 he was Vice-Principal local government finance, third sector, proceeded to a postdoctoral research post Independent Director of Scottish Power (International) and from 2010-2012 he was community regeneration, care services at the University of Texas at Dallas. On his Energy Networks Holdings and a Non- Vice-Principal (Learning & Teaching). His and education. Prior to joining the civil return to the UK he worked for DERA (later Executive Director of the Weir Group. principal research interests are in Software service in 1999 he worked in research QinetiQ) where he was a Principal Scientist In the Queen’s Jubilee Birthday Honours Product Line Engineering. He has been and consultancy related to town planning with responsibilities for IP Management and List on 16 June 2012, Professor McDonald Vice-Principal Research since 2012. and economic development in England Business Development. He then joined a was awarded a Knighthood for services and Scotland. He has a BSc and PhD start-up company, Ionic Polymer Solutions, to education, energy and the economy. in town planning. He was a Churchill as Director of Science and Technology. Ian In September 2013 Professor McDonald Fellow in 2011, undertaking research then moved to Heriot-Watt University initially received the “Outstanding Contribution as Business Development Manager and into infrastructure funding in Canada as a Business Leader”, recognition at latterly as Head of Enterprise Services. After and the USA. The Herald’s Inaugural Inspiring City leaving Heriot-Watt he joined Innovate UK, Awards event. He is a fellow of the Royal the UK Governments Innovation Agency, where is currently the Knowledge Transfer Academy of Engineering, the Royal Partnerships (KTP) Programme Manager. Society of Edinburgh, the Institution of Engineering and Technology, and the Institute of Physics. Anne Keane

Anne Keane leads the Strategic Projects team at Caledonian Alloys Ltd, a specialist aerospace and energy industries metals recycler, which she joined in January 2007. In July 2007, this successful Scottish company was acquired by Precision Castparts Corporation (PCC), a worldwide manufacturer of complex metal components and products for critical aerospace and power applications. Anne was part of the senior management team that managed that integration, and in recent years has been responsible for capital projects; all major process development and improvement work; business development work in China; and the acquisition and integration of a US owned, international metals recycling.

Anne has a relatively unusual insight into KTP as from 1998 to 2006 she ran the East of Scotland KTP Centre and indeed was the founding Manager.

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