12.35 Guest Speaker: Prof James Covington

13.30 Lunch and networking

14.00 Potential project ideas discussions

14.50 Summary and close

As Associate Head of School for the School of Engineering, I will draw on over twenty years of engagement with industry, with company's such Douwe Egberts, IBM, Markes and Spencer's, Roche, Dense, Hyundai and DSM (to name a few), to describe how academics can collaborate effectively with external partners. The talk will cover the main modes of interaction (collaborative and contract research, consultancy and student projects and placements) and offer practical guidance on choosing the right route. I’ll share what works, what to watch for, and how to balance impact, funding, and IP with academic priorities such as openness and publication timelines. The aim is a candid, active discussion that helps colleagues to build productive industry collaborations.

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