EPSRC Future Composites Manufacturing Research Hub Host Researcher Network Event & SAMPE UK Competition – September 2023
Published: 28th July 2023
The Researcher Network has organised the next event in Bristol and the South West of England. The theme of the event is the transition from academia to industry. From 9am until lunchtime on the 20th September, there will be talks from engineers who have made successful transitions from the role of university researchers up the TRLs to industrial impact. Speakers and panellists will include hub alumni, spinout founders, and other former academics now in industry. This will be a great networking opportunity.
| Date/Time | Event | Location |
| Weds 20 September AM | Speaker and panel event on the theme | National Composites Centre, BS16 7FS |
| Weds 20 September PM | SAMPE UK Competition Launch | National Composites Centre, BS16 7FS |
| Thurs 21 September AM | Tour of Leonardo Helicopters (2pm finish) Travel to and from Bristol will be arranged (details TBC) |
Leonardo UK, BA20 2YB |
In the afternoon of the 20th September, also at the NCC, SAMPE UK are launching their latest Design, Make, Test competition and are encouraging all researchers present for the Hub event to take part in teams. Lunch and dinner will be provided by SAMPE UK for attendees.
For more information about the SAMPE competition click here and e-mail Joanne.eaves1@nottingham.ac.uk by Friday 25th August 2023 if you wish to register to participate in the SAMPE competition. Please ensure you list the team name and team member names and email addresses. Entries beyond this date will not be accepted.
The following day, the Researchers Network are also organising a tour of Leonardo Helicopters in Yeovil. This will include their active composite line for helicopter blades and talks from Leonardo employees on the research work they do in the area. The tour will be finished by 2pm to allow for all to travel back to their respective homes in the afternoon.
If you are member of the Hub and are interested in attending the event please complete the following form by Friday 7th August 2023.
To find out more information or to join the Researchers Network please click here