This document advertises a breakfast event to discuss industry-academic research partnerships at Coventry University. Coventry University receives around £50 million annually for research projects conducted with partners from various sectors. The event will provide an overview of the university's research strategy and focus on making a substantial impact on global challenges. Attendees will hear about existing partnership projects and future funding opportunities for companies to get involved in innovative new research.

1. RESEARCH AND INNOVATION…..
Industry and academia working together
BREAKFAST EVENT
16th September 2014
7.30am – 9.30am
Arden Hotel & Leisure Club, Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull, B92 0EH
Is your organisation looking for innovative ways to
improve, succeed or grow? If the answer is yes then
don’t miss this opportunity to join a select group of
people invited to learn about the industry – academia
research partnerships at Coventry University.
Coventry University is focused on research with real
world applications which makes an impact on society
and improves the way we live. We attract almost
£50m of research funding each year, much of it for
projects delivered in conjunction with partners from
the public, private and third sectors.
Named Modern University of the Year, and now in
the top 30 of UK universities in the Guardian
university league table 2015, Coventry University is
well known for being an ambitious and innovative
University. We are already making a significant
contribution to important global and societal
challenges. Our new research strategy, ‘Excellence
with Impact’, will build on this trend and will
transform the way we research by applying fresh and
original approaches.
We are putting research at the heart of our University
and, over the next three years, and to support this
are investing in new research centres and facilities
which will allow us to add more scale and breadth to
our work.
Our research centres will be internationally
renowned and their impact will make a significant
difference to the way in which we live. Our focus will
be on our making a substantial contribution to some
of today’s most challenging global issues.
During the session you will hear from academics and
partners about existing projects and future
opportunities to attract funding for exciting new
research that your organisation could be involved in.
HOW TO BOOK:
To register for this event please visit our website
www.birmingham-chamber.com or for further details contact
Solihull Chamber of Commerce on 0121 781 7384
AGENDA:
07.30 hrs Arrival, registration and refreshments
07.45 hrs Welcome and Introductions
Joan Smith
Solihull Chamber of Commerce
07.55 hrs Overview of Coventry University’s Research
Paul Fairburn
Business Development Director
08.15 hrs Case Studies
Serious Games International
Felix Bradshaw
Sales and Marketing Manager
Unipart Institute of Advanced
Manufacturing and Engineering
Carl Perrin
Institute Director
09.15 hrs European Funding Opportunities
Carole Fox
Business Development Office Opportunities
09.30 hrs Depart
Timings are approximate and may be subject to change
Member Rate @ Free of Charge
Non Member Rate @ Free of Charge