This series showcases real-life examples of the innovation journeys taken by other researchers or external speakers. This provides valuable insights into the steps taken to move a new idea or discovery arising from basic research through to implementation in a real-world setting for economic and/or societal benefit. It also gives you the opportunity to meet and network with a range of innovation active researchers and external speakers.
Each talk will last 15 mins followed by 15 mins for Q&A.
SPEAKERS:
Professor Doug Parker (School of Earth & Environment)
"FASTA: Seeking sustainability for African rainfall information services through private sector funding”
&
Professor Janet Cade (School of Food Science & Nutrition)
"Spinning out – myfood24 from research to health tech company"