Our MD Club members, all possess a wealth of expertise and experience and we want to hear from you. We are therefore pleased to present this very special event and a new format, handing the mic to our members to take to the stage for a quick-fire pitch on their specialist topic.
At this event you can expect:
-New introductions to innovative regional businesses
-Details on funding available for collaborative innovation partnerships with both Sheffield Universities
-Information on the latest exciting entrepreneurship opportunities in our region
-Expert academics profiling their latest research
After whetting your appetite with their pitches, our speakers will be heading to breakout rooms where you can join them for more in-depth discussions and networking.
Agenda:
15.25 – Online event opens
15.35 – Welcome, Professor Kevin Kerrigan, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Business and Enterprise, Sheffield Hallam University
Sam Briggs, Managing Director, Starling Solutions – An introduction to Starling, a Sheffield tech startup
Professor Joan Cordiner, Professor of Process Engineering and Director of External Engagement, University of Sheffield – Advances in the Department of Chemical Engineering in 4 areas of strength- Sustainability, Bioprocessing, Energy and Process Systems engineering
Dr Peyman Z Moghadam, Lecturer, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Sheffield – Data-driven materials discovery: from energy storage to smart manufacturing
Ceri Batchelder, Super Connector, TEAM SY, Capital Enterprise – Spotlight on Tech Start-ups
For more information and to register please contact us on Events@mdclub.org.uk.
Our MD Club members, all possess a wealth of expertise and experience. We are therefore pleased to present this very special event and a new format, handing the mic to our members to take to the stage for a quick-fire pitch on their specialist topic.
At this event you can expect:
-New introductions to innovative regional businesses
-Details on funding available for collaborative innovation partnerships with both Sheffield Universities
-Information on the latest exciting entrepreneurship opportunities in our region
-Expert academics profiling their latest research
After whetting your appetite with their pitches, our speakers will be heading to breakout rooms where you can join them for more in-depth discussions and networking.
Agenda:
15.25 - Online event opens
15.35 - Welcome, Professor Kevin Kerrigan, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Business and Enterprise, Sheffield Hallam University
15.40 - Member Spotlight Slots
16.20 - Breakout rooms open
17.00 - Event closes
Networking opportunities will be available during the breakout rooms
Speakers:
-Dr Alex Shenfield, Associate Professor of Machine Learning, Sheffield Hallam University - AI: the next industrial revolution
-Professor Alessandro Di Nuovo, Professor of Machine Intelligence, Sheffield Hallam University - Intelligent Robots in Social Care
-Sam Briggs, Managing Director, Starling Solutions - An introduction to Starling, a Sheffield tech startup
-Professor Joan Cordiner, Professor of Process Engineering and Director of External Engagement, University of Sheffield - Advances in the Department of Chemical Engineering in 4 areas of strength- Sustainability, Bioprocessing, Energy and Process Systems engineering
-Dr Peyman Z Moghadam, Lecturer, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Sheffield - Data-driven materials discovery: from energy storage to smart manufacturing
-Ceri Batchelder, Super Connector, TEAM SY, Capital Enterprise - Spotlight on Tech Start-ups
The POWER of research - Achieving energy efficiency through innovation
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The Sheffield Universities' Managing Directors’ Club is committed to supporting our members during the coronavirus pandemic, therefore we are pleased to invite you to our second online event.
This webinar will feature inspiring speakers highlighting innovative practices, developed through collaboration with Sheffield universities, that boost energy efficiency within businesses. You will also have the opportunity to hear about the support available to help businesses employ small, simple changes that result in savings of resources and money whilst also contributing to becoming more energy efficient.
This event provides the opportunity to:
Hear from both Sheffield Universities on the current support and opportunities available.
Network and share knowledge with like-minded Sheffield City Region businesses and academics from both Sheffield universities to spark future partnership ideas.
Pose questions to our panel on your sustainability needs.
How Sheffield Universities continue to support and collaborate with businesses during the coronavirus pandemic
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This special webinar focuses on the business support available from both Sheffield Universities and collaboration opportunities for both academics and businesses within the Sheffield City Region. We will also be showcasing the facilities available at the innovative iForge MakerSpace.
The event will take place online and you will be emailed a link after registration.
This event provides the opportunity to:
Hear from both Sheffield Universities on the current support and opportunities available.
Network and share knowledge with Sheffield City Region businesses and academics from both Sheffield universities to spark future partnership ideas.
Tour iForge MakerSpace facilities and hear examples of the benefits collaboration can bring.
Pose questions to our panel on your current business needs.
Registration is needed to attend. Please get in touch to find out how to register: events@mdclub.org.uk
Agenda:
15.15 - Online event opens
15.30 - Welcome - Alex Prince, Head of Knowledge Exchange and Innovation, Sheffield Hallam University
15.40 - Dr Ronald Dyer, Director of Executive and Professional Education, University of Sheffield - Sheffield University Management School EPE Programme
15.55 - Kevin Kerrigan, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Business and Enterprise - Sheffield Hallam University Civic and Industry response
16.10 - Pete Mylon, Academic Lead for the iForge, University of Sheffield - Impact Project Scheme and iForge tour
16.25 - Summary
16.30 - Event close
During the event there will be an opportunity to network through online chat groups.
Speakers:
Professor Kevin Kerrigan - Pro Vice-Chancellor for Business and Enterprise, Sheffield Hallam University
Professor Kevin Kerrigan is Pro Vice-Chancellor for Business and Enterprise at Sheffield Hallam University. In this role Kevin is responsible for the University’s relationships with business, public and voluntary organisations in the region, the UK and internationally.
Talk: Sheffield Hallam University Civic and Industry response
Kevin will be taking us through Sheffield Hallam University's response to the current coronavirus pandemic. Focusing specifically on how the university is aiding business and economic recovery.
Dr Ronald Dyer - Director of Executive and Professional Education, University of Sheffield
Ronald Dyer is the Director of Executive and Professional Education at the University of Sheffield’s, Management School. With over 20 years of project management experience across financial services, education, agriculture and energy focused organisational transformation initiatives.
Talk: Sheffield University Management School (SUMS) EPE (Executive and Professional Education) - Supporting our SME Ecosystem
An open discussion with regards to opportunities to support your business including short courses, SUMS suite of PG-Programmes and potential one to one consultancy opportunities. There will be a short presentation of the SUMS EPE portfolio and the chance for participants to discuss their current challenges. Ron will also be providing information about some of the previous and current work with SMEs.
Dr Pete Mylon - Academic Lead for the iForge, University of Sheffield
Pete is the academic lead for the iForge, the first student-led MakerSpace. Run by a team of over 40 students, it provides a space for students to learn practical skills and collaborate in a relaxed environment, and is developing a global reputation. Pete is also the founder of, and current conference chair of, the UNIMAKER conference.
Talk: Impact Project Scheme and the iForge MakerSpace
Pete will be introducing the Impact Project Scheme, in which engineering students come together with SMEs in short, agile projects to provide innovative solutions and improve design and manufacturing processes using digital skills such as CAD/CAM, VR and simulation. The scheme aims to give vital employability skills and experience to students while helping to make local SMEs Industry 4.0- ready. Pete will also be showcasing a tour of the innovative iForge facilities.
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https://www.mdclub.org.uk/events
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Thu 21st May 2020 3:30pm (Europe/London)
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Thu 21st May 2020 4:30pm (Europe/London)
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Europe/London
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Who can attend
The MD Club is open to:
– Sheffield City Region businesses interested in university collaborations to further innovation
– Academics and relevant staff from the University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam University
– Other regional organisations supporting innovation and knowledge sharing to drive economic growth
The MD Club provides a forum for regional business leaders and key academics to exchange knowledge and ideas for future partnerships.
Launched in 2015, the MD Club is led by the University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam University.
AIMS:
•To provide a series of networking events and workshops to inspire and inform industry / academia partnerships
•To provide the opportunity to hear innovative and forward-thinking keynote speakers
•To demonstrate best-practice for collaborations from other industry members
•To offer networking opportunities with key academics from both universities
•To support economic growth in the Sheffield City Region
The MD Club provides a networking forum, bringing together some of the region's leading businesses with academics from the University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam University to develop collaborative projects and share knowledge.
Join us for our upcoming summer social hosted in partnership with Sheffield Chamber of Commerce, a valued partner of the MD Club.
Nestled on the roof of Kelham Island’s new Krynkl development, the social event will be hosted at INC Sheffield, a revolutionary new space made entirely from upcycled shipping containers. A fresh buffet of rustic homemade pizzas and salad will be provided, along with the opportunity to try your hand at cocktail making!
If you’re interested in joining the MD Club and attending this event, please get in touch via events@mdclub.org.uk.
Title changed:Sheffield Universities' Managing Directors' ClubDescription changed:The MD Club provides a forum for regional business leaders and key academics to exchange knowledge and ideas for future partnerships.