• This even provided an opportunity to explore the many ways to access industry to begin or develop collaborations.
  

  We were joined by the following partners who are driving these early innovation opportunities:

  • Lorna Watson, Business Engagement Executive (Interface)
  • Janet Pettigrew, Funding Executive (Interface)
  • Alison Reith, KTP Development Officer (North of Scotland KTP Centre)
  • Lorna Howarth, Knowledge Transfer Adviser for East of Scotland (KTN)

Contact: Jamie Henderson

• Adapted from the popular ‘Write it Right!’ series, these sessions were aimed at early career researchers and those new to writing grants. The workshop provided essential background information on how to navigate the funding landscape and express aims and research plans to develop a high quality grant application. Participants were also given the opportunity to contribute their own ideas and receive feedback from the Research Development Team.
  

Contact: Emma Warbrick

• A presentation from Tatiana Schofield, Head of Knowledge Exchange at the Royal College of Art. Sharing expertise and best practise from the Royal College's breadth of knowledge exchange activity.

   

Contact: Rachel Simpson

• Led by Prof Nick Fyfe, Dean of Social Sciences, this event provided an opportunity to discuss upcoming challenges and opportunities across reformation within public services. With presentations from Nick Bibby (Director, Scottish Policy and Research Exchange) and Mark McPherson (Audit Scotland), sharing their knowledge and expertise.

Contact: Grant Davidson

• A showcase of research from colleagues at the University of Dundee and their partners, supported by the UK Govt-funded Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF). Highlighting the work taking place to tackle some of the most pressing development challenges around the world and related funding opportunities.

Contact: Alastair Strickland

• Adapted from the popular ‘Write it Right!’ series, these sessions were aimed at early career researchers and those new to writing grants. The workshop provided essential background information on how to navigate the funding landscape and express aims and research plans to develop a high quality grant application. Participants were also given the opportunity to contribute their own ideas and receive feedback from the Research Development Team.
  

Contact: Emma Warbrick

• A discussion of research expertise across disciplines at the University in the areas of data science. This event provided an overview of funding opportunities, presentations from research staff and PhD students, followed by a Q&A.
  
  
• For those with a University of Dundee login, a recording of this event can be viewed here and associated materials can be found via this link.

Contact: Fiona Mitchell

• A demonstration of how to access and search Research Connect, an external database with thousands funding opportunities from hundreds of UK and international funders.

• For those with a University of Dundee login, a recording of this event can be viewed here and associated materials can be found via this link.

Contact: Emma Warbrick

• Led by Prof Anita Taylor and Prof Jim Livesey, providing an overview of the University's concept for the ESRC Centres Call and an opportunity for colleagues across all Schools to ask questions and discuss further development of the bid.

Contact: Orla Kelly

• The second in a series of 'What Next' discussions, aiming to identify opportunities early and connect with researchers across the University.

• This session was led by Jen Morgan, European Advisor UK Research Office (UKRO), Brussels. Jen outlined some of the key remaining opportunities for UK participants within the Horizon 2020 programme, including the EU Green Deal (€1bn of funding) in September.

Contact: Grant Davidson

• The first in a series of 'What Next' discussions, aiming to identify opportunities early and connect with researchers across the University. This pilot session focussed on healthcare and social sciences, highlighting the following calls:
  
  Strategic Priorities Fund: Adolescence, Mental Health and the Developing Mind – closing date 15 September 2020
  
  Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund: Healthy Ageing Social, Behavioural & Design - outline closing date June 2020
  
  UKRI Sandpit: Digital Technologies for Health and Care - EOI deadline 8 September 2020
  
  Joint Programming Initiative: Equality and Wellbeing Across Generations – submission deadline 14 September 2020

Contact: Orla Kelly

• A virtual meeting with the School of Business, Dr Alison Reith (KTP Development Officer, North of Scotland KTP Centre) and Dr Lorna Howarth (KTP Advisor, Fife and Tayside). Focussing on the support network and grant funding initiatives available to business school academics interested in working with companies on applied innovative research and development projects.
  
  
• For those with a University of Dundee login, a recording of this event can be viewed here and associated materials can be found via this link.

Contact: Jamie Henderson, Consultancy Manager

• A virtual meeting with with John Reid, CEO of Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc. Focussing on what to expect in the coming months, and how the University of Dundee community can get involved. Including presentations from John Reid (CEO, MSIP), John Rowan (VP Research & Knowledge Exchange, UoD) and Moray Newlands (Associate Dean for Industrial Engagement, UoD).
  
  
• A recording of this event and associated materials can be viewed by those with a University of Dundee login via this link.

Contact: Orla Kelly, Industrial Strategy Manager

• A virtual meeting with Derek Craig, Head of Regional Engagement for Scotland at EPSRC. Beginning with short presentations from researchers at the University of Dundee, followed by a presentation and Q&A session from Derek Craig.
  
  
• This event was recorded and can be viewed by those with a University of Dundee account via SharePoint by following this link.