27th September 2012, The Barbican, London
What can UK research be doing differently to gain more value out of investments, partnerships and eventual outcomes?
How can networks gain an advantage when leveraging for funding and investment?
Research networks are not just about connecting people, but about creating the right environments and the right support that can help to boost creative knowledge transfer.
Given the spiraling costs associated with R&D, the process needs to become more efficient and deliver better value for money.
High Profile Presentations will Include
- The ATLAS experiment at the CERN Large Hadron Collider
- Maximising the impact of the European Research Area
- Collaboration through Knowledge Transfer Networks and through new partnerships
- The next generation of biobanking
- How the Research Excellence Framework can improve quality and outcomes
Confirmed Speakers Include
Professor Paul Boyle
President, Science Europe, and Chief Executive, Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)
David Way
Director of Knowledge Exchange and Special Projects, Technology Strategy Board
Dr Matthew Hallsworth
Managing Director, NIHR Office for Clinical Research Infrastructure (NOCRI)
Paul Clark
Director of Policy, Universities UK
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At Research Networks: developing infrastructure to support science, we will explore how to foster pioneering research and innovation. The programme will showcase best practice of knowledge transfer, collaboration and excellence, highlighting the network infrastructures that can help to deliver results.
Delegates will have the chance to challenge, discuss and debate the key issues and gain relevant insight applicable to their professional roles which they can embed within their organisations and improve services.
