Course Details

Who is this course aimed at?

Academic Staff (Priority)
Researcher Only Staff (priority)
Postgraduate Researchers
Postgraduate Taught

What is this course about?

Researchers gain a working knowledge of the critical business issues that impacts commercial organisations. Understanding how to engage with industry can provide the edge in today’s competitive environment whether you are an academic looking to collaborate for funding, a job seeker looking for opportunities or an entrepreneur building your own business. Participants will gain an understanding of what’s important to industry and learn to articulate their research in a business centred manner to show how they can add value.

This workshop is delivered by external training provider, Skillfluence, funded by the University’s UKRI Impact Acceleration Account Programme.

About the facilitator
Zach has been working in the field of innovation and entrepreneurship for over 15 years. He’s an experienced trainer, facilitator, coach and entrepreneur and believes in a disciplined, structured and systems-based approach to innovation and business growth. He has applied, or taught, this approach in a variety of roles with individuals, companies and organisations ranging from multi-nationals, SMEs, economic development agencies, universities, SMEs, angel investors, start-ups and high school students.

PLEASE NOTE: The training will take place via zoom. You may wish to note the session details and zoom link in your calendar as this is not automated. The zoom details are available to download ('Online Joining Instructions') when you book.