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Registration is required

Register at: https://abw.swansea.ac.uk/BusinessWorld/

This event is part of the REIS Seminar Programme series

Speaker

Dr Jennifer Rao-Williams

Speaker's Biography

Jennifer holds a PhD in Human Geography and an MReS in Sustainability Development. They have held roles in post doc research roles in the UK and Germany, working largely in inter and transdisciplinary research, and have over a decade experience of policy related research predominantly centred around social justice, creating more liveable, healthier cities and resilient communities.

In addition to academia, Jennifer is also the founder and director of a manufacturing company that brings to the market alternative products that focus on the circular economy. Jennifer’s interests in both academia and entrepreneurship focus on the notion of collective impact through supporting communities of knowledge and action: they are a self-confessed impact and evaluation geek and have Big Hairy Audacious Goals of reducing plastic waste from the consumer market.

Jennifer is a Career Pathways Mentor to PhD researchers through the Scottish Graduate School of Social Science, and a Bridge 2 Business mentor to entrepreneurs through the Young Enterprise Scotland program. They are a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce, and a member of the Centre for Engineering, Education and Development

From: 25 Jul 2023, 1:30 p.m.
To: 25 Jul 2023, 3 p.m.
Location: Online via Zoom. Link will be sent after registration on ABW. Please search course code 966. This is the first of three seminars, Online Event - Please see description

Aim: To build knowledge, skills and confidence for researchers and academics to connect
with industry.
Here we provide 3 bitesize (90 minute) interactive masterclasses that are designed to
provide researchers with the tools and skills to help them become immediately more
effective working in, and with, industry. Participants will gain the know-how that lets them
collaborate and engage with industry more confidently. The programme is designed to be
highly relevant to their area of research and expertise, while fitting in with their busy
schedule.   

Seminar 1 - (re-scheduled from 6th July)
• Exploring Opportunities for Industry-University Collaborations
Consider the potential benefits and risks of collaboration. Learn about different
routes to developing collaborations and think about how working with industry
fits with your career development strategy.

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Contact: Ffion Walters (Email: f.a.walters@swansea.ac.uk)

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Event created by: t.m.chambers