Events

Defence Research at Exeter

A workshop for academics and professionals

Event details

Information

Attendees at this one day workshop will focus on defence-related research at the University of Exeter and be able to speak to research funders and contractors.

At this event you will learn more about the defence industry, hear about funding opportunities, and be able to speak to industry experts.

During this event, speakers will:

  • Demystify the Statement of Requirements (Karen Lane, BAE Systems).
  • Explain DSTL's R Cloud framework (Neil Higson, DSTL).
  • Outline what it takes to be part of a successful consortium (Richard Ley, RED Scientific).

We encourage all attendees from academia and industry with an interest in defence research to attend. Attendees you will be able to network with academics and speakers, and listen to short presentations on existing University research.

We would like to display research posters at this event and welcome enquiries about displaying your work.

Programme

Please note: this is a draft programme.

Time Activity Speaker
09.30 Registration with tea and coffee  
10.00 Introduction and overview Chaired by Professor Steve McCorriston, University of Exeter.
10.15 An overview of funding opportunities and frameworks Jess Hurrell and Tom Hurles, Research and Knowledge Transfer
10.30 DSTL: R-Cloud Framework - what is it and how does it work?

Neil Higson, Principal Engineer, DSTL

 

Research at Exeter:

  • Dr Sam Vine: Performance Psychology- learning and mastering skills.
11.15 Tea and coffee break  
11.30 BAE Systems: Defence Human Capability Science and Technology Centre – Engagement, Operations and Impact

Karen Lane, Director of Defence Human Capabilities Science and Technology Centre, BAE Systems

 
12.15 RED Scientific: working as part of a consortium

Richard Ley, Director C4ISTAR/Air, RED Scientific

 

Research at Exeter:
13.00 Discussion and questions followed by lunch  
14.00 End  

Registration

To register for this event please email research-events@exeter.ac.uk.

Learn about current and future funding opportunities in defence research at this workshop.

Location:

Reed Hall