Research & Innovation Week 2024 by Cardiff Metropolitan University

Research & Innovation Week 2024

Monday 1 to Friday 5 July

Welcome

We are delighted to announce the launch of our inaugural Research and Innovation Week, an exciting programme of events that will celebrate our existing research and innovation activities and foster a culture of learning, collaboration, and transformative change.

Whether you’re an early career researcher, entrepreneurial educator, experienced professor, or innovation business, this is your chance to embrace and celebrate research and innovation at Cardiff Met. Join us to find out more about the exciting research and innovation our colleagues produce, expand your network and get involved in further cutting edge research, innovation and impact.

“Research and Innovation Week promises to be an enjoyable, informative and inspiring week and I hope you find the week to be rewarding and beneficial.

The success of these events relies on the dedication and hard work of many individuals from across the University and I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to everyone involved.”

Professor Sheldon Hanton Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation)

Harnessing research and innovation for change

Cardiff Met’s Research and Innovation portfolio has an overwhelmingly applied focus, designed to create meaningful impact and drive change through cutting-edge projects and interdisciplinary collaborations, frequently with industry input and support. The University emphasizes the practical application of research to address real-world challenges, fostering advancements in various fields such as health, technology, and the environment. By engaging with industry partners, government bodies, and communities, Cardiff Met ensures that its research not only advances knowledge but also contributes to societal and economic development, enhancing the quality of life locally and globally.

Research and Innovation Week 2024 not only celebrates our achievements but also sets the stage for future research and innovation and continued progress in making a positive impact on the world.

Follow us and share your experiences during the week on X and LinkedIn using #RandIWeek2024. We’ll be capturing media throughout the week, however if you would prefer not to be included in any photography or filming please contact Eva Huw, ehuw@cardiffmet.ac.uk or a member of the team.

Schedule of events

We have designed an informative and engaging opening session for the Inaugural Research and Innovation Week Launch event on Monday 1 July that will provide insights into the week ahead. Our Vice-Chancellor, Professor Rachael Langford will officially open proceedings, and there will be an opportunity to hear from Derek Walker, Future Generations Commissioner for Wales, Abi Phillips, Head of Innovation in Welsh Government and Gavin Powell, Head of Innovation and Clusters at Cardiff Capital Region. There will be a showcase of research and innovation from across the University on display in the Cardiff School of Management Atrium so please take the time to explore and celebrate our latest achievements.

Our events on Tuesday 2 July, will focus on fostering academia-industry collaborations and we would like to extend a warm welcome and heartfelt thanks to our external stakeholders for their participation.

A quick guide to the rest of the week’s events can be found below, followed by detailed descriptions for each session. All sessions can be booked onto through Learning Pool ‘Research and Innovation Week’ unless stated in the event description below.

Content and slides will be available after the event on the Research and Innovation Unit Site pages.

At a glance

Monday 1 July Room

Session Title

10am - 11:30am O1.01, CSM Inaugural Research and Innovation Week Launch

9am - 10am, 11:30am - 1pm Atrium, CSM

1pm - 3pm O0.18, CSM

Tuesday 2 July

Research and Innovation Fayre

Interdisciplinary Collaboration Clinic

9:30am - 1pm Hospitality Suite, CSM Developing Effective Collaborations (open to external collaborators)

10am - 12pm V0.08, Cyncoed Launch of R:IDEAS, a new network for researchers

1pm - 4pm O0.23, CSM

Ingenuity: Lightning Talks (open to external collaborators)

2pm - 4:30pm C0.15, Cyncoed Introduction to Applying for Tenders

10am - 4pm Techniquest Doctoral Researcher Conference

Wednesday 3 July

10am - 12pm O0.18, CSM

10am - 10:50am O0.20, CSM

11am - 12pm O1.08, CSM

1pm - 1:50pm O0.20, CSM

2pm - 3pm O0.18, CSM

Thursday 4 July

Launch of R:IDEAS, a new network for researchers

Research Tools: Template Analysis

Research Tools: LaTeX Programming

Research Tools: Action Research

Research Tools: Writing for wellbeing

10am - 12pm O0.18, CSM The Collision between Teaching and Innovation

10am - 10:50am O0.20, CSM Mistaken for Strangers - Open Research and (the) Reality

11am - 12pm O0.18, CSM

The Brilliant Club: Teaching Opportunities for Doctoral Researchers

1pm - 1:50pm O0.20, CSM Engaging with Horizon Europe

2pm - 3pm O0.18, CSM Publicity Tips and Academic Projects

Friday 5 July

9am - 4pm O1.01, CSM Doctoral Researcher Supervisor Symposium

Day 1 Monday 1 July 2024

Inaugural Research & Innovation Week Launch

TIME: 10am - 11:30am

LOCATION: O1.01 (Lecture Theatre 2), Cardiff School of Management (CSM)

Join us for the launch of the inaugural Research and Innovation Week at Cardiff Met. ViceChancellor Professor Rachael Langford will officially open proceedings and talk about the week ahead. The Future Generations Commissioner for Wales, Derek Walker will be giving us insights into the nation’s sustainable development and future-proofing strategies. We’ll also be hearing from Welsh Government’s Head of Innovation, Abi Phillips and the Head of Innovation and Clusters for Cardiff Capital Region, Gavin Powell who will be discussing their priorities and collaboration opportunities for Cardiff Met. Lastly, Professor Diane Crone, Director of the Centre for Health, Activity and Wellbeing Research (CAWR) at Cardiff Met, will be presenting the Supporting Global Sustainable Development audit report.

If you are attending this session don’t miss out on engaging with the Research and Innovation Services team at the Research and Innovation Fayre from 9-10am and 12am-1pm

Speakers:

PROFESSOR RACHAEL LANGFORD, VICE-CHANCELLOR, CARDIFF METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

Professor Rachael Langford has been President and Vice-Chancellor of Cardiff Metropolitan University since February 2024, after serving as Deputy Vice-Chancellor since 2021. With a background in modern languages, she holds degrees from Oxford and Cambridge and has extensively researched nineteenth-century French cultural studies and postcolonial French-speaking cultures. Previously, she held key academic and administrative roles at Oxford Brookes University and Cardiff University and continues to contribute to her field as far as her current leadership roles allow.

DEREK WALKER, FUTURE GENERATIONS COMMISSIONER FOR WALES

Previously CEO of Cwmpas, the UK’s largest cooperative development agency, Derek worked to support people and communities to create jobs and strengthen communities, and changed the organisation’s focus to development that meets the needs of current generations without compromising the needs of future generations.

He has also worked as Head of External Affairs at the Big Lottery Fund (Wales), as Head of Policy and Campaigns at the Wales TUC and was the first employee of Stonewall Cymru.

ABI PHILIPS, HEAD OF INNOVATION, WELSH GOVERNMENT

Abi is passionate about public sector delivery, having held a variety of policy and delivery roles within Welsh Government focused on innovation and the development and implementation of new technologies. She has been involved in a number of cross sector programmes including the Small Business Research Initiative and SMART Flexible Innovation Support.

Abi is currently Head of Innovation within the Economy, Science and Natural Resources Department, responsible for the development and implementation of Wales Innovates, our cross Government Innovation Strategy.

PROFESSOR DIANE CRONE, CARDIFF METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

Diane Crone is a distinguished professor at Cardiff Metropolitan University, specialising in public health and physical activity promotion. She leads the Global Academy for Human Health and Human Performance and is the Director of the Centre for Health, Activity and Wellbeing Research. Her research interests include the impact of physical activity on mental health and in population level physical activity promotion adopting a systems approach. Diane’s work is instrumental in shaping health policies and promoting active lifestyles within diverse populations.

GAVIN POWELL, HEAD OF INNOVATION AND CLUSTERS,

CARDIFF CAPITAL REGION

Gavin has two decades’ experience of working within the priority sectors of the Cardiff Capital Region – and a wide-ranging expertise that has seen him deliver at the highest echelons of innovation, as well as being a catalyst for Fintech and a key contributor to AI and Medtech in South East Wales. He secured a Masters in AI and a PhD, spent eight years at Airbus in a number of senior roles across their innovation department, before leaving to help build FinTech Wales. His journey has also included numerous start-up experiences beginning in medtech, including a company that was acquired by Specsavers. In his current role at CCR, Gavin is responsible for the regional innovation strategy, activity across and development of the focal sectors of Fintech, Creative, Medtech, Net Zero, Compound semiconductors and Cyber security, and regional skills development. He also helps enable and ensure the creation of startup and scaling opportunities for local businesses, alongside supporting investments in local companies, regional innovation fund and shared prosperity fund.

Day 1 Monday 1 July 2024

Research & Innovation Fayre

TIME: 9am - 10am and 11.30am - 1pm

LOCATION: Atrium, CSM

You are welcome to come along to meet the Research and Innovation Services (RIS) team. It is a chance to ask questions, discuss ideas and find out about the support services provided by RIS. There will be staff available to cover: Enterprise Education and Start-up Support, Doctoral Supervision, REF 2029 / Impact, Pure Information System, Research Funding, Staff Training and Development, Knowledge Exchange / Innovation / IP, Global Academies, R&I Contracts, and Marketing and Communications including Cooked Illustrations.

Day 1 Monday 1 July 2024

Interdisciplinary Collaboration Clinic

TIME: 1pm - 3pm

LOCATION: O0.18, CSM

During Research and Innovation Week, the combined Global Academies are running an Interdisciplinary Collaboration Clinic in which they will be workshopping project proposals. The aim is to identify and establish the best funding routes and positioning of a project, in addition to offering links to stakeholders that could support the proposal further. This session is aimed at individuals or groups with an established consortium, who have the ‘acorn’ of a project idea but need advice to developing it further.

Day 2 Tuesday 2 July 2024

Developing Effective Collaborations

TIME: 9:30am - 1pm, including refreshments and lunch

LOCATION: Hospitality Suite, CSM

Academics and companies across all sectors are invited to join us for an inspiring series of topical presentations to facilitate academic and industry connections. Speakers joining us and discussing the different opportunities include Geraint Jones from Innovate UK, Richard Hawkins from SO Modular, Mark Lewis from Welsh Government, Hayley Mills from InBio, Emma Wootten from Age Connects Torfaen, and Prof. John Littlewood, Dr Imtiaz Khan and Dr James Blaxland from Cardiff Met.

A networking session will be built into the morning where industry delegates will be able to meet and chat with keen academics to actively explore potential linkages and ideas for collaboration. We encourage academics engaging with businesses to make the most of the opportunity to develop existing collaborations by sharing the EventBrite invitation with their connections. Cardiff Met staff are able to register on Learning Pool.

CST’s Eureka robots will also be making an appearance in the Atrium from 12pm-1pm.

Knowledge Transfer Partnerships

A Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) is a partnership between a company, university and a graduate (Associate) who work together to deliver a strategic project for the business which the company would be unable to do without the knowledge and expertise provided by the university. Geraint Jones from Innovate UK, Prof. John Littlewood from Cardiff Met and Richard Hawkins from SO Modular will be sharing information on the programme and experiences from both academic and industry points of view.

Find out more about KTPs with Cardiff Met here.

Welsh Government Innovation Funding

SMART Partnerships offer financial support to innovative collaboration projects that require a range of expertise to help businesses grow, improve productivity and increase competitiveness. Cardiff Met has had a number of successful SMART Partnership projects some of which have led onto Knowledge Transfer Partnerships. Mark Lewis from Welsh Government, Dr James Blaxland from Cardiff Met and Hayley Mills from InBio will be talking about the programme and their experiences from an academic and industry perspective.

See some of Cardiff Met’s SMART Partnership case studies here.

MemoryConnect

Funded by the prestigious Longitude Prize on Dementia, the MemoryConnect app integrates near real-time cognitive, physiological, and psychological data to offer a comprehensive understanding of the lived experience. This innovative solution allows people with dementia to establish virtual communities and provide mutual support, thereby alleviating some of the burdens on their caregivers. Dr Imtiaz Khan from Cardiff Met and Emma Wootten from Age Connects Torfaen will be speaking about this exciting project.

Read more about the MemoryConnect App here and watch the video.

Konfer

Konfer is a digital platform where universities and businesses can connect to find opportunities to collaborate on innovative projects. The morning will include a session from Konfer where the platform will be discussed in more detail.

Find out more about Konfer here.

Day 2 Tuesday 2 July 2024

Launch of R:IDEAS A New Network for Researchers

TIME: 10am - 12pm

LOCATION: V0.08, Cyncoed Campus

FACILITATORS: Yvonne Morgan, Dr Jen Lyttleton-Smith, Dr Sarah Hooper

The R:IDEAS initiative is a new network designed to cultivate and support a flourishing research culture at Cardiff Met. Led by academics, for academics, and supported by RIS, our aim is to develop a vibrant community that will support Cardiff Met Researchers throughout their career.

Officially launching at the Research and Innovation Week, we are seeking involvement and input from all Cardiff Met researchers who would be interested in being part of our network. R:IDEAS is for all academic research staff, regardless of career stage, and we would love to have representatives from every discipline in the University on board.

To find out more, and contribute to the initiative, please attend the R:IDEAS launch session. We will be running an interactive session focused on gathering ideas for future activities, identifying research culture needs, and developing aspirations from across the University on how R:IDEAS can support staff.

Day 2

Tuesday 2 July 2024

Ingenuity: Lightning Talks

TIME: 1pm - 4pm, followed by refreshments and networking

LOCATION: O0.23, CSM

FACILITATOR: Prof. Steve Gill

Hear a series of lightning talks from members of staff who in different ways have found innovative, interesting or even odd ways to tackle or find new ways to look at problems in their research or enterprise activities. All talks will be addressed towards a broad audience, so join us, listen and see the wide range of exciting things happening across the University and maybe make fresh contacts and potential new collaborations.

Speakers:

13:05 - 13:14

PROF. ALAN DIX is a professor of computer science at Cardiff Metropolitan University with a renowned career in human-computer interaction and ubiquitous computing. His work explores the interaction between people and technology, emphasizing the design of user-friendly systems. Alan is an influential voice in the field of HCI, with numerous publications and international collaborations.

13:17 - 13:26

INGRID MURPHY is an award-winning ceramic artist and lecturer at Cardiff Metropolitan University, known for her innovative approach to combining traditional ceramics with digital technology. Her work challenges conventional boundaries of art and craft, integrating augmented reality and 3D printing. Ingrid inspires her students to explore new horizons in contemporary ceramic practice.

13:41 - 13:50

DR SARAH HOOPER is a Reader in Microbiology and Infection, working within the Centre for Health, Immunology, Microbiology, and Environment. Her research focuses on understanding microbial pathogenesis, antimicrobial resistance, and the development of novel therapeutic strategies. Dr. Hooper is dedicated to advancing public health through her innovative research and teaching in microbiology.

- 14:00

- 14:09

DR ANGESH ANUPAM is the Head of Department for Data Science at Cardiff Metropolitan University, specialising in data-driven modelling of complex systems. His research centres on developing intelligent systems and algorithms which can solve complex real-world problems. Angesh is committed to pushing the boundaries of AI technology and its applications.

13:29 - 13:38 14:12 - 14:21

PROF. JARRED EVANS is a leading figure at the PDR (International Centre for Design and Research) at Cardiff Metropolitan University. His expertise encompasses design innovation, product development, and user experience, with a strong emphasis on integrating cutting-edge technologies into design practices. Professor Evans is committed to driving forward the boundaries of design research and fostering a culture of innovation and excellence in the field.

DR IZZY MOORE is a researcher at the Centre for Health, Activity, and Wellbeing Research at Cardiff Metropolitan University and co-leads Wales’ Women’s Reproductive Health Patient and Public Involvement group. Her work broadly focuses on female athlete health and injury epidemiology. She has secured over £1.5 million in funding and produced international recommendations for female-specific epidemiology in sport.

14:24 - 14:33

PROF. CHRIS WALLIS is the Head of the Global Academy for Food Science, Safety, and Security at Cardiff Metropolitan University. His expertise lies in novel discoveries within food science and deploying innovative technologies to ensure food safety and security through advanced scientific research. Professor Wallis is committed to addressing global food challenges and enhancing the sustainability within food systems worldwide.

13:05 - 13:14

DR SALLY CLOKE is a researcher at PDR (the International Centre for Design and Research) at Cardiff Metropolitan University. Her work focuses on human-centred design, design facilitation and the relationship between product design and sustainable behaviour. Her research interests include design for health and social justice and she has a passion for communicating research in creative ways to audiences beyond academia.

Break

14:45 - 14:55

14:36 - 14:45

DR LANA ST LEGER is a linguistics expert. Her research delves into sociolinguistics and culture preservation, and understanding the impact of climate change upon them in the future. Lana is an advocate for the revitalization of the Welsh language and culture.

14:55 - 15:03

MARTIN SUTHERLAND is the Commercial and Marketing Director at Cardiff Met’s ZERO2FIVE Food Industry Centre. Before Cardiff Met, Martin worked in the food industry where he was a Marketing Director in both the supermarket and food manufacturing sectors. In these roles he led teams to deliver marketing innovation which has included launching hundreds of new products, delivering £10m marketing campaigns and implementing new business strategies.

15:19 - 15:28

DR GARY WALPOLE is a Reader in business management at Cardiff Metropolitan University and Director of the Circular Economy Innovation Communities programme, which has developed 250 practitioners from 140 organisations across Wales and created a Circular Economy Innovation eco-system. He specializes in developing innovation capabilities and publishes on firm level and regional innovation. He is passionate about developing individual and organizational capabilities to avert the climate crisis.

15:31 - 15:40

DR FIONA CARROLL is a Reader at Cardiff Metropolitan University with expertise in humancomputer interaction and digital design. Her research focuses on the user experience and the integration of technology in everyday life. Fiona is passionate about creating intuitive and accessible digital interfaces.

Day 2 Tuesday 2 July 2024

Jamie Edwards: Introduction to Applying for Tenders

TIME: 2pm - 4:30pm

LOCATION: C0.15, Cyncoed Campus

FACILITATOR: Jamie Edwards

Bespoke training workshop with Jamie Edwards, a professional bid writing consultant with over 20 years’ experience in the sector and a track record of winning over £80 million of contracts in the private, public and third sectors. In this training Jamie will cover some of the core principles of applying for tenders:

• Why us, why now? What’s our win theme / offer for ‘this’ bid?

• How to explain the benefits of working with us on paper?

• Storyboarding for success

• Bringing persuasive techniques into our writing

• Understanding the client

• Content Mapping – structural tool kit for great answers

Day 2 Tuesday 2 July 2024

Doctoral Researchers’ Conference

The annual DRG conference is scheduled to take place on the 2 July 2024, at Techniquest. This is a yearly event that is organised and managed by our Doctoral Researcher Group, who consist of student representatives from all academic schools, and it aims to provide a platform for our doctoral research community to showcase their remarkable research and innovative projects. The conference is an invaluable opportunity for our doctoral community to gain knowledge and forge connections with fellow researchers, and promises to be a valuable experience for all attendees.

Day 3

Wednesday 3 July 2024

Launch of R:IDEAS A New Network for Researchers

TIME: 10am - 12pm

LOCATION: O0.18, CSM

FACILITATORS: Yvonne Morgan, Dr Jen Lyttleton-Smith, Dr Sarah Hooper

Day 3 Wednesday 3 July 2024

Research Tools: Template Analysis

TIME: 10am - 10:50am

LOCATION: O0.20, CSM and online

FACILITATOR: Prof. Ron Fisher

Prof. Ron Fisher will be giving this session about Template Analysis (TA), a method used in the thematic analysis of qualitative interview transcripts. It provides a graphic means of recording codes, building these into sub-themes and sub-themes into meta-themes. TA has a theoretic grounding in the research of Crabtree and Miller (1992) and King (2008). A case study based on educational research at Cardiff Met is used to illustrate a practical use of TA.

Day 3 Wednesday 3 July 2024

Research Tools: Latex Programming

TIME: 11am - 12pm

LOCATION: O0.20, CSM and online

FACILITATOR: Dr Ana Calderon

This session is aimed at those who have never used LaTeX before or who are looking for a refresher, the session will be filled with interactive exercises and we will be covering the basics of LaTeX text editor together, aiding you in getting started and with plenty of examples. The exact material will vary according to the needs/requests of those attending, but as a sample the content will include:

• Setting up a LaTeX Document

• Typesetting Text

• Handling LaTeX Errors

• Typesetting Equations

• Utilizing LaTeX Packages

• Creating well structured documents

• Figures

• Automatic bibliographies

If there is anything in particular you would like to know about LaTeX (or Beamer if you wish to create presentations), please contact Dr Ana Calderon acalderon@cardiffmet.ac.uk with specific requests and she will be happy to accommodate your requests during the session.

Day 3 Wednesday 3 July 2024

Research Tools: Action Research

TIME: 1pm - 1:50pm

LOCATION: O0.20, CSM and online

FACILITATOR: Prof. Ron Fisher

In this session Prof. Ron Fisher will be talking about Action Research (Lewin, 1944) a methodology used to investigate and solve issues in social science research. Action Research (AR) has many applications in organisational and management research, but it is particularly useful when applied to practice-based issues. The use of Action Learning Sets and action cycles will be discussed. A case study based on financial literacy will be used to illustrate a practical use of AR.

Day 3 Wednesday 3 July 2024

Research Tools: Writing for Wellbeing

TIME: 2pm - 3pm

LOCATION: O0.18, CSM

FACILITATOR: Dr Kate North

In this informal and relaxed session you will be introduced to the practice of writing for wellbeing. You will guided to use writing to reflect on issues that are important to you and to explore ideas you are interested in. We will also look at how writing can be used for personal growth and development. This session will not focus on grammar or spelling and there will be no obligation for you to share your writing aloud.

Day 4 Thursday 4 July 2024

The Collision between Teaching and Innovation

TIME: 10am - 12pm

LOCATION: O0.18, CSM

Delivered by our Centre for Entrepreneurship this session will take a practical look at how innovation can be supported amongst our student population.

This session will demonstrate how education and innovation can positively collide for impact on society. We are uniquely able to support meaningful impact through innovative and commercial thinking distilled in undergraduate, masters and doctoral programmes. During this session we will discuss the fundamentals of enterprise and entrepreneurship education, then outline approaches to supporting our spectrum of students.

Day 4 Thursday 4 July 2024

Mistaken for Strangers Open Research and (the) Reality

TIME: 10am - 10:50am

LOCATION: O0.20, CSM

FACILITATOR: Mark Lester

Open Research focuses on removing barriers to ‘open up’ the academic and scholarly process. It can mean different things to different people and disciplines - with often hidden beneficial impacts on research. Recently it has started to be mentioned as being a key part in the shift to improve research culture and as an important part of national research assessments. This interactive session will cover what Open Research means in the context of these important changes and the reality of this shift - alongside what possibilities exist outside of researcher ‘compliance focused’ activities. We hope attendees will leave the session having explored the what, why, how of ‘open as possible, closed as necessary’.

4 Thursday 4 July 2024

The Brilliant Club: Teaching opportunities for Doctoral Researchers

TIME: 11am - 12pm

LOCATION: O0.18, CSM and online

FACILITATOR: Emma Alderhayes-Rowe

Support your PhD researchers to tackle educational inequality and inspire the next generation, whilst gaining valuable pedagogical and public engagement training and experience. In this session The Brilliant Club will highlight exciting and developmental opportunities available to your researchers.

Day 4 Thursday 4 July 2024

Engaging with Horizon Europe

TIME: 1pm - 1:50pm

LOCATION: O0.20, CSM

Jonathan Brookes from UKRO will provide an overview of the UK’s association with Horizon Europe and how Cardiff Met academics can engage with it, with a particular focus on Pillar 2 and COST actions.

Day 4 Thursday 4 July 2024

Publicity Tips for Academic Projects

TIME: 2pm - 3pm

LOCATION: O0.18, CSM

FACILITATORS: Cardiff Met’s external communications team and Cooked Illustrations

Enhance your project’s reach and impact with publicity tips from Cardiff Met’s Communications team. Are you grappling with leveraging marketing effectively to promote your academic endeavours? Join us to explore diverse avenues for disseminating information about your project to various audiences.

Ian Cooke-Tapia from Cooked Illustrations will be demonstrating how visual communication outputs can boost citations, conference participation, online engagement, and even generate income through IP commercialisation for researchers.

Day 5 Friday 5 July 2024

Doctoral Researcher Supervisor Symposium

TIME: 9am - 4pm

LOCATION: O1.01 (Lecture Theatre 2), CSM

The third iteration of the Doctoral Researcher Supervisor Symposium will build on the success of the first two events and will bring together Doctoral Researcher Supervisors from all Schools across the University to participate in interactive sessions, share good practice, instigate supervisor communities, and further enhance the research culture within the University. To close the Supervisor Symposium, an awards presentation will be held to recognise excellence in supervision within the University, with the recipients nominated by Doctoral Researchers and fellow Doctoral Researcher Supervisors.

Key contacts

RESEARCH & INNOVATION SERVICES

Director of Research

Prof. Steve Gill

Director of Innovation

Matthew Taylor

Deputy Director of Research

Prof. Rich Neil

Deputy Director of Innovation

Leila Gouran

Innovation Manager

Richard Mahoney

Entrepreneurship Manager

Steve Aicheler

Knowledge Transfer Programmes Manager

Joanne Hill

Business Liaison Officer

Karl Couch

R&I Projects Manager

Rae DePaul

REF & Policy Manager

Kate Jeffries

R&I Accountant and Business Partner

Brendon Owen-Jones

Pure System Support

pure@cardiffmet.ac.uk

Contracts Team

riscontracts@cardiffmet.ac.uk

Support & Communications Team

rissupport@cardiffmet.ac.uk

Doctoral Academy Team

Graduate Studies (before thesis submission) graduatestudies@cardiffmet.ac.uk

Research Degree Exam (after thesis submission) researchdegreeexam@cardiffmet.ac.uk

RESEARCH

& INNOVATION SCHOOL AND PDR KEY CONTACTS

Dr Debbie Savage, Associate Dean (Research), Cardiff School of Art & Design

Prof. Peter Sykes, Associate Dean (Innovation), School of Sport and Health Sciences

Prof. Jon Oliver, Associate Dean (Research), School of Sport and Health Sciences

Dr Chaminda Hewage, Associate Dean (Research), Cardiff School of Technologies

Prof. Claire Haven-Tang, Associate Dean (Research), School of Management

Prof. Steve Cooper, Associate Dean (Research), School of Education & Social Policy

Prof. Jarred Evans, Prof. of Applied Design Innovation and Director of PDR, (Product Design and Research)

RESEARCH AND INNOVATION SCHOOL

SUPPORT CONTACTS

School of Sport and Health Sciences

ESSHRI@cardiffmet.ac.uk

School of Education and Social Policy

ESSHRI@cardiffmet.ac.uk

School of Art and Design createadmin@cardiffmet.ac.uk

School of Technologies

cstresearch@cardiffmet.ac.uk

School of Management

csmresearch@cardiffmet.ac.uk

GLOBAL ACADEMIES

Head of Global Academy for Health and Human Performance

Prof. Diane Crone

Head of Global Academy for Human Centered Design

Prof. Andrew Walters

Head of Global Academy for Food Science, Safety and Security

Prof. Christopher Wallis

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