Launch of T-PIKE

You’re invited to the launch of T-PIKE, the Technical Platform for Innovation and Knowledge Exchange.

To register, please click here. 

Join us to learn how the programme will help Research Technical Professionals (RTPs) at Eastern Arc universities and external industry partners connect and initiate Knowledge Exchange (KE) activities.

You will also have the chance to:

• Meet the operational and leadership teams supporting T-PIKE
• Discover the opportunities available through the T-PIKE programme
• Network with fellow RTPs and businesses to discover common links and skills that can be nurtured and facilitated through T-PIKE

Sign up today to secure your place.

EVENT AGENDA:

10:00 – 11:00: Arrival, coffee, networking

11:00 – 12:00: Presentations Introducing T-PIKE

• Welcome and introduction to Eastern Arc: Phil Ward, Director of Eastern Arc
• Technical development opportunities: T-PIKE Leadership Team: Edd Codling (PI), Chris Spice (Technical Lead, Essex), Jo Scamp (Technical Lead, Kent), Alex Morritt (Technical Lead, UEA)
• Knowledge Exchange (KE) opportunities: T-PIKE Operations Team: Phil Wilson (Programme Manager), Kirsty Herrington (KEO, Essex), Beth Dawson (KEO, Kent), Liz Davis-Smith (KEO, UEA)
• KE Case Study: Waterless Distillation System: Matthew Bennett, University of Cambridge

12:00 – 14:00: Lunch and networking. Including the opportunity to engage in person with industry partners, technicians and KE team members to discuss project ideas and explore general opportunities within the T-PIKE programme.

This event is being hosted by the University of Essex as a member of the Eastern Arc consortium of universities.

Please note: Photography and filming will take place at this event for promotional and archival purposes. Any photos and recordings will likely appear in marketing materials across our websites, social channels and printed media. If you do not want to be included, please let a member of the University of Essex team know on the day or email TPIKE@essex.ac.uk.