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SPARK Session 3 - Advanced Manufacturing; Defence; Life Sciences; Professional, Business & Finance

Who is this course aimed at?

Academic Staff
Researcher Only Staff
Postgraduate Researchers
Early Career Researchers

What is this course about?

SPARK Sessions (Supporting Partnerships and Research Knowledge)

SPARK Session 3 Advanced Manufacturing; Defence; Life Sciences; Professional, Business & Finance.

We’re launching a series of internal workshops designed to spark fresh thinking, build new interdisciplinary connections, and generate ambitious ideas aligned with the Government’s Industrial Strategy (IS-8) priority sectors. Each sandpit will bring together colleagues from across the University to explore challenges, identify shared interests, and develop early-stage concepts that could grow into future collaborations. Sessions are open to academics at all career stages, including ECRs and PGRs, from across the University. You are welcome to bring a colleague to help create new connections, all attendees should complete the POD booking form.

Details of any pre-course/programme requirements

Attendees must complete an Expression of Interest before attending. The session agenda will be available to you after you have booked your place. Attendees will also be invited to join an online preparation workshop before each session.

If you’re interested in a theme but can’t attend that session, you’re welcome to join another. Sessions are designed to be broad, encouraging new connections, unexpected ideas, and fresh collaborations.

Objectives

Here is what you can expect by attending this course:
  • Connect academics who may not typically work together.
  • Create a space for open, creative exploration across disciplines.
  • Encourage bold, cross sector thinking inspired by the IS 8 themes.
  • Support the development of future funding bids and collaborations.
  • Surface new research directions and partnership opportunities.

Booking info:

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20 November 2026 10:00 - 15:15 3M BIC Conference Space Places Remaining
Book your place

You can book your place on one of the courses above or add yourself to the waiting list using the "Book your place" button above.

Please note, if you experience difficulty in connecting to the waiting list, please log into MyHR separately and then click "Book your place" again. You can also contact people@hud.ac.uk if you require further assistance.

Don't have access to MyHR?

If you do not have access to MyHR (i.e. you may be an Affiliate) please email people@hud.ac.uk confirming your full name, the name of the course you would like to attend (and date of course if applicable) and the School/Service that you work for.

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