Join us for a special breakfast event on Tuesday 2 September as the university celebrates 50 years of Innovate UK Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP) – a programme that has transformed businesses, advanced academic research, and launched exceptional careers for Nottingham graduates and beyond.

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Our GlaxoSmithKline Carbon Neutral Laboratory on the Jubilee campus

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 graduates to accelerate their professional growth and make significant contributions within industry.

Guest speakers include:

  • Professor Tom Rodden, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and Knowledge Exchange, University of Nottingham.
  • Richard Lamb, KTP Programme Manager, Innovate UK.
  • Dr Celina Dugulin, University of Nottingham graduate and Technical Projects Manager, Murphy and Son.

What to expect:

  • Success stories from across our KTP community.
  • A panel discussion featuring voices from academia, industry, and Innovate UK
  • Networking opportunities.
  • Expert guidance on funding and partnership opportunities from our KTP team and Innovate UK.

This is more than a celebration – it’s a chance to connect, collaborate, and shape the future of knowledge exchange.