Manufacturing: How Academia Can Help, Support & Collaborate for Your Growth
Join USW, Coleg Gwent, Newport Council and Manufacturing Wales for a business breakfast that will highlight support & advice available.
Running a manufacturing or engineering company?
Want to find practical and financial support?
Struggling to attract the skills you need?
Join University of South Wales, Coleg Gwent, Newport Council and Manufacturing Wales for a business breakfast that will draw together and highlight support and advice available to your business.
When industry, academia and government work together great things are possible. Find out what support is on offer to your business for:
- Recruitment of skilled talent
- Research, development and innovation (and funding!)
- Access to support from industry networks
- Various routes to upskilling of staff
- Signposting to the right person/service (instead of going around in circles)
Agenda:
08:30 Arrival and informal networking over breakfast and coffee
09:00 Welcome – Heather Anstey-Myers, CEO Manufacturing Wales
09:05 Newport Council – Alastair Shankland, Strategic Economic Development Officer
09:25 Coleg Gwent – Dan Lockett, HiVE Project leader
09:50 University of South Wales – Sarah Jeremiah, External Engagement Manager & Louise Pennell, Associate Dean – Partnerships and Development
10:15 Tour of USW's National Cyber Security Academy (optional)
10:30 Close
About USW Exchange:
USW Exchange is the hub for business and engagement at the University of South Wales, based on the Newport and Treforest Campus. We work with organisations to create connections that bridge academia and industry.