RIS Regional Engagement
Research and Innovation Services Regional Engagement team are here to listen to the needs and goals of our academic and regional communities, and to forge connections between them.
What we do
- get to know our academic and regional communities, listening to their needs and goals
- host events and facilitate conversations to bring people together
- raise awareness of funding opportunities
- match expertise and research facilities to support collaborative projects
- develop strong partnerships, generate income, make a difference
Learn more about the work of the Regional Engagement team, and our industry engagement more widely:
Our team
| Name | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Ailsa Cormie | Head of Regional Engagement | [email protected] |
| Margaret Teven | Assistant Director Regional Engagement and RIS Operations | [email protected] |
| John Gardner | Business Development Manager | [email protected] |
| Jamie Henderson | Innovation Manager | [email protected] |
| Neil Mather | Knowledge Exchange Manager | [email protected] |
| Emma Preston | Cultural Projects Manager | [email protected] |
| Shabnam Wasim | Community Engagement Manager | [email protected] |
| Ellen Pauley | Engagement Officer | [email protected] |
When to contact us
If you're a member of staff, talk to us about:
- industry partnership and collaboration opportunities
- collaborate to innovate events
If you're from industry, talk to us about:
- academic partnership and collaboration opportunities
- funding available for innovative ideas
- booking university facilities for research use
Contact us