Talent and Skills Connect Webinar: Mobility and Porosity Focus

Join us online for an engaging discussion to explore ways in how we can enhance collaboration between academia and industry to improve mobility and porosity in our talent and skills pipeline.

Event Details
When

26/02/2025

10.00 - 12.00 GMT

Where

Online

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Overview

This event is all about sparking collaboration and driving innovation by looking at how we can improve career pathways and connections between academia and industry.

Attendees will gain an overview of the UK’s current mobility landscape in research and innovation, gain insights into existing tools and practices, and discuss ways to make them even more effective. The event will also dive into opportunities for better movement between academia and business to create lasting benefits for the innovation ecosystem.

Why attend?

Hear from leaders from academia and industry who will provide an overview of the current landscape on existing practice, how we can improve mobility and porosity and what more is needed.

This is your chance to connect, share ideas, and help shape the future of collaboration. Whether you’re from academia, industry, or somewhere in between, your voice matters in this conversation about building stronger partnerships and driving meaningful change.

Who should attend?

Academic and industry professionals seeking to gain insights into the UK’s mobility landscape in research and innovation.

Event speakers

Hosted by Jennifer Postles, we look forward to welcoming the following speakers:

  • Frances Burstow, Director of Talent and Skills, UKRI
  • Danni Croucher, Policy Lead, National Centre for Universities and Business
  • Dr Rachel Carey, Chief Scientist, Zinc
  • Professor Ken Young, Chief Technical Officer, The MTC

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