Ipswich Thrive 2025: University of Suffolk Unlocked

Panellists: Wendy Herber, Independent Chair of Healthwatch Suffolk; Amanda Timcke, Legal Director, Birketts LLP; India Green, Knowledge Exchange Manager; Dr Linda Cooper, Deputy Director of the Institute for Social Justice and Crime; Dr Amanda Hodgkinson, Associate Dean for Research and Knowledge Exchange and Megan Bailey, Legal Assistant, University of Suffolk Legal Advice Centre.

Discussion Topics:

• History of Civic University Agreements
• Pledges and what this means for communities
• Next Steps and our commitments

Panellists: Peter Brady, Orbital Global; Tim Ellett, Suffolk Libraries, Dominic Noble, Keyframe Creative; Tom Andrews, Miracle Tea Studios; Sharon Perry, Knowledge Transfer Advisor, Innovate UK and Professor Nicholas Caldwell, University of Suffolk.

Discussion Topics:

• Real-world impact of KTPs on business growth
• How businesses can leverage academic expertise for innovation
• Experiences of business leaders and KTP associates who have completed projects
• Lessons learned and best practices

Panellists: Eleni Lialiamou, Kimolian Academcy; Kevin Gooding, Diometer; Lewis Huxtable, IJYI; Peter Brady, Orbital Global; Sri Chilakamarri, Attwells Solicitors; Professor Nicholas Caldwell University of Suffolk.

Discussion Topics:

• Demystifying AI
• Real applications of AI
• Dos and Don’ts of using Cloud AI
• Ways to work with UOS on AI, student projects and funding opportunities.

Find out more about how you can engage with your Civic University with Dr Cristian Dogaru and India Green.

Connecting with Suffolk Talent: 

Led by the Careers, Employability and Enterprise Team, businesses will explore and understand the multiple ways in which they can engage students and graduates in knowledge exchange activities, to mutual benefit. From providing internships, live briefs and projects, through to how they could support a new generation of entrepreneurs as part of our growing entrepreneurship ecosystem, plus lots more in between, this session will provide a clear overview of how we can help businesses, of all sizes and from any sector, the chance to connect with our students.

Knowledge Transfer Partnerships:

One to ones with Sharon Perry, our Innovate UK Knowledge Transfer Adviser, academics and Jenni Carberry, KTP Manager

Maximising Business Potential through CPD and University Collaboration:

Find out about our CPD offerings, how to tailor programs to industry needs, and the tangible advantages of academic partnerships with Graeme Derby and Dr Ivana Lessner Listiakova.

Writing Bid Proposals:

With Toby Warren, Senior Policy Officer at Suffolk Chamber of Commerce and Andreea Tocca, Head of Research Culture and Knowledge Exchange at the University of Suffolk.