Main sponsors
Systagenix Wound Management
Systagenix Wound Management offers a complete line of products to meet the wound care needs of health care professionals. Systagenix's longstanding commitment to skin and wound care began with the development of the first ready-made, ready-to-use surgical dressing in the mid-1880s and continues today with innovative skin and wound care products provided by three separate business uits.
Society of Experimental Biology
The Society for Experimental Biology aims to promote, and increase the influence of, Experimental Biology within the scientific community and Society by: * developing the field of, and scientific careers in, experimental biology; * developing education and public awareness in experimental biology; * developing collaborative partnerships; * maintaining transparency, ethical and environmental sensitivity in every sphere of activity; * ensuring the financial viability of the Society.
Cafe Scientifique
http://www.cafescientifique.org/index.htm
Cafe Scientifique is a place where, for the price of a cup of coffee or a glass of wine, anyone can come to explore the latest ideas in science and technology. Meetings take place in cafes, bars, restaurants and even theatres, but always outside a traditional academic context. Cafe Scientifique is a forum for debating science issues, not a shop window for science. We are committed to promoting public engagement with science and to making science accountable.
Newcastle University
We are one of the UK's leading universities with a reputation built on the quality of our teaching, outstanding research and our work with the community and industry.
Other sponsors
Higher Education Academy Subject Centre fo Philosophy and Religious Studies
http://www.prs.heacademy.ac.uk/index.html
We provide support to the higher education sector by working with individual academics. Our network of discipline-based subject centres provides a range of services to subject departments. We work with UK universities and colleges, providing national leadership in developing and disseminating evidence-informed practice about enhancing the student learning experience.
University of Leeds
We are a research-intensive University which strives to create, advance and disseminate knowledge, develop outstanding graduates and scholars and to make a major impact upon global society. The standard of excellence to which we aspire means undertaking research of international quality which makes a real difference to knowledge, its application and the way in which our society thinks and functions.
Beacons for Public Engagement - Beacon North East
http://www.publicengagement.ac.uk/beacons/north-east
Beacon North East is a partnership between Newcastle University, Durham University and the Centre for Life. We support and promote good quality public engagement at the universities and help to influence the culture of our universities to further value communication with wider society. We believe that academic experts can improve the quality of research by working with 'experts by experience' outside the academic world. Our vision is to help create positive change for the communities and universities involved in the Beacon North East project.
Researchers in Residence
http://www.researchersinresidence.ac.uk/cms/
Researchers in Residence (RinR) is funded by Research Councils UK and the Wellcome Trust. Through RinR, RCUK and Wellcome Trust aim to: Engage young people with contemporary research to stimulate their interest and motivation in the social, physical, life and earth sciences and the humanities, and by doing so motivate them to take up careers in those areas, especially those where there are identified national shortages. Provide researchers with the opportunity to develop and use effective communication, management and teamwork skills by working with young people.
International Paint Ltd
http://www.akzonobel.com/international/
International® is the leading brand of AkzoNobel’s Marine & Protective Coatings (M&PC) business unit, which encompasses our Marine, Protective Coatings and Yacht businesses. International has a proud history stretching back to 1881 and currently has operations in 54 countries worldwide and more than 5,500 employees.
Merck Sharp and Dohme
We are inspired by the difference we can make in the lives of people around the world through the innovative medicines, vaccines, and consumer health and animal products we discover and produce. Our products cover a broad range of areas, including heart and respiratory health, infectious diseases, sun care and women’s health. And we focus our research on conditions that affect millions of people around the world – diseases like Alzheimer’s, diabetes and cancer – while building strengths in new areas like biologics. While we work to develop innovative therapies, we also work hard to make sure they’re affordable. That’s why we offer assistance and discount programs to help make our medicines accessible to those who need them. At today’s Merck, we’re applying our global reach and strength in scientific research to do more of what we’re passionate about: working to ensure a healthier future for all – one person at a time
Wood Holmes
Established in 1989 Wood Holmes has continually evolved reflecting the emerging challenges and complex problems organisations face. Over the past six years we have developed into an innovative organisational strategy practice. We have a small high performing team that delivers projects for large and small organisations across the UK and increasingly beyond. We can research, analyse and devise organisational strategies that add significant value. We currently operate across four interlinked practice areas: • Enterprise & Entrepreneurship • Knowledge & Innovation • Regeneration & Construction • Sustainability
Graduate Junction
http://www.graduatejunction.net
Graduate Junction is a researcher led initiative. Use it to create your own academic network with like minded peers. Start helping each other to succeed by getting feedback on ideas and sharing best practice. To date Graduate Junction has more than 13,000 researchers registered. Graduate Junction has been created for all Masters, PhD and postdoctoral researchers from any discipline and any country. Search the growing graduate research network to find other researchers who share your research interests regardless of which department, institution or country they work in.
North East Proteome Analysis Facility
http://www.nepaf.com/home.html
NEPAF is a state of the art proteome analysis facility using cutting edge equipment, technology and expertise to support commercial, academic and clinical research and development. NEPAF works with a wide range of research and development groups and healthcare companies in the private and public sector in the UK and internationally, providing them with access to leading expertise and equipment for the study of proteins.
Cels
http://www.celsgroup.com/home.html
Cels (The Centre of Excellence for Life Sciences Ltd) is partly funded by the regional development agency One North East to drive the growth of the healthcare and life sciences economy of North East England. Cels is committed to developing scientific enterprise through the development and commercialisation of new technology, innovations and the exploitation of new and emerging market opportunities. Cels drives growth in four main ways: By building and managing first-class business and research infrastructure By placing the region on the world stage through internationally recognised networks By managing emerging technology and stimulating the formation of new business ventures By offering business start-ups management and financial assistance. In order to achieve this, Cels works in close partnership with the North East’s regional universities, associated research institutes, healthcare and life science companies and public sector organisations.