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Sheffield Innovation Programme Intro Webinar: Materials and Engineering Research Institute

  • Venue:Online
  • Date:27th Apr 2021
  • Price:FREE

The Sheffield Innovation Programme Introductory Webinar Events Series aims to introduce Sheffield City Region SMEs to Sheffield Hallam University experts and academics to create funded opportunities for engagement and collaborations to drive businesses forward.

This session will be led by academics from Materials and Engineering Research Institute (MERI).

The Materials and Engineering Research Institute (MERI) is a dynamic interdisciplinary research institute dedicated to addressing industrial problems through the application of fundamental science and engineering. Their experienced team has a highly successful track record applying cutting edge research to find innovative solutions to industry problems.

From material analysis to infrastructure management our solutions generate real competitive advantage. Their research and consultancy activities are supported by a large advanced equipment base, ranging from the latest electron microscopes to high performance computing hardware.

MERI encompass a variety of research centres and groups which enables them to focus on particular areas within the materials and engineering field.

-Centre for Automation and Robotics Research

-Mobile Machine and Vision Laboratory:

-Integrated Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management

-Mathematics, Statistics and Mathematics Education Research Group (MSME)

-Materials Analysis and Research Services

-Polymers, Nanocomposites and Modelling Research Centre

-Polymers Composites and Spectroscopy Group

-Materials and Fluid Flow Modelling Group

-Auxetic Materials

-Glass and Ceramics

-Hallam Energy

-Structural Materials and Integrity Research Centre

-Centre for Corrosion Technology

-Centre for Infrastructure Management

-Structural Integrity Group

-Thin Films Research Centre

-Nanotechnology Centre for Physical Vapour Deposition Research

-Electronic Materials and Sensors Research Group

-The National HIPIMS Technology Centre

This webinar will showcase what MERI can offer Sheffield City Region SMEs, featuring case study examples and a Q&A session with industry experts.

About Sheffield Innovation Programme

Sheffield Innovation Programme (SIP) is a regional initiative which aims to stimulate business growth and promote the development of long-term relationships with SMEs. This is achieved by providing access to a broad range of academic expertise and university facilities. The support is in the form of bespoke research and innovation-based consultancy, workshops, and other events.

SIP support is available to eligible businesses in the Sheffield City Region and the districts of Bassetlaw, Bolsover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, Derbyshire Dales & North East Derbyshire.

Please note- this is a free webinar delivered by the Sheffield Innovation Programme for SME businesses within Sheffield City Region. Prioty of places are given to those who meet this criteria.

Confirmation emails including Zoom details will be sent out 1 day prior to the event - these will be sent from Chelsea Bakewell at c.bakewell@shu.ac.uk - please contact Chelsea if there are any issues regarding registration

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  • 27th Apr 2021, 11:00am - 12:30pm

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