Sheffield Hallam University to host climate innovation conference

Sheffield Hallam University will host an annual climate innovation conference this week, as part of its Green Future research currently being developed.

The Innovation Conference and AIM (Academic Industry Meeting) Day, seeks to bring together the knowledge, technology and expertise needed to deliver fundamental change to tackle the global climate crisis.

Bringing together businesses and organisations with researchers from across Sheffield Hallam, the conference will include a Research and Innovation exhibition, a Green Future panel session and tours of Hallam’s world-class facilities.

Professor Rory Duncan, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research and Innovation at Sheffield Hallam, as well as the UK Research and Innovation Director of Talent, will lead a panel session alongside representatives from South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority, Innovate UK Knowledge Transfer Network and the Henry Royce Institute.

It will address the current priorities and challenges relating to all aspects of the Green Future agenda.

Professor Rory Duncan said: “Events like this are so valuable to forge new connections with the constellation of organisations around the university. Sheffield Hallam has a superb track record of creating impact in partnership with industry.

“Working in this ‘porous’ way – exchanging ideas, skills and knowledge in true partnership ensures that our work remains relevant and informed by partner employers.

“This is important because the fastest way to transform regional economies is through skills development – and as we move towards, and beyond Net Zero, large numbers of people will need new skills for a variety of roles and sectors.”

The conference is being held on Wednesday 14 September at Sheffield Hallam’s Hertha Ayrton STEM Centre.