An introduction to Queen s University Belfast Research and

An introduction to Queen’s University Belfast Research and Regional Services Queen’s University Belfast www. qub. ac. uk

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Queen’s University Belfast • 165 years old – 1 of 3 Queen’s Colleges in Ireland – Belfast, Cork and Galway • 102 years old as a university – a century of challenge and change • Member of the Russell Group • 2009 UK Entrepreneurial University of the Year www. qub. ac. uk

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Queen’s University Belfast University Mission: • To lead the educational, economic, cultural and social development of society in Northern Ireland beyond; • To inspire students and staff to maximise their potential; and • To deliver a world-class research and education portfolio. www. qub. ac. uk

Present Day • 3 Faculties - Engineering & Physical Sciences - Medicine, Health & Life Sciences - Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences • 20 Academic Schools & 2 Teaching Colleges • Research Institutes/Centres • Industrially focused Centres of Excellence www. qub. ac. uk

Research Institute ECIT – Institute of Electronics, Communications and Information Technology • A £ 50 M world-class centre specialising in key areas of advanced digital and communications technology. • System on Chip and advanced microwave research. Development of high performance wireless orientated communication chips for use in advanced mobile applications. • A flagship Centre on the Northern Ireland Science Park driving economic development. www. qub. ac. uk

Research Centre Sonic Arts Research Centre (SARC) Centre of excellence dedicated to the research of music technology and the creation of a Sony–Imax for the ear. Internationally recognised experts in the areas of musical composition, signal processing, internet technology and digital software and hardware. The centrepiece of SARC, the Sonic Laboratory, provides a unique space for cutting-edge initiatives in the creation and delivery of music and audio. www. qub. ac. uk

Research Centre for Cancer Research and Cell Biology Development of new approaches for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Multi-disciplinary centre with over 350 clinical and basic researchers working with partners around the world. One of the UK’s leading centres for translational or experimental medicine. Basic and applied cancer research with complementary activities in molecular cell biology, molecular virology, immunology, pharmacy and medicinal chemistry. www. qub. ac. uk

Research Institute of Governance, Public Policy and Social Research Interdisciplinary research centre which brings together practitioners and researchers in the field of public policy and governance from Queen's and other universities throughout the world. Special research themes: • conflict resolution • human rights • environmental governance. www. qub. ac. uk

Research Centre for Climate, the Environment and Chronology One of the world’s top 10 facilities working to enhance understanding of past and present climate change. World renowned Centre with state-ofthe-art equipment that can examine climate change, environmental forensics and provide carbon dating of archaeological material. www. qub. ac. uk

Northern Ireland Technology Centre Aircraft Maintenance using Virtual Reality www. qub. ac. uk

Polymer Processing Research Centre www. qub. ac. uk

Knowledge Transfer s re u ct Le s e ss la rc te as /M es tiv tia Ini ts en em y lac t. P n de Stu D nc lta su CP rch ea es n Co P KT t. R ac ntr Co g in s en c Li s ut no Sp i Kno wle Exc dge han ge ge led n now atio K loit Exp www. qub. ac. uk

The Chief Executives’ Club at Queen’s Prestigious business forum that facilitates high level networking and knowledge transfer between higher education and industry. some previous speakers… Meryvn King Governor of the Bank of England Richard Lambert Director General – CBI Sir James Dyson Inventor and Entrepreneur Alison Brimelow Chief Executive, UK Patent Office Lord Bhattacharyya Warwick Manufacturing Group Professor Joe Lassiter Harvard Business School Leslie Morrison Chief Executive of Invest NI Mary Davis Special Olympics Ireland www. qub. ac. uk

Innovation Lectures Professor Steven Koonin Chief Scientist at BP Energy Trends and Technologies Lord Professor Robert Winston Manipulating Reproduction Baroness Professor Susan Greenfield The Private Life of the Brain Professor Fiona Murray MIT Sloan Business School Becoming a Hub in the Knowledge Economy www. qub. ac. uk

Queen’s University Belfast • 1, 800 Teaching and Research staff • 20, 500 Undergraduates • 4, 500 Postgraduates • 4, 000 Primary Degrees awarded pa • 1, 100 Higher Degrees awarded pa • 5, 700 Diplomas & Certificates awarded pa • Total Income £ 289 m pa www. qub. ac. uk

Chancellor Kamalesh Sharma • His Excellency Kamalesh Sharma is currently Commonwealth Secretary General and former Indian High Commissioner in London • As High Commissioner in London, he cemented close links between Northern Ireland India - it is a relationship which has resulted in India becoming the second largest inward investor in the Northern Ireland economy. www. qub. ac. uk

Vice-Chancellor Professor Peter Gregson • Professor Peter Gregson became President and Vice. Chancellor of Queen's University in August 2004. www. qub. ac. uk

A Pivotal Role • “ a casebook study of how a university can help drive the regeneration of the city and region in which it is located” Sunday Times University of the Year Award finalist. • Produces the region’s doctors, lawyers, civic and political leaders, engineers, educators and business leaders. www. qub. ac. uk

A Pivotal Role • Exemplar of a modern, pluralistic institution. • One of the most active patrons of the arts in NI. • Creating jobs and wealth for NI. www. qub. ac. uk

A Global Outlook • Partnerships with prestigious centres of learning around the world – Georgetown University in Washington DC, USA – Universiti Malaya and Universiti Teknologi Petronas, Malaysia – Beijing Institute of Technology, China Medical University, Shenzhen University, China - University of Hyderabad, Bengal Engineering & Science University, New Delhi Institute of Immunology, Jawaharlal Nehru University, India www. qub. ac. uk

The Mc. Clay Library • £ 50 million investment www. qub. ac. uk

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Queen’s has honoured many men and women of distinction www. qub. ac. uk

Corporate Plan 2006 -2011 “The Education Strategy will promote creative thinking allied to enterprise and innovation. ” Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Education and Students Education Strategy 2008 -2011 “The University’s graduates must meet the needs of knowledge-based, entrepreneurial and innovation-driven economies. ” “Students must be prepared for roles in organisations where innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship are defining features. ” www. qub. ac. uk

Corporate Plan 2006 -2011 Education Strategy 2008 -2011 Management School Academic Plan “The Student Employability and Skills Policy promotes a strong, holistic and integrated approach to skills development that takes into account the growing demand for skills such as entrepreneurship, creativity and leadership. ” Student Employability and Skills Policy www. qub. ac. uk

Enterprise Education at Queen’s - a brief history • 2000 – funding secured for SET curriculum • 2002/03 – 83 u/g students receive Certificate • 2003 – recruitment of Teaching Fellows in Entrepreneurship • 2003 – establishment of role models panel • 2005/06 – 1550 u/g students receive Certificate • 2007 – funding secured for non-SET curriculum • 2007 – Enterprise SU established • 2009/10 – 2665 u/g students receive Certificate www. qub. ac. uk

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Enterprise Culture • Evolution …. not Revolution • Heartbeat of regional economy for 100 years www. qub. ac. uk

Enterprise Culture • Evolution …. not Revolution • Heartbeat of regional economy for 100 years. • Over 50 spinout companies; £ 100 M sales per annum; Over 1000 employees. www. qub. ac. uk

Regional Enterprise, Economic and Innovation strategies Business and the wider community Corporate Plan 2006 -2011 National and International connections Economic Development Forum International recognition for research, national recognition for innovation, and a strong community focus is the hallmark of Queen’s University Belfast www. qub. ac. uk

University research and IP Knowledge Exploitation Framework Corporate Plan 2006 -2011 Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and Postgraduates Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Planning and External Relations “Queen’s is responding to the new challenges and opportunities that the emergence of the knowledge economy presents. ” QUBIS Business Plan “From the development of a culture of entrepreneurship in students and staff, Queen’s is contributing ever more strongly to wealth creation in Northern Ireland through the further development of genuine university-business collaboration based upon its international excellence in research and education. ” www. qub. ac. uk

Knowledge Exploitation Framework Corporate Plan 2006 -2011 “The Education Strategy will promote creative thinking allied to enterprise and innovation. ” Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Education and Students Education Strategy 2008 -2011 Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and Postgraduates QUBIS Business Plan “The University’s graduates must meet the needs of knowledgebased, entrepreneurial and innovation-driven economies. ” “Students must be prepared for roles in organisations where innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship are defining features. ” www. qub. ac. uk

Knowledge Exploitation Framework QUBIS Business Plan Corporate Plan 2006 -2011 “The Student Employability and Skills Policy promotes a strong, holistic and integrated approach to skills development that takes into account the growing demand for skills such as entrepreneurship, creativity and leadership. ” Education Strategy 2008 -2011 Management School Academic Plan Student Employability and Skills Policy www. qub. ac. uk

The Enterprise Ecosystem for Staff NI Science Networking Park and Partnerships Invest NI Sales and Marketing Support Programme QUBIS Follow-on Funding Enterprise Fellowship Scheme Other Funding POST START-UP QUBIS Seed Capital Business Mentoring and Support Research Council Fellowship Schemes Proof of Concept Programme IP Gate Process Awareness and Business Planning Workshops Ph. D Staff Enterprise Business Plan Awards Competition START-UP Direct Contact PRE-START www. qub. ac. uk

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