Connecting Industry and Researchers in Physics A South East Physics Network (SEPnet) Event SEPnet�s Graduate Network (GRADnet) is organising its 4th networking evening to facilitate greater collaboration and links between industry and physics postgraduate research students (PGRs) and researchers. We anticipate approximately 60 employers, physics PhD students and academics attending this event. �Who should attend

• SEPnet PGR students who want to meet small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) and employers from physics-related industries to find out about career opportunities, make contacts and explore research and business ideas

• SEPnet partner researchers who want to build links with industry to explore how their research can create impact

• SMEs, businesses and employers in physics-related industries.

During the evening:

• Hear from panellists including: Julie Barry, Head of R&D, RIFT Research & Development, Simon Campbell, Head of Systems Engineering, Selex ES; Iain Duncan, Founder, Mousetrap Innovation; Phil Edwards, Managing Director, Weald Technology; Jim Telfer, Managing Director, Hilger Crystals and others talk about the benefits of knowledge exchange and what physics postgraduates and postdocs can offer industry

• Participate in a speed networking session;

• Build ongoing relationships between industry and researchers through placements, mentoring or research collaboration;

• Refreshments will be provided.

How to register: This event is free to attend.� Places are limited so please book early by clicking here�(PGR students are requested to attend a networking workshop at 16.00). Travel expenses for research students and staff:

Reasonable travel expenses to attend this event can be reclaimed through SEPnet GRADnet departmental administrators.

Professional training for PGRs:

This event contributes 1 hour towards PGR professional skills training.

For enquiries, contact gradnetadmin@sepnet.ac.uk �THIS EVENT IS SUPPORTED BY THE INSTITUTE OF PHYSICS