About this Event
We bring you a varied programme of talks, debates, tours, demos and more. A showcase of the breadth of Brunel's Research Excellence.
Tours (more to be added)
- Experiemental Techniques Centre
- Neuropsychology (EMG eye tracking and EEG)
Demonstrations (more to be added)
- Hydrogen engine
- VR Cycle training
Short films
- Hydrogen
- Doctoral/Post-doctoral Research Projects
Schedule
The event schedule is still being finalised; indicative content is below.
9.30am Arrival
Refreshments in Eastern Gateway Atrium
9.45am Showcase Opening Eastern Gateway Auditorium
A member of the Brunel Senior Leadership team will open the Showcase, highlighting the key activities of the day.
10am Panel Discussion The Art and Science of Ageing Well: Health, Happiness and Humanity Eastern Gateway Auditorium
Chair Professor Felicity Gavins
Panel Members Dr Adam Bruton (Senior Lecturer in Sport and Performance Psychology); Dr Byron Creese (Senior Lecturer Psychology), Dr Michelle Sahai (Lecturer Biosciences), Professor Christina Victor (Professor of Gerontology,
11am Advanced Materials and Manufacturing for a Circular Industrial Future Eastern Gateway Auditorium
Details coming soon.
12pm The AI Adoption Podcast Panel Eastern Gateway Auditorium
The AI Adoption Podcast is where cutting-edge artificial intelligence meets real-world relevance. An approachable take on some of the most complex topics in AI. An in-depth conversation with leading AI AI experts, with different perspectives. You can expect a balanced and lively discussion.
1pm Poster Power Hour Eastern Gateway room 003a
Join researchers from diverse disiplines in room 003a to find out more about their impactful research, tackling societal challenges.
2pm Environment, Sustainability & Circular Economy Eastern Gateway Auditorium
There will be two talks highlighting cutting-edge research at Brunel.
- Sustainability and Circular Economy
Dr Eleni Iacovidou on Sustainability and Circular Economy focussing on Sustainable Solutions for Resource and Waste Management. - Reimagining the Carbon Footprint
Prof Xiangming Zhou on Reimagining the Carbon Footprint, Sustainability, and Circularity of the Cement and Concrete Industry through Research and Innovation.
3pm Interactive session Weapons of Mass Persuasion Eastern Gateway Auditorium
The Challenge Area of Creative Secure Connected Communities is pleased to present a session entitled ‘Weapons of Mass Persuasion’. This interactive session will examine meaning-making and effective communication in an era increasingly defined by false information deliberately spread to deceive or manipulate others.
4pm Tours/demos/visits Eastern Gateway Atrium
View exhibits and interactive demonstrations in the Eastern Gateway Atrium, or join a guided tour to visit our research facilities. A choice of tours and visits will be available from the Eastern Gateway Atrium - sign up on the day.
5.15pm Energy and Power Eastern Gateway Auditorium
Details coming soon.
6.30pm Panel debate: Zeroing in on Net Zero Eastern Gateway Auditorium
Panel Chair: Professor Sarita Malik
Panellists: Professor Gareth Dale. Further Panellists to be confirmed.
Panellists will have a broad range of expertise and perspective, including both social and physical sciences. They will have a broad reaching debate. What is Net Zero? Is it achieveable? Who in our global society are the winners and losers as we strive towards Net Zero? What about Climate Change impacts and mitigations? They may challenge eachother and the audience to re-evaluate beliefs and assumptions.
The panel will discuss a selection of questions submitted in advance.
7.30pm Drinks reception Eastern Gateway Atrium
An opportunity to network and, if we are lucky, relax in the early evening sunshine.
8pm Close
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Eastern Gateway Building, Kingston Lane, Uxbridge, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00
