Innovative Researchers: Dr Tim Gilbert

Come and hear how Tim, PhD Civil Engineering alum, works with and supports innovators and entrepreneurs as a Patent Attorney for Swindell & Pearson.

The Innovative Researchers series features University of Birmingham PhD alumni and academics who are making an impact with their research in innovative and practical ways. In this informal, friendly environment you will hear first-hand how exciting, challenging and rewarding innovative research practice is. You will also discover the skills and expertise you are developing through your degree, which makes you more attractive to employers and more successful in your research.

Event objectives:

This event aims to provide:

-        Inspiration for current postgraduates interested in innovative and impactful research practices

-        Information regarding career options, insight into specific careers and top tips on how to get there

-        A friendly, inclusive, interdisciplinary community of aspiring innovative researchers

-        A platform for discussion of the usefulness of enterprise skills in all research career paths