Innovative Researchers: Professor Lee Chapman

Come and hear how Lee Chapman, Professor of Climate Resilience has commercialised his research, won several innovation awards and works extensively with industry to ensure maximum impact from his research activities.

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