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17th September Breakfast Networking Event

Innovation Martlesham, in association with IP Network, would like to invite you to another Breakfast Networking Event

17^th September  2013

08:00am – 09.30am

Ross Building Foyer, Adastral Park

With Guest Speakers  

Karen Gooch, FacultyEmployability Co-ordinator Science & Engineering, Essex University

“Employability and beyond”

Dr Martin Reed,   Essex University

“Cloud Computing: introduction and future research areas”

“The University of Essex is introducing a new MSc course in Cloud Computing for October 2013 to meet the increasing need for specialisation in cloud computing. This talk will introduce cloud computing and describe some of the research areas being investigated both at the University of Essex and elsewhere.”

PLACES ARE LIMITED AND ATTENDANCE IS BY REGISTRATION ONLY.   Please register by contacting nicky.daniels@innovationmartlesham.com  and await confirmation that you have been successful

Programme

0800                Registration, Welcome and networking over refreshments

0820                Guest Speaker, Karen Gooch

0835                Guest Speaker, Dr Martin Reed

0850                Guest Speaker

0905                Questions & Informal networking

0930                Close

PERSONAL PROFILE – Karen Gooch

Karen Gooch is Employability Co-ordinator for the Faculty of Science & Engineering at the University of Essex.  Before taking up this role more than a year ago, Karen helped set up the government funded Graduate Internships Scheme.  This successful scheme was continued by the University, and now also includes a student placements..  A former BBC journalist, Karen will talk about the importance of relevant work experience for students, and how businesses can tap into the talent of students and graduates at the University, whether for short term projects, summer placements,  year in industry placements, or research, including post graduate consultancy and Knowledge Transfer Partnerships.