Tour of the Material Innovation Factory (MIF)

This IN PERSON session is available to PGRs, research staff and research-related professional services staff from the University of Liverpool. When registering for this event please ensure you use your University email address as non-University email registrations will be removed due to capacity restrictions, thank you.

Joining details will be sent 2 days and 2 hours before the session begins to the email address you registered with.

Please note - if you are unable to attend, you can register to be sent the resources from the session only by choosing a non-attending ticket.

Discover this unique translational research facility built on world-class knowledge leadership in Material Chemistry, Lab Automation and Digital Chemistry. See the facilities first hand and get a better understanding of how the MIF functions and gain knowledge of the work carried out in the MIF.

Session outline/ plan

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Overview of research areas in the MIF.

Presenter information:

Tours to be given by members of the MIF Team, currently  

• Jon Mercer  - Head of Programme Operations 
• Ben Slater – Head of Business Development 

(subject to change and availability on the day)

Venue information for sessions that are in-person: This room catalogue provides details on shared teaching spaces available across the Main University Campus, including room layout, capacity, facilities, equipment and 360 degree virtual tours: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/intranet/timetabling/online-room-catalogue/ (Please filter the table according to the building/ room indicated in the location information section of this Eventbrite listing)

The Researcher Development Framework (RDF) attributes developed during this session are relevant to the following sub-domains:

Domain A: Knowledge and Intellectual Abilities

A1: Knowledge base

Domain C: Research Governance and Organisation

C2: Research Management

C3: Finance, Funding and Resources

Domain D: Engagement, Influence and Impact

D1: Working with Others

D3: Engagement and Impact

Accessibility Adjustments and Alternative Format requests: If you require any accessibility adjustments or have any questions about this session, please contact the Academy's RD team Researcher@liverpool.ac.uk at least 7 days before the session date so that your requirements can be referred to the facilitator(s) who will make every effort to address them where possible.

Academy Researcher Development Inclusivity Statement: The Academy is committed to providing an environment which recognises and values people's differences, capitalises on the strengths that those differences bring to the institution and supports all staff and students in maximising their potential to succeed. In line with the Academy's firm commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, we offer all postdoctoral and research-related opportunities to develop and network irrespective of a researcher’s gender, ethnicity, age, self-identification, disability, religious affiliation, or any other criteria used to separate and define.

Academy Code of Conduct: All events organised or facilitated by The Academy follow a Conduct of Conduct irrespective of the number of participants or session format. The Academy thanks all participants in advance for your cooperation to help ensure a safe and constructive environment for everybody. The Code of Conduct is available at: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/researcher/development/conduct-events/

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