Pioneers09 Highlights

A showcase science event bringing together forward-thinking researchers and business people held on 4 March 2009.It included a dynamic, interactive exhibition highlighting examples of leading-edge university research from over 20 top UK research groups.

There were talks from director of the Bloodhound SSC land-speed record team, Richard Noble and a debate about internet privacy led by BBC science journalist Quentin Cooper, featuring industry expert Tom llube. We also held a Dragons Den style workshop where scientists will pitch research ideas to a panel of venture capitalists.

Organised by EPSRC the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council.

More information: http://pioneers.epsrc.ac.uk

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Science & Technology

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