Experience Innovation Firsthand: Engineering and Innovation Centre Tour

This event will be held during our Research and Knowledge Exchange Showcase 2025 which is taking place on the 7th and 8th of May.

The Research and Knowledge Exchange Showcase aims to empower our community with knowledge and skills that can shape the future, attendees will have the opportunity to attend workshops and training sessions, learn about innovation and growth, discover our state-of-the-art facilities and more!

The Showcase is open to everyone. Some sessions are for our staff and students, as well as external organisations and stakeholders.

Date: 8th May 2025
Time: 8:30am – 9:30am
Location: Engineering Innovation Centre (EIC), University of Central Lancashire

Breakfast: Enjoy a selection of delicious breakfast options between 09:30 - 10:00am.

About the Engineering Innovation Centre (EIC)

The EIC at the University of Central Lancashire is a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to cutting-edge research and development. The EIC is a hub for innovation, where academia and industry come together to create practical solutions to today’s technological challenges and create real-world innovation. With advanced labs and world-leading expertise, the EIC supports a diverse range of sectors.

Our tour will take you across the labs, showcasing the University’s Research and Knowledge Exchange capabilities. You'll hear the stories behind the spaces, discover world-leading projects, and experience hands-on technology demonstrations.

Tour Highlights:

· Innovation Lab – Explore how ideas come to life through advanced innovation practices.

· Fire Lab – Discover our research into fire behaviour and safety testing.

· Space Lab – See how UCLan scientists are studying the Sun to better protect Earth’s atmosphere.

· Rocket Showcase – Learn how we worked with NASA and global partners to launch a rocket-borne camera to explore the Sun’s outer atmosphere.

· Additive Manufacturing Lab – Dive into the world of 3D printing and advanced manufacturing.

· Human Augmentation Lab – Explore the frontier of exoskeletons and assistive technologies.

· Motorsport & Simulation Lab – Step into our motorsport research centre and experience high-tech simulation demos.

· Composites Lab – Get a glimpse into innovative composite material research.

· Drone Technologies – Witness drone demonstrations and future applications.

· Aerospace Simulations – Discover how simulation supports aerospace engineering projects.

· Engineering Lab – See firsthand the breadth of our engineering research and development work.

Who Should Attend?

This tour is ideal for professionals and businesses interested in:

• Innovation & Research: Discover how academia and industry can work together to solve complex problems.
• Engineering & Technology: Learn about the latest trends and breakthroughs.
• Business Leaders & Entrepreneurs: See how collaboration with the university can help your business stay ahead of the curve.
• Academics & Researchers: Get insights into the research environment and learn how the EIC can support your projects.

Whether you’re a business leader looking to collaborate, a researcher keen to explore new ideas, or simply someone interested in the future of technology, the EIC tour offers something for everyone.

Spaces are limited – Register now to secure your place!

Please visit our website University of Lancashire for more information on our Research and Knowledge Exchange Showcase 2025.

For any queries relating to this event or the upcoming showcase, please direct these to RKEshowcase@uclan.ac.uk

We look forward to welcoming you!