International Doctorate Centre. High Value, Low Environmental Impact Manufacturing

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1 International Doctorate Centre High Value, Low Environmental Impact Manufacturing

2 Foreword We have been working with global companies for over thirty years developing innovative products and processes, that have made a real impact on the market place. This is achieved through integrated research programmes which successfully bring together industry partners and researchers to work on innovative solutions to real world opportunities. Innovation is not without risk, it involves venturing into the unknown and there can be no guarantee of success, but risk is at the very core of innovative research. Our new International Doctorate Centre in High Value, Low Environmental Impact Manufacturing will train the future leaders of industry. In order to succeed in the global environment companies must be able to adapt to the changing global landscape; this includes having entrepreneurial leaders who have an appreciation of science, technology, engineering and who can make an impact in the global market place. You will be joining one of the world s leading research groups with state-of-the-art facilities and will work with our leading edge researchers in high value, low environmental impact manufacturing. Your doctorate will be awarded from the University of Warwick, giving you an internationally recognised qualification from one of the UK s leading innovative universities. Professor Lord Kumar Bhattacharyya, KB, CBE Director of WMG, University of Warwick

3 Contents Introduction 4 About WMG 5 Research Entrepreneurs 6 Global Reach 8 Doctorate Structure 9 Sponsoring Companies 10 Student Testimonials 11

4 Introduction Our approach to research has seen us collaborating with global companies to develop innovative solutions which help them to compete in the global market and give our partners a competitive advantage. We are a leading centre for world class education with extensive expertise in post graduate programmes. Our research graduates add significant value to global companies through major innovations, with many now holding Board level positions. Our new International Doctorate Centre builds on this pedigree by delivering a revolutionary new doctorate for the 21st century. It will address industrially challenging issues that will enable companies to develop and implement innovative and world leading sustainable research solutions. Our International Doctorate is a four year programme that combines industry relevant research, taught courses, international visits, entrepreneurial flair and networking. Driven by research teams that combine industrial and academic experience, we work with entrepreneurial leaders who understand and appreciate that global environments are constantly changing. Companies need an understanding of the strategic and commercial benefits of moving into a low-carbon economy. Our vision is to create a future generation of manufacturing leaders with the highlevel know-how and research experience that is essential to compete in a global environment defined by high impact and low carbon. They will be adept at working in multi-disciplinary teams and exceptionally well networked internationally, with demonstrable entrepreneurial flair. Sponsored by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), our centre is at the forefront of actions to help ensure that the UK maintains a strong global position in manufacturing through more successful innovation, adoption and exploitation of low carbon technologies. As a Research Entrepreneur you will benefit from a rich blended learning experience enabling you to excel in leading positions within industry. With the support of your sponsoring company you will gain an understanding of academic, business, cultural, and environmental issues in global manufacturing nations. 04

5 About WMG WMG is an academic department within the University of Warwick which provides a unique bridge between academia and industry. Founded by Professor Lord Bhattacharyya in 1980 in order to reinvigorate UK manufacturing, our mission is to improve the competitiveness of companies through the application of value adding innovation, new technologies and skills deployment, bringing academic rigour to industrial and organisational practice. Today there are over 300 staff working across four buildings at Warwick, we have education centres in six countries and an annual programme of over 100m. Our success over the past 30 years is the result of cutting-edge research and effective knowledge transfer, working with global companies such as Airbus, Arup, AstraZeneca, BAE Systems, GlaxoSmithKline, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), Network Rail, Rolls-Royce, Siemens, TATA Motors, TATA Steel and TVS. Today we work with both global companies and SMEs across many sectors to produce innovative products and processes. The strength of our research expertise in high value, low environmental impact manufacturing extends across digital technologies, materials and manufacturing. Concerns about the environment and use of natural resources are embedded in our research. As society changes the way it engages with the environment, we remain committed to pursuing new and innovative ways to deliver conventional and nonconventional solutions. By combining our research expertise with a multi-disciplinary approach, we provide businesses with the opportunity to engage in hi-tech research and development. We work across many sectors including aerospace, automotive, creative industries, healthcare, heritage, horticulture, motorsport and pharmaceutical. We have seen more than 24,000 individuals involved in our education programmes. In 2009 we were awarded the Queen s Anniversary Prize for Higher Education which highlights that our philosophy of providing academic excellence with a clear business focus is a winning formula. 05

6 Research Entrepreneurs Research Entrepreneurs Research Your research starts from day one and will be focused on real opportunities and problems in your sponsoring company. Your role will be to deliver research excellence and implement innovations. You will be required to develop a minimum of one submission or major report into your research portfolio per annum. You will also be required to develop and present a minimum of one paper at a leading international conference. Your individual research project will be in the areas of digital technologies, materials or manufacturing. En-route to the International Doctorate, you will undertake an MSc in Innovation and Entrepreneurship. This will involve group projects delivering real-world solutions, a series of focused modules and commercialisation workshops where you will understand the challenges of successfully commercialising research and development. To understand the global manufacturing environment your international placement will enable you to develop research collaborations with key individuals in policy making, funding organisations, companies and intermediary institutes. Entrepreneurship In order to become a leader in industry, it is important that you have the knowledge, skills, and networks to compete in the global market. To achieve this, you will take part in a variety of debates, seminars, networking, social and organisational activities. Through our strong established links we will give you the opportunity to connect with senior industrialists, policy makers and opinion formers, to embed yourself in key networks. Entrepreneurship is the practice of seizing new business and organisation opportunities. New business success requires a rare combination of innovation, technical skills and entrepreneurial drive and know-how. You will be working with entrepreneurs and early-stage investors to understand what business experience is required in order to create an effective business model. You will learn the challenges of commercialisation, enabling you to develop innovative ideas. You will be required, in teams, to organise your own conference including topic, speakers, venue, sponsors and promotion. This will develop your skills in team work, negotiation, organisation and marketing. 06

7 Competencies In addition to the significant focused research outputs, you will develop key competencies that will provide vital benefits in your role as a manufacturing leader: Expert knowledge of an engineering and technology area Appreciation of industry and business culture Project and programme management Oral and written communication skills Teamwork and leadership skills Technical organisation Finance, project planning and control Application of knowledge and skills to new situations Ability to search relevant information sources Optimal solutions to complex problems Impact of research and development on society Qualifications You will gain: Engineering Doctorate (International) MSc in Innovation and Entrepreneurship David Willetts, Minister for Universities and Science, announcing the launch of the Doctorate Centres These new centres will generate a new wave of engineers with the knowledge and skills needed to become future business leaders and create new innovation and economic growth for the UK. They focus on key areas of advanced manufacturing, which are vital to the UK s major industrial sectors including the aerospace and automotive industry. These talented young innovators will help fuel future economic growth for the UK. Research Entrepreneurs Who can apply? You can apply for the International Doctorate at any stage of your career as long as you have at least a 2:1 honours degree or equivalent. Cost and Funding The costs for the International Doctorate vary depending whether you are a new recruit or an existing company employee. In both cases additional sponsorship may be available from EPSRC and the University of Warwick. Further details on costs and support are available on the International Doctorate website. 07

8 Global Reach In order for you to understand the global manufacturing environment you will spend time with a leading international group which could include: USA Purdue University, Indianapolis Motorsports Association and Develop Indy China Hong Kong Polytechnic University and the Vocational Training Council (VTC) India Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Singapore National University of Singapore and Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology (SIMTECH) 08

9 Doctorate Structure Year One Year Two Year Three Year Four MSc Modules Three core Three core Three elective Optional SAP Certification Acquiring Know-How Seminars/ Workshops Bi-weekly throughout Masterclasses Three per year Entrepreneurship and Team Working MSc Group Project Commercialisation Workshops Structured Debates Phase I Identify sustainable product or process Phase II Explore business opportunity and market. Design for manufacture. Two per year Phase III Manufacture and Test One per year Optional Business Plan Competition Visits Four per year Establishing Networks Placements Five x two days One x three weeks international Social Interaction Social interaction and networking Literature Review Conducting Research Research Problem and Proposal Experimentation Analysis Implementation Innovation Report Personal Profile Postgraduate Award (Go/No Go Decision Point) Masters in Innovation and Entrepreneurship Engineering Doctorate (International) 09

10 Sponsoring Companies Sponsoring Companies Research Deliverables The Research Entrepreneur will be delivering pioneering research to a real problem within the company, introducing innovative technologies and processes to improve competitiveness within manufacturing. Impact The Research Entrepreneur will deliver research solutions by applying rigorous analysis, innovative thinking and good management practice. You will benefit from the international perspective of the Doctorate, with the knowledge gained being transferred back into your company. The skills they develop will enable them to work effectively within your multidisciplinary teams. Previous companies have achieved major benefits from their Research Entrepreneurs including reduced manufacturing costs and the introduction of new technologies and processes. Developing Capability It is important that the Research Entrepreneur builds up a network which includes senior industrialists, policy makers and opinion formers. They will develop relationships at an international level through accessing our own established multi-sector networks, spending time in global organisations and through a variety of networking activities. Company Commitment The sponsoring company is a key element of the Doctoral programme. You will have the opportunity to directly support the Research Entrepreneur through access to your staff, facilities and time. By providing a suitable and experienced industrial mentor, you will have a hands-on role in ensuring that both the Research Entrepreneur and resultant research are aligned to your long term strategic goals and will play a key part in achieving them. 10

11 Student Testimonials Stephen Lambert, Senior Engineer - Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Integration, Lotus Engineering WMG's doctorate programme felt like a natural progression into the research I wanted to pursue. Due to the flexibility of the programme I was able to tailor my research allowing me to undertake projects that I enjoyed and which benefited my sponsoring company. The specialist skills I developed have enabled me to leap forward in my career. Dr Ian Riggs, Executive Vice President for Quality and Continuous Improvement, Rolls-Royce I chose WMG because the reputation of a university is based on the people who work and study there. WMG at the University of Warwick has a great reputation of working with some of the largest companies and cutting edge technology which I wanted to be a part of. 11

12 Glasgow Edinburgh Belfast Newcastle Dublin Manchester Liverpool Nottingham Birmingham Coventry Cardiff London Excellent transport and road links 1 hour to London by train Nearest airport Birmingham International 20 minutes Nearest train station Coventry Getting in touch W go.warwick.ac.uk/wmgdoctorate E wmg@warwick.ac.uk T +44 (0) Research Degrees Office WMG International Manufacturing Centre University of Warwick Coventry CV4 7AL United Kingdom Printed on 100% recycled paper, using vegetable based inks Please recycle or pass to a friend The information contained in this brochure was correct at the time of going to print. For updates and latest information, please check our website. Designed by watermarkdesign.co.uk Photography by George Archer Photography