50 Years of KTP

50 Years of KTP: 1975-2025 | Wednesday, 2 April 

Queen’s University Belfast invites you to a celebratory evening marking 50 years of Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP) on Wednesday, 2nd April 2025 at The Great Hall, Queen’s University Belfast.  
 

Event Details 

• Date: Wednesday, 2nd April 2025  

• Location: The Great Hall, Lanyon Building, Queen’s University Belfast, University Road, Belfast BT7 1NN  

• Time: 5:15PM – 7:15PM  

 
Since 1975, the KTP programme has been a catalyst for innovation and business growth, linking industry with cutting-edge research. As a leading academic partner, Queen’s has been instrumental in driving these partnerships, fostering economic growth across Northern Ireland.  

Join us as we look ahead to an exciting future of partnership and innovation through KTP.  

Who should attend? 

Business leaders, private sector professionals with an interest in productivity and innovation in all industry sectors 

Agenda Highlights:

• Welcome from Host Wendy Austin MBE
• Presentations from Vicky Kell, Director of Innovation, Research & Development, Invest NI and Richard Lamb, Innovation Lead, Innovate UK
• Panels including speakers:
  • Richard Bovill, Product Development & Engineering Director, Navico Group
  • Dr Peter Martin, Reader in Advanced Materials, QUB School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering 
  • Claire Wilson, KTP Associate, Innovation & Development Engineer, QUB Research & Enterprise 
  • Dr. Tara Brooks, Senior Lecturer School of Natural & Built Environment, Queen’s University Belfast 
  • Dr. Stephen McIlwaine, Senior Lecturer School of Natural & Built Environment, Queen’s University Belfast 

 
Please note: Places are limited, so be sure to book your tickets today to secure your spot at this special celebration. 

Parking is available on campus in the evenings either along University Square or in the McClay Library parking area. These are limited so please allow yourself additional time to locate a space or avail of public transport where possible.

About KTP at Queen’s University Belfast  

 Since its launch in 1975, the KTP programme has supported over 14,000 transformative projects across the UK and generated billions to the economy. Queen’s University Belfast is a leading KTP academic partner and the recipient of 25 national KTP awards. With an established track record of over 450 collaborative partnerships, delivering impactful outcomes for our industry partners we are always eager to engage with new organisations, fresh ideas, and adopt innovative approaches.