Университет Чичестера запускает первую в истории неделю науки и инноваций

The University of Chichester is set to launch its first-ever Research and Innovation Week this September. Running from September 7 to 11, the new event will celebrate research and collaboration across areas including health, sport, engineering, artificial intelligence, computing, psychology, and literature. The week will feature a packed programme of seminars, public events, and the university’s annual research conference, alongside a special business event headlined by Alex Polizzi, best known as The Hotel Inspector. Dr Clive Hayter, director research and innovation at the University of Chichester, said: "Research and Innovation Week 2026 demonstrates the University of Chichester’s commitment to research that makes a meaningful difference beyond academia. "By bringing together researchers, businesses, policymakers, students, and our wider community, we are creating opportunities for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and real-world impact. "The week will celebrate the outstanding research taking place across the University while strengthening the partnerships that will help shape innovation, economic growth, and societal change in the years ahead." READ MORE - M&S shoppers have just hours left to get 20 per cent off school uniform - The secret life of fungi brought to life in new Brighton exhibition next week - Teacher enters first triathlon to raise money for her school The week opens on Monday, September 7, with a series of seminars for the university community from 8.30am to 9.30am, including an introduction to the university’s strategic vision for research and a session on influencing policy through research. On Tuesday, September 8, the focus shifts to the business community with a Business Breakfast from 7.30am to 9am. This event will include brief presentations on innovation, skills development, and knowledge exchange, delivered by academics across psychology, accounting, engineering, and business. Professor Sam Blacker will deliver a public keynote lecture on Tuesday evening. As co-lead of the Occupational Performance Research Group, he will speak on ‘Optimising Human Health and Performance,’ drawing on more than 25 years of experience in research and consultancy. The university’s annual research conference will take place on Wednesday and Thursday, September 9 and 10, at The Dome on the Bognor Regis Campus. This year’s theme is ‘Achieving Impact from Research.’ On Friday, September 11, the Chichester Chamber of Commerce and Industry will host its Back to Business event at the Bishop Otter Campus, featuring a headline talk by Alex Polizzi.