Ian Taylor
Fireside chat: 28 October, 9.30am
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Deirdre Black
Science Horizons: 28 October, 10.00am
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Garry Pairaudeau
Digital Chemistry: 28 October, 2.15pm
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Andy Cooper
Digital Chemistry: 28 October, 2.15pm
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Mark Warne
Digital Chemistry: 28 October, 2.15pm
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Sarah Trice
Digital Chemistry: 28 October, 2.15pm
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Iain Thomas
Collaboration: 28 October, 3.00pm
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Graeme Cruickshank
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Paul Jenkins
Collaboration: 28 October, 3.00pm
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Gail Klintworth
Sustainability: 28 October, 4.00pm
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Dr Andy Richards CBE FRSC
Entrepreneurial Mindset: 29 October, 9.40am
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David Freeman
Innovation: 29 October, 10.10am
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Jason Harcup
Innovation: 29 October, 10.10am
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Ellen Norman
Innovation: 29 October, 10.10am
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