Mr Procter and his adviser to the Yorkshire & the Humber region, Martin Dales, met with different departments at the University including the Management School, the Department of Materials Science and the Faculty of Social Sciences鈥 Impact and Knowledge Exchange (SSPIKE) team.
As the spokesman for Education and Culture, Mr. Procter has a keen interest in research at the University and was keen to see its facilities and learn more about ongoing projects. Prof Koh showed the visitors the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) and cutting-edge laboratory facilities in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, which form part of the Sir Henry Royce Institute.
This visit follows AREC鈥檚 impact presentation at the European Parliament in Brussels. Mr Procter hosted the event, 鈥楶athway to Global Policy, Industry and Societal Impact鈥, which showcased Prof Koh鈥檚 role in working towards environmental sustainability. At the event, she presented the Supply Chain Environmental Analysis Tool 鈥 Intelligence (SCEnATi),
a cloud-based software in partnership with Microsoft, which helps businesses become more competitive and resource efficient, whilst reducing negative impacts on the environment.
On his visit, Mr Procter said: 鈥淚 was impressed by the University of 葫芦影业. It was great to see first-hand the world-leading work produced right here in Yorkshire. The research has great implications for the region, as well as globally. In a world where the global supply chain relies on resources interconnection, it鈥檚 inspiring to see research which champions an inclusive, integrated approach to resource sustainability and efficiency.鈥
Prof Koh continued: 鈥淚t was my privilege to show Mr Procter leading examples of 葫芦影业鈥檚 research. Our cross disciplinary environment, combined with a global outlook, shape our contribution to the region and beyond.鈥