SPECIFIC IKC Phase 2

Lead Research Organisation: Swansea University

Department Name: College of Engineering

Abstract

The UK faces a challenge of providing an energy system that is secure, sustainable and affordable. The cost of upgrading the power infrastructure is estimated to be £200bn using a centralised energy generation model. We believe that the Buildings as Power Stations concept can create a whole new manufacturing and business opportunity and dramatically reduce the investment required to create a secure future for the next generation. Even reducing the power infrastructure investment by 10% represents a £20bn UK opportunity which is mirrored across the developed world.

So far on our journey we have had substantial impact and SPECIFIC is a key component to ensure commercialisation of these disruptive technologies principally though leadership of demonstration of new technology in the built environment. Research leadership and excellence is backed up by the publishing of 149 papers, international invited conference presentations and an expanding portfolio of 29 patents. A network of over 52 early adopter industrial partners, spanning both large corporates through to a selection of fast moving and innovative SMEs has also been grown. Where no company or market yet exists we have elected to spin two companies out. Alongside this, world class facilities have been created for large scale research and demonstration of product manufacture, including three pilot lines co-located with world class scientific research instrumentation. The opening of the Solcer Demonstration house in July this year is a key milestone; with colleagues at the Welsh School of Architecture (Cardiff) and the construction supply chain, this 'Active House' uses EXISTING technology harnessed in a unique way to generate up to twice as much energy as it uses. Combining solar electric and thermal generation and storage systems the house is globally unique and with a construction cost of under £150k it is affordable.

The journey into the next decade brings both challenge and opportunity. We intend to build on the success of the first four years and to deliver critical new technologies to market, including printed photovoltaics at half the current commercial Si cost, safer building scale aqueous batteries delivering the opportunity to time shift renewable generation to demand, and solar thermal integrated storage solutions which create Active Buildings that do not require gas heating. Each of these sectors alone represent a billion pound opportunity and together they create a compelling case for a paradigm shift in our energy matrix from centralised generation and grid distribution to a model of distributed energy generation.

This is disruptive technology so accurate market assessment is challenging. However, considering domestic new build in isolation, with 145,000 new UK homes built in 2014 and assuming an average £125k construction cost (proved through the Solcer House project) this translates to a >£1.8bn annual domestic new build opportunity if only 10% of new homes use the Buildings as Powerstations concept. Given it is affordable, environmentally friendly and offers building owners an additional income stream this projection is conservative. The opportunity in retrofit is even larger as is that in commercial and industrial buildings. The associated manufacturing opportunity will create 5000 jobs in the construction supply chain and give the UK, centred in Wales, a 'once in a lifetime opportunity' to lead the world using technology invented, developed, proven and manufactured here. Wales and the UK can be a beacon of leadership for developed and developing nations alike in a new industrial revolution.

Planned Impact

We believe that the SPECIFIC IKC can deliver a new Buildings as Powerstations (BAPS) industry within the next phase of the project. This has been recently re-inforced by the completion of the first BAPS demonstrator (the SOLCER House produced with Cardiff University with support from Tata, Pilkington BASF and the construction supply chain). This demonstrator is not only affordable NOW but generates twice the energy it uses in a year. This powerful example will become even more attractive as new low cost energy generation and storage technologies are developed both at the IKC and elsewhere. SPECIFIC 2 supported by an additional >£10m investment from WG and support of over £6m from industry will lead demonstration projects for domestic, commercial and industrial both new and retrofit.

Scientific and Technical: key targets are to increase the scope of UK academic partnership and drive increased publication and quality from the IKC staff
(1) 200 journal papers and 150 conference publications with a focus on high impact factor journals (6+)
(2) the hosting of an annual 'Buildings as Powerstations' conference and other international events at Swansea and the IKC to boost international profile and interactions
(3) To base at least two 2020 Impact case studies on the research outputs of the IKC
(4) To increase RCUK income into the host institution by £18m (focussing on PV, storage and solar thermal)
(5) To grow the staff to 170-200 over the next five years and develop sustainable strands of future funding

Societal and Environmental: key targets are reduction in carbon dioxide emissions and an alternative low carbon method of powering buildings
(1) Produce 108 building demonstrators of different types both new and retrofit to prove the conomic and environmental case for Buildings as powerstations
(2) Create low carbon and net positive energy buildings at affordable cost for domestic, industrial and commercial buildings
(3) Generate up to one third of the UKs target renewable energy from building stock and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by up to 6Mt per annum

Economic: key target is the creation of a >£1bn business opportunity in the UK
(1) Using the SOLCER house concept demonstrate that up to 10% UK new build could be make as 'active houses' representig a £1.8bn per annum opportunity
(2) Expand the new build philosophy to the 'Factory of the Future' through active building design demonstration with the user community
(3) Create new manufactured products (a) 20 p per watt peak PV within the lifetime of the IKC (b) solar thermal generation and storage at grid parity within the lifetime of the project and (c) alternative aqueous battery technologies at demonstration phase at the end of the project.

People: key targets are job creation and training of staff (at all levels)
(1) Create an internationally leading centre for Building integrated solar energy products employing up to 200 people
(2) Create a minumum of 250 jobs in supporting companies
(3) Training in the workplace of a minumum of 500 people on aspects of renewable technology to support their employment
(4) Training of a minimum of 50 post graduate engineers and scientists to work in the new industry
(5) Engagement with the wider community through sceince fairs and the Materials Live! project to include tens of thousands of participants

Funded Value:

£2,997,633

Funded Period:

Mar 16 - Mar 25

Funder:

EPSRC

Project Status:

Active

Project Category:

Research Grant

Project Reference:

EP/N020863/1

Principal Investigator:

David Worsley

Research Subject:

Energy (50%)

Manufacturing (50%)

Research Topic:

Energy Storage (25%)

Manufacturing Machine & Plant (50%)

Solar Technology (25%)

Organisations

People	ORCID iD
David Worsley (Principal Investigator)
Trystan Watson (Co-Investigator)
Geraint Williams (Co-Investigator)
Eifion Jewell (Co-Investigator)
Cameron Pleydell-Pearce (Co-Investigator)
Matthew Lloyd Davies (Co-Investigator)	http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2595-5121
James Durrant (Co-Investigator)
Cécile Charbonneau (Co-Investigator)
Hamilton McMurray (Co-Investigator)
Matthew John Carnie (Co-Investigator)	http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4232-1967
Serena Margadonna (Co-Investigator)
Justin Searle (Researcher)
Carol Frances Glover (Researcher)

Publications

Author Name

Title Publication Date Published

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Abbas B (2024) Blended Copper and Nano-Silver Screen-Printed Circuits on FTO-Coated Glass in Journal of Electronic Materials

Abbas B (2023) Photonic sintering of copper for rapid processing of thick film conducting circuits on FTO coated glass. in Scientific reports

Abbas B (2019) Thermal sintering of printable copper for enhanced conductivity of FTO coated glass substrates in Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics

Alaizoki A (2021) Improvement in liquid absorption of open-cell polymeric foam by plasma treatment for food packaging applications in Journal of Applied Polymer Science

Allman A (2019) Food packaging simulant failure mechanisms in next generation steel packaging in Packaging Technology and Science

Allman A (2020) Surface modification of Cr(III) packaging substrates for enhanced adhesion via citric acid processing in Surfaces and Interfaces

Amdursky N (2019) Macroscale Biomolecular Electronics and Ionics. in Advanced materials (Deerfield Beach, Fla.)

Ansell P (2023) Role of Smart-Release Pigments in Preventing Corrosion Driven Cathodic Disbondment of Organically Coated Hot Dip Galvanised Steel in Journal of The Electrochemical Society

Armin A (2020) Limitations of Charge Transfer State Parameterization Using Photovoltaic External Quantum Efficiency in Advanced Energy Materials

Atoyo J (2020) Enhanced Electrical Conductivity and Seebeck Coefficient in PEDOT:PSS via a Two-Step Ionic liquid and NaBH4 Treatment for Organic Thermoelectrics. in Polymers

Artistic and Creative Products
Key Findings
Impact Summary
Policy Influence
Further Funding
Research Databases and Models
Collaboration
Spin Outs
Engagement Activities


Title	Indigo: Collections, Conservation, Chemistry - Glynn Vivian Gallery, Swansea City Council
Description	The collaborative project saw researchers use science to unlock the secrets of art history. Swansea University teamed up with the Glynn Vivian Art Gallery to discover more about a portrait of a lady in the gallery collection. The team analysed and observed small samples recovered during the restoration of the oil canvas. The artist had used a blue pigment in the portrait which proved the key to finding out more. The team identified Indigo as the blue pigment used in the painting through the deployment of a series of analytical techniques. This helped them gain a better understanding of when the portrait was painted. This is due to the fact that it's known when Indigo blue was used throughout art history. Following on, scientists were able to work with conservators to uncover the identity of the mystery artist. Visitors can participate in the interactive exhibit, view the portrait, examine cross-sections of paint samples with an optical microscope, and explore the forensic fine arts investigation. This exhibition is a partnership with Swansea Council's Glynn Vivian Art Gallery and Swansea University. Funded by a grant from The Royal Society of Chemistry Outreach Fund, with support from Glynn Vivian Art Gallery, Swansea Council, SPECIFIC, Beacon, Swansea University, with support from Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, and European Regional Development Fund.
Type Of Art	Artistic/Creative Exhibition
Year Produced	2021
Impact	In addition to the interactive exhibition, a short film was made showcasing the project and the scientific processes used in the investigation: https://youtu.be/InX_-h1wMyw The gallery engagement team have also undertaken workshops with local children.
URL	https://www.glynnvivian.co.uk/whats-on/indigo-collections-conservation-chemistry/


Description	Since its' inception in 2011, SPECIFIC has led a transition to zero emission, renewably powered transport, energy and heating solutions, beginning with the integration of renewables into buildings and then expanding into energy storage, local grid balancing and integration of EVs. Specifically in 2021/2 a world leading scale-up activity for new perovskite PV technology has been delivered with panels on test in the UK, India and soon Mexico. Applicable to both conducting glass, plastic and metals the technology is really exciting and has attracted global attention from Tata Group with a demonstration at the 2022 Founders Day celebration. The building demonstrator programme was devised to show full-scale demonstration of generation, storage and release of renewable energy for use in the building and in powering EVs. SPECIFIC's Active Classroom (2016) and Active Office (2018) buildings on the Swansea University Bay Campus also act as a platform for industrial partners to confidently trial their novel renewable technologies alongside existing and as part of the overall building system. Clearly it has also enabled the various SPECIFIC research teams to safely test and evolve their research by deployment on the buildings. By using integrated new technologies on the buildings our technical teams have been able to monitor and report on the performance of the whole building. Although small individual buildings, the Active Classroom and Active Office not only power themselves for most of the year but can provide enough spare electricity to power an EV for 26,000 miles which presents an exciting scalable option for very large buildings and how the Active Building approach can be applied in an energy-resilient solar-powered community. During 2021 the second development of social housing proof of concepts were designed and delivered in partnership with Coastal and Daiwa House Europe. Built on site within 6 days this is a massive step forward in terms of speed and quality as well as demonstrating a novel radiant heating system, The SHED (Solar Heat Energy Demonstrator) in Margam is used to showcase multiple solar heat storage and collection demonstrators. It is a 1990s industrial unit that has been retrofitted with solar technology and has been run without gas since 2012, which is a 2030 Government imperative. It is home to the SPECIFIC® team working on revolutionary heat storage technologies including inter-seasonal. The solar heating, using a transpired solar collector which makes up the whole wall and has been retrofitted over existing cladding, is an ideal method of turning existing walls into heating resources in an additional way to support net-zero power to the use of solar PV on roofing. This has been supplemented in 2020 by a range of emerging thermal generation collectors, showcasing the choice and performance now available to consumers. SPECIFIC is also collaborating with multiple university and industry partners, local authorities and regional development groups actively participating in the regional drive for net-zero living through wider UKRI initiatives such as the IDRIC programme and is looking to extend the global reach of research through a net zero network with India based on the successful partnership with SUNRISE.
Exploitation Route	COP26 was an excellent opportunity for SPECIFIC to promote the renewable energies technologies and Active Buildings. Other parts of this document highlight the specific engagement activities undertaken by various members of the team to promote SPECIFIC, in particular, the Active Buildings and related technologies were featured twice via the BBC in 2021, both with international audience reach. As a result, interest and requests for information from the general public and businesses have increased greatly. To illustrate new collaborations with a major international housing manufacturer and Tata Steel supported by SPECIFIC based on a practical demonstration semi-detached house produced in late 2021 will be replicable in a variety of locations from the end of 2022. SPECIFIC's SHED building demonstrator was chosen as the venue for the Welsh Government's (WG) launch of their Net Zero Strategy Plan. This was the preferred venue as they wanted the event to be housed in a novel low-carbon demonstrator promoting new renewable technologies. This signifies longer term support for the work from the WG. SPECIFIC is also pioneering the application of Active Building technology around the world having completed a solar powered building in India (March 2022) and is working with Mexican textile screen printers to produce solar modules on flexible materials. In South Africa, through SPECIFIC, photovoltaic and solar thermal technologies are being used to dewater sludge at a treatment plant. Solar powered 'Active' classrooms are also being created in Zambia. The team have also supplied demo perovskite PV to Tata in India for 2022 Founders Day (March) which we expect to release support for further scale-up work. SPECIFIC are supporting a wider shaping of de-carbonisation activity in Wales working with pan-Wales partners to develop a Net Zero Wales (N0W) plan and a new innovation facility (SWITCH) to focus on regional industrial just transition to net zero. The facility and teams will be housed within a £20M exemplar for large factory style Active Buildings. Since the PV work is reaching a higher TRL at this point the teams are also looking at extending the capability of our printing and coating lines to deliver novel applications for hydrogen generation and fuel cell technology. This is combined with novel approaches to solar fuels direct production from sunlight and atmospheric carbon.
Sectors	Aerospace Defence and Marine Agriculture Food and Drink Communities and Social Services/Policy Construction Digital/Communication/Information Technologies (including Software) Education Electronics Energy Environment Government Democracy and Justice Manufacturing including Industrial Biotechology Culture Heritage Museums and Collections Transport
URL	https://www.specific.eu.com


Description	2021 was the 10th year SPECIFIC has been in operation. In December 2021 SPECIFIC was awarded the Queen's Anniversary Prize for revolutionary renewable energy technologies in recognition of its Materials Science and Engineering research that is leading a revolution in renewable energy technologies, particularly solar electricity and heat generation and storage. The Queen's Anniversary Prizes are awarded every two years and recognise the work carried out by UK universities and colleges which showcases quality and innovation and delivers real benefit to the wider world through education and training. Swansea University was awarded the prize (in February 2022) for the work of SPECIFIC primarily in the development of efficient low-cost photovoltaic technologies that convert solar energy into electricity. In the ten years since SPECIFIC was founded, achievements include: • The world's first dye-sensitised solar cell deposited directly onto a steel substrate which is a critical enabler to large-scale manufacture of building-integrated photovoltaics. • A reduction of the time to provide low-cost solution processable photovoltaics from 30 minutes to 2.5 seconds. • New methods that reduce the manufacturing time for dye-sensitive solar cells from several hours to less than two minutes. • The UK's first energy positive classroom demonstrating that solar energy can power and heat buildings. • Collaborative projects with 211 businesses and 128 research and academic partners in 17 countries. • Six spin-out companies creating jobs and supporting an innovative pipeline for steel building materials. • Working with two local housing associations to develop 18 low carbon homes for social housing tenants.
First Year Of Impact	2016
Sector	Aerospace, Defence and Marine,Agriculture, Food and Drink,Communities and Social Services/Policy,Construction,Digital/Communication/Information Technologies (including Software),Education,Electronics,Energy,Environment,Government, Democracy and Justice,Manufacturing, including Industrial Biotechology,Culture, Heritage, Museums and Collections,Transport
Impact Types	Cultural Societal Economic Policy & public services


Description	£6.5m Funding to Develop 'Coal Mine Central Heating' Plan
Geographic Reach	Local/Municipal/Regional
Policy Influence Type	Contribution to a national consultation/review
Impact	A £6.5m grant has been awarded to pump naturally-heated water from an Caerau coal mine (Maesteg) and use it to heat 150 homes. The technology developed will pump water from a depth of 230m (750ft) which has been heated by the earth to about 20.6C (70F). SPECIFIC are assessing the heating energy demand for a cross section of the Caerau community and evaluating the potential for integration of renewable energy technologies. The feasibility study that this work contributes to is being delivered by a large commercial and academic consortium on behalf of Bridgend council. (to be completed at the end of February) SPECIFIC is also working in conjunction with Cardiff Metropolitan University to assess the heating energy demand using a combination of surveying techniques, including condition assessments, air permeability tests, SAP calculations and thermography surveys. The information gained will underpin previous heat mapping work conducted by Cardiff university and inform the size of heat pump required.
URL	http://specific.eu.com/6-5m-funding-to-develop-coal-mine-central-heating-plan/


Description	Consutation and recommendations on the Welsh Government's draft Heat Strategy proposal.
Geographic Reach	Local/Municipal/Regional
Policy Influence Type	Contribution to a national consultation/review
URL	https://www.gov.wales/heat-strategy-wales


Description	Education in Modular for Trinity St David's Future Architects
Geographic Reach	Local/Municipal/Regional
Policy Influence Type	Influenced training of practitioners or researchers
Impact	Students from University of Wales Trinity St David's School of Architecture and Built Environment were treated to an in-depth tour of the construction process behind the UK's first energy positive office building. The project, led by SPECIFIC Innovation and Knowledge Centre at Swansea University, funded by Innovate UK and procured through the Fusion 21 modular buildings framework, is being manufactured offsite by Wernick Buildings. The 40 students were initially taken on a tour of SPECIFIC's Active Classroom in Swansea University's Bay Campus, which is capable of generating, storing and releasing its own solar energy. The students were shown the innovative technologies being used as well as the energy saving features of the classroom. They were also shown the construction site for the new Active Office where groundworks are being undertaken. Once built, the Active Office with share energy and information with the adjacent Active Classroom using one smart, integrated system.
URL	http://specific.eu.com/education-in-modular-for-trinity-st-davids-future-architects/


Description	SAPIF Report
Geographic Reach	National
Policy Influence Type	Contribution to new or improved professional practice
URL	https://files.bregroup.com/SAP/SAP_11_Technologies_Report_Final_v2.0.pdf


Description	THE NET ZERO CARBON BUILDING STANDARD CALL FOR EVIDENCE
Geographic Reach	National
Policy Influence Type	Contribution to a national consultation/review
URL	https://www.nzcbuildings.co.uk/


Description	UK Net Zero Carbon Building Standard
Geographic Reach	National
Policy Influence Type	Contribution to a national consultation/review


Description	Adventures in Energy - A new concept for advanced large-scale energy storage: secondary batteries with seawater as open self-replenishing cathode
Amount	£415,907 (GBP)
Funding ID	EP/N013727/1
Organisation	Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
Sector	Public
Country	United Kingdom
Start	01/2016
End	12/2018


Description	Airbus Endeavr Wales Group Ltd
Amount	£156,409 (GBP)
Organisation	Airbus Endeavr Wales
Sector	Private
Country	United Kingdom
Start	05/2019


Description	Application Targeted and Integrated Photovoltaics (ATIP)
Amount	£2,742,953 (GBP)
Organisation	Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
Sector	Public
Country	United Kingdom
Start	05/2020
End	06/2025


Description	BEIS Non-Domestic Demand-Side Response
Amount	£18,000 (GBP)
Funding ID	127310112017-ND105
Organisation	Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy
Sector	Public
Country	United Kingdom
Start	07/2017
End	10/2017


Description	Brian Mercer Feasibility Award
Amount	£30,000 (GBP)
Funding ID	MF150163
Organisation	The Royal Society
Sector	Charity/Non Profit
Country	United Kingdom
Start	01/2017
End	12/2017


Description	Determining Equitable Benefits: Achieving Transitions in renewable Energy (DEBATE) - British Academy/Leverhulme Trust Small Research Grant
Amount	£9,885 (GBP)
Organisation	The Leverhulme Trust
Sector	Charity/Non Profit
Country	United Kingdom
Start	08/2022
End	02/2023


Description	EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Functional Industrial Coatings
Amount	£4,573,487 (GBP)
Funding ID	EP/S02252X/1
Organisation	Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
Sector	Public
Country	United Kingdom
Start	08/2019
End	03/2028


Description	EPSRC First Grant Scheme
Amount	£100,000 (GBP)
Funding ID	EP/R016666/1
Organisation	Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
Sector	Public
Country	United Kingdom
Start	02/2018
End	01/2019


Description	EPSRC Responsive Mode
Amount	£1,220,000 (GBP)
Funding ID	EP/P030831/1
Organisation	Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
Sector	Public
Country	United Kingdom
Start	09/2017
End	09/2020


Description	ESF R&I 25% - Material & Manufacturing Academy 2023 Ext
Amount	£9,227,930 (GBP)
Funding ID	WEFO ID 80816 - ESF P2 SO3
Organisation	European Social Fund (Welsh Government/ EU)
Sector	Public
Country	United Kingdom
Start	09/2014
End	12/2023


Description	Energy Catalyst - Mid Stage - Round 2 - Hi-PROSPECTS
Amount	£1,333,356 (GBP)
Funding ID	102470
Organisation	Innovate UK
Sector	Public
Country	United Kingdom
Start	03/2016
End	03/2019


Description	Energy Catalyst R5
Amount	£562,000 (GBP)
Organisation	Innovate UK
Sector	Public
Country	United Kingdom
Start	01/2018
End	12/2020


Description	Enterprise Fellowship - Dodds
Amount	£60,000 (GBP)
Funding ID	EF1617\6\26
Organisation	Royal Academy of Engineering
Sector	Charity/Non Profit
Country	United Kingdom
Start	03/2017
End	03/2018


Description	Entrepreneur in Residence
Amount	£39,000 (GBP)
Funding ID	EiR2\180108
Organisation	The Royal Society
Sector	Charity/Non Profit
Country	United Kingdom
Start	09/2018
End	09/2020


Description	European Regional Development Fund - WEFO: FlexisApp - MESH (Mobile Energy Storage as Heat)
Amount	£231,480 (GBP)
Organisation	Government of Wales
Sector	Public
Country	United Kingdom
Start	03/2021
End	08/2022


Description	Exploitation models for SPECIFIC IKC
Amount	£250,000 (GBP)
Funding ID	920037
Organisation	Innovate UK
Sector	Public
Country	United Kingdom
Start	12/2016
End	03/2017


Description	Fabrication of high performance thin films of Graphene and Graphene nanoribbons for transparent electronic and photovoltaic application
Amount	£10,067 (GBP)
Organisation	British Council
Sector	Charity/Non Profit
Country	United Kingdom
Start	09/2020
End	01/2021


Description	GENERATION: Self Powered IoT for People and Planet
Amount	£742,649 (GBP)
Organisation	Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
Sector	Public
Country	United Kingdom
Start	01/2023
End	12/2025


Description	Global Challenges Research Fund
Amount	£20,462 (GBP)
Organisation	United Kingdom Research and Innovation
Sector	Public
Country	United Kingdom
Start	01/2021
End	10/2021


Description	Global Wales International Research Mobility Fund
Amount	£3,550 (GBP)
Organisation	Government of Wales
Sector	Public
Country	United Kingdom
Start	11/2020


Description	Grant Opportunities - SCION
Amount	$2,000,000 (USD)
Organisation	Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
Sector	Charity/Non Profit
Country	United States
Start	03/2017
End	03/2018


Description	H2020 RIA Research and Innovation Action - Viperlab
Amount	£175,507 (GBP)
Organisation	European Commission
Sector	Public
Country	European Union (EU)
Start	05/2021
End	11/2024


Description	H2020-MSCA-ITN-2017 (Marie Sklodowska-Curie Innovative Training Networks)
Amount	€ 3,852,446 (EUR)
Funding ID	MAESTRO (764787)
Organisation	European Commission H2020
Sector	Public
Country	Belgium
Start	11/2017
End	10/2020


Description	High Density Aerospace Solar Power (Hi DASP)
Amount	£713,294 (GBP)
Organisation	Innovate UK
Sector	Public
Country	United Kingdom
Start	08/2021
End	02/2024


Description	IKC Extension
Amount	£499,934 (GBP)
Organisation	Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
Sector	Public
Country	United Kingdom
Start	03/2021
End	03/2023


Description	Industrial Decarbonisation Research and Innovation Centre (IDRIC)
Amount	£237,978 (GBP)
Funding ID	EP/V027050/1
Organisation	Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
Sector	Public
Country	United Kingdom
Start	08/2020
End	08/2022


Description	Industrial Support (cash) - BASF
Amount	£150,000 (GBP)
Funding ID	n/a
Organisation	BASF
Department	BASF Coatings
Sector	Private
Country	United Kingdom
Start	01/2016
End	12/2021


Description	Innovate UK: Armadillo Protective Coatings
Amount	£30,638 (GBP)
Organisation	Innovate UK
Sector	Public
Country	United Kingdom
Start	03/2019


Description	Innovate UK: SUPPLEMENT Armadillo Protective Coatings
Amount	£15,000 (GBP)
Organisation	Innovate UK
Sector	Public
Country	United Kingdom
Start	06/2019


Description	Intitutional Links - Newton fund
Amount	£80,000 (GBP)
Organisation	British Council
Sector	Charity/Non Profit
Country	United Kingdom
Start	03/2018
End	03/2019


Description	Low-cost printed flexible solar cells as substitute for current (1st and 2nd generation) photovoltaics for building integrated applications in India
Amount	£125,981 (GBP)
Funding ID	NE/S01344X/1
Organisation	Natural Environment Research Council
Sector	Public
Country	United Kingdom
Start	09/2019
End	03/2021


Description	MESH IDRIC #72
Amount	£8,810 (GBP)
Organisation	Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
Sector	Public
Country	United Kingdom
Start	06/2021
End	06/2023


Description	Materials Science 2016 Venture Prize
Amount	£25,000 (GBP)
Organisation	Armourers & Brasiers
Sector	Private
Country	United Kingdom
Start	01/2017
End	12/2017


Description	N0W Skills - City Deal (City And County Of Swansea)
Amount	£174,919 (GBP)
Organisation	Swansea Council
Sector	Public
Country	United Kingdom
Start	04/2023
End	04/2024


Description	Net Zero Campuses (Strategic Investment Fund 2022)
Amount	£345,133 (GBP)
Organisation	Higher Education Funding Council for Wales (HEFCW)
Sector	Public
Country	United Kingdom
Start	03/2023
End	07/2023


Description	Network to Net-Zero
Amount	£137,812 (GBP)
Funding ID	EP/W026082/1
Organisation	Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
Sector	Public
Country	United Kingdom
Start	11/2021
End	03/2022


Description	Newton Fund
Amount	£5,000,000 (GBP)
Funding ID	EP/P003605/1
Organisation	Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
Sector	Public
Country	United Kingdom
Start	09/2016
End	09/2020


Description	Outreach Fund: Chemistry and Conservation: Discovering Pigments and Painters
Amount	£4,983 (GBP)
Organisation	Royal Society of Chemistry
Sector	Charity/Non Profit
Country	United Kingdom
Start	05/2021
End	06/2022


Description	Perovskites and Microgrooves (UK Industrial Funding)
Amount	£137,233 (GBP)
Organisation	Power Roll Ltd
Sector	Private
Country	United Kingdom
Start	03/2022
End	04/2023


Description	Post-Doctoral Enterprise Fellowships
Amount	£75,000 (GBP)
Organisation	Royal Academy of Engineering
Sector	Charity/Non Profit
Country	United Kingdom
Start	01/2020
End	03/2021


Description	Printed PV Coupons
Amount	£125,980 (GBP)
Organisation	Natural Environment Research Council
Sector	Public
Country	United Kingdom
Start	02/2019


Description	Prosperity Partnership in Rapid Product Development
Amount	£2,431,506 (GBP)
Funding ID	EP/S005218/1
Organisation	Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
Sector	Public
Country	United Kingdom
Start	11/2018
End	10/2024


Description	SBRI Centre of Excellence (UK Government) - Quantaco
Amount	£6,000 (GBP)
Organisation	Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI)
Sector	Public
Country	United Kingdom
Start	03/2023
End	06/2023


Description	SEISMIC 2
Amount	£98,036 (GBP)
Organisation	Innovate UK
Sector	Public
Country	United Kingdom
Start	06/2021
End	03/2022


Description	SEISMIC2
Amount	£152,664 (GBP)
Organisation	Innovate UK
Sector	Public
Country	United Kingdom
Start	05/2020
End	06/2021


Description	SPECIFIC
Amount	£5,999,991 (GBP)
Organisation	Government of Wales
Sector	Public
Country	United Kingdom
Start	03/2020
End	03/2023


Description	SPECIFIC - Extension 2023
Amount	£499,359 (GBP)
Organisation	Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
Sector	Public
Country	United Kingdom
Start	03/2023
End	03/2025


Description	SPECIFIC Extension
Amount	£499,704 (GBP)
Organisation	Government of Wales
Sector	Public
Country	United Kingdom
Start	03/2023
End	03/2024


Description	SPECIFIC Phase 2 - IUK - £2M
Amount	£2,000,000 (GBP)
Funding ID	920036
Organisation	Innovate UK
Sector	Public
Country	United Kingdom
Start	03/2016
End	03/2021


Description	SPECIFIC+ - WEFO £15M
Amount	£15,000,000 (GBP)
Funding ID	80892
Organisation	Government of Wales
Department	Welsh European Funding Office
Sector	Public
Country	United Kingdom
Start	03/2016
End	03/2021


Description	SUSTAIN Manufacturing Hub
Amount	£10,852,989 (GBP)
Funding ID	EP/S018107/1
Organisation	Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
Sector	Public
Country	United Kingdom
Start	03/2019
End	03/2026


Description	Sami facility - TATA (Industrial Funding)
Amount	£1,700,000 (GBP)
Organisation	Tata Steel Europe
Sector	Private
Country	United Kingdom
Start	12/2022
End	11/2024


Description	Senior Industrial Fellow - MPI/Tata Steel
Amount	£189,000 (GBP)
Funding ID	n/a
Organisation	Materials Processing Institute
Sector	Private
Country	United Kingdom
Start	03/2016
End	02/2019


Description	Ser Cymru 2 - Fellowships
Amount	£225,000 (GBP)
Funding ID	80761-SU-017
Organisation	Government of Wales
Sector	Public
Country	United Kingdom
Start	12/2016
End	11/2019


Description	Ser Cymru 2 - Fellowships - SJ
Amount	£93,000 (GBP)
Organisation	Government of Wales
Sector	Public
Country	United Kingdom
Start	12/2016
End	11/2018


Description	Ser Cymru Industry Fellowship - ASHIBA: ADVANCED HEAT STORAGE FOR INDUSTRIAL AND BUILDING APPLICATIONS
Amount	£190,000 (GBP)
Funding ID	NRNC08
Organisation	Welsh Assembly
Sector	Public
Country	United Kingdom
Start	01/2016
End	12/2017


Description	Solar Photovoltaic Academic Research Consortium II
Amount	£5,000,000 (GBP)
Organisation	Government of Wales
Department	Welsh European Funding Office
Sector	Public
Country	United Kingdom
Start	03/2016
End	03/2021


Description	Standard Research Grant: SUSTAIN Manufacturing Hub
Amount	£6,011,015 (GBP)
Funding ID	EP/S018107/1
Organisation	Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
Sector	Public
Country	United Kingdom
Start	03/2019
End	03/2026


Description	Supergen Solar Network+
Amount	£1,020,413 (GBP)
Funding ID	EP/S000763/1
Organisation	Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
Sector	Public
Country	United Kingdom
Start	06/2018
End	06/2023


Description	TATA Lecturers (Ext) - Industrial Funding
Amount	£100,000 (GBP)
Organisation	Tata Steel Europe
Sector	Private
Country	United Kingdom
Start	02/2021
End	03/2023


Description	TEA @ SUNRISE
Amount	£1,146,658 (GBP)
Organisation	Carbon Trust
Sector	Charity/Non Profit
Country	United Kingdom
Start	01/2024
End	09/2026


Description	Textiles to Terawatts: exploring the global opportunity for screen printed photovoltaics (104585)
Amount	£87,601 (GBP)
Organisation	British Council
Sector	Charity/Non Profit
Country	United Kingdom
Start	03/2020
End	03/2022


Description	The Active Building Centre
Amount	£35,947,427 (GBP)
Funding ID	EP/S016627/1
Organisation	Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
Sector	Public
Country	United Kingdom
Start	08/2018
End	03/2020


Description	The Active Building Centre Research Programme (ABC RP)
Amount	£9,324,025 (GBP)
Funding ID	EP/V012053/1
Organisation	Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
Sector	Public
Country	United Kingdom
Start	03/2020
End	09/2022


Description	The SWITCH to Net Zero Buildings
Amount	£4,999,689 (GBP)
Organisation	Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
Sector	Public
Country	United Kingdom
Start	01/2024
End	01/2027


Description	The preparation of highly efficient and stable lead-free perovskite solar cells (105427)
Amount	£9,440 (GBP)
Funding ID	105427
Organisation	Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
Sector	Public
Country	United Kingdom
Start	03/2020
End	09/2020


Description	UK-China Workshop on Organic and Perovskite Solar Cells
Amount	£24,800 (GBP)
Organisation	British Council
Sector	Charity/Non Profit
Country	United Kingdom
Start	03/2019


Description	Ultrasealing for Photovoltaics
Amount	£3,061 (GBP)
Organisation	Innovate UK
Sector	Public
Country	United Kingdom
Start	08/2021
End	03/2022


Description	Upscaling the manufacturing process for carbon alginate thermal capture material (SU Impact Accleration Account)
Amount	£15,000 (GBP)
Organisation	Swansea University
Sector	Academic/University
Country	United Kingdom
Start	06/2023
End	06/2024


Description	Wales-Quebec 2021 - QPS-XPS
Amount	£4,800 (GBP)
Organisation	Government of Wales
Sector	Public
Country	United Kingdom
Start	11/2022
End	03/2024


Description	ZCO-86
Amount	£132,352 (GBP)
Organisation	International Zinc Association
Sector	Charity/Non Profit
Country	Belgium
Start	04/2020
End	08/2023


Title	A Multi-Criteria decision making (MCDM) methodology for high temperature thermochemical storage material selection using graph theory and matrix approach, Materials & Design, Volume 227, 2023,
Description	Highlights • The application of a MCDM methodology based on Graph Theory and Matrix approach leads to selection of Cao/Ca(OH)2 for high temperature thermochemical storage. • Target based, universal and user-friendly MATLAB program based on MCDM methodology allows the simple selection of candidate materials. • The MCDM tool is tested against a real-life situation, namely the capture of waste heat from Tata Steel UK Port Talbot steelworks. • Practicality of proposed MCDM method is validated with selection of a suitable heat storage material for low-medium temperature application. • Proposed method can be applied to other scenarios such as heat storage from high and low temperature coupled with solar thermal generators.
Type Of Material	Database/Collection of data
Year Produced	2023
Provided To Others?	Yes
Impact	Too early for impacts
URL	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2023.111685


Title	CCDC 1908056: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination
Description	Related Article: Peter J. Holliman, Christopher P. Kershaw, Eurig W. Jones, Diana Meza-Rojas, Anthony Lewis, James McGettrick, Dawn Geatches, Kakali Sen, Sebastian Metz, Graham J. Tizzard, Simon J. Coles\|2020\|J.Mater.Chem.A\|8\|22191\|doi:10.1039/D0TA06016J
Type Of Material	Database/Collection of data
Year Produced	2020
Provided To Others?	Yes
URL	http://www.ccdc.cam.ac.uk/services/structure_request?id=doi:10.5517/ccdc.csd.cc221h6v&sid=DataCite


Title	CCDC 1908057: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination
Description	Related Article: Peter J. Holliman, Christopher P. Kershaw, Eurig W. Jones, Diana Meza-Rojas, Anthony Lewis, James McGettrick, Dawn Geatches, Kakali Sen, Sebastian Metz, Graham J. Tizzard, Simon J. Coles\|2020\|J.Mater.Chem.A\|8\|22191\|doi:10.1039/D0TA06016J
Type Of Material	Database/Collection of data
Year Produced	2020
Provided To Others?	Yes
URL	http://www.ccdc.cam.ac.uk/services/structure_request?id=doi:10.5517/ccdc.csd.cc221h7w&sid=DataCite


Title	CCDC 1908058: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination
Description	Related Article: Peter J. Holliman, Christopher P. Kershaw, Eurig W. Jones, Diana Meza-Rojas, Anthony Lewis, James McGettrick, Dawn Geatches, Kakali Sen, Sebastian Metz, Graham J. Tizzard, Simon J. Coles\|2020\|J.Mater.Chem.A\|8\|22191\|doi:10.1039/D0TA06016J
Type Of Material	Database/Collection of data
Year Produced	2020
Provided To Others?	Yes
URL	http://www.ccdc.cam.ac.uk/services/structure_request?id=doi:10.5517/ccdc.csd.cc221h8x&sid=DataCite


Title	CCDC 1908059: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination
Description	Related Article: Peter J. Holliman, Christopher P. Kershaw, Eurig W. Jones, Diana Meza-Rojas, Anthony Lewis, James McGettrick, Dawn Geatches, Kakali Sen, Sebastian Metz, Graham J. Tizzard, Simon J. Coles\|2020\|J.Mater.Chem.A\|8\|22191\|doi:10.1039/D0TA06016J
Type Of Material	Database/Collection of data
Year Produced	2020
Provided To Others?	Yes
URL	http://www.ccdc.cam.ac.uk/services/structure_request?id=doi:10.5517/ccdc.csd.cc221h9y&sid=DataCite


Title	CCDC 1908060: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination
Description	Related Article: Peter J. Holliman, Christopher P. Kershaw, Eurig W. Jones, Diana Meza-Rojas, Anthony Lewis, James McGettrick, Dawn Geatches, Kakali Sen, Sebastian Metz, Graham J. Tizzard, Simon J. Coles\|2020\|J.Mater.Chem.A\|8\|22191\|doi:10.1039/D0TA06016J
Type Of Material	Database/Collection of data
Year Produced	2020
Provided To Others?	Yes
URL	http://www.ccdc.cam.ac.uk/services/structure_request?id=doi:10.5517/ccdc.csd.cc221hbz&sid=DataCite


Title	CCDC 2164513: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination
Description	Related Article: Xiantao Hu, Ram Datt, Qiao He, Panagiota Kafourou, Harrison Ka Hin Lee, Andrew J. P. White, Wing Chung Tsoi, Martin Heeney\|2022\|J.Mater.Chem.C\|10\|9249\|doi:10.1039/D2TC01433E
Type Of Material	Database/Collection of data
Year Produced	2022
Provided To Others?	Yes
URL	http://www.ccdc.cam.ac.uk/services/structure_request?id=doi:10.5517/ccdc.csd.cc2bnc0d&sid=DataCite


Title	CCDC 2164514: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination
Description	Related Article: Xiantao Hu, Ram Datt, Qiao He, Panagiota Kafourou, Harrison Ka Hin Lee, Andrew J. P. White, Wing Chung Tsoi, Martin Heeney\|2022\|J.Mater.Chem.C\|10\|9249\|doi:10.1039/D2TC01433E
Type Of Material	Database/Collection of data
Year Produced	2022
Provided To Others?	Yes
URL	http://www.ccdc.cam.ac.uk/services/structure_request?id=doi:10.5517/ccdc.csd.cc2bnc1f&sid=DataCite


Title	Data for 'Twisted Carotenoids Do Not Support Efficient Intramolecular Singlet Fission in the Orange Carotenoid Protein'
Description	This dataset contains the data shown in the article 'Twisted Carotenoids Do Not Support Efficient Intramolecular Singlet Fission in the Orange Carotenoid Protein' (J. Phys. Chem. Lett., 2023, DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.3c01139). The dataset is provided as a zip file ('Data.zip'). To access the contained data and folders, please download the zip file, and extract it using a file archiver program. Where possible, both raw and analysed data have been included, along with the finalised versions of the figures. Please refer to the README files for further details (including an index specifying the contents). We recommend opening 'README.html' in a web browser to view with HTML formatting, or if not available, opening 'README.md' within a text editor.
Type Of Material	Database/Collection of data
Year Produced	2023
Provided To Others?	Yes
URL	https://figshare.shef.ac.uk/articles/dataset/Data_for_Twisted_Carotenoids_Do_Not_Support_Efficient_I...


Title	Data for: Effect of bending test on the performance of CdTe solar cells on flexible ultra-thin glass produced by MOCVD
Description	The photovoltaic performance was measured by J-V under AM1.5G at 25 °C following a 10 minutes light soak, using an ABET Technologies Sun 2000 Solar Simulator. The measurements were performed when the cell was in a planar state, and then when flexed to a 40 mm and subsequent 32 mm bend radius. After flexion the device was relaxed and measured flat. In addition, the sample was held at a bend radius of 32 mm for 168 hours with measurement at 0, 24, 48, 120, 144 and 168 hours. Again, the sample was measured flat before and after the bending test. Additionally, external quantum efficiency (EQE) and capacitance voltage (C-V) measurements were performed before and after 168 hours bending test. A Bentham PVE300 photovoltaic spectrometer was used for EQE measurements and a Solartron analytical modulab model 2100A was used for C-V measurements. Residual stress measurements were made with a Bruker D8 Discover X-ray diffraction system. The equipment was set up in a point mode with a polycapillary element and nickel filter. Scans were made with a 0.02° step size, at a time of 1 second per step. The scans were over the full 0-0.45 sin2(?) in both positive and negative ? tilts to confirm the absence of shear stress. Peak evaluation was undertaken using the Pearson VII fitting and stresses were calculated using a normal stress model. The Diffrac, Leptos software was used to model the peaks, then the peak shift was changed to strain using the Poisson's ratio of 0.2 and Young's Modulus of 77000MPa. This data was then plotted with strain vs the sin2(?) value.
Type Of Material	Database/Collection of data
Year Produced	2020
Provided To Others?	Yes
URL	https://data.mendeley.com/datasets/9skmzfzcpd


Title	Data for: Effect of bending test on the performance of CdTe solar cells on flexible ultra-thin glass produced by MOCVD
Description	The photovoltaic performance was measured by J-V under AM1.5G at 25 °C following a 10 minutes light soak, using an ABET Technologies Sun 2000 Solar Simulator. The measurements were performed when the cell was in a planar state, and then when flexed to a 40 mm and subsequent 32 mm bend radius. After flexion the device was relaxed and measured flat. In addition, the sample was held at a bend radius of 32 mm for 168 hours with measurement at 0, 24, 48, 120, 144 and 168 hours. Again, the sample was measured flat before and after the bending test. Additionally, external quantum efficiency (EQE) and capacitance voltage (C-V) measurements were performed before and after 168 hours bending test. A Bentham PVE300 photovoltaic spectrometer was used for EQE measurements and a Solartron analytical modulab model 2100A was used for C-V measurements. Residual stress measurements were made with a Bruker D8 Discover X-ray diffraction system. The equipment was set up in a point mode with a polycapillary element and nickel filter. Scans were made with a 0.02° step size, at a time of 1 second per step. The scans were over the full 0-0.45 sin2(?) in both positive and negative ? tilts to confirm the absence of shear stress. Peak evaluation was undertaken using the Pearson VII fitting and stresses were calculated using a normal stress model. The Diffrac, Leptos software was used to model the peaks, then the peak shift was changed to strain using the Poisson's ratio of 0.2 and Young's Modulus of 77000MPa. This data was then plotted with strain vs the sin2(?) value.
Type Of Material	Database/Collection of data
Year Produced	2020
Provided To Others?	Yes
URL	https://data.mendeley.com/datasets/9skmzfzcpd/1


Title	Data from: Perovskite solar cells in N-I-P structure with four layers slot-die coated
Description	The fabrication of perovskite solar cells in an N-I-P structure with compact titanium dioxide blocking, mesoporous titanium dioxide scaffold, single step perovskite and hole transport layers deposited using the slot-die coating technique is reported. Devices on fluorine doped tin oxide coated glass substrates with evaporated gold top contacts and four slot-die coated layers reach stabilised power conversion efficiencies of 7%. This work demonstrates the suitability of slot- die coating for the production of layers within this perovskite solar cell stack and the potential to transfer to large area and roll-to-roll manufacturing processes.
Type Of Material	Database/Collection of data
Year Produced	2018
Provided To Others?	Yes
URL	https://datadryad.org/stash/dataset/doi:10.5061/dryad.r572v


Title	Dataset for ''Screen printed carbon CsPbBr3 perovskite solar cells with high open-circuit photovoltage''
Description	All the data collected and presented in the publication ''Screen printed carbon CsPbBr3 perovskite solar cells with high open-circuit photovoltage'' have been grouped in this Dataset. Carbon based CsPbBr3 perovskite solar cells have been investigated. In this work, we focus on the effect of the post-annealing temperature on the perovskite material properties and photovoltaic activity. The material properties have been investigated using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), UV-Vis, atomic force microscope (AFM) and scanning electron microscope (SEM). The photovoltaic activity of the devices is tested by scanning the JV curve under simulated solar illumination (AM 1.5G filter, 100 mWcm-2) and measuring the EQE. Information about the internal resistance of the device has been taken measuring Impedance spectroscopy. A readme.txt file that describes how the data have been arranged is available.
Type Of Material	Database/Collection of data
Year Produced	2018
Provided To Others?	Yes


Description	Active Building Centre Ltd - Y Twyni Active Retrofit Project
Organisation	Active Building Centre
Country	United Kingdom
Sector	Charity/Non Profit
PI Contribution	Research and identify the best technology solutions regarding PV, battery storage, EV charging, data collection/monitoring and a building management system to achieve 'activation' of the building Evaluation of the building performance data after installation
Collaborator Contribution	Create the tender documents / Tender specifications to potential contractors Select contractors Project Manage the retrofit
Impact	Two new to firm processes from the Y Twyni Active Retrofit Project. The first of these is the development of the technical specification/solution for a retrofitted, integrated energy system for the generation, storage and release of electricity for the operation of the educational facilities building. Included in this was a new process of collecting and monitoring the building's data, and the energy management of the building. The combination of these new processes has been called 'Active Retrofit for Education Buildings'. The second new process for the Active Building Centre was the development of a procurement process specifically for 'Active Retrofit for Educational Buildings' projects. This process factored in the mandatory elements of public procurement within the construction sector and combined them with the need to be able to evaluate novel, complex and new to market technical specifications. At the time of development, the Active Retrofit for Education Buildings process was also new to market. Prior to this, only 'new build' educational buildings had been developed with integrated energy systems for the generation, storage and release of electrical energy, combined with a building management, data monitoring and collection system. The Active Building Centre has identified the educational sector as one of its key customers and plans to use the learning and process development from Y Twyni Active Retrofit project as part of its value proposition and marketing when targeting this market. Job creation of an additional 9.5 FTE positions
Start Year	2018


Description	Advanced Electric Machines Ltd - Custom coating laminate samples for prototype motor design
Organisation	International Electronic Machines
Country	United States
Sector	Private
PI Contribution	Project planning, identifying parameters, inputs and outputs Feasibility study of the process to assess Coating Trial (1.5 days)
Collaborator Contribution	Project planning, identifying parameters, inputs and outputs Prep and supply materials Sample Assessment Coating Trial (1.5 days) Trial Feedback on Final Product
Impact	New processes and new product development
Start Year	2022


Description	Armadillo Metal Coatings Ltd
Organisation	Armadillo Metal Coatings Ltd
Country	United Kingdom
Sector	Private
PI Contribution	access to facilities
Collaborator Contribution	Investigation of anti-tarnish coatings for copper
Impact	More outcomes are expected in 2021, but so far there has been an Increase in employment and development of a new to firm and market product.
Start Year	2020


Description	Awel Aman Tawe - Young Person's Guide to Active Buildings
Organisation	Awel Aman Tawe
Country	United Kingdom
Sector	Charity/Non Profit
PI Contribution	Review the Active Building Toolkit and ascertain requirements to tailor the content for the younger audience and the curriculum. Create a design brief and liaise with designer to create the guide. Organise and run the teacher workshop. Collate and analyse feedback from the workshop, identify any amends/additions and liaise with designer. Source, circulate and publicise the guide. Follow-on meeting to discuss use, teacher/student feedback and future opportunities to develop additional resources.
Collaborator Contribution	Review the Active Building Toolkit and ascertain requirements to tailor the content for the younger audience and the curriculum. Organise and run the teacher workshop. Source, circulate and publicise the guide. Follow-on meeting to discuss use, teacher/student feedback and future opportunities to develop additional resources.
Impact	New product for company New resource for teachers to educate about low carbon / net zero buildings Expansion of education on climate emergency and actions that individuals can take
Start Year	2022


Description	Brecon Beacons National Park Authority
Organisation	Brecon Beacons National Park
Country	United Kingdom
Sector	Public
PI Contribution	Identify load specifications for the Mountain Centre Building
Collaborator Contribution	enabled the exploration of a retrofit in an area of outstanding natural beauty
Impact	no outputs or outcomes as yet
Start Year	2020


Description	Build Test Solutions Ltd - Comparison of the novel 'Pulse' method and traditional 'blower door' air tightness testing
Organisation	Build Test Solutions (BTS) Ltd
Country	United Kingdom
Sector	Private
PI Contribution	Arrange the pulse testing at the Active Office and invite representatives from construction sector Organise an additional door-blower test for comparison Analysis, review and compare with data from traditional pressure air-tight testing Create report with findings Meeting to discuss the project findings
Collaborator Contribution	Undertake the 'pulse' testing demonstration and a traditional door-blower test Provide the data from the AO tests Meeting to discuss the project findings
Impact	Technical Notes/Report Case study for use on SPECIFIC's website & social media
Start Year	2022


Description	CAE Technology Services Ltd; Cisco Systems Ltd; EnOcean GmbH; IST Ltd; - Evaluating low-power wireless EnOcean sensors using Cisco infrastructure as a key enabler
Organisation	CISCO Systems
Country	United States
Sector	Private
PI Contribution	Project planning and management Acquisition/provision of sensors and associated hardware and software Installation/setup of hardware and software at PMRC building Data validation and analysis Report writing Completion meeting
Collaborator Contribution	Project planning and management Acquisition/provision of sensors and associated hardware and software Completion meeting
Impact	Final Project Report Feasibility Report/feedback on Software Dashboard Background data and knowledge to support further research and/or create a case study for use on SPECIFIC's website & social media.
Start Year	2022


Description	Catnic Ltd - Solar PV and Battery Impact Assessment for Catnic's site
Organisation	Catnic
Country	United Kingdom
Sector	Private
PI Contribution	Acquisition and review of Catnic's energy data Detailed Solar PV and battery impact assessment Project Report Writing Project Completion Meeting
Collaborator Contribution	Provide site layout, building schematics and annual energy usage data Project Completion Meeting
Impact	Report Background data and knowledge to support further research and/or create a case study for use on SPECIFIC's website & social media.
Start Year	2023


Description	Ceres Power Ltd - Collaboration to support a PDRA and EngD position to develop technology and a research project in the area of deposition of a critical layer in the Steelcell
Organisation	Ceres Power
Country	United Kingdom
Sector	Private
PI Contribution	Define technical outputs of a funded PDRA position at Swansea University Agree governance and payment schedule Develop and sign suitable contracts and statement of work for 1-year period Recruit suitable PDRA (or equivalent) for technical project development Develop project outline, advertise and recruit suitable EngD candidate Secure signed contracts for EngD and PDRA post
Collaborator Contribution	Define technical outputs of a funded PDRA position at Swansea University Agree governance and payment schedule Develop and sign suitable contracts and statement of work for 1-year period Secure signed contracts for EngD and PDRA post
Impact	Signed Collaboration Contract and Statement of Work (SoW) for technology development and research project All IP generated and data collected Post Doctorate Research Assistant (or equivalent) in post EngD candidate in post Potential to create a case study for use on SPECIFIC's website & social media.
Start Year	2022


Description	Coastal Housing Group - Coed Darcy
Organisation	Coastal Housing Group
Country	United Kingdom
Sector	Charity/Non Profit
PI Contribution	Support with the design of the integrated energy systems Introduction to key collative partners
Collaborator Contribution	Funded the build of the homes
Impact	8 MMC homes, 2 of which are 'Active' with integrated renewable technology
Start Year	2018


Description	Coleg Sir Gar - Gelli Aur Farm
Organisation	Carmarthenshire College (Coleg Sir Gar)
Country	United Kingdom
Sector	Academic/University
PI Contribution	Background understanding previous dairy farm grid substitution studies (report) Initial modelling of parameters Refining parameters by discussions Site visit (including discussions on validating pre-site visit grid substitution options and incorporating existing kit / opportunities the site has) Refinement of Model given the above SPECIFIC Delivery / finalising and presenting 'proof of concept' Evaluation of Assessment Matrix Proof of Concept 'Project Wrap up' - Advising of any future studies based on this work
Collaborator Contribution	Coleg Sir Gar to provide operating data to SPECIFIC and clarify technical / operating points to ensure energy assessment is accurate Coleg Sir Gar to host a site visit and evaluate assessment.
Impact	Generation of new products / processes to the company SPECIFIC have supported Coleg Sir Gar to develop a new internal process of milk parlour cleaning at the Dairy Development Farm by analysing grid substitution options. The aim of the project was to evaluate the requirements of an active dairy farm and assess how renewable technologies can offset the majority, if not the entirety of the energy required to heat a significant hot water store. The end product, milk, was being produced in estimated volumes of 5000 litres/day and delivered at a temperature of 37°C. It was required to be chilled to and maintained at 4°C whilst awaiting tanker pickup. This provision was from three refrigeration tanks and an ice maker which runs on an Economy 7 tariff. The three refrigeration tanks dumped the hot side to air using conventional plate type heat exchangers. The system recommended included thermodynamic panels that effectively captured and channelled the ambient temperature from the milking parlour and heated the hot water to 60°C. Considerable energy was available from the ambient temperature in the milking parlour. The herd management enable the thermodynamic panels to capitalise on the containment of the herd during the colder ambient air months, therefore increasing the system efficiencies higher than those expected by ambient air temperature alone. SPECIFIC worked with Coleg Sir Gar to produce this bespoke recommendation and a report of a preferred new grid substitution option for delivering hot water for milking operations, which can be replicated at other sites, cost effectiveness, payback and efficiency against their requirements monitored. Generation of new products / processes to the market SPECIFIC have supported Coleg Sir Gar to develop a new internal process of milk parlour cleaning at the Dairy Development Farm by analysing grid substitution options. The aim of the project was to evaluate the requirements of an active dairy farm and assess how renewable technologies can offset the majority, if not entirely the energy required to heat a significant hot water. The end product, milk, was being produced in estimated volumes of 5000 litres/day and delivered at a temperature of 37oC. It was required to be chilled to, and maintained at 4oC whilst awaiting tanker pickup. This provision was from three refrigeration tanks and an ice maker which runs off Economy 7 tariff. The three refrigeration tanks dumped the hot side to air using conventional plate type heat exchangers. The system recommended included thermodynamic panels that effectively captured and channelled the ambient temperature from the milking parlour and heated the hot water to 60oC. Considerable energy was available from the ambient temperature in the milking parlour. The herd management enabled the thermodynamic panels to capitalise on the containment of the herd during the colder ambient air months, therefore increasing the system efficiencies than those expected by ambient air temperature alone. SPECIFIC worked with Coleg Sir Gar to produce this bespoke recommendation and a report of a preferred new grid substitution option for delivering hot water for milking operations, which can be replicated at other sites, cost effectiveness, payback and efficiency against their requirements monitored.
Start Year	2017


Description	FRED Project - Evergreen Smart Power/GenGame Ltd/Myenergi Ltd
Organisation	Energy Systems Catapult Ltd
Country	United Kingdom
Sector	Private
PI Contribution	Testing of the New GenGame App Testing of the Remote Interface App Set Up Smart Charge Avoiding Peak Tariff Testing of the Boost Functionality Targeted Testing of Updates and changes to feedback and screen updates Wrong % added reported in Charge Log
Collaborator Contribution	Creation of app Provision of hardware Supply of customers as research participants Project management
Impact	Two new commercial offerings Private investment Further research project
Start Year	2020


Description	GN Ltd
Organisation	Goat Nutrition Ltd
Country	United Kingdom
Sector	Private
PI Contribution	Essential Oil Stills (Malawi)
Collaborator Contribution	Essential Oil Stills (Malawi)
Impact	Essential Oil Stills (Malawi)
Start Year	2020


Description	Gestamp
Organisation	Gestamp Automoción
Country	Spain
Sector	Private
PI Contribution	Renewable Energy Generation discussions
Collaborator Contribution	Discussions around potential collaboration in the future
Impact	Discussions on how collaboration could take place only to date
Start Year	2019


Description	Greenwise Construction
Organisation	Greenwise Construction
Country	United Kingdom
Sector	Private
PI Contribution	Greenwise Construction have been assisting in installing demonstrator rigs to the SHED facility
Collaborator Contribution	Greenwise Construction have assisted with engineering works required to install demonstrator rigs to the SPECIFIC SHED facility
Impact	the resulting research is ongoing
Start Year	2019


Description	GridDuck - Heated Floors
Organisation	GridDuck
Country	United Kingdom
Sector	Private
PI Contribution	Working with GridDuck as lead partner, a project to examine the suitability of small heat loads for demand side response has been secured via BEIS's recent competition/tender "Demand Side Response for Non-Domestic Buildings". GridDuck and Upside Energy are both start-ups active in DSR. Phase 1 will commence in October, if successful, Phase 2 will use SPECIFIC's demonstration and scale up facilities. The work will include the heated floor tile as well as other heating loads.
Collaborator Contribution	Working with GridDuck as lead partner, a project to examine the suitability of small heat loads for demand side response has been secured via BEIS
Impact	none yet
Start Year	2017


Description	IQE - Advanced Silicon-Perovskite Solar Tandem Cells (ASPEKTS)
Organisation	IQE Europe Limited
Country	United Kingdom
Sector	Private
PI Contribution	Scoping of research projects, preparation of collaborative funding applications. Access to facilities and technical staff.
Collaborator Contribution	Scoping of research projects, preparation of collaborative funding applications. EPSRC iCASE studentship. Access to facilities and technical staff.
Impact	EPSRC iCASE studentship
Start Year	2017


Description	M T Jewellery Ltd
Organisation	M T Jewellery
Country	United Kingdom
Sector	Private
PI Contribution	Assisting in preparation of novel materials for R&D.
Collaborator Contribution	M T Jewellery Ltd have been assisting in engineering processes for preparation of novel materials for use in R&D projects associated with research being undertaken at SPECIFIC
Impact	this collaboration is ongoing
Start Year	2019


Description	Mary Ann Simmons
Organisation	Mary Ann Simmons
Sector	Private
PI Contribution	assisting in developing processes to aid Recovery of waste silver from acidic etchant
Collaborator Contribution	through discussions and ongoing research with SPECIFIC personnel Mary Ann Simmons is developing processes to aid Recovery of waste silver from acidic etchant
Impact	this collaboration is ongoing
Start Year	2019


Description	Measurable Ltd
Organisation	Measurable Ltd
Country	United Kingdom
Sector	Private
PI Contribution	Smart energy monitoring data acquisition and trial testing
Collaborator Contribution	Smart energy monitoring data acquisition and trial testing
Impact	Smart energy monitoring data acquisition and trial testing ongoing
Start Year	2020


Description	NSG
Organisation	NSG Nippon Sheet Glass Pilkington
Country	Japan
Sector	Private
PI Contribution	NSG have been a collaborative partner from the outset of SPECIFIC assisting with providing research projects. SPECIFIC has fed into R&D projects relevant to the field that NSG operate.
Collaborator Contribution	NSG have been a collaborative partner from the outset of SPECIFIC assisting with providing research projects and funding a Postdoctoral researcher, sitting within SPECIFIC to assist with this.
Impact	ongoing
Start Year	2019


Description	National Museum Wales - Big Pit Net Zero Project - Renewable Energy Impact Assessment
Organisation	National Museum Wales
Country	United Kingdom
Sector	Public
PI Contribution	Analysis of energy generation and consumption data provided and conduct a renewable energy impact assessment. Create a report of findings and recommendations. Meeting/presentation (2 hrs) to discuss the findings and recommendations.
Collaborator Contribution	Provide the plans and elevations of the Pit Head Baths building. Collate and provide PV generation data for both Conservation and O & R buildings. Collate and provide consumption data for both Conversation and O & R buildings, and any other buildings if available. Meeting/presentation (2 hrs) to discuss the findings and recommendations.
Impact	Renewable Energy Assessment Report Energy Data Background data and knowledge to support further research and/or create a case study for use on SPECIFIC's website & social media.
Start Year	2022


Description	Odoni Elwell Ltd
Organisation	Odoni Elwell
Country	United Kingdom
Sector	Private
PI Contribution	Working with Odoni Elwell Ltd to develop designs for the Feasibility of an Active Bike Shelter
Collaborator Contribution	developing a Design Feasibility of an Active Bike Shelter
Impact	Odoni Elwell Ltd have been assisting SPECIFIC personnel with developing a Design Feasibility of an Active Bike Shelter following on from a project to develop an Active Transport shelter
Start Year	2019


Description	Ohme Operations UK Ltd
Organisation	Ohme Operations UK Ltd
Country	United Kingdom
Sector	Private
PI Contribution	Ohme 'smart' chargers and fleet dashboard - Performance Analysis and Review. The collaboration is ongoing but SPECIFIC technical team are continuing to feedback data to the company in relation to the 'smart' EV chargers at the Active Office.
Collaborator Contribution	Ohme 'smart' chargers and fleet dashboard - Performance Analysis and Review. Supply of the 'smart' EV chargers for testing and data gathering at the Active Office to enable analysis. .
Impact	Ohme 'smart' chargers and fleet dashboard - Performance Analysis and Review
Start Year	2020


Description	PXL Realm Ltd
Organisation	PXL Realm Ltd
Country	United Kingdom
Sector	Private
PI Contribution	provided technical advice for content and context for the Digital twin of the plant room in the Active Office
Collaborator Contribution	production of Digital twin of the plant room in the Active Office
Impact	production of a digital twin of the plant room in the Active Office to enable monitoring of batteries and storage Development of new to firm product for Market.
Start Year	2020


Description	Palliser Engineers Ltd - Optical Transfer of Heat with Electrical and Light Output
Organisation	Palliser Engineers Ltd
Country	United Kingdom
Sector	Private
PI Contribution	development of low cost CdTe to convert short solar wavelengths and utilise most of the remaining 41% to achieve temperatures of 150 deg C using novel optics. This enables absorption and adsorption heat driven technologies to be run efficiently for affordable air-conditioning and refrigeration. SPECIFIC will address the heat profiles needed to interface with thermochemical heat storage salts, including the interface and control aspects of applying their techniques for relatively short-term heat cycles in domestic or industrial conditions.
Collaborator Contribution	Project leadership and research direction. Collaborative R&D.
Impact	project work recently began - too early to report outcomes
Start Year	2017


Description	Port of Milford Haven
Organisation	Milford Haven Port Authoriy
Country	United Kingdom
Sector	Private
PI Contribution	exploration of Thermal performance assessment of MHPA building
Collaborator Contribution	working with SPECIFIC personnel to develop Thermal performance assessment of MHPA building
Impact	none as yet, but future projects are planned
Start Year	2019


Description	Rotaheat
Organisation	Rotaheat
Country	United Kingdom
Sector	Private
PI Contribution	personnel working alongside Rotaheat personnel to enable Development and installation of a test rig for the Microheater device, and the subsequent verification testing process
Collaborator Contribution	Working alongside SPECIFIC personnel to enable Development and installation of a test rig for the Microheater device, and the subsequent verification testing process
Impact	this work is ongoing at the SPECIFIC SHED facility
Start Year	2019


Description	Rotaheat Ltd - Zero Emission Wind-to-Heat Planning
Organisation	Rotaheat
Country	United Kingdom
Sector	Private
PI Contribution	Rotaheat made an application for Energy Entrepreneurs Fund Round 8 in 2021. SPECIFIC supported the company with this application and were named as a sub-contractor. The grant was provisionally awarded in July 2021, marking the start of a detailed planning process to enable the erection of a wind turbine for heat generation, preferably in close proximity to the SHED. SPECIFIC supported Rotaheat throughout this process until the end of April 2023 when the sub-contracting began, and a turbine arrived at the SHED. Work undertaken included providing "customer" feedback on the business plan, collecting wind data at the SHED, identifying candidate sites for a SeaMach turbine, identifying potential to provide power to a VWT turbine and gaining planning permission for a VWT turbine on Welsh Government owned land beside the SHED.
Collaborator Contribution	Rotaheat sourcing the wind turbine and providing the rotaheater unit on site, staff located to maintain data analysis and equipment.
Impact	Demonstrator wind turbine and rotaheater installed at SPECIFIC's SHED facility in Port Talbot.
Start Year	2021


Description	SPECIFIC IKC - Phase 2 - Strategic Industry Partners
Organisation	BASF
Department	BASF Coatings
Country	United Kingdom
Sector	Private
PI Contribution	Development of a range of coatings for steel and glass to functionalise the building envelop.
Collaborator Contribution	Access to industrial expertise, equipment, facilities and project steering. Direct funding of staff and doctoral students.
Impact	multi-disciplinary collaboration involving: Materials Science / Engineering Physics Chemistry Architecture Technology Transfer and Commercialisation
Start Year	2016


Description	SPECIFIC IKC - Phase 2 - Strategic Industry Partners
Organisation	Pilkington Glass
Country	United Kingdom
Sector	Private
PI Contribution	Development of a range of coatings for steel and glass to functionalise the building envelop.
Collaborator Contribution	Access to industrial expertise, equipment, facilities and project steering. Direct funding of staff and doctoral students.
Impact	multi-disciplinary collaboration involving: Materials Science / Engineering Physics Chemistry Architecture Technology Transfer and Commercialisation
Start Year	2016


Description	SPECIFIC IKC - Phase 2 - Strategic Industry Partners
Organisation	TATA Steel
Department	Tata Limited UK
Country	United Kingdom
Sector	Private
PI Contribution	Development of a range of coatings for steel and glass to functionalise the building envelop.
Collaborator Contribution	Access to industrial expertise, equipment, facilities and project steering. Direct funding of staff and doctoral students.
Impact	multi-disciplinary collaboration involving: Materials Science / Engineering Physics Chemistry Architecture Technology Transfer and Commercialisation
Start Year	2016


Description	Safehouse Technology Limited
Organisation	Safehouse Technologies Ltd
Country	United Kingdom
Sector	Private
PI Contribution	technical input for Sensor Acquisition and Trial Testing on the ACTIVE Office
Collaborator Contribution	provision of Sensor Acquisition and Trial Testing on the ACTIVE Office
Impact	outcomes still being considered as this has led to the development of new to firm product
Start Year	2020


Description	Securus Property Compliance Ltd
Organisation	Securus Property Compliance Ltd
Country	United Kingdom
Sector	Private
PI Contribution	Matterport Scan of Active Buildings to provide a 'virtual tour' - input on detail required/content
Collaborator Contribution	Matterport Scan of Active Buildings to provide a 'virtual tour'. Process innovation and development.
Impact	this tool has become invaluable during the COVID pandemic when site visits are strictly limited. ongoing project so outputs and outcomes are updating as required
Start Year	2020


Description	Solarcentric Renewables Ltd
Organisation	SolarCentric Renewables Ltd
Country	United Kingdom
Sector	Private
PI Contribution	technical input to enable Design of Photo Voltaic (PV), Battery Storage and Car-Charging Installation
Collaborator Contribution	Design of Photo Voltaic (PV), Battery Storage and Car-Charging Installation. New to firm and market product development.
Impact	analysis of data and design still ongoing. New to firm and market product development continues with outcomes expected in 2021.
Start Year	2020


Description	TATA Packaging
Organisation	TATA Steel
Country	India
Sector	Private
PI Contribution	Working alongside Tata Packaging personnel to develop and demonstrate new products on Active Buildings
Collaborator Contribution	Working alongside SPECIFIC personnel to develop and demonstrate new products on Active Buildings
Impact	This research is ongoing
Start Year	2019


Description	Tata Steel
Organisation	TATA Steel
Department	Tata Limited UK
Country	United Kingdom
Sector	Private
PI Contribution	Working alongside Tata Steel personnel to develop Substation Modelling
Collaborator Contribution	Working alongside SPECIFIC personnel to develop Substation Modelling
Impact	ongoing reearch
Start Year	2019


Description	Transport for Wales
Organisation	Transport for Wales
Country	United Kingdom
Sector	Public
PI Contribution	Working together with Transport for Wales personnel to develop an Active rail passenger shelter
Collaborator Contribution	Development of an Active rail passenger shelter or deployment across Wales on railway platforms.
Impact	If proved a successful model, production and deployment across the Wales rail network.
Start Year	2019


Description	eight19 (SUNRISE)
Organisation	Eight19
Country	United Kingdom
Sector	Private
PI Contribution	development of collaborative research funding applications stability and processing of organic solar cells
Collaborator Contribution	development of collaborative research funding applications
Impact	funding applications
Start Year	2017


Company Name	Active Building Centre
Description	Active Building Centre is a research and development center focused on accelerating decarbonization of buildings through the integration of appropriate technologies that can maximize both physical and psychological comfort of occupants while enhancing energy efficiency and reducing the demand of buildings.
Year Established	2019
Impact	The company has built six demonstrator buildings to date, three of which are based at their Berkeley research centre, and a further three projects: 1. The Trent Basin housing development in Nottingham - a pioneering community 'energy bubble'. Through Project SCENe it has become an exemplar in its approach to integrated renewables - community owned solar PV, battery storage and enabling infrastructure were installed at the construction stage, keeping the capital costs low. 2. ABC is supporting Carmarthenshire County Council and the Welsh Government in the delivery of a new low-carbon office and industrial development at Cross Hands, Carmarthenshire.The project is seeking to deliver highly energy-efficient, potentially net-zero-carbon buildings that are innovative in their use of renewable energy sources, adhere to 'Fabric First' principles to maximise material performance and qualify for a BREEAM 'Excellent' rating, signifying best practice in sustainability standards. 3. ABC is funding and partnering with Swansea University and the SPECIFIC Innovation and Knowledge Centre on the retrofit of Y Twyni, the two-storey modular lecture theatre facility on Swansea University's Bay Campus. The active upgrade involves the installation of rooftop photovoltaic solar panels, battery storage and rapid EV chargers. The company now employs 30+ full-time members of staff across a wide range of roles and continues to seek further funding to support the government and the construction industry adopt renewable technologies to achieve net-zero.
Website	http://www.activebuildingcentre.com


Company Name	Armadillo Metal Coatings
Description	Armadillo Metal Coatings develops coatings for corrosion and tarnish protection.
Year Established	2019
Impact	Development of a new additive, that when added to a plating process forms regular and welldispersed deposits within the metal matrix, protecting the entire surface, is both new-to-company and new-to-market. The novel product detects early-stage corrosion and responds by releasing an on-demand inhibitor. Armadillo's new technology keeps decorative metal shining for over five times longer, and relieves the maintenance burden experienced by the end user. When applied to copper, excellent microbe / virus resistance is achieved with vastly reduced maintenance, particularly beneficial given the current Coronavirus pandemic. Additionally, the company now supports three full-time employees.
Website	http://www.armadillott.com


Company Name	Hexigone Inhibitors
Description	Hexigone Inhibitors develops and manufactures pigments that are free of chrome, designed to prevent corrosion.
Year Established	2016
Impact	Since it's formation in June 2016 the team have gone on to leverage £50k in seed investment, a Royal Society Brian Mercer Feasibility Award (£30k) and a Royal Academy of Engineering Enterprise Fellowship (£60k). The technology is patented and is currently in the PCT phase. During 2017 it is expected that 1x doctoral level FTE will be created in the Swansea region. 2019 - The company now has several employees based in the Swansea region, has raised over £1m in private investment and is working globally with 20 international partners https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-47468201?intlink_from_url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/topics/c52ew8q50z2t/wales-business&link_location=live-reporting-story One of the original team has now become a Royal Society Entrepreneur in Residence at Swansea University
Website	http://www.swanseainnovations.com


Company Name	Kubal-Wraith
Description	Kubal-Wraith develops a laser based steel furnace monitoring system, allowing users to determine the status of molten metal furnaces.
Year Established	2018
Impact	in 2017 the team won a Royal Society Translation award to support the initial technology transfer of the technology from the university to an investment ready proposition. Following this, in June 2018 the now formed company and management team from Swansea University won the Armourers & Brasiers 2018 Materials Science Venture Prize - making Swansea University the first institution to win the prize twice. The lead inventor has since secured a Royal Society Short Industry Fellowship associated with the technology transfer of the innovation.


Company Name	Murex Advanced Materials
Description	Murex Advanced Materials manufactures materials for various uses, from medical to defence, and also offers consultancy services to materials-based startups.
Year Established	2016
Impact	none yet
Website	http://www.murexgroup.co.uk/


Description	"For your Inspiration: Powering our sustainable future" - The Royal Institute, Science Fair/Event
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Other audiences
Results and Impact	Members of the SPECIFIC team, including Tom Dunlop, Sarah-Jane Potts, Becky Waldram, Kat Lacey to took part in an in-person science fair event in conjunction with the Faraday Institution to share current research and inspire the next generation of researchers. Knowledge exchange, raising SPECIFIC's profile and outreach activities at an event that attracted over 120 attendees.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022


Description	"Using building integrated PV and Solarthermal Techniques with energy storage to turn 'Buildings into Power Stations' Presentation at the World congress"
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	International
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Presentation at the World congress by Professor Dave Worsley and Paul Jones
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2018


Description	'A Low Carbon Pathway to 2030' Consultation
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Policymakers/politicians
Results and Impact	Context / Background: Climate change is one of the biggest global challenges threatening Wales' prosperity because it will have an impact on all of our lives. Wales is required by law to reduce its carbon emissions by at least 80% in 2050. This requires a step change to how we live and work and is not a standalone policy area. The global decarbonisation trajectory has been set, creating clarity and certainty to drive investment. This creates enormous economic opportunity for Wales. Everyone needs to act and accelerate a shift to Low Carbon Buildings and Transportation.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2018
URL	http://specific.eu.com/a-low-carbon-pathway-to-2030-consultation/


Description	'Inspiring Women In STEM' October Half-term Girls Club
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Regional
Primary Audience	Schools
Results and Impact	Workshop on printed resistive heaters with Dr Sarah-Jane Potts and Wafaa Al-Shatty, to inspire young women to pursue science and engineering. A successful outreach event, the students enjoyed the practical element of the session and discussed opportunities for women in science.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022


Description	11th International Summit on Organic and Hybrid Photovoltaics Stability (ISOS-11)
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	International
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Dr Wing Chung Tsoi presented to this conference in Suzhou, China
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2018


Description	12th Conference on Hybrid and Organic Photovoltaics, HOPV20 Online Conference
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	International
Primary Audience	Other audiences
Results and Impact	12th Conference on Hybrid and Organic Photovoltaics, HOPV20 Online Conference - knowledge transfer Professor Trystan Watson
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2020
URL	https://www.nanoge.org/HOPV20/home


Description	2018 International and European Conference on Thermoelectrics (ICT2018/ECT2018)
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	International
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Matthew Burton presented on behalf of SPECIFIC at this conference in Caen, France
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2018


Description	2018 Materials Research Society Fall Meeting
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	International
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Matthew Burton presented at this conference in Boston, USA
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2018


Description	2023 International Conference on Resource Sustainability (icRS 2023) University of Surrey Guildford
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	International
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Dr Guangling Zhao presented her supply chain research, Jenny Baker attended Life cycle assessment of recycling steel in the UK with respect to global scrap markets Raising the profile of the RECTIFI project and making links with other LCA researchers.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2023


Description	31st IMRC Conference Cancun
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	International
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	MLD Invited talk Build reputations and visibility of research undertaken in SPECIFIC.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2023


Description	4TheRegion "mingle" Penderyn Hafod Copperworks, Swansea
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Local
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	CJB attended event - Professional networking with regional stakeholders, Annoucnement of some small seed funding directly from 4TheRegion to support local projects, Asked for input and ideas.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2023


Description	4TheRegion AGM Llanelli
Form Of Engagement Activity	A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Regional
Primary Audience	Industry/Business
Results and Impact	A celebration of 5 years of local impact by 4theregion team. Amongst active discussion and development, Chris Bailey proposed a collaboration EOI platform for multi-sector engagement on collaborative bids with stakeholders in the region.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2023


Description	4TheRegion Green Economy Round Table: Innovation, Online Webinar
Form Of Engagement Activity	A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Industry/Business
Results and Impact	Chris Bailey participated in this precursor event in the lead up to the Green Economy Conference in Swansea Arena later in year. Discussion with other local innovation specialists and knowledge exchange professionals in HE and local industry. Good networking and visibility in the lead up the in-person conference. A well handled discussion, which supports a great local changemaking organisation.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2023
URL	https://youtu.be/tCcdFTujzec?si=mMpXWskYYXQ6oTbH


Description	4theRegion Swansea City Centre Conference
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Regional
Primary Audience	Industry/Business
Results and Impact	SPECIFIC exhibited at this event in the new Swansea Arena venue. Swansea region focused discussion and presentation looking at all aspects of development and regeneration, community, decarbonisation and more. The first physical event that SPECIFIC has exhibited at since before the pandemic, the stand attracted attention and interest from visitors including members of the public and building and business owners. Contacts to be followed up and wide networking opportunity for all.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022


Description	7th International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology in Africa
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	International
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	the conference took place in South Africa, thereby extending the SPECIFIC research reach and increasing the profile abroad
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2018


Description	A Cool World Conference
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Industry/Business
Results and Impact	led to further contact and a different direction for an area of research to be explored
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2018


Description	ABC COP26 - Gloucester Build Better Now, How can smart flexible buildings help us reach net zero?
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Other audiences
Results and Impact	Dr Joanna Clarke presented on Active Buildings with Hywel Lloyd from the ABC.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2021


Description	ABC/CREDS Discussion
Form Of Engagement Activity	A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	ABC/CREDS Discussion (University of Oxford) - roundtable participation
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2020


Description	ACT2023 Accelerating Construction Transformation/TATA event
Form Of Engagement Activity	A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	JRS and PT invited to host a panel on behalf of DAW at this ACT2023 Accelerating Construction Transformation/TATA event. Research disemmination and networking regarding future collaborations and possible funding bids.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2023


Description	ATIP Annual Review Meeting
Form Of Engagement Activity	A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Study participants or study members
Results and Impact	ATIP Annual Review Meeting - the first annual project review meeting including presentations from academics, researchers, and industrialists for dissemination of research, knowledge sharing and networking.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2021


Description	ATIP Science Day, Annual Review and Advisory Board Mtg (2-day event)
Form Of Engagement Activity	A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	International
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Annual project review bringing together partner institutions and industrial partners. Hosted by the Physics Department and Paul Meredith in ESRI. The first day is a science day with presentations open to everyone, the second day a focused project review. Plus advisory board meeting.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2023


Description	Active Building Centre (ABC) Showcase Event, Gloucester Science and Technology Park, Berkeley
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Dave Worsley and Jo Clarke gave presentations at this event which was focused on showcasing the Active Building approach to building projects. Jon Elvins demonstrated the latest developments in heat storage. Dissemination of information on IKC projects, knowledge sharing and supporting the ABC. Additionally, good contacts made by the TCS group.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022


Description	Active Building Centre (ABC) Supplier Engagement Forum
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Dr Joanna Clarke was invited to attend this event at the ABC Berkeley site. The event was arranged with supply chain partners to inform them of the ABC's activities and discuss how they could work with the supply chain. It included a tour of their building demonstrators. Networking and supporting the ABC.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022


Description	Active Building Centre Ltd - COP Gloucestershire: a COP26 Fringe event
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	International
Primary Audience	Other audiences
Results and Impact	Professor Dave Worsley opened the in-person event and spoke as a panelist at different sessions during the event at ABC HQ in Berkley, Gloucestershire, highlighting the origins of active homes and active buildings. Accompanied by Dr Justin Searle and Marie Greaves, employed to network the wider audience.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2021


Description	Active Building Principles - Presentation to University of Wales Trinity St David MSc students
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Regional
Primary Audience	Postgraduate students
Results and Impact	Dr Joanna Clarke was asked to present to show examples of buildings that integrate renewable energy to MSc students at UWTSD and discuss benefits and challenges.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2021


Description	Active Building Teacher Workshop (JC)
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an open day or visit at my research institution
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Schools
Results and Impact	Dr Joanna Clarke hosted a group of schoolteachers to review the developing Young Person's Guide to Active Buildings. The aim was to ensure that it linked strongly enough to the new Curriculum for Wales and would provide a useful teaching resource for schools. Knowledge dissemination, education and encouraging youngsters into a career in materials science, engineering, or construction.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2023


Description	Active Building tours for SU MSC Climate Science and Policy students
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Local
Primary Audience	Undergraduate students
Results and Impact	Dr Joanna Clarke gave groups of students' tours of the Active Buildings, as part of their module on climate science. Engagement with students and assisting other departments within the University.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2023


Description	Active Buildings - CPD Webinar: 'High Level Comfort' - Renson RIBA
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Attendance to understand ventilation and solar control in high rise buildings, specifically a greater understanding of aesthetic canopy and façade systems; Why solar control and ventilation is important in high-rise living; How buildings optimised for well-being can have a positive impact on occupants; Ventilation and solar control system types and ventilation strategies. Utilise this knowledge and build on understanding and dissemination of opportunities with respect to demonstrator activities.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022


Description	Active Buildings - CPD Webinar: Building integrated solar - The technology, the performance, the benefits (BIPVco)
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Aimed to update knowledge of BIPV and its applications. Utilise this knowledge and build on understanding and dissemination of opportunities with respect to demonstrator activities.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022


Description	Active Buildings - CPD Webinar: Radiant Heating and Cooling - SPC
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Regional
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Attendance to understand the topic particularly; How radiant works; Difference between air temperatures & resultant temperatures; Benefits of using radiant; Panel Construction; Energy benefits of radiant (low water temps); Application and control options; Radiant Heating & Cooling for Residential and Heat pumps and Radiant Heating. Utilise this knowledge and build on understanding and dissemination of opportunities with respect to demonstrator activities.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022


Description	Active Buildings CPD Webinar: Introduction to Radiant Panels by Solray
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Regional
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Part of the Active Building CPD series hosted by SPECIFIC, this CIBSE approved CPD centred on radiant heating; radiant panels and technical considerations in specifying and using them; the principles behind how radiant heating works; the advantages and disadvantages of radiant panel emitters and the key issues to consider when specifying and using radiant panels. To understand the considerations needed when using Radiant Panels and to consider them as an option in future work and with collaborators.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022


Description	Active Buildings CPD Webinar: Natural and Hybrid Ventilation Systems - Breathing Buildings Ltd
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	This event was part of the Active Building CPD series hosted by SPECIFIC. The presentation by Breathing Buildings Ltd introduced natural and hybrid ventilation systems. Insight into the current ventilation requirements for buildings.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022


Description	Advanced Air - Pressure Independent Fan Coil - Active Buildings Webinar Series
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Advanced Air - Pressure Independent Fan Coil - Active Buildings Webinar Series, hosted by SPECIFIC.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2021


Description	Airflow - MVHR for commercial applications - Active Building Webinar Series
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Airflow - MVHR for commercial applications - Active Building Webinar Series, hosted by SPECIFIC.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2020


Description	Association of Directors of Education in Wales - Planning of School Places Board
Form Of Engagement Activity	A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Regional
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	CJB/MS asked to present at Association of Directors of Education in Wales - Planning of School Places Board re renewable technologies and green transport options.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2023


Description	Atlantic Technical University, Energy Conservation Course
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Local
Primary Audience	Schools
Results and Impact	Jo Clarke was asked to provide a guest lecture for ATU as part of the Energy Conservation Course Information dissemination and contributing to education.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2023


Description	BBC Click Programme
Form Of Engagement Activity	A broadcast e.g. TV/radio/film/podcast (other than news/press)
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Public/other audiences
Results and Impact	Filming the Active Buildings, highlighting renewable technology and SPECIFIC labs for the BBC Click programme broadcast during COP26. Focus on sustainable buildings of the future as one of Click's special shows about the ways in which tech can help save the planet, focusing on construction - one of the biggest carbon emitters.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2021


Description	BBC Great Coastal Railway Journeys
Form Of Engagement Activity	A broadcast e.g. TV/radio/film/podcast (other than news/press)
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	International
Primary Audience	Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact	On-camera interview, filming and participation via a tour of facilities (Active Building and Steel focus) in the latest (broadcast Feb 2022) Great Coastal Railway Journeys series for the BBC. The outcome is increased enquiries for advice on Active Buildings, steel products and industrial de-carbonisation.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022
URL	https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0014t9k/great-coastal-railway-journeys-series-1-23-port-talbo...


Description	BEACHES Workshop
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	International
Primary Audience	Undergraduate students
Results and Impact	Dr Joanna Clarke took part in a workshop run by Professor Gareth Stratton, Sports and Exercise Science, for the BEACHES project, which is an MRC funded collaborative project with the University of Western Australia exploring the effects of the Built Environment on Childhood Healthy Weight. A portion of this project is dedicated to evaluating Welsh Policy at National and Local population levels. Potentially influencing policy on how the built environment can be used to create healthy and active towns and cities. Schoolchildren took part, so the workshop also included an educational element.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2023


Description	BEAMA workshop: The EV experience in 2025
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Regional
Primary Audience	Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact	invited participation in an EV Workshop
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2018


Description	BEIS Social Housing Decarbonisation Demonstration Fund
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Industry/Business
Results and Impact	BEIS Social Housing Decarbonisation Demonstration Fund - participation in supplier event
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2020
URL	https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/social-housing-decarbonisation-fund-demonstrator


Description	BEIS/FRED Project - Trialist Webinar
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Study participants or study members
Results and Impact	FRED Project - Trialist Webinar
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2021


Description	Biophilic Design - Hywel Dda UHB Forum
Form Of Engagement Activity	A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Regional
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Chris Bailey was invited to participate in an expert panel discussion on Biophilic and Active Building design consideration, and the opportunities. Senior UHB staff present and engaged, lots of questions asked and further support engagement setup regarding £1billion infrastructure spend over next decade.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022


Description	BuildTest Solutions - Building Performance Monitoring - Active Building Webinar Series
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	BuildTest Solutions - Building Performance Monitoring - Active Building Webinar Series, hosted by SPECIFIC.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2021


Description	CEIC Summer Conference (CJB,) Cardiff City stadium
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Regional
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	CJB attended/presented in support of the CEIC Summer Conference.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2023


Description	CIBSE Awards, London
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Dr Jon Elvins and Marie Greaves represented SPECIFIC at the event where the Active Office was highly commended in the 'Project of the Year' category. Joined by representatives from Naked Energy. Raising the profile of SPECIFIC's collaborations and successful implementation of active building principles, and networking with collaborators Naked Energy.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022


Description	CIMTEC 2018
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	International
Primary Audience	Other audiences
Results and Impact	Professor Trystan Watson was invited to speak at the annual conference in Perugia, Italy
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2018


Description	COP 26 Event: Ofgem - How can smart flexible buildings help us reach Net Zero?
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Other audiences
Results and Impact	Dr Joanna Clarke took part in a panel discussion, chaired by Hywel Lloyd from the ABC.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2021


Description	COP Cymru Roadshow - North Wales: Energy Transition
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Other audiences
Results and Impact	Dr Jenny Baker spoke in the first of the four COP Cymru regional roadshows focused on energy transition - understanding how renewable energy can be produced, stored and distributed across Wales in the future.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2021


Description	COP Cymru Roadshow - South West Wales: Adaptation & Resilience
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Other audiences
Results and Impact	Professor Dave Worsley was invited by SWIC (South Wales Industrial Cluster) to participate in a panel session at one of the regional roadshows organised as part of Wales Climate Week.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2021


Description	Can Better Batteries Lead to Better Energy Solutions?
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Other audiences
Results and Impact	Can Better Batteries Lead to Better Energy Solutions? Nature Research Stage, CogX - Global Leadership Summit and Festival of AI & Emerging Technology knowledge exchange
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2020
URL	https://www.specific.eu.com/


Description	Carbon Solar Cell Event
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	SPECIFIC hosted this event - primarily Dave Worsley, Francesca de Rossi, Jenny Baker and Trystan Watson
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2018


Description	Carbon Trust - Transforming Energy Access Bi-Annual Meeting
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	International
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Dr mark Spratt presented at the Transforming Energy Access Bi-Annual Meeting.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2023


Description	Centre for Plastic Electronics Annual Symposium
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	International
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Professor Jenny Nelson presented Dr Silvia Villarroya-Lidon engaged people via a static demonstration stand
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2018


Description	Ceres Power Ltd - Faculty of Science and Engineering Visit
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an open day or visit at my research institution
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Industry/Business
Results and Impact	Following the success of the recent 12-month collaboration with Ceres Power Ltd, the company proposed a wider visit to FSE to discuss opportunities for future support and projects. Prof Dave Worsley and Prof Trystan Watson both participated giving presentations on their research.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2023


Description	Chair of Malta Life Science Park (MLSP) and UK Director of Malta Enterprise visit/tour of Active Office
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an open day or visit at my research institution
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	International
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Chair of Malta Life Science Park (MLSP) and UK Director of Malta Enterprise visit/tour of AO - HH/DB/RL plus Joseph Sammut, the Chair of Malta Life Science Park (MLSP) and Peter Meli, the UK Director of Malta Enterprise, discussion of potential collaboration opportunities.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2023


Description	Challenges for Indoor Photovoltaic Technologies - ATIP/SuperSolar Webinar
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Co-hosted by Prof James Durrant and Prof James Lidzey (University of Sheffield) this joint seminar between ATIP and SuperSolar included speakers from SPECIFIC, Newcastle University, University of St Andrews and the University of Strathclyde as well as industrial partners. The theme was indoor photovoltaic technologies and Dr Wing Chung Tsoi presented his current research. Knowledge exchange and research dissemination, networking and raising the profile of the ATIP project, SPECIFIC and Swansea University.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2023


Description	Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE) Wales
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Regional
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE) Wales - (virtual) presentation
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2020


Description	Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE) Wales - Active Buildings Webinar
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Regional
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Presentation to the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE) Wales - Active Buildings Webinar - knowledge exchange
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2020


Description	Circular Economy Innovation Communities - Cohort 6 presentation
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Regional
Primary Audience	Third sector organisations
Results and Impact	Chris Bailey delivered an Active buildings presentation and Q&A to cohort of public sector staff engaged in the CEIC project. Full hour of discussion with Public Sector representatives, mainly Education sector, invited to speak with Swansea Council Education infrastructure team in the future.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022


Description	Clean Air Show
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Local
Primary Audience	Schools
Results and Impact	outreach - public engagement
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2018


Description	Climate Change Education for the Curriculum Wales - Swansea University Event
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Regional
Primary Audience	Schools
Results and Impact	Marie Greaves presented the Young Person's Active Building Guide and Dr Sarah-Jane Potts presented on climate change mitigation strategies and demonstrated her Re-imagine Energy project. Dissemination of recent research, outreach activities and engagement for the Young Persons Active Building Guide, plus networking opportunities across SU, local schools and community partnerships.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2023


Description	Co-Innovate - Cardiff
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Industry/Business
Results and Impact	Presentation of the buildings as power stations concept inviting industry to collaborate to deliver impact from research
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2017


Description	Constructing Excellence Event - Circular Economy, Whole Life Approaches and MMC (Presentation)
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Industry/Business
Results and Impact	Presentation to Constructing Excellence Event - Circular Economy, Whole Life Approaches and MMC - knowledge exchange
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2020


Description	Constructing Excellence Wales/Innovation Engineering workshop
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Regional
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Dr J Clarke was asked to present SPECIFIC's demonstration work as an example of how to innovate within the construction industry and also her research into challenges of innovating in construction. The output of the event will form a paper that will be submitted to the WG Ministerial Construction Forum highlighting the challenges the construction industry faces in adopting innovative approaches to meet zero carbon targets.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022


Description	Constructing a Sustainable Future Roadshow, Silverstone, UK
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	JRS Speaking on behalf of TATA/Catnic at this event. Research disemmination and networking for potential future collaborations, support of current project partners.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2023


Description	Construction Summit, BRE Watford
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Dr Justin Searle was invited to present at the Beyond Net Zero session at this event and showcased the building demonstration program and Active Building Design Guide, he also participated in a panel discussion on the theme of beyond net zero. Knowledge dissemination, networking and raising the profile of SPECIFIC and Swansea University.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2023


Description	Cycling and Society Research Group
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Dr Mark Spratt attended this event in Cardiff covering a wide range of cycling research from a social sciences perspective. Presentations were relevant to the Active Cycle Shelter development and LCA of Twmpa Cycles frame manufacture. Visit to Pedal Power highlighted the challenges faced by charities in relation to energy costs. Sustrans expressed a need for storage of electric cargo bikes.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022


Description	DIY Solar Cell Workshop
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Local
Primary Audience	Schools
Results and Impact	Alexander Riches undertook outreach activities in the local area as part of a science initiative
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2018


Description	Daiwa House Modular Europe Ltd - Coed Darcy Modular House Launch
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Policymakers/politicians
Results and Impact	Prof Dave Worsley and Janet Bell joined Coastal Housing and Daiwa House Modular Europe UK to welcome Welsh Government Minister for Climate Change, Julie James and Daiwa House Japan to Coed Darcy to launch the 'first of a kind' house of the future at Coed Darcy. Building on relationships with WG, housing associations and industrial partners to raise the profile of SPECIFIC nationally and internationally to launch a demonstrator of future housing stock.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022


Description	Decarbonising Welsh Housing Live, Cardiff
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Dr Justin Searle attended and presented in person - Dr Christian Bryant attended virtually.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2023


Description	Delhi Festival
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	International
Primary Audience	Industry/Business
Results and Impact	Professor Dave Worsley presented and participated in the Delhi Festival, New Delhi, India at the behest of the Welsh and Indian Government officials
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2018


Description	Design Circle AGM
Form Of Engagement Activity	A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Joanna Clarke presented to an invited audience of architects
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2018


Description	Dimplex - Heat Pumps - Active Building Webinar Series
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Dimplex - Heat Pumps - Active Building Webinar Series, hosted by SPECIFIC.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2020


Description	ECCA Brussels Presentation and participation in Workshop
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	International
Primary Audience	Industry/Business
Results and Impact	Professor Dave Worsley was invited to present to the annual congress and participate in a Workshop
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2018


Description	ECR Net Zero Conference, Manchester
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Dr Jon Elvins attended in person, Sahand Hosouli joined (online) for networking and to gain insight into the direction of future policy and the overall response to COP 27. Networking and knowledge sharing, new contacts made.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022


Description	EMRS: Advanced Materials and Architecture for Organic, Printable and Bio-inspired Photonics
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	International
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Emily Speller presented at this conference in Strasbourg, France
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2018


Description	EPSRC & Innovate UK - IKC Directors
Form Of Engagement Activity	A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Policymakers/politicians
Results and Impact	EPSRC & Innovate UK - IKC directors meeting with all current UK IKCs (6) and Catapult Centres
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2021


Description	EPSRC Digital Manufacturing Prioritisation Panel
Form Of Engagement Activity	A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Prof Dave Worsley attended in an advisory role.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022


Description	EPSRC Future Planning
Form Of Engagement Activity	A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Policymakers/politicians
Results and Impact	EPSRC Future Planning - participation in a roundtable event with UKRI - Prof Dave Worsley/Dr Christian Bryant in attendance
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2020


Description	EPSRC: Net Zero Mission Focussed Research Workshop
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Third sector organisations
Results and Impact	Invitation from EPSRC to participate in a national workshop. Dr Ian Mabbett attended for Prof Worsley. The aims of this workshop were to explore communication in research, are to distil best practice for: how mission focussed research engages with demonstrators and stakeholders for mutual benefit and; how interdisciplinary research can be set up and conducted to realise the benefits it can bring to mission focussed work. The ambition is the outputs will inform research activities going forward and support UKRI in the setting up of future investments. Raising the profile of SPECIFIC and the wider portfolio of projects at Swansea University nationally and wider within the funding bodies. Contribution to informing funding bodies on future policy and funding calls.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022


Description	EU Heroes H2020 Project meeting
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	International
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	the international conference was hosted at SPECIFIC in Swansea
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2018


Description	Education Buildings Wales Conference
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Regional
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Dr Joanna Clarke was asked to support the Royal Society of Wales (RSAW) at this event by presenting an Introduction to Active Buildings in the session on 'Optimising Net Zero Carbon in Operation'. Raising the profile of SPECIFIC and disseminating knowledge at a large event for construction industry stakeholders.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022


Description	Empowering Fututre Generation - Education, Training and Jobs
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Regional
Primary Audience	Schools
Results and Impact	Joanna Clarke was the guest speaker/panel member
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2018


Description	Energy Storage Series 1, Episodes 1 and 2, BetaTeach Webinar
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	International
Primary Audience	Other audiences
Results and Impact	Energy Storage Series 1, Episodes 1 and 2, BetaTeach Webinar - knowledge exchange
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2020
URL	https://www.specific.eu.com/


Description	Energy Systems Catapult, CEO visit to Active Office
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an open day or visit at my research institution
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Policymakers/politicians
Results and Impact	a delegation from the Energy Systems Catapult, including the CEO and senior advisors visited the ACTIVE Office at Swansea
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2018


Description	Energy Warriors Conference/Awel Aman Tawe Outreach
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Regional
Primary Audience	Schools
Results and Impact	SPECIFIC hosted over 50 students aged 10-14 years old from Glyncollen, Morriston and Penyrheol schools in Swansea at the Bay Campus giving them the opportunity to become renewable energy scientists for the day. Awel Aman Tawe, a renewable energy charity arranged the visit as part of their Energy Warriors project which aims to raise awareness of the importance of clean energy. A packed itinerary included an overview of SPECIFIC's work into how buildings can generate, store and release energy captured from the sun as one renewable energy system by Prof Trystan Watson. Dr Joanna Clarke talked about the two buildings she designed and built on campus with building tours to view the renewable technologies. Practical lab sessions included the students making solar cells using fruit tea and making batteries as part of global battery experiment run by the Royal Society of Chemistry. Outreach activity - introducing the next generation to Materials Science, raising the profile of Swansea University and SPECIFIC's research.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022


Description	Engineering and Materials Science Outreach Activities
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Regional
Primary Audience	Schools
Results and Impact	Various outreach events in community/on Bay campus including: Engineering Enrichment Days - 29th June, year 12, Bay Campus, 17 students, LP - Mark Coleman, Dave Penney, Becky Waldram EDT event - 5th July, Year 7 - 9, Bay Campus, 78 students, LP - Becky Waldram Visit to Crickhowell school, 12th July, Years 7 - 10, 120 students, LP - Beth Miles, Jen Saetz Visit to Treorchy Comprehensive, 19th July, year 11 / 12, 27 students LP - Mark Coleman Visit to Queen Elizabeth School, 27th September, year 12, 30 students, LP - Mark Coleman
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2023


Description	Environment Agency Visit
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an open day or visit at my research institution
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	SPECIFIC hosted a visit from the Environment Agency who are looking to decarbonise their considerable Estate. Recommended by Philippa Hulme who had visited in 2018 for the launch of the Active Office. Raising the profile of SPECIFIC and Active Buildings to a national audience.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022


Description	Environmental Audit Committee Green Steel Inquiry, Westminster
Form Of Engagement Activity	A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Policymakers/politicians
Results and Impact	Having received an invitation to provide oral evidence, Prof Dave Worsley presented to the Environmental Audit Committee in Westminster. Predominantly about green steel production, Prof Worsley demonstrated how this steel could be used to further decarbonise society through Active Buildings. Raising the profile of Active Buildings and also making important connections with academics with similar research in Oxford. Collaborations are now being explored with Prof Barbara Rossi at Oxford.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022


Description	Eurosun 2022, Kassel, Germany
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	International
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Dr Jon Elvins and team attended and gave an oral presentation on new thermal storage developments for industrial waste heat capture, plus two poster presentations on new materials and new systems for industrial waste heat capture. The presentations were well received, opportunity for networking and raising the profile of the TCS team, SPECIFIC and Swansea University.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022


Description	Everything Change: Changing Energy Event run by the Taliesin Arts Centre
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Public/other audiences
Results and Impact	Everything Change: Changing Energy Event run by the Taliesin Arts Centre, JC presented our Active Building Principles and participated in a panel discussion.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2021


Description	Expo 2020 Dubai UAE: British Pavilion
Form Of Engagement Activity	A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	International
Primary Audience	Industry/Business
Results and Impact	Professor Dave Worsley was an invited panellist at this international 2-day event speaking about the mining and materials needed for a net-zero future. Chaired by Sir Jim McDonald (President of the Royal Academy of Engineering, Principal & Vice-Chancellor of the University of Strathclyde), the panel consisted of Prof Mercedes Maroto-Valer, (Champion UK Industrial Decarbonisation Research and Innovation Centre (IDRIC) and Associate Principal (Global Sustainability) Heriot-Watt University) and Professor Dave Worsley. Topics discussed included: Policy, Economy, Sociology Engagement, Resources management, Decarbonisation, Clusters, Skills required to live in 2050. Raising the profile of SPECIFIC and current research internationally, networking and opportunities for future collaborations (including future funding calls), particularly with the fellow UK participants which has already progressed.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022
URL	https://www.expo2020dubai.com/en


Description	FLEXIS Advisory Board SMT & Research Leaders met with Welsh Governemnt & Cardiff Capital Region
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Regional
Primary Audience	Policymakers/politicians
Results and Impact	Members of SPECIFIC's Management Team and Research Leaders attended the latest FLEXIS Advisory Board at the Miskin Manor on 12 May 2022. Amongst presentations from Welsh Government and Cardiff Capital Region, members of SPECIFIC introduced their work areas and plans in the context of the work programmes constituting Switch Connect. Later in the day Cardiff Capital Region hosted a tour of their recently acquired Aberthaw Power Station and exercises and discussions throughout the day centred on ideas how they could best develop it under Net Zero.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022


Description	FSE - Engineering/Materials Science Outreach Activities
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Regional
Primary Audience	Schools
Results and Impact	FSE - Engineering/Materials Science Outreach Activities - Various community visits/on campus visits including: 05/10/23, Current News Webinar - Virtual (13 attendees) 06/10/23, Engineering Careers Talk - Milford Haven School, Yrs 10/11 (30 attendees) 06/10/23, Engineering Careers Talk - Ysgol Henry Tudor, Yrs 11/12 (50 attendees) 13/10/23, Engineering Enrichment Day - Coleg Sir Gar, Yr 11 (30 attendees) ON CAMPUS 19/10/23, Engineering Careers Talk - Ystalyfera Bro Dur, Yr 11 (112 attendees) 27/10/23, Big Online battery Experiment (virtual) participants from - Ysgol Bro Ingli, Lamphey, Tenby, Saundersfoot, Pemb Dock, Llanmartin, Yrs 5/6/7 (162 attendees) 15/11/23, Engineering Careers Talk - Coleg Sir Gar , BTECH (50 attendees) 23/11/23, Engineering Careers Talk - St Johns College Cardiff, Yr 12 (50 attendees) 01/12/23, Engineering Careers Talk - St Davids College Cardiff, Yrs 11/12 (40 attendees) 13/12/23, Engineering Workshop Activities - Neath Port Talbot College, BTECH (17 attendees) ON CAMPUS 20/12/23, Christmas Lecture - Materials of a Snowman - Mark Coleman, Bay Campus, Yrs 7-12 (150 attendees registered).
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2023


Description	Faculty of Science, Swansea University - School Outreach Visit
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Schools
Results and Impact	Elinor Winrow joined staff from the FSE on a visit to Devonport High School, Devon to showcase SPECIFIC and FSE research to approx. 135 pupils in years 11-12. Presenting on insight into STEM opportunities for future study/careers and raising SPECIFIC & SU's profile.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2023


Description	Faculty of Science, Swansea University - School Outreach Visit
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Regional
Primary Audience	Schools
Results and Impact	Dr Sarah-Jane Potts visited two schools, Caerleon and Llanmartin demonstrating penny batteries and providing hands on activities to engage students in materials science research. Inspiring approx. 30 students, presenting STEM opportunities for future career paths, raising SPECIFIC & Swansea University's profile.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2023


Description	Faculty of Science, Swansea University, Outreach Workshops
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Regional
Primary Audience	Schools
Results and Impact	Dr Jon Elvins and Elinor Winrow participated in workshops at four primary schools - Lamphey Primary School, Tenby CIW Primary School, Ysgol Bro Ingli, and Llanmartin providing interactive activities regarding thermochemical storage research. Introduced over 100 children in years 5/6 to materials science and cultivated an interest in STEM subjects, inspiring the next generation of engineers/scientists, educating them on responses to climate change.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2023


Description	Faculty of Science, Swansea University, Outreach Workshops
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Regional
Primary Audience	Schools
Results and Impact	Dr Jon Elvins and Elinor Winrow visited two schools, Penyrheol (Years 7-10) and Pontarddulais Primary School (Year 6) holding interactive workshops showcasing the team's thermochemical storage research. Over 50 children engaged in materials science/climate change and net zero challenges, raising the profile of both SPECIFIC and Swansea University.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2023


Description	Federation of European Materials Societies (FEMS) Keynote Symposium: Energy and Transportation from a European Materials Perspective: Keynote Session II
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	International
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Dave Worsley gave a keynote speech to the Federation of European Materials Societies (FEMS) in Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2018


Description	Federation of Master Builders Conference
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	presentation by Dr Jonathan Williams
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2018


Description	Filming for SPECIFIC
Form Of Engagement Activity	A broadcast e.g. TV/radio/film/podcast (other than news/press)
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	International
Primary Audience	Public/other audiences
Results and Impact	A film was made for SPECIFIC featuring Dave Worsley and Paul Jones
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2018


Description	First IOCD North/South Collaborative Workshop on Energy (MLD)
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	International
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	MLD Invited to this meeting to discuss global collaboration and the development of global north - global south interactions Presented on the work of SPECIFIC and the emerging UNESCO Chair at Swansea University. Invited to present/teach at a potential workshop in Ghana (funding dependent) in the summer of 2024. New contacts that will hopefully lead to future collaborations.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2023


Description	Founder's Day, Tata Steel - Jamshedpur, India
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	International
Primary Audience	Industry/Business
Results and Impact	SPECIFIC, along with Tata Steel in the UK, had a unique opportunity to showcase our perovskite photovoltaic technology at an exhibition marking Founder's Day in Jamshedpur, India. It was the first time the technology had been demonstrated in India. Cemented relationship with Tata Steel UK and stimulated ongoing conversations about manufacture of the technology at scale.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022


Description	Fully Charged Live 2022, Farnborough International
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Public/other audiences
Results and Impact	Dr Jenny Baker participated in a panel discussion at the event: The next wave: Fusion, Hydrogen & Solid State. Other panellists included James Quinn, Faradion; Abigail Dombey, Hydrogen Sussex; and Nick Walkden, UKAEA. Fully Charged LIVE, the UK's largest clean energy and electric vehicle event, showcased more than 200 clean energy and electric vehicle exhibits, and 50+ greener living/EV ownership theatre sessions, with 23,222 people visiting across the three-day event. Opportunity to raise the profile of Jenny and SPECIFIC and disseminate current research and future opportunities.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022


Description	Future funding for energy transition - TRACER online event
Form Of Engagement Activity	A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Policymakers/politicians
Results and Impact	Professor Dave Worsley was invited via Welsh Government to speak in a session at the TRACER on-line event about learning from good practice experiences and how projects related to the energy transition can pursue the goals of achieving carbon targets, scientific excellence and levelling-up. The event was organised in conjunction with WG and Cardiff University under the TRACER Coal Regions in Transition project: (https://tracer-h2020.eu/).
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2021
URL	https://tracer-h2020.eu/


Description	GB-Sol - BIPV Solutions - Active Building Webinar Series
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	GB-Sol - BIPV Solutions - Active Building Webinar Series, hosted by SPECIFIC.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2021


Description	Get involved in Innovation Summit at Green Great Britain Week
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Industry/Business
Results and Impact	invited speaker - Dave Worsley
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2018


Description	Glass Fibre Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) presented by Combar - Active Building Webinar Series
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Glass Fibre Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) presented by Combar - Active Building Webinar Series, hosted by SPECIFIC.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2021


Description	Gordon Research Conference. Aqueous Corrosion. Corrosion in an Evolving World: Science Informing Durability and Design
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	International
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Phil Ansell presented at this conference in New Hampshire, USA
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2018


Description	Gower College Go Green Week
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Local
Primary Audience	Schools
Results and Impact	Gower College Go Green Week - Public Engagement
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2020


Description	Grand Design Live, Excel, London
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Public/other audiences
Results and Impact	Dr Justin Searle attended the event to present on SPECIFIC's demonstration program and take part in a panel discussion relating to sustainable building and design. Supporting partners and dissemination of the work SPECIFIC do around construction, sustainability and energy management.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022


Description	Green Economy Conference (4theRegion), Swansea Arena
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Regional
Primary Audience	Industry/Business
Results and Impact	SPECIFIC's comms team supported an exhibition stand hosted by the N0W SKILLS and SWITCH on SKILLS project teams. SPECIFIC also had a presence on a stand led by Swansea University's business engagement team. Chris Bailey attended on behalf of SPECIFIC. Knowledge dissemination, networking and public engagement activities.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2023


Description	Green Health Wales - National Expert Panel and Honorary Leads inaugural meeting (CB)
Form Of Engagement Activity	A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Online introduction to the various expertise convened by this panel under Green Health Wales. Chris Bailey is the Honorary Lead for Active Buildings and Renewable Energy.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2023


Description	Green Health Wales - National Honorary Leads - Expert Panel Quarterly, Online
Form Of Engagement Activity	A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Regional
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Chris Bailey is Honorary Lead for Active Buildings and Renewable Energy for Green Health Wales - The organisation host quarterly expert panel discussions to table collaboration ideas and seed innovation and networking to establish all Wales projects that impact sustainability in healthcare. Presentation from the Bevan Commission's "Let's not waste program" and info from HEIW Sustainability leads.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2023


Description	Green Recovery Business Conference, 4theRegion
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Regional
Primary Audience	Industry/Business
Results and Impact	This event brought together businesses showcase businesses building the green economy; create a shared sense of purpose and vision; provide resources and advice; understand the obstacles and constraints for local businesses; and develop a collective plan of action for local companies. Organised across eight key themes including 'buildings' with an introduction to SPECIFIC's Active Buildings by Chris Bailey. Members of the SPECIFIC team also manned a stand throughout the day providing information and advice to local businesses. Networking and knowledge dissemination, generated several leads with local companies for the Business Development team to follow-up.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022


Description	Green Teams Wales Award Ceremony
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Regional
Primary Audience	Public/other audiences
Results and Impact	An event to celebrate NHS teams working on decarbonisation and circular economy self-started projects, including those involved in the CEIC project. Recognition for project teams from CEIC, with whom Chris Bailey has worked to discuss themes of circular economy and renewable energy.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2023


Description	Guest Lecture for Masters students on built environment regulation at Atlantic Technological University, Galway
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	International
Primary Audience	Postgraduate students
Results and Impact	Jo Clarke was asked to give a guest lecture (online event) on Active Buildings to a group of master's students at ATU. Knowledge sharing - teaching students about Active Buildings and challenges in net zero carbon building design.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022


Description	HOPV Conference, Valencia, Spain
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	International
Primary Audience	Other audiences
Results and Impact	personnel at SPECIFIC had their abstracts accepted at the annual international conference, HOPV
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2018


Description	HTC-15. Hyphenated Techniques in Chromatography and Separation Technology
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Regional
Primary Audience	Industry/Business
Results and Impact	knowledge exchange with a specialised audience
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2017


Description	Hanson - Regen concrete solution - Active Building Webinar Series
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Hanson - Regen concrete solution - Active Building Webinar Series, hosted by SPECIFIC.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2021


Description	Hillary Rodham Clinton Global Challenges Summit: Towards Net Zero
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	International
Primary Audience	Other audiences
Results and Impact	Convened by Secretary Hillary Clinton, sponsored by the Welsh Government and hosted online by Swansea University, the weeklong summit brought together international leaders to discuss global challenges. Professor Dave Worsley chaired the panel 'Towards Carbon Zero' which featured speakers from the White House, Tufts University, Tata Steel and Wales Minister for Climate Change, Julie James.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2021
URL	https://swansea.globalchallengessummit.com/event/nov2021/planning/UGxhbm5pbmdfNzE1OTIy


Description	Honeywell/Trend - Smart Intelligent Buildings - Active Building Webinar Series
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Honeywell/Trend - Smart Intelligent Buildings - Active Building Webinar Series, hosted by SPECIFIC.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2021


Description	Hosted CIBSE Board Mtg & tour of Active Office (BP)
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Regional
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Bruce Philip is hosting the local CIBSE meeting at the Active Office and providing tours of the active buildings/technology demonstrators.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2023


Description	Hosted SUNRISE: Solar Energy Technologies for Sustainable Rural Development Conference
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	International
Primary Audience	Other audiences
Results and Impact	Hosted SUNRISE: Solar Energy Technologies for Sustainable Rural Development Conference - knowledge exchange with Indian institutions
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2020
URL	http://www.sunrisenetwork.org/news/hosting-a-conference-during-a-pandemic-sunrise-symposium-2020/


Description	Huw Griffiths Architects - Active Building Webinar Series
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Regional
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Huw Griffiths Architects - Active Building Webinar Series, hosted by SPECIFIC.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2020


Description	Hybrid & Organic Photovoltaics (HOPV) 2023, London
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	International
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	The 15th International HOPV conference was organised by Prof Trystan Watson - SU; Prof James Durrant - Imperial and UCL and brought together researchers and industrialists from across the globe. SPECIFIC was represented by Ershad Parvazian (presented on a recently published paper) and Carys Worsley (poster submission). Dissemination of recent research, raising the profile of both SPECIFIC and SU, networking and opportunities for future collaboration.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2023


Description	Hybrid & Organic Photovoltaics Conference HOPV22
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	International
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	The 14th International Conference on Hybrid and Organic Photovoltaics took place online from the 19-20 May (hosted by the nanoGe platform), and in Valencia, Spain from the 23-25 May 2022. The conference provides an excellent opportunity for scientists and engineers around the world to discuss the latest developments in hybrid and organic photovoltaics. SPECIFIC was represented by Prof Peter Holliman and Carys Worsley who spoke about their research at this event. Networking, knowledge exchange and dissemination, raising the speakers' profile as well as SPECIFIC and Swansea University.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022


Description	IDRIC Annual Conference, The Oval, London
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Dr Jon Elvins and the team attended/presented at this two-day event with discussions, presentations and posters from the 50+ IDRIC projects that are ongoing. The MESH project featured heavily in the 2-year impact video and report. We received prizes for three best posters in terms of their ability to connect with industry and how well the information was presented for accessibility.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2023


Description	IDRIC Quarterly Review
Form Of Engagement Activity	A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Dr Jon Elvins attended the quarterly progress review of projects from Swansea, Birmingham and Durham Universities. A full day of knowledge exchange and future project discussion.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2023


Description	IDRIC Regional Meeting: South Wales, Swansea University
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Prof Dave Worsley attended the launch event with SWIC, and Dr Jon Elvins gave a presentation of industrial waste heat harvesting (MESH) work and gathering of data from other projects. Presentations were well received and plenty of ideas generated, networking and knowledge dissemination, raising profile of SPECIFIC and Swansea University.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022


Description	IDRIC Workshop
Form Of Engagement Activity	A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Dr Jon Elvins attended this event to disseminate research activities of the IDRIC and Flexis programmes. Excellent networking opportunity and multiple new contacts made.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022


Description	IDRIC Workshop - Birmingham
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Dr Jon Elvins and Dr Justin Searle attended this IDRIC research workshop on storage activities, an event open to both industrial and academic parties. Networking opportunity and research dissemination.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022


Description	IDRIC technical Group meeting: University of Birmingham
Form Of Engagement Activity	A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Dr Jon Elvins attended and presented at technical discussions on three IDRIC projects. Presentations well received and information received on improved manufacturing methodology, networking and raising awareness of SPECIFIC's research.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022


Description	IDTechEx 2018
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	International
Primary Audience	Industry/Business
Results and Impact	Global exposure of SPECIFIC research
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2018


Description	IEA ES TCP T 41 Economics of Energy Storage - Project Meeting
Form Of Engagement Activity	A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Discussion and planning for upcoming activities, the task will be able to utilise data from the Active Buildings. Discussions very fruitful, information gained will be beneficial for future projects.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022


Description	IET Workshop: The Future Office
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Industry/Business
Results and Impact	invited speaker at this national conference. profiling SPECIFIC's ACTIVE Office
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2018


Description	IKC Directors Meeting - hosted by SPECIFIC
Form Of Engagement Activity	A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	SPECIFIC hosted the management teams of the national Innovation and Knowledge Centres at Swansea
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2018


Description	IKC Directors Workshop
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Sharing of IKC best practice
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2012,2013,2014,2015,2018


Description	IWA - Harnessing the potential: renewable energy in the Swansea Bay City Region
Form Of Engagement Activity	A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Local
Primary Audience	Industry/Business
Results and Impact	Gill Kelleher was invited to sit on an expert renewable energy panel on the benefits to the Swansea Bay City Region
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2018


Description	India-UK Symposium on Sustainability: Addressing Water-Energy-Food nexus [Sustain-WEF], Outreach, IIT Kanpur
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	International
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Dr Mark Spratt spoke at this multidisciplinary conference which aims to address challenges related to sustainable energy, plans for decarbonization and Net Zero, and challenges associated with the essential connections between energy, food, and water in India, and the UK. Prof Matthew Davies was also an invited presenter also presented at this event as an invited presenter and helped develop relationships for the IC2C bid. Keynote speakers included Prof Dave Worsley (SPECIFIC, SU) and Prof James Durrant, Imperial College London. Networking opportunities and dissemination of SPECIFIC's research and future potential projects, including regarding the recently submitted SUNRISE@TEA proposal, additionally, an outline for the IC2C bid was submitted.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2023


Description	India/ UK Newton Workshop - Clean Energy for Rural Applications
Form Of Engagement Activity	A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	International
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	India - UK Newton workshop on providing clean energy for rural applications organised between IISER Pune and Edinburgh University. What really made the workshop stand out was it was not just engineers and scientists crossing geographical divides but that social scientists were also be involved in the workshop, bring different experiences to bear.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2017
URL	http://specific.eu.com/india-uk-newton-workshop-clean-energy-for-rural-applications/


Description	Indiana Delegation/Welsh Government Visit
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an open day or visit at my research institution
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	International
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Dr Justin Searle and Dr Joanna Clarke hosted eleven economic development leaders from across Indiana and showcased the Active Buildings, laboratories and clean room, and industrial demonstration of Active Building technologies at the SHED. This was part of a week-long visit organised by UK and Welsh Government. Feedback indicated the group were impressed with the campus/buildings/technology and face similar challenges in the USA - co-ordinating funding, engaging estates and contractors. SPECIFIC supported the WG in fostering international collaborations, knowledge dissemination and networking.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2023


Description	Industry Stakeholder Workshop on Green Technology Critical Metal Recycling - Met4Tech and SonoCat, University of Glasgow
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	JB was an invited speaker at this 2-day showcase of the latest developments in green technology critical metal recycling and sustainable manufacturing. Organised by Universities of Glasgow and Leicester. Knowledge dissemination, networking and future opportunities for collaboration.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2023


Description	InnovateUK/DFID - Competition Pitch - Buildings as Power Stations Collaborative R&D
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	International
Primary Audience	Industry/Business
Results and Impact	Presentation of the 'buildings as power stations' concept inviting industry to collaborate to enable translation of research into impact
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2017


Description	Innovation Engineering presented by Eureka Europe - Active Buildings Webinar Series
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Innovation Engineering presented by Eureka Europe - Active Buildings Webinar Series, hosted by SPECIFIC.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2021


Description	Innovation Zero, Olympia London
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Industry/Business
Results and Impact	Chris Bailey, Jon Elvins, and Bruce Philip attended Innovation Zero. This is a well-attended net zero focused exhibition with speakers from UK Gov and industry. Networking and collaboration development. Met with Gridserve, Green Lithium, Space Forge, Getech Minerals, PeaSoup and more. Already developing relationships and projects from these.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2023


Description	International Conference on Higher Education, Research and Innovation (ICHERI 22)
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	International
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Prof Dave Worsley was invited deliver a plenary talk entitled: Buildings as Solar Power stations: Innovation to democratize power at this digital conference. Raising the profile of research at SPECIFIC and Swansea University, strengthening links/networking with partner organisations in India.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022


Description	International Conference on Organic and Hybrid Thermoelectrics (ICOT2018)
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	International
Primary Audience	Industry/Business
Results and Impact	international exposure for SPECIFIC
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2018


Description	International Energy Agency (IEA) Task Discussion - Graz, Austria
Form Of Engagement Activity	A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	International
Primary Audience	Other audiences
Results and Impact	Dr Jon Elvins and members of the TCS team attended to present work on the three tasks the team are involved with and draw on information supplied by other contributors. Networking, dissemination of research, and information acquired that has enabled the refining of ongoing research experiments.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022


Description	International Energy Agency T67/T40 meeting
Form Of Engagement Activity	A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	International
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Dr Jon Elvins participated in the International Energy Agency T67/T40 meeting, to discuss collaborations, disseminate research and strengthen networks.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2023


Description	International Materials Research Congress (IMRC 2022), Cancun, Mexico
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	International
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Prof Matthew Davies organized and ran a symposium titled "Developing Circular Economy and Sustainable Design for Emerging Energy Technologies" and delivered two invited talks at this conference. Dr Rhys Charles also delivered an invited talk, as did colleagues Alex Doolin and Dr Rodrigo Garcia-Rodriquez. Dissemination of SPECIFIC's research and raising the profile of the team, SPECIFIC and Swansea University in the international community, opportunity for networking and to make contacts for future collaborations.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022


Description	International Solar Power Technologies Conference 2021
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	International
Primary Audience	Other audiences
Results and Impact	Solar Power Technologies Conference 2021 - TW was an invited speaker and panelist.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2021
URL	https://www.rsc.org/events/detail/47124/international-solar-power-technologies-sptech-conference


Description	International Summit on Organic and Hybrid Photovoltaics Stability - ISOS13 Conference, Sonderborg, Denmark
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	International
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Dr Trystan Watson and Dr Becky Bolton gave an oral presentation on perovskite scale-up and outdoor weathering demonstration work happening at PMRC. The presentations were well received, opportunity for networking and raising the profile of the PV team, SPECIFIC and Swansea University.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022


Description	Interview for ENTRANCES, with Cardiff University
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	International
Primary Audience	Policymakers/politicians
Results and Impact	ENTRANCES, is a pan-European project which aims to examine the implications of energy transitions for social and economic justice across Europe, contributing to a better understanding of "Just Transitions". NPT Council suggested Prof Dave Worsley take part in an interview to discuss the issues raised. As part of the Energy Transitions from Coal and Carbon: Effects on Societies (ENTRANCES) project, Cardiff University is undertaking research to assess the socio-economic implications of a transition to low-carbon energy in South Wales, with a specific focus on Port Talbot. Further detailed information about this project can be found on the ENTRANCES website (entrancesproject.eu) As founder of SPECIFIC and the Steels and Metals Institute (SaMI) at Swansea University, Prof Worsley gave his opinions and insights into the impact of the decarbonisation agenda on the local community in Port Talbot, the wider city region and nationally, across Wales. Raising the profile of SPECIFIC and Swansea University projects contributing to de-carbonising the industrial landscape of the surrounding area. Prof Worsley introduced industrial partners to the ENTRANCES team too for a wider perspective.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022
URL	http://www.entrancesproject.eu


Description	Invited by WG to the 2017 Diwali Reception - Mark Drakeford, First Minster for Wales and Raj Aggarwal - Hon Consul of India in Wales
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Regional
Primary Audience	Public/other audiences
Results and Impact	Invited by Welsh Government to attend the 2019 Diwali Reception with Mark Drakeford, First Minster for Wales and Raj Aggarwal - Hon Consul of India in Wales
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2019


Description	Japanese Delegation / WG visit to Active Buildings
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an open day or visit at my research institution
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	International
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	CJB hosted a visit - Mioko Morris from WG International Relations asked if members of a Japanese delegation could visit SPECIFIC. We met Dr Yonezawa of Kyushi Institute of Technology. Dr Yonezawa presented a technology solution for heat pump voltage optimisation/control which would work well with renewables. Looking for support as unable to deploy this in Japan today due to closed energy market.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2023


Description	Judging Panel for Welsh Government Sustainable Schools Challenge
Form Of Engagement Activity	A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Regional
Primary Audience	Policymakers/politicians
Results and Impact	Dr Jo Clarke was on the judging panel for the WG Sustainable Schools Challenge, which involved reviewing submissions and attending presentations from the seven shortlisted Local Authorities. WG will provide £15m to the chosen Local Authority to design and build an exemplar NZC school in Wales. Supporting the WG in their scheme selection. Opportunity to contribute to the design of a NZC school in Wales, and to develop new partnerships for future projects.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022


Description	Kelda - Sustainable Showering - Active Building Webinar Series
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Kelda - Sustainable Showering - Active Building Webinar Series, hosted by SPECIFIC.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2021


Description	Keynote Presentation at the Research and Innovation Awards 2022
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Regional
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Prof Dave Worsley together with Dr Laura Baker (Tata Steel) gave the keynote speech at the Swansea University R&I Awards to highlight collaboration between academia and industry. This event celebrating the diversity of research and innovation carried out at Swansea University recognised over 100 entries across 13 award categories. Each application exemplified the quality, relevance and positive global impact of Swansea University's research and its potential to inspire. Raising the profile of working relationships with industry at SPECIFIC. The event was attended by many industrial partners to SU who would not have been aware of SPECIFIC previously. Further encouraged academia-industrial relations and highlighted how important they are.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022


Description	LOPEC Conference 2023, Munich
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	International
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Dr Sarah-Jane Potts presented her work on scaling up printed carbon-based mesoscopic perovskite photovoltaics. With more than 180 conference presentations, the LOPEC Conference is the world's leading communication platform for technology, solutions, knowledge and research in the printed electronics industry. Research dissemination, knowledge transfer, networking and raising the profile of both SPECIFIC and Swansea University.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2023


Description	Lancaster Energy Materials Symposium (Presentation)
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Other audiences
Results and Impact	Lancaster Energy Materials Symposium (Presentation) - knowledge exchange
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2020


Description	LaunchPad, Net Zero Industry Wales Briefing, Penllergare, Swansea
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Regional
Primary Audience	Industry/Business
Results and Impact	In person meeting to learn more about the LaunchPad funding and to engage other potential partners. Mark Spratt attended with Andy Tulloch and Robbie Sutton of RotaHeat. Following the meeting a visit was made to Penllergare Valley Woods with Chris Bailey to view a possible deployment site. MS attended too. Very positive engagement between RotaHeat and Penllergare Valley Woods with discussions about forming a partnership for LaunchPad funding. Lots of industry in attendance. Live discussion and set up for several projects we can support including ACTL - PowerRoof, Rotaheat, City Science, Biophilic Living, Optimise AI, MHPA.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2023


Description	Lead Redox Flow Battery Webinar (in Collaboration with IISC Bangalore)
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	International
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Attendance of this joint SU IISC Bangalore Webinar (chaired and organised by Dr Jenny Baker). Talks by Rathod Suman (IISCB) - The Development & Construction of a Lead Redox Flow Battery; and its life cycle assessment - Emanuel Shittu (SU). To see the latest advances and environmental impacts of lead redox batteries inspired by collaborations realised through the SUNRISE programme between Swansea University and The Indian Institute of Science Bangalore.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022


Description	Legrand - IoT - real time applications - Active Building Webinar Series
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Legrand - IoT - real time applications - Active Building Webinar Series, hosted by SPECIFIC.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2021


Description	Levelling-up Committee - Visit and Active Building Tour
Form Of Engagement Activity	A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Policymakers/politicians
Results and Impact	Representatives from the UK Government Levelling up Committee visited the University. Prof Dave Worsley and Dr Ian Mabbett were invited by NPT Council to contribute to the discussion session. Raising the profile of SPECIFIC and the wider locale to attract more funding to the area post 2023.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022


Description	Li-ION 2021 International (Virtual) Conference on Recent Advances in Lithium-ion Batteries (LIBs) and their Recycling Methods for Sustainable Development
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	International
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Dr Jenny Baker participated as an invited speaker to share SPECIFIC's current research.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2021


Description	Lord Bhattacharyya Award Ceremony 2022
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Funded by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, the Royal Academy of Engineering and WMG at the University of Warwick shortlisted six exceptional industry-academia partnerships from across the UK for the second annual Bhattacharyya Award. Prof Dave Worsley attended to represent the Swansea University and Steel Strategic Alliance: Sustainable Steelmaking partnership, one of six finalists. Opportunity to showcase Swansea University's research and network within academia and industry sectors.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022


Description	Low Carbon Swansea Bay (LCSB) Event - Embodied Carbon and Active Buildings
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Regional
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Low Carbon Swansea Bay (LCSB) Event - Embodied Carbon and Active Buildings - knowledge exchange - presentation by Joanna Clarke (Architect at SPECIFIC)
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2020


Description	MASI Capacity Building Event, Swansea University
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Local
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	MASI is an internal fund for Swansea University researchers. It has been a useful platform for developing inter-disciplinary research ideas, 2 of which are currently funded following engagement with Dr Mark Spratt of the Business Development Team. Further discussions around energy forecasting for better building management and use of low cost coatings for energy products serving marginalised communities.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2023


Description	Manufacture and Characterization of Screen-Printed Carbon Perovskite Solar Cells Workshop, Merida, Mexico
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	International
Primary Audience	Schools
Results and Impact	Members of the PV Team including Dr Becky Bolton, Dr Sarah-Jane Potts, Kat Lacey and Carys Worsley visited Merida, Mexico as part of Royal Society visit to deliver presentations and practical workshops to university students at Cinvestav. Prof Trystan Watson gave a guest presentation and additionally both teams hosted a seminar for two local businesses. The Swansea and Cinvestav teams presented their most recent work, offering suggestions and further collaborative opportunities. Outreach activities and dissemination of SPECIFIC's research and networking.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2023


Description	Materials Research Exchange (MRE) 2020
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Policymakers/politicians
Results and Impact	https://www.swansea.ac.uk/engineering/materials-at-swansea/ Attendance and participation in the MRE 2020 Event organised by the KTN in London. The intended purpose was to demonstrate critical mass in Materials led research at Swansea University. Bringing together all similarly related projects at Swansea under one umbrella.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2020
URL	https://ktn-uk.co.uk/events/live-materials-research-exchange-2020


Description	Materials Research Exchange 2022 (MRE)
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Members of SPECIFIC manned a stand, Dr Justin Searle, Dr Silvia Villarroya-Lidon and Marie Greaves joined other SU projects including SUSTAIN. Opportunity to disseminate research and networking across industry sectors.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022


Description	Materials Research Society IMRC Conference
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	International
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Presentation by Dr Matt Carnie to the conference in Cancun, Mexico
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2018


Description	Materials Science and Engineering Current News Series Webinar - Active Buildings for a low carbon future
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Schools
Results and Impact	Dr Joanna Clarke hosted a group of schoolteachers to review the developing Young Person's Guide to Active Buildings. The aim was to ensure that it linked strongly enough to the new Curriculum for Wales and would provide a useful teaching resource for schools. Knowledge dissemination, education and encouraging youngsters into a career in materials science, engineering, or construction.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2023


Description	Materials for Sustainable Development Conference (MAT-SUS), Barcelona, Spain
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	International
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Prof Matt Carnie gave an invited talk on his work characterising the indoor light resource available to power the internet of things. Some potential collaborate opportunities are arising as a direct result of this talk.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2023


Description	Materials/FSE Outreach Activities - Various
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Regional
Primary Audience	Schools
Results and Impact	Five separate events at schools/colleges and/or on campus including: Step Up Materials - Yr 16 x 16 participants at Bay Campus LP - Step Up, Dave P, Becky Waldram Materials Testing - B Tech x 16 at Gower College LP - Dai Warren Materials Careers - Yr 12 at Bishop gore School LP - Mark Coleman Engineering Enrichment Days - Yr 12 x 16 at Bay Campus LP - Mark Coleman, Dave Penney, Becky Waldram, Sarah-Jane Careers session - Gower College x 70 Yr 12s LP - Mark C, Monique Latty
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2023


Description	Mega Event - ACMA Technology Summit & EXPO 2019
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	International
Primary Audience	Industry/Business
Results and Impact	invited to give a presentation at this annual summit in Pune, India
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2019


Description	Mexico Institutional Links
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	International
Primary Audience	Schools
Results and Impact	Three representatives from SPECIFIC IKC visited Mexico for one week to deliver a British Council Institutional Links project with CINVESTAV, Merida. On the third day they co-delivered a full-day workshop at a local school. The workshop demonstrated that it was possible to manufacture third generation photovoltaic devices using screen printing techniques that were readily available at the art facilities of the school and that form an important component of the local economy
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2018
URL	http://specific.eu.com/category/blog/


Description	Mitsubishi - Heat Pumps - Active Building Webinar Series
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Regional
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Mitsubishi - Heat Pumps, Active Buildings Webinar Series hosted by SPECIFIC.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2020


Description	Mountpark Visit
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an open day or visit at my research institution
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	International
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Dr Jo Clarke and Dr Justin Searle hosted a tour of the Active Buildings for Mountpark, a leading developer of logistics and industrial properties across UK and Europe. Mountpark were introduced to SPECIFIC via Dave Taylor at TATA Steel, the visit was to explore the use of integrated renewable technologies in building design.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022


Description	N0W Energy Skills Forum
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Regional
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Jo Clarke was asked to present to the skills forum on the Active Buildings, challenges of low carbon buildings, and the need for more skills. Disseminating information to a group concerned with developing skills for the construction industry. Also, making new contacts to work with in future.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022


Description	NPT College - Materials Outreach event
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an open day or visit at my research institution
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Local
Primary Audience	Schools
Results and Impact	Dr Justin Searle provided guided tours of the SPECIFIC facilities for 10 to 15 students and teachers from NPT college, who attended workshops, made batteries and discussed Active Building principles. Laura Penney hosted with support from the research teams and building demonstration activity.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2023


Description	Nant Helen Regeneration Project
Form Of Engagement Activity	A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Regional
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	expert panelists
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2018


Description	National Infrastructure Commission Visit
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an open day or visit at my research institution
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Regional
Primary Audience	Policymakers/politicians
Results and Impact	Visit of the National Infrastructure Commission to familiarise with renewables and low carbon manufacturing in Neath Port Talbot. Prof Dave Worsley joined the discussion session and gave a tour of the Active Buildings. Raising profile of SPECIFIC and the wider locale in respect of 'levelling up' funding.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022


Description	National Museum Wales - Presentation on Active Buildings
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Regional
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	The Sustainable Development Coordinator requested a presentation on Active Buildings by Dr Joanna Clarke to various National Museum Wales (NMW) stakeholders. NMW have a goal to decarbonise their museums by 2030, so are keen to work with SPECIFIC on solutions to help them achieve this. A visit to Big Pit was arranged to discuss potential collaboration and project support.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022


Description	Neath Port Talbot College Outreach/student Support Visit to Active Buildings
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an open day or visit at my research institution
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Local
Primary Audience	Schools
Results and Impact	CJB hosted a group of NPTC College students are participating in a Skills Wales Competition where one of the challenges includes developing a decarbonisation plan for a fictional Welsh town, utilising net zero technology applied in a structured and logical way to reduce demand on the national grid infrastructure. Chris Bailey presented to them originally at the SMARTer Homes Summit, and they requested to meet again to discuss this competition. NPTC College has also been in touch regarding training and knowledge exchange on net zero innovation.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2023


Description	Nesta Visit
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an open day or visit at my research institution
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Policymakers/politicians
Results and Impact	Prof Dave Worsley hosted a visit from a new team at Nesta, the UK's innovation agency for social good and toured the Active Buildings and had a discussion session. Changing perceptions and expanding the potential for Active Buildings roll out.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022


Description	Net Zero Embodied Carbon presented by Knauf, Active Buildings Webinar Series
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Net Zero Embodied Carbon presented by Knauf - Active Buildings Webinar Series, hosted by SPECIFIC.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2021


Description	Network to Net Zero: An Indo-UK Collaboration in Decarbonisation for Equitable Net Zero Outcomes - MASI Event, School of Management, Swansea University
Form Of Engagement Activity	A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	International
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Prof Dave Worsley attended this MASI Agenda Setting Event, focused on 'difficult to decarbonise' activities such as agriculture (underpinned by energy and water) and energy intensive industries, such as steel, glass, and chemicals. The result of an agreement between the Prime Ministers of the UK and India in May 2021 that agreed urgent action through a joint UK-India Roadmap for 2030. In addition to the work package sessions and presentations, the programme included networking opportunities, a gala dinner in the Great Hall, and visits to relevant research centres including SPECIFIC, CSAR, CWATER, and CADR.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022


Description	Newport and Cardiff Materials Society (NCMS) Lecture: Screen-printing Solutions for Sustainable Homes
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Regional
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Dr Sarah-Jane Potts presented her current research on the scale up of screen-printed perovskite solar modules at this NCMS webinar hosted via zoom. The talk showcased several up-and-coming technologies that can be used in sustainable homes, such as printed resistive heaters and printed perovskite solar cells. Networking and knowledge dissemination plus raising the profile of Sarah-Jane and SPECIFIC.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022


Description	Oldcastle Primary School - STEM week
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Local
Primary Audience	Schools
Results and Impact	Presentation by Dr Joanna Clarke for Oldcastle Primary School pupils as part of their STEM week.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2021


Description	Optigrun 'Green Roofs in Practice' - Active Building Webinar Series
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Optigrun 'Green Roofs in Practice' - Active Building Webinar Series, hosted by SPECIFIC.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2021


Description	Outreach event for Morriston School 6th form
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Regional
Primary Audience	Schools
Results and Impact	Becky Waldram, Elinor Winrow and Jo Clarke took part in an outreach event for Morriston school - Elinor presented on batteries and the children then took part in a battery experiment, rounded off with a Q&A session. Educating youngsters about engineering careers and material science.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022


Description	PVSAT 17
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	International
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Guangling Zhao has also been accepted to present at PVSAT (26-28 June 2023) showcasing her research on perovskite life cycle assessment. Dissemination of recent research, raising the profile of both SPECIFIC and SU, networking and opportunities for future collaboration.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2023


Description	PYC Group - Warmcel insulation - Active Building Webinar Series
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	PYC Group - Warmcel insulation - Active Building Webinar Series, hosted by SPECIFIC.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2021


Description	Pembrokeshire College Visit
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an open day or visit at my research institution
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Regional
Primary Audience	Schools
Results and Impact	A group of sixth form students from Pembrokeshire College spent half a day on campus, where they had a tour of the campus and Active Buildings and did the battery experiment in one of the materials labs. SPECIFIC staff supported Laura Penny's FSE outreach event. Outreach activity to encourage youngsters into Materials Science and engineering subjects.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022


Description	People Planet Pint - Swansea
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Local
Primary Audience	Public/other audiences
Results and Impact	Chris Bailey co-hosted Swansea's first informal Sustainability gathering/networking event under the PPP banner. This is an event conceptualised out of COP26, and has grown massively into a global group. 19 registered, 7 attended, but looks promising as a format for informal engagement with sustainability professionals and enthusiasts alike. Some interesting attendees, with excellent connections made.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2023
URL	https://small99.co.uk/people-planet-pint-meetup/


Description	Plenary International Conference on Battery Science and Technology 2022
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	International
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Dr Jenny Baker was invited to be a plenary speaker. The conference was online - on Indian time and well attended with over 100 participants from the battery research field. Raised the profile of research at SPECIFIC and shared the outputs of two cases studies, including the environmental impacts of the Active Office.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022


Description	Podcast for 4theRegion: Build Back Better Series
Form Of Engagement Activity	A broadcast e.g. TV/radio/film/podcast (other than news/press)
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	International
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Podcast for 4theRegion: Build Back Better Series - Interview with Joanna Clarke (Architect at SPECIFIC)
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2020


Description	Policy Forum for Wales Keynote Seminar: Next steps for City and Growth Deals in Wales
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Industry/Business
Results and Impact	Professor Dave Worsley spoke about the development of projects under the Swansea Bay City Deal programme in the session: Supporting economic development across Wales - sustainable growth, building the skills base, developing centers of research and excellence, and meeting business and community needs. Fellow speakers in the session: Richard Williams, Chief Executive, Community Foundation Wales Councillor Jane Mudd, Leader, Newport City Council, Alyn Franklin, Chief Executive Officer, Alcumus, Dr Marie Neal, Business Partnerships Co-ordinator, Research, Business & Innovation, Aberystwyth University.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2021


Description	Presentation at ABC event on a Technology Agnostic Approach to Heat and Buildings
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Jo Clarke gave a presentation at an ABC networking event in Berkeley, showcasing application of different low carbon technologies in buildings. Knowledge sharing and supporting the ABC.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022


Description	Presentation on Active Building Toolkit development at a Cardiff School of Art and Design Research Seminar
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	International
Primary Audience	Undergraduate students
Results and Impact	Dr Joanna Clarke was asked to present her research work on Active Buildings to students from the UK and Egypt focusing on the sustainable built environment. To disseminate knowledge and learnings.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022


Description	Presentation to ISG contractors and Arup
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Jo Clarke gave a presentation to a design team for net zero carbon schools projects in Cardiff, as part of a design team meeting. Assisting a design team in developing low carbon solutions for large school projects, has already led to further interactions with the team and knowledge exchange.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022


Description	Proton Radiation Hardness of Organic Photovoltaics, New Generation Photovoltaics for Space (PVSPACE-23), Rome (Italy), 2023
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	International
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Chung's team attended/invited talk/presentation. Knowledge dissemination, raising SPECIFIC's profile and networking.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2023


Description	Queens Anniversary Prize Award Ceremony
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Policymakers/politicians
Results and Impact	Prize award ceremony at St James' Palace. Award given by senior members of the Royal Family. SPECIFIC's Dr Bruce Philip, Sharon Bishop, Dr Becky Bolton and Carys Worsley accompanied Prof Dave Worsley, the Swansea University Chancellor and VC to the ceremony. Prestige for the project and wider recognition for SPECIFIC and Swansea University. This is the second time the Materials Department at Swansea has received a QAP, and Prof Worsley and Sharon Bishop were in the previous award ceremony.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022
URL	https://www.queensanniversaryprizes.org.uk/the-queens-platinum-jubilee-challenge/


Description	Queens Anniversary Prize Challenge Workshop
Form Of Engagement Activity	A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	A series of virtual working group meetings had been held over the last 3 months working on the draft report for higher and further education institutions working towards net zero operation. Dr Justin Searle attended a second in-person workshop to go through the current draft report. Influence on the recommendations into government and guidelines for HE and FE institutions in the net zero space.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022


Description	Queens Platinum Jubilee Challenge - Residential Workshop
Form Of Engagement Activity	A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	A case study was presented on the Active Office at the Queens Anniversary Platinum Jubilee Challenge working group residential event held in Cheshire. This grouping consists of representatives from all the winners of the Queens Anniversary Prize. The aim is to align as a higher and further education sector to align reporting, approaches and outcomes to accelerate decarbonisation within the HE and FE sectors. This work will continue until December 2022, culminating in a report with recommendations for action.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022


Description	RSC Intergovernmental Science-Policy Panel for Chemicals, Waste and the Prevention of Pollution - Introductory Meeting (MLD)
Form Of Engagement Activity	A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Policymakers/politicians
Results and Impact	Prof Matthew Davies is an invited panel member of the new RSC engagement group to advise the UN through an Intergovernmental Science-Policy Panel for Chemicals, Waste and the Prevention of Pollution and attended this virtual introductory meeting. Ongoing membership providing global visibility on a topic of key importance, opportunity to network and disseminate SPECIFIC's research.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2023


Description	Realising the Health Co-benefits of Net Zero - 2-day Workshop, Bristol
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	CJB attended and has has coordinated a bid for the Realising the health co-benefits of the transition to net zero UKRI call. A consortium has come together, with Professor Benjamin Barratt of Imperial College London as Principal Investigator, and Swansea and Cardiff Universities as co-investigators. The working title is the "Healthy Homes Hub". It will seek to investigate, compile data, and demonstration of the health impacts of net zero for indoor environments, particularly in homes, as a result of the transition to net zero. The EoI has been submitted, a UKRI applicant workshop was attended by Prof Barratt on 12-13 Dec, and now full bid submissions will open in Jan for an April submission. Award notified July, for a Nov '24 start if successful.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2023


Description	Regional Engagement Team - Research and Innovation Sharing Event
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Regional
Primary Audience	Industry/Business
Results and Impact	Regional Engagement Team - Research and Innovation Sharing Event - Knowledge Exchange
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2020


Description	Rehau - Ground to Air Heat Exchangers - Active Building Webinar Series
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Regional
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Rehau - Ground to Air Heat Exchangers, part of the Active Building Webinar Series hosted by SPECIFIC.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2020


Description	Reimagine Energy Tour - visits to schools
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Regional
Primary Audience	Schools
Results and Impact	Reimagine Energy Tour - visits to schools by Sarah-Jane Potts with her own funded project plus support: 19th September, Lliswerry Primary, 90 students 20th September, Marshfield Primary, 60 students 21st / 22nd September, Pentrepoeth Primary, 120 students 25th September, Caerleon, 258 students 26th September, Caerleon, 48 students 27th September, Llanmartin, 25 students
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2023


Description	Renewable Energy Workshop - 1397 Caerleon Royal Air Force Air Cadets
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Regional
Primary Audience	Schools
Results and Impact	Dr Sarah-Jane Potts provided a hands-on session for the cadets to print and build resistive heater coasters. Outreach activity, public engagement, encouraging interest in materials science and engaging the cadets in the net-zero possibilities for future careers.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2023


Description	Renewable Energy, Resources and Sustainable Technologies (Energytech 2022)
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	International
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Dr Bahaa Abbas delivered an oral presentation on the thermochemical storage materials at this international event. Knowledge sharing, networking and presentations were well received, and new contacts made at the event.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022


Description	Retrofit and Renewables filming for the Supply Chain Sustainability School (SCSS)
Form Of Engagement Activity	A broadcast e.g. TV/radio/film/podcast (other than news/press)
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Public/other audiences
Results and Impact	The SCSS provide online learning resources to the construction industry and contacted SPECIFIC re: interviewing people who have been involved in retrofit or renewable energy projects. A programme of interviewees for the SCSS was arranges, which involved Dr Jo Clarke, SPECIFIC team members and external partners. The interviews will be used as training material for apprentices in retrofit and renewable energy. They will also showcase SPECIFIC's work to a wide audience within the construction industry.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022


Description	Road Mapping Workshop: Materials for the Future of Photovoltaic Systems
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Road Mapping Workshop: Materials for the Future of Photovoltaic Systems - knowledge exchange
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2020


Description	Royal Society Conference: Sustainability in the research and innovation endeavour
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Prof Matthew Davies was invited to joint RSC- Royal Society Event regarding sustainability into research. Conversations with funders in regard to changes in research proposals to include sustainability statement etc. Maintains/improves SPECIFIC's visibility in the field.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2023


Description	Royal Society Research Visit 'Towards Sustainable Perovskite Photovoltaics' - CINVESTAV Merida, Mexico
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	International
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Prof Matthew Davies delivered an invited talk in CINVESTAV Merida, Mexico as part of a Royal Society research visit. Knowledge transfer and networking opportunities, raised the profile of both SPECIFIC and Swansea University on an international level.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2023


Description	Royal Society Sustainable Buildings Event
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Other audiences
Results and Impact	Royal Society Sustainable Buildings Event, JC presented our Active Buildings Principles.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2021


Description	Royal Society Symposium on Fast Ion Conducting in Solid State Electrolytes, Lancaster
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Dr Jenny Baker attended to gain understanding into solid state electrolyte electronic behaviour enhancing the current research work on manufacturing solid state batteries been undertaken. Also to build collaborations between SPECIFIC as experimental researchers and modelling researchers. New contacts with Sheffield University, Bristol University and Duke University (USA). Discussions ongoing about opportunities to work together.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022


Description	Royal Society of Architects in Wales (RSAW) Active Buildings Webinar Series
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Regional
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Royal Society of Architects in Wales (RSAW) Active Buildings Webinar Series, hosted by SPECIFIC.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2020


Description	Royal Society of Architects in Wales (RSAW) West Wales Branch
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Regional
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Royal Society of Architects in Wales (RSAW) West Wales Branch - presentation by Joanna Clarke (architect at SPECIFIC)
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2020
URL	https://www.specific.eu.com/


Description	Royal Society of Chemistry - Materials Chemistry Enabling Sustainability
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Other audiences
Results and Impact	Dr Jenny Baker participated as a panelist in this online discussion.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2021


Description	Royal Society of Chemistry - Transitioning the UK to a circular economy, London
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Prof Matthew Davies attended a meeting with RSC in London, mainly industry and government on how the UK can be transitioned to a circular economy. Knowledge dissemination and networking, influencing future RSC research activities.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022


Description	Royal Welsh Show - Builth Wells
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Regional
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Dr Mark Spratt and Chris Bailey, Business Development Managers attended to connect with the farming sector on energy and buildings utilisation. Particularly to meet with Andy Richardson of Food and Drink forum, but also to meet businesses solving energy issues in this space. Good connection re-made with Coleg Sir Gar, and also a new connection with NFU Energy. Further networking and raising SPECIFIC's profile.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022


Description	Running out of Time Relay - Event/Segment
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	International
Primary Audience	Public/other audiences
Results and Impact	SPECFIC's Active Buildings were one 26 UK projects selected as handover points for the Running out of Time relay, in which a baton was carried from Glasgow, host city of COP26, to Sharm El-Sheikh in Egypt, host of COP27. The baton carried a message from young people to the world's leaders about climate education, and was carried without carbon emissions by runners, cyclists and sailors. Five members of SPECIFIC's staff supported the relay by running the 11km leg from Swansea to Port Talbot. The relay was excellent for social media engagement and staff engagement with the message of climate action. Unfortunately, it did not achieve the expected media coverage because it coincided with the Queen's death and changes in UK government.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022
URL	https://running-out-of-time.com/journey


Description	SEISMIC II - Building Launch Event
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Located at the BRE Innovation Park in Watford, the SEISMIC building uses a standardised steel frame, the project was undertaken by a consortium of 7 different companies led by blacc, and includes the Manufacturing Technology Centre, the National Composites Centre, and SPECIFIC. Thomas Bassett, STTF attended the event representing SPECIFIC, raising the profile of SPECIFIC and active building principles integration with MMC, the event was a celebration of the project and an opportunity for publicity and networking.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022


Description	SMARTer Homes Summit at ICC Newport
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Chris Bailey presented alongside air quality researchers and industry on the impact of air quality in net zero homes. As part of the UKRI bid for the hub, this forum was open to discussing the topic in more detail Connected with critical industry in this space, primed for inclusion as partners in the full bid next year - RIW, EFT Consult and others. Also contributed to request for further outreach participation on the subject from local school.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2023


Description	SPEAKER: N&DMS lecture programme
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Regional
Primary Audience	Industry/Business
Results and Impact	invited speaker at Cardiff N&DMS Group annual lecture - Dave Worsley and Paul Jones
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2018


Description	SPECIFIC Active Buildings Webinar for the Royal Society of Architects in Wales (RSAW) West Wales Branch
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Regional
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	SPECIFIC Active Buildings Webinar for the Royal Society of Architects in Wales (RSAW) West Wales Branch - knowledge transfer - presentation by Joanna Clarke (Architect at SPECIFIC)
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2020


Description	SPECIFIC Business Collaborators & Projects Webinar: Bring a product to market
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Industry/Business
Results and Impact	SPECIFIC Business Collaborators & Projects Webinar: Bring a product to market
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2021


Description	SPECIFIC Business Collaborators & Projects Webinar: Improve existing products or processes
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Industry/Business
Results and Impact	SPECIFIC Business Collaborators & Projects Webinar: Improve existing products or processes
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2021


Description	SPECIFIC Business Collaborators & Projects Webinar: Run more sustainably
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Industry/Business
Results and Impact	SPECIFIC Business Collaborators & Projects Webinar: Run more sustainably
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2021


Description	SPECIFIC Christmas Lecture: From Textiles to Terawatts
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Regional
Primary Audience	Schools
Results and Impact	Prof Trystan Watson presented a Christmas lecture on materials engineering to a group of approx. 90 local students, staff, followed by Dr Jo Clarke providing a tour of the Active Office for students. Staff and University students also invited - engagement with local schools, an outreach activity to encourage the next generation into materials science.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022


Description	SPECIFIC Presentation: Renewable Energy for foundation year engineering students
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Local
Primary Audience	Undergraduate students
Results and Impact	SPECIFIC Presentation: Renewable Energy for foundation year engineering students
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2020


Description	SPECIFIC Webinar - 'Active Buildings' A Solar Technology Tour
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	International
Primary Audience	Other audiences
Results and Impact	SPECIFIC Webinar - 'Active Buildings' A Solar Technology Tour - knowledge transfer
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2020
URL	https://www.specific.eu.com/


Description	SPECIFIC Webinar - Active Buildings in Practice
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	International
Primary Audience	Other audiences
Results and Impact	SPECIFIC Webinar - Active Buildings in Practice - knowledge exchange
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2020
URL	https://www.specific.eu.com/


Description	SPECIFIC Webinar: Active Buildings in Practice
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	International
Primary Audience	Other audiences
Results and Impact	SPECIFIC Webinar: Active Buildings in Practice - knowledge transfer
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2020


Description	SPECIFIC Webinar: Emerging Photovoltaic Solutions for a Low Carbon Built Environment
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Other audiences
Results and Impact	This webinar highlighted the breadth of SPECIFIC's work in the area of PV, from developing new printable PV for the future, to the challenges of integrating new technologies into buildings. Session hosted by Dr Joanna Clarke and jointly delivered by Dr Trystan Watson (PV Research) and Dr Richard Lewis - practical implementation within SPECIFIC's Active Building demonstrator programme.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2021


Description	SPECIFIC Webinar: Perovskite Solar Cell Research for Aerospace Applications
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Other audiences
Results and Impact	SPECIFIC Webinar: Perovskite Solar Cell Research for Aerospace Applications
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2021


Description	SPECIFIC Webinar: Sustainable Technology Demonstration: Fascinating Fluids Around the Home
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Schools
Results and Impact	SPECIFIC Webinar: Sustainable Technology Demonstration: Fascinating Fluids Around the Home - public engagement
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2020
URL	https://www.specific.eu.com/


Description	SPECIFIC Webinar: Sustainable Technology Demonstration: Printed Electronics for Off Grid Homes
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	International
Primary Audience	Other audiences
Results and Impact	SPECIFIC Webinar: Sustainable Technology Demonstration: Printed Electronics for Off Grid Homes - Public Engagement
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2020
URL	https://www.specific.eu.com/


Description	SPECIFIC Webinar: Sustainable Technology Workshop: Engineering for The Apocalypse and Water Filter
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	International
Primary Audience	Other audiences
Results and Impact	SPECIFIC Webinar: Sustainable Technology Workshop: Engineering for The Apocalypse and Water Filter - Public Engagement
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2020
URL	https://www.specific.eu.com/


Description	SPECIFIC Webinar: Thermal Storage Research
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Industry/Business
Results and Impact	SPECIFIC Webinar: Thermal Storage Research
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2021


Description	SPECIFIC hosted: The Future of Low Carbon Home Heating
Form Of Engagement Activity	A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Regional
Primary Audience	Other audiences
Results and Impact	SPECIFIC hosted: The Future of Low Carbon Home Heating - a round-table event for South Wales housing associations
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2020


Description	SPECIFIC: Photovoltaics Lecture with Professor Brian O'Regan
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	International
Primary Audience	Other audiences
Results and Impact	SPECIFIC: Photovoltaics Lecture with Professor Brian O'Regan
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2021


Description	STA Storage Seminar: Market Access & Systems Integration
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Industry/Business
Results and Impact	talk given to industry personnel
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2017


Description	SU Research Week - 30 Years of Solar Energy Research Lecture - Prof James Durrant
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Local
Primary Audience	Undergraduate students
Results and Impact	Prof James Durrant is presented a career overview on Singleton Campus including tips on writing papers and grant bids.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2023


Description	SUNRISE Symposium: Powering the Green Recovery
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	International
Primary Audience	Other audiences
Results and Impact	The 8th biannual SUNRISE Symposium, on the theme of 'Powering the Green Recovery', the international (virtual) event brought together a range of exciting talks from academia and industry. SPECIFIC was represented across the key themes with speakers as follows: Professor David Worsley - Powering Green Recovery, Joanna Clarke - Buildings and Technology, Dr Jenny Baker and Dr Jon Elvins - Energy Storage, Professor Trystan Watson and Dr Cecile Charbonneau - Perovskite PV & Applications.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2021


Description	SUSTAIN Bi-annual Conference
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	International
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Professor Dave Worsley chaired the 'Blue Sky Thinking session' with captains of industry speakers.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2021


Description	SWITCH Workshop
Form Of Engagement Activity	A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Regional
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	This meeting was arranged with members of the FLEXIS and SPECIFIC project teams in order to undertake an in-depth assessment and further development of the SWITCH proposal, with a view towards progressing it towards submission. Attention was strongly focused on outputs and impact. Prof Dave Worsley led the meeting, which also included several workshop sessions. Progression of the SWITCH proposal.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022


Description	Scientific Innovation for Chemistry Students
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Regional
Primary Audience	Undergraduate students
Results and Impact	Professor Dave Worsley's presentation to inspire the next generation.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2021


Description	Scott Brownrigg Architects - Active Building Webinar Series
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Regional
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Scott Brownrigg Architects - Active Building Webinar Series, hosted by SPECIFIC.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2019


Description	Slovakian Ambassador Delegation - Visit/tour AO
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an open day or visit at my research institution
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	International
Primary Audience	Policymakers/politicians
Results and Impact	Slovakian Ambassador Delegation organised by WG - Visit/tour AO (MLD/CJB)
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2023


Description	Sodium-Ion Technology: Research, Innovations and Key Enhancements (STRIKE) Symposium
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	International
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	A Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) sponsored conference hosted by SU with invited speakers from India, Germany and the UK at Bay Campus. Jenny Baker helped to organise. Knowledge dissemination, raising the groups profile and networking. Links to Aryton fund. Potential collaboration with Coventry University and Birmingham University.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2023


Description	South Wales Industrial Cluster (SWIC) presentation to Welsh Government and Wales Office
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Regional
Primary Audience	Policymakers/politicians
Results and Impact	Prof Dave Worsley was invited to talk as part of a SWIC event which was attended by the Minister for Innovation, Vaughan Gething and Welsh Secretary, Simon Hart. Raising the profile of SPECIFIC and the wider project portfolio at senior WG and UK Gov level.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022


Description	South Wales Materials Association Presentation: All I want for Christmas is my Critical Raw Materials
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	International
Primary Audience	Other audiences
Results and Impact	South Wales Materials Association Presentation: All I want for Christmas is my Critical Raw Materials - Dr Rhys Charles
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2020


Description	South Wales Materials Association Presentation: Printing solar cells to turn Buildings into Power stations
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	International
Primary Audience	Other audiences
Results and Impact	South Wales Materials Association Presentation: Printing solar cells to turn Buildings into Power stations - knowledge transfer event given by Prof Trystan Watson
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2020


Description	South Wales Materials Association Webinar: Sustainable batteries for net zero - where are we now and where are we going?
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Other audiences
Results and Impact	Dr Jenny Baker and the Electrochemical Storage research group were invited to present this webinar.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2021


Description	South Wales Materials Association Webinar: The challenge of upscaling thermochemical storage systems & the potential utilisation in recovering waste heat.
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Regional
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Dr Jon Elvins was invited talk to give an update and overview on TCS material studies and the potential decarbonisation of industry via waste heat recovery. Opportunity to disseminate current research and raise the profile of the group, networking led to new contacts.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022


Description	South West Net Zero Hub Project Design Team Meeting (JC Presentation)
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Regional
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Dr Jo Clarke was asked to give a presentation on Active Buildings to the team at the South West Net Zero Hub - Networking opportunity and information dissemination.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2023


Description	South West Wales Regional EV Infrastructure Group
Form Of Engagement Activity	A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Regional
Primary Audience	Policymakers/politicians
Results and Impact	South West Wales Regional EV Infrastructure Group - knowledge exchange - chaired by Nigel Morris
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2020


Description	SuperGen and SuperSolar Joint Webinar: ATIP Application Areas Webinar, Presentations
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	International
Primary Audience	Other audiences
Results and Impact	SuperGen and SuperSolar Joint Webinar: ATIP Application Areas Webinar - knowledge transfer - Presentations Prof Trystan Watson & Dr Chung Tsoi
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2020


Description	Surfex 2022, Coventry Arena
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Chris Griffiths and Chris Batchelor represented the Coatings Research Group at this conference, presenting and attending talks on the latest surface, paint and coatings technology. The event brought together industry and researchers with 125 exhibitors and 65+ industrial and technical presentations/seminars. Networking and research/knowledge dissemination, raising SPECIFIC's and Swansea University's profile nationally.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022


Description	Sustainable Development of the Built Environment Conference
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Industry/Business
Results and Impact	talk at an industry event
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2017


Description	Sustainable Energy Science Outreach Sessions
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Regional
Primary Audience	Schools
Results and Impact	Dr Sarah-Jane Potts presented several outreach sessions at various schools including a sustainable energy science outreach session for students in St Illtyd's RC Primary School, Swansea. Students enjoyed learning about how wind and solar power systems worked and made their own penny batteries. Outreach activities and knowledge dissemination, raising the profile of materials science and Swansea University.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022


Description	Swansea Council Transport Steering Group
Form Of Engagement Activity	A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Local
Primary Audience	Policymakers/politicians
Results and Impact	CJB/MS were invited to present to Swansea Council Transport Steering Group regarding green travel opportunities for local schools and councils.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2023


Description	Swansea Science Festival, National Waterfront Museum - (2-day event)
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Regional
Primary Audience	Public/other audiences
Results and Impact	Dr Jon Elvins hosted a stand, as did Dr Sarah-Jane Potts as an outreach activity to disemminate recent research and hands on engagment for kids/public.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2023


Description	Swansea Science Festival, Waterfront Museum
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Regional
Primary Audience	Public/other audiences
Results and Impact	Dr Sarah-Jane Potts attended as an outreach activity, demonstrating penny batteries with attendees, hands on activities. Inspiring young scientists at Swansea University's annual science festival.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022


Description	Swansea University Climate Action Week
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Local
Primary Audience	Public/other audiences
Results and Impact	Swansea University Climate Action Week - Public Engagement
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2020


Description	Talk to SMEA
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Industry/Business
Results and Impact	Talk given in Sheffield by Professor Dave Worsley
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2018


Description	The Big Bang Fair
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Regional
Primary Audience	Schools
Results and Impact	outreach activities at an event aimed at encouraging young adults to consider science and highlighting the profile of the research being done at SPECIFIC
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2018


Description	The Great Science Share - demonstrations by SPECIFIC
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Regional
Primary Audience	Schools
Results and Impact	outreach activities undertaken by members of staff at SPECIFIC, co-ordinated by Dr Chris Weirman
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2018


Description	The Queen's Platinum Jubilee Challenge 2022 Visit/Tour
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an open day or visit at my research institution
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Hosted the consultants employed by the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Challenge to view the University Estate with regards to helping decarbonise. Prof Dave Worsley gave an extensive tour of all the SPECIFIC facilities and explained the role of Active Buildings and how this is being rolled out. Raising the profile of SPECIFIC and Active Buildings that will feed into the wider remit of de-carbonising the whole HE sector through a residential for all QAP winners in June.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022
URL	https://www.queensanniversaryprizes.org.uk/the-queens-platinum-jubilee-challenge/


Description	The Renewavbles Revolution: A Good News Conference. Powering our Buildings for a Cleaner Future
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	International
Primary Audience	Industry/Business
Results and Impact	Joanna Clarke presented information on the ACTIVE Office to an international audience in London
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2018


Description	The role of a pilot-line in the Li-/Na-ion battery commercialisation process, Bay Campus, Swansea University
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Regional
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Informative insights into battery development and the expertise needed to develop a production line. MS Attended by Trystan Watson, Jenny Baker, Matthew Davies and Mark Spratt. Numerous questions were posed and experiences shared, noting the similarities with PV manufacturing.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2023


Description	There's Something in the Seaweed; Swansea in London
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Jon Elvins presented the research/creation of alginate thermal chemical heat storage beads at this Swansea University showcase event. Knowledge dissemination, raising SPECIFIC's profile and networking.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2023


Description	Transforming Energy Access (TEA) - Annual Meeting (MS/AW)
Form Of Engagement Activity	A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	International
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Dr Mark Spratt was invited to present to members of the TEA network, FCDO and Carbon Trust on next-generation solar. The 2-day event provided opportunity to network with the TEA community and discuss the opportunities for next-gen solar. Dr Adrian Walters attended the sessions virtually. Knowledge transfer, networking and information gathered towards forming the SUNRISE network on next-gen solar for TEA.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2023


Description	TransiT decarbonisation Workshop, Swansea University
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Chris Bailey attended - The TransiT project is holding workshops on decarbonisation of large scale transportation, including HGV and buses across the UK. They are gathering information from stakeholders to help strutcture £20m of funding that EPSRC will be looking to allocate out from next year. Swansea hosted this particular workshop through ChengFeng Li of SU. Participants from TFW, Welsh Government, Local Authorities, HEIs, Gridserve, Marubeni, Arup and more. Great blue sky thinking session that will hopefully have informed the scope of the upcoming EPSRC challenge areas.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2023


Description	Treorchy Comprehensive School Visit
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an open day or visit at my research institution
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Regional
Primary Audience	Schools
Results and Impact	SPECIFIC hosted over 20 A-level students from Treorchy Comprehensive school. Students made solar cells, batteries and toured the Active Office to see the latest energy technologies in action. Students also had a session on materials science including a careers session featuring a Q & A with an academic, a SPECIFIC ECR and an industry professional. Outreach activity - encouraging the next generation of Materials Scientists, raising the profile of Swansea University and SPECIFIC's research.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022


Description	UK Energy Storage Conference 2018
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Industry/Business
Results and Impact	talks and participation of three members of staff
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2018


Description	UK Government Levelling-up Advisor Visit
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an open day or visit at my research institution
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Policymakers/politicians
Results and Impact	Visit from Helen Gwenllian a representative from UK Government 'levelling-up' Department to the Active Buildings and SPECIFIC facilities on Bay Campus as part of a visit to the Swansea Bay City Deal region and Swansea University. Raising awareness of SPECIFIC and the wider project portfolio to a UK Gov representative. Follow-up meetings organised for wider discussions.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022


Description	UK Redox Flow Battery Network Conference
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	International
Primary Audience	Industry/Business
Results and Impact	UK Redox Flow Battery Network Conference - Knowledge exchange
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2020
URL	https://www.specific.eu.com/


Description	UK-India Workshop On Circularity Of Critical Materials, University of Manchester
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	International
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	JB was an invited speaker at the UK-India Industry-Academia scoping workshop on Circularity of Critical Metals, Minerals and Materials was hosted by the University of Manchester and Henry Royce Institute. The workshop saw discussions on future ways forward. There was particular interest identified from the Indian delegation in battery recycling (critical materials for anode cathode, electrolyte); magnets; novel battery technology; using less critical materials; design for end-of-life; photovoltaics; other sustainable materials, and waste streams from mining. Knowledge dissemination, networking and future opportunities for collaboration.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2023


Description	UK-Jiangsu Webinar: Pathway to a Better Environment
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	International
Primary Audience	Other audiences
Results and Impact	Virtual conference on Pathway to a Better Environment: The Role of Low Carbon Sustainable Environmental Technologies & Energy Storage Devices and Digital-Twining of Manufacturing. Dr Jon Elvins was an invited speaker.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2021
URL	https://ukjs2020.com/f/ukjs-webinar-held-online13-15-2021


Description	UK-Midwest climate action dialogue
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	International
Primary Audience	Policymakers/politicians
Results and Impact	Professor Dave Worsley was asked by UKRI in the USA to lead one of the breakout sessions (Green Transportation) at their UK-Midwest climate action dialogue event in March 2021. Through SPECIFIC®, Swansea University has led a transition to zero emission, renewably powered transport, energy and heating solutions. SPECIFIC® has successfully developed, branded and marketed an award winning, GoUltraLow accredited, zero-emission fleet of electric vehicles powered by on-site renewables to raise awareness, stimulate uptake and influence regarding the transition to zero emission vehicles and active transport. A collaboration made up of multiple university and industry partners, local authorities and regional development groups and led by Dave are actively participating in the regional drive for net zero living. By engaging with new audiences and introducing the concept of active buildings as one of the solutions to decarbonisation and integration of transport systems bringing about cultural and economic changes necessary to meet global Government net zero targets
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2021


Description	UKGBC - Second Nature Live Course - Exploring Net Zero
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Other audiences
Results and Impact	Dr Joanna Clarke presented Active Buildings as a Net Zero Solution to a group designing net-zero hotel buildings as part of a UKGBC project.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2021


Description	UKRI Board Meeting & visit to PMRC/SHED
Form Of Engagement Activity	A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Prof David Worsley hosted the UKRI Board Meeting & visit to PMRC/SHED.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2023


Description	UKRI Evaluation via Belmana Consulting
Form Of Engagement Activity	A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Supporters
Results and Impact	UKRI Evaluation via Belmana Consulting - Meeting and various interviews SMT (Virtual) to review, discuss and shape the future funding requirements of all UK IKCs.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2021


Description	UKRI/IKC Review - Directors Discussion
Form Of Engagement Activity	A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	IKC Directors Group Meeting was held (in person and virtually), the hosts were SynBiCITE IKC (Imperial Collage) at their Translation & Innovation Hub Imperial College London. Present for SPECIFIC (virtually) were Dr Christian Bryant, Dr Justin Searle and Professor Dave Worsley. The event was facilitated by the IKC directorate including members EPSRC (BBSRC) and Innovate UK and was attended by representatives of all six UK IKCs.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2021


Description	US Cultural Attaché, Visit/Tour
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an open day or visit at my research institution
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	International
Primary Audience	Policymakers/politicians
Results and Impact	Prof Dave Worsley discussed SPECIFIC's research as part of a visit organised by PSPU, Swansea University. Opportunity to disseminate research.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022


Description	UWTSD Environmental Design Course - Guest Lecture
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Regional
Primary Audience	Undergraduate students
Results and Impact	Dr Jo Clarke was asked to present SPECIFIC's work on Active Buildings and their role in decarbonising the built environment for Environmental Design students at UWTSD. Maintaining connections with UWTSD and disseminating knowledge to the next generation of built environment professionals.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2011,2022


Description	Universities Wales Visit
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an open day or visit at my research institution
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Other audiences
Results and Impact	Dr Lewis Dean (Head of the Wales Innovation Network) and Emma Morris from Universities Wales visited the Active Buildings and SHED. They are currently exploring how to draw together collaborative opportunities for Welsh universities with a view to increasing the amount of funding SPECIFIC can capture. Increased awareness of SPECIFIC's work within Wales, which has potential to lead to future funding possibilities.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2023


Description	Utility Week: Wales Energy Conference
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Regional
Primary Audience	Policymakers/politicians
Results and Impact	Kevin Bygate was invited to speak at this pan Wales event
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2018


Description	Visit by Dr Debashish Bhattacharjee, VP of New Materials for Tata Steel
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an open day or visit at my research institution
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	International
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Prof Dave Worsley hosted a visit by senior Tata personnel in anticipation of a new collaborative partnership in solar development. Raising the profile of PV and capability across the whole of SPECIFIC to senior global industrialists.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022


Description	Visit/tour and roundtable discussion with UK Government Climate Change Committee (Active Buildings)
Form Of Engagement Activity	A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Policymakers/politicians
Results and Impact	Prof Dave Worsley and other members of SPECIFIC were asked to lead on a visit from the UK Gov Climate change Committee. The visit was organised by the VC Office, and we were asked to lead the tour of facilities and the 'round table' discussion that followed as part of a visit to the Swansea Bay City Deal region and Swansea University.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022


Description	Vodafone Visit/Tour of Active Buildings and FSE buildings
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an open day or visit at my research institution
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Industry/Business
Results and Impact	JRS hosted Vodafone Visit/Tour of Active Buildings and FSE buildings, to discuss possible collaboration re the energy data monitoring activities across Swansea University.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2023


Description	WASET, 20th international Conference on Building Science
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	International
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Dr Bruce Philip presented about SPECIFIC Active Office at the conference
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2018


Description	WG/SPECIFIC Quarterly Review
Form Of Engagement Activity	A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Regional
Primary Audience	Policymakers/politicians
Results and Impact	WG Innovation (Marcia Jones and Ron Loveland) and Nigel Elias and Rosemarie Mears (WG - Industry Transformation Team - Steel) attended a quarterly review meeting and tour of SPECIFIC's facilities at the Solar Heat Energy Demonstrator building (the SHED) - CHB, JRS, DAW, JE, BP.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2023


Description	Wales Climate Week - Challenges and opportunities for Net Zero Agriculture, National Botanical Garden of Wales
Form Of Engagement Activity	A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Regional
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Chris Bailey represented SPECIFIC at this round table of industry stakeholders. Made connections with new Director of the Gardens - setting up a project discussion for AgriPV demo and National Arboretum for Wales.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022


Description	Wales Climate Week: Power to the People: decarbonisation of energy for industry and society
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Other audiences
Results and Impact	Part of the weeklong programme of talks, this online panel event explored successful research and demonstration projects from South Wales and solutions to decarbonise industry and society. It was chaired by Professor Dave Worsley and focussed on energy solutions including a presentation on the Active Buildings by Dr Joanna Clarke.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2021


Description	Wales Office Minister David TC Davies Visit
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an open day or visit at my research institution
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Policymakers/politicians
Results and Impact	Wales Office Minister David TC Davies visited Swansea University, in addition to the Vice Chancellor, he met Dr Justin Searle and Dr Christian Bryant and had a tour of the Active Buildings. The Active Office was showcased as an example of SPECIFIC's successes together with the consequences to SPECIFIC with the end of long-term EU funds.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2023


Description	Wales Tech Week - CJB hosting a Panel Discussion - Ofgem Innovation Hub and RWE's Pembroke Net Zero Centre
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Chris Bailey participated in a discussion panel on the net zero stage at the event. Invited by Butterfly data, who were hosting the stage. Presented alongside representatives from RWE and OFGEM on the Future of Net Zero. A good audience for net zero theme, new contacts across industry and government made. Looking to do further work with Butterfly data on digital twins, energy data and AI.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2023


Description	We are Energy Warriors - "Ask the Scientist" (Online event)
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Regional
Primary Audience	Schools
Results and Impact	This outreach activity was a follow on from an earlier Energy Warriors event, engaging youngsters in materials science. Becky Waldram gave a presentation on batteries, children in five different schools then took part in an experiment to make batteries and then Becky and Jo Clarke answered their questions, approx. 213 children took part. The children learnt about batteries, materials science and renewable energy technologies and were introduced to STEM and Swansea University opportunities.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022


Description	Webinar Series for EPSRC Net Zero Week
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	SPECIFIC, SUSTAIN and ATIP hosted a series of short webinars as part of the EPSRC Net Zero Week to disseminate knowledge on current research work. Knowledge dissemination and support of an EPSRC event. (See page 20 for further detail and links to the webinars.)
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022


Description	Welsh Governemnt -Buildings, Estate, Land and Planning Project Board pre-meeting, Virtual
Form Of Engagement Activity	A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	CHB attended to provide insight into renewable technologies for future strategy - Maurine Potter/WG - Buildings, Estate, Land and Planning Project Board.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2023


Description	Welsh Government (Energy, Housing, Innovation) - Active Buildings
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an open day or visit at my research institution
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Regional
Primary Audience	Policymakers/politicians
Results and Impact	A delegation representing Energy, Housing and Innovation visited SPECIFIC on 1 September 2022. The purpose was for the Welsh Government to see how SPECIFIC could potentially assist programmes such as Optimised Retrofit and Innovative Housing by applying knowledge gleaned from the construction and monitoring of SPECIFIC's Active Buildings and other organisational interactions (e.g. with RSL) that SPECIFIC's Building Demonstrator Programme activities have undertaken. The delegation was shown the Active Buildings on Bay Campus and Industrial, Solar and Thermal demonstrators at scale at the SHED. The delegation was also pressed on future funding discussions and their views.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022


Description	Welsh Government (Innovation Strategies)
Form Of Engagement Activity	A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Regional
Primary Audience	Policymakers/politicians
Results and Impact	Welsh Government (Innovation Strategies) - Roundtable participation
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2020


Description	Welsh Government - State of Ontario Visit/Active Buildings Tour
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an open day or visit at my research institution
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	International
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Visitors from the State Government of Ontario were shown the facilities and given a demonstration of technologies. Raising the profile of SPECIFIC internationally.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022


Description	Welsh Government / Active Building Centre Ltd Workshop
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Policymakers/politicians
Results and Impact	Prof Dave Worsley initiated and hosted a workshop between ABC Ltd and the Welsh Government.Further strengthened links to ABC and use of active building principals in the WG Estate.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022


Description	Welsh Government Decarbonisation of Grid Workshop
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Regional
Primary Audience	Policymakers/politicians
Results and Impact	greater understanding of the research undertaken at SPECIFIC
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2018


Description	Welsh Government Diwali Celebration
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	International
Primary Audience	Other audiences
Results and Impact	Event hosted by the First Minister, Mark Drakeford - attendance was by invitation only. Guests included: The Rt. Hon. Mark Drakeford MS, First Minister of Wales, HE Gaitri Issar Kumar, Indian High Commissioner to the UK Baroness Jenny Randerson, Chancellor Cardiff University. The event provided an opportunity to Network and showcase the SPECIFIC and SUNRISE programmes on an international stage.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2021


Description	Welsh Government Heat Strategy Stakeholder Engagement Sessions
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Regional
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	The Welsh Government are seeking input to help inform the strategy on heat decarbonisation, Dr Jon Elvins participated on behalf of SPECIFIC. Meeting attended and input to strategy provided, raised the profile of the TCS team, SPECIFIC and Swansea University.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022


Description	Welsh Government Housing Innovation Competition
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Regional
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Welsh Government Housing Innovation Competition - participation in the launch event at the bequest of WG
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2020
URL	https://gov.wales/innovative-housing-programme


Description	Welsh Government Housing and Estates Visit
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an open day or visit at my research institution
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Regional
Primary Audience	Policymakers/politicians
Results and Impact	Prof Dave Worsley hosted a number of key individuals within the Welsh government housing sectors on a visit to the Active Buildings and SHED facilities to discuss how some of the technology and monitoring could be implemented in future projects. Networking and examples of how large-scale data can be captured, stored and analysed. Support innovation with the WG housing sectors.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022


Description	Welsh Government Net Zero Wales - Carbon Budget 2 (21-25) launch at SPECIFIC
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact	Welsh Governement launched their Net Zero Plan in the SHED, at which Professor Dave Worsley presented and took part in a panel of speakers alongside First Minister Mark Drakeford and Minister for Climate Change Julie James.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2021


Description	Welsh Government RISE Committee (Research Strategy Funding Group)
Form Of Engagement Activity	A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	International
Primary Audience	Policymakers/politicians
Results and Impact	Professor Dave Worsley gave a joint presentation to the WG RISE committee (Research strategy funding group) with SWIC. The presentation was to the Chief Scientific Advisor for Wales, BEIS and the wider factions within WG.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2021


Description	Welsh Government Roundtable Event - India
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	International
Primary Audience	Other audiences
Results and Impact	Professor Dave Worsley attended the event which included representatives from the Indian government and those involved in the Clean Ganges programme. The agenda then included presentations about the programme, case studies of UK/international organisations who have been involved and, finally, a Q&A session. The event provided an opportunity to showcase the SPECIFIC and SUNRISE programmes on an international stage.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2021


Description	Welsh Government Shared Learning Event
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Third sector organisations
Results and Impact	Joanna Clarke was asked to present to a group of development teams from various local authorities, to introduce them to the Active Building concept and SPECIFIC's work. Knowledge sharing which could lead to potential collaborative projects with local authorities.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022


Description	Welsh Government Shared Learning Event
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Regional
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Joanna Clarke was asked to present to a group of development teams from various local authorities, to introduce them to the Active Building concept and SPECIFIC's work. Knowledge sharing which could lead to potential collaborative projects with local authorities.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022


Description	Welsh Government Sustainable Energies Wales Skills Advisory Forum
Form Of Engagement Activity	A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Regional
Primary Audience	Policymakers/politicians
Results and Impact	Prof Dave Worsley was invited to contribute to this WG committee on a regular basis. Wider recognition of SPECIFIC and Swansea university activities at WG and other members who would not necessarily have previously heard of the project.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022


Description	Welsh Government's Wales Climate Week: Developing Skills for a Net Zero Industry in Wales Online
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	SPECIFIC's comms team organised an online panel discussion on behalf of SWITCH. The panel discussed the challenges industry faces in adapting to Net Zero, with panellists representing industry, local authority and training provider. The session was chaired by Ian Mabbett, Swansea University. The panellists were: James Davies, CEO Industry Wales Dr Brett Suddell, Supporting Innovation & Low Carbon Growth Programme Manager, Neath Port Talbot Council Prof Laura Roberts, Associate Dean for Education, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Swansea University Prof James Sullivan, Materials Science and Engineering Swansea University. 1,600 people were registered for Wales Climate Week. Good engagement and Q&A with live viewers, and the recordings will also be available online for those who were not available for the live event.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2023


Description	Welsh Government/Swansea University Taith Travel to South Africa - workshops/invited talks in the University of Kwazulu-Natal
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	International
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Successful funding award to travel to RSA top strengthen links for the emerging UNESCO chair. MLD visited the Western Cape and then the eastern cape - SU joined in the eastern cape to deliver workshops/invited talks in the University of Kwazulu-Natal and discuss future plans and collaborations. Team also delivered outreach in a local school to >30 students on solar energy. Outcomes - Build reputations and visibility of research undertaken in SPECIFIC, Invitation to a conference in RSA in June 2024, Working on a joint perspectives paper, Developed plans for a future workshop on the manufacture of perovskite solar cells and Developing an NDA to trail some materials developed in UKZN in SPECIFIC solar cells.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2023


Description	Welsh Government: Carbon Budgets, Innovation Workshop
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Regional
Primary Audience	Policymakers/politicians
Results and Impact	invited speakers at a Welsh Government workshop
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2018


Description	Welsh Government: Decarbonising Energy Workshop
Form Of Engagement Activity	A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Regional
Primary Audience	Policymakers/politicians
Results and Impact	Gill Kelleher and Jonny Williams attended. Invited to join working groups, to progress decarbonisation plans for Wales
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2018


Description	Welsh Govertnment Wales Innovation Network
Form Of Engagement Activity	A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Policymakers/politicians
Results and Impact	Dave Worsley presented to the Wales Innovation Network. This provided an opportunity to highlight SPECIFIC and SWITCH by reflecting on the projects, current position and next steps as well as, more broadly, thoughts around collaboration and what the challenges and opportunities are in getting collaborations off the ground.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2021


Description	Welsh Heat Strategy - Stakeholder Engagement Workshops (CJB)
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Regional
Primary Audience	Policymakers/politicians
Results and Impact	Chris Bailey attended this stakeholder discussion on the future Welsh Government heat strategy. Discussions on Renewables, Hydrogen, Electrification of heat, Heat pumps, buildings, finance, training and more, contributing topics including Networks and Infrastructure, Domestic Buildings, Commercial and Public Sector, and Industrial.Knowledge dissemination and networking, identifying future collaboration opportunities.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2023


Description	Welsh Innovation Network Event, London
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Policymakers/politicians
Results and Impact	JRS & SB represented SPECIFIC at a stand at this Welsh Innovation Network Event, research dissemination and networking. Support of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof Paul Boyle speaking at the event.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2023


Description	Westminster Energy, Environment & Transport Forum Keynote Seminar: Priorities for the UK Energy Market
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Policymakers/politicians
Results and Impact	Speech to a gathering of politicians on energy - increasing the profile of SPECIFIC nationally
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2018


Description	Women in STEM Girls Club, Active Office Tour
Form Of Engagement Activity	Participation in an open day or visit at my research institution
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	Regional
Primary Audience	Schools
Results and Impact	Jo Clarke gave a tour of the Active Office to a group of year 9 pupils, as part of a STEM event aiming to encourage girls into engineering roles. Educating young girls about career opportunities in engineering.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2022


Description	Workshop on Active Fabric + virtual tour of the Swansea Active Buildings
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	International
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Workshop on Active Fabric + virtual tour of the Swansea Active Buildings - knowledge transfer event hosted by Chris Bailey (SPECIFIC)
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2020


Description	XtraTherm Insulation - Part L1A and future changes - Active Building Webinar Series
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	XtraTherm Insulation - Part L1A and future changes - Active Building Webinar Series, hosted by SPECIFIC.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2021


Description	Zahner, Zimmer, Peacock - Zahner workstation, CIMPS - Active Building Webinar Series
Form Of Engagement Activity	A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact	Zahner, Zimmer, Peacock - Zahner workstation, CIMPS - Active Building Webinar Series, hosted by SPECIFIC.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2021


Description	iCAST Information Session
Form Of Engagement Activity	A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Policymakers/politicians
Results and Impact	The Innovation Centre for Applied Sustainable Technologies (iCAST) is a new, unique knowledge exchange facility hosted by Bath University, set up to kick-start a step-change in the UK industrial strategy for translating sustainable chemical technologies into clean growth. Its expertise spans bio-based feedstocks and sustainable chemical production systems. Dr Christian Bryant provided information on how SPECIFIC operated prior to the launch of this £17m facility.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2021


Description	invited to contribute to the UKRI Heating and Cooling for Net Zero Forum, London - Feeding directly into Government Policy
Form Of Engagement Activity	A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue
Part Of Official Scheme?	No
Geographic Reach	National
Primary Audience	Policymakers/politicians
Results and Impact	invited to contribute to the UKRI Heating and Cooling for Net Zero Forum, London - Feeding directly into Government Policy
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity	2020

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