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ReImagining Supply Chains Network Plus (RiSC+)

Lead Research Organisation: QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST
Department Name: Queen's Management School

Abstract

The UK government has set out a strategy to enhance our national security and the UK's resilience to a rapidly changing world. This has reached new levels of urgency in the wake of repeated systematic shocks from financial crises, the COVID-19 pandemic, climate emergency and conventional armed conflict. As a result, the UK's food, fashion and critical minerals supply chains have suffered from: shortages of semi-conductor chips, construction materials, synthetic fibres and dyes; gaps on supermarket shelves; and delivery delays, among others, with palpable detrimental effects in our economy and peoples' everyday lives. It is vital we understand the potential risks to UK supply chains, how they might cascade through supply chain tiers and the interventions that might be needed to increase their resilience.

The UK has the breadth and depth of research, innovation and technological capabilities to model supply chains as complex systems and harness the power of data and scenario modelling to identify cascading risks in supply chains, as well as the associated impacts and trade-offs across the environment, economy, security and society. However, this knowledge and expertise is currently siloed within institutions. It is vital that the UK innovation ecosystem works in partnership taking a truly multidisciplinary approach to address systemic issues and accelerate impact for the UK.

The Reimagining Supply Chains Network Plus (RiSC+) is a community of influential change agents, who are passionate about collaborating and sharing their expert knowledge and industry connections to enable a transformation in how we think about and model current and future supply chains. RiSC+, led by Queen's University, Belfast (QUB), has gathered a wealth of academics in complexity science, supply chain management, biological sciences, chemical engineering, geography, architecture, AI and digital twins - spread across an EDI-diverse group of senior and earlier career researchers - strengthened by the modelling power of QUB's Global Innovation Institute's (GII) professional engineering team, and advised by senior influencers, industry leaders and decision makers in food, critical minerals and fashion drawn from across the UK.

The ultimate aim of this RiSC+ is to represent the highly complex supply chains by employing innovative tools from system thinking, AI, simulation and machine learning - fed by data and expertise from a number of specialist domains; and build capacity to sustain, build on, and enhance the legacy of the network. The output will be a secure and intelligent digital tool with the capability to run simulations to test targeted interventions, supporting informed decision making towards robust and resilient UK supply chains by 2050. Through the workstream architecture, RiSC+ will: model UK supply chains as complex systems for resiliency; demonstrate opportunities for reorientation and future novel approaches which push the supply chains well beyond incremental change; deliver capacity building opportunities for early career researchers and professional staff to strengthen and broaden their skills and career opportunities; deliver world leading, innovation driven research and development collaborations; grow and strengthen relationships in the UK innovation ecosystem; deliver high quality research publications and that pave future funding opportunities; and embed research and innovation into society. RiSC+ will capture and strengthen the power of the extraordinary talent and creativity in this nation to secure the UK's status as a science superpower and a global leader in building highly sophisticated, intelligent digital supply chains; and create a nexus for global talent and investment

Organisations

Publications

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Title Agent-Based Model for EU Magnet Recycling Supply Chain Analysis 
Description A demonstration agent-based model developed to represent the EU magnet recycling supply chain, with real-time visualisation of system dynamics. The model is being used to explore potential development pathways for recycling supply chains and to examine how government interventions may influence their growth and resilience. Further development and analysis are ongoing. 
Type Of Material Computer model/algorithm 
Year Produced 2026 
Provided To Others? No  
Impact No impact yet. 
 
Title Agent-based model of the UK economy for analysing supply chain resilience 
Description An agent-based modelling framework developed to simulate interactions between sectors of the UK economy and analyse systemic supply chain risks. The model is currently undergoing verification and calibration using industrial datasets and is being used to explore disruption scenarios within the RiSC+ project. 
Type Of Material Computer model/algorithm 
Year Produced 2026 
Provided To Others? No  
Impact No impact yet. 
 
Description Collaboration agreement with QUB (December 2024) 
Organisation Nottingham Trent University
Country United Kingdom 
Sector Academic/University 
PI Contribution Our contributions to this collaboration include active participation in project governance, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, and facilitating seamless coordination among partner institutions. As part of the project's management board, we contribute to approving project plans, monitoring key milestones, and overseeing financial and risk management, together with the Co-Is from our partner universities. Additionally, we play a vital role in ensuring RiSC+ compliance with UKRI BBSRC policies and ethical standards while addressing high-level challenges and stakeholder concerns. Our involvement also extends to supervising PDRAs (in place from March/April 2025) in collaboration with partner universities, fostering interdisciplinary research, and supporting the delivery of impactful outcomes. Please note that Direct Financial Contribution=FEC Budget-Funded Amount; FEC budget and Funded Amount for each partner university is stated in the collaboration agreement signed in December 2024. Amendments to the collaboration agreement are under the progress for one Co-I moved from QUB to the University of Birmingham and another Co-I left UK.
Collaborator Contribution Our partner universities play a crucial role in shaping the outcomes of our research through their expertise, intellectual input, and resource contributions. The Co-Is from our partner universities will co-supervise the hired PDRAs, fostering interdisciplinary training and skill development. They will also facilitate access to essential data, equipment, and research facilities, enabling high-quality research outputs.
Impact This collaboration is multi-disciplinary, integrating expertise from diverse fields to address complex research challenges - modelling Supply Chain Complexity for Resilience. It includes food, critical minerals and fashion, supply chain management, spatial design and visualisation, systems thinking, law, history, chemistry, mechanical engineering, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and cloud/edge computing and etc; with historical and real time data for a major breakthrough in digital modelling of globalised UK SC.
Start Year 2024
 
Description Collaboration agreement with QUB (December 2024) 
Organisation Ulster University
Country United Kingdom 
Sector Academic/University 
PI Contribution Our contributions to this collaboration include active participation in project governance, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, and facilitating seamless coordination among partner institutions. As part of the project's management board, we contribute to approving project plans, monitoring key milestones, and overseeing financial and risk management, together with the Co-Is from our partner universities. Additionally, we play a vital role in ensuring RiSC+ compliance with UKRI BBSRC policies and ethical standards while addressing high-level challenges and stakeholder concerns. Our involvement also extends to supervising PDRAs (in place from March/April 2025) in collaboration with partner universities, fostering interdisciplinary research, and supporting the delivery of impactful outcomes. Please note that Direct Financial Contribution=FEC Budget-Funded Amount; FEC budget and Funded Amount for each partner university is stated in the collaboration agreement signed in December 2024. Amendments to the collaboration agreement are under the progress for one Co-I moved from QUB to the University of Birmingham and another Co-I left UK.
Collaborator Contribution Our partner universities play a crucial role in shaping the outcomes of our research through their expertise, intellectual input, and resource contributions. The Co-Is from our partner universities will co-supervise the hired PDRAs, fostering interdisciplinary training and skill development. They will also facilitate access to essential data, equipment, and research facilities, enabling high-quality research outputs.
Impact This collaboration is multi-disciplinary, integrating expertise from diverse fields to address complex research challenges - modelling Supply Chain Complexity for Resilience. It includes food, critical minerals and fashion, supply chain management, spatial design and visualisation, systems thinking, law, history, chemistry, mechanical engineering, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and cloud/edge computing and etc; with historical and real time data for a major breakthrough in digital modelling of globalised UK SC.
Start Year 2024
 
Description Collaboration agreement with QUB (December 2024) 
Organisation University of Derby
Country United Kingdom 
Sector Academic/University 
PI Contribution Our contributions to this collaboration include active participation in project governance, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, and facilitating seamless coordination among partner institutions. As part of the project's management board, we contribute to approving project plans, monitoring key milestones, and overseeing financial and risk management, together with the Co-Is from our partner universities. Additionally, we play a vital role in ensuring RiSC+ compliance with UKRI BBSRC policies and ethical standards while addressing high-level challenges and stakeholder concerns. Our involvement also extends to supervising PDRAs (in place from March/April 2025) in collaboration with partner universities, fostering interdisciplinary research, and supporting the delivery of impactful outcomes. Please note that Direct Financial Contribution=FEC Budget-Funded Amount; FEC budget and Funded Amount for each partner university is stated in the collaboration agreement signed in December 2024. Amendments to the collaboration agreement are under the progress for one Co-I moved from QUB to the University of Birmingham and another Co-I left UK.
Collaborator Contribution Our partner universities play a crucial role in shaping the outcomes of our research through their expertise, intellectual input, and resource contributions. The Co-Is from our partner universities will co-supervise the hired PDRAs, fostering interdisciplinary training and skill development. They will also facilitate access to essential data, equipment, and research facilities, enabling high-quality research outputs.
Impact This collaboration is multi-disciplinary, integrating expertise from diverse fields to address complex research challenges - modelling Supply Chain Complexity for Resilience. It includes food, critical minerals and fashion, supply chain management, spatial design and visualisation, systems thinking, law, history, chemistry, mechanical engineering, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and cloud/edge computing and etc; with historical and real time data for a major breakthrough in digital modelling of globalised UK SC.
Start Year 2024
 
Description Collaboration agreement with QUB (December 2024) 
Organisation University of Plymouth
Country United Kingdom 
Sector Academic/University 
PI Contribution Our contributions to this collaboration include active participation in project governance, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, and facilitating seamless coordination among partner institutions. As part of the project's management board, we contribute to approving project plans, monitoring key milestones, and overseeing financial and risk management, together with the Co-Is from our partner universities. Additionally, we play a vital role in ensuring RiSC+ compliance with UKRI BBSRC policies and ethical standards while addressing high-level challenges and stakeholder concerns. Our involvement also extends to supervising PDRAs (in place from March/April 2025) in collaboration with partner universities, fostering interdisciplinary research, and supporting the delivery of impactful outcomes. Please note that Direct Financial Contribution=FEC Budget-Funded Amount; FEC budget and Funded Amount for each partner university is stated in the collaboration agreement signed in December 2024. Amendments to the collaboration agreement are under the progress for one Co-I moved from QUB to the University of Birmingham and another Co-I left UK.
Collaborator Contribution Our partner universities play a crucial role in shaping the outcomes of our research through their expertise, intellectual input, and resource contributions. The Co-Is from our partner universities will co-supervise the hired PDRAs, fostering interdisciplinary training and skill development. They will also facilitate access to essential data, equipment, and research facilities, enabling high-quality research outputs.
Impact This collaboration is multi-disciplinary, integrating expertise from diverse fields to address complex research challenges - modelling Supply Chain Complexity for Resilience. It includes food, critical minerals and fashion, supply chain management, spatial design and visualisation, systems thinking, law, history, chemistry, mechanical engineering, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and cloud/edge computing and etc; with historical and real time data for a major breakthrough in digital modelling of globalised UK SC.
Start Year 2024
 
Description Collaboration agreement with QUB (December 2024) 
Organisation University of Reading
Country United Kingdom 
Sector Academic/University 
PI Contribution Our contributions to this collaboration include active participation in project governance, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, and facilitating seamless coordination among partner institutions. As part of the project's management board, we contribute to approving project plans, monitoring key milestones, and overseeing financial and risk management, together with the Co-Is from our partner universities. Additionally, we play a vital role in ensuring RiSC+ compliance with UKRI BBSRC policies and ethical standards while addressing high-level challenges and stakeholder concerns. Our involvement also extends to supervising PDRAs (in place from March/April 2025) in collaboration with partner universities, fostering interdisciplinary research, and supporting the delivery of impactful outcomes. Please note that Direct Financial Contribution=FEC Budget-Funded Amount; FEC budget and Funded Amount for each partner university is stated in the collaboration agreement signed in December 2024. Amendments to the collaboration agreement are under the progress for one Co-I moved from QUB to the University of Birmingham and another Co-I left UK.
Collaborator Contribution Our partner universities play a crucial role in shaping the outcomes of our research through their expertise, intellectual input, and resource contributions. The Co-Is from our partner universities will co-supervise the hired PDRAs, fostering interdisciplinary training and skill development. They will also facilitate access to essential data, equipment, and research facilities, enabling high-quality research outputs.
Impact This collaboration is multi-disciplinary, integrating expertise from diverse fields to address complex research challenges - modelling Supply Chain Complexity for Resilience. It includes food, critical minerals and fashion, supply chain management, spatial design and visualisation, systems thinking, law, history, chemistry, mechanical engineering, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and cloud/edge computing and etc; with historical and real time data for a major breakthrough in digital modelling of globalised UK SC.
Start Year 2024
 
Description Collaboration with Back to Baselines Circular Textiles Network+ 
Organisation Nottingham Trent University
Country United Kingdom 
Sector Academic/University 
PI Contribution Drafted a joint bid with NTU colleagues and other partners of Back to Baselines (WRAP and UKFT). Project outline proposed to B2B Flexi-fund Mar2025 and for internal Design Challenge competition. Regular exchange of research methods and findings. Proposal unsuccessful.
Collaborator Contribution Contribution to needs analysis, project approach and methodology. Access to industry network and Life-Cycle Analysis outline.
Impact Detailed expression of interest document.
Start Year 2025
 
Description Project Partners 
Organisation Aberystwyth University
Country United Kingdom 
Sector Academic/University 
PI Contribution The RiSC+ project has costed 16 academics and 3 professional staff directly allocated to the project. An additional 22 academics are sitting in the RiSC+ working groups providing their time in-kind to attend regular meetings to support RiSC+ research and innovation activities to be undertaken by the PDRA, and to advise on the networking events to be delivered in each of the thematic areas.
Collaborator Contribution The RiSC+ project has 10 industry partners sitting across the thematic research groups. To date, these partners have attended the kick-off in-person workshop and online working group meetings to provide insight and expertise from the industry's perspective on the supply chains to focus on in relation to achieving secure and resilient supply chains and the market needs of the sectors in focus. This insight has been used to create the workplan for the PDRA and Engineering resource starting on the project.
Impact The insight from the collaborative partnerships and expertise from industry and thought leaders within each of the working groups has been used to inform the workplan for the PDRA and Engineering resource starting on the project.
Start Year 2024
 
Description Project Partners 
Organisation Anglo Beef Processors
Country United Kingdom 
Sector Private 
PI Contribution The RiSC+ project has costed 16 academics and 3 professional staff directly allocated to the project. An additional 22 academics are sitting in the RiSC+ working groups providing their time in-kind to attend regular meetings to support RiSC+ research and innovation activities to be undertaken by the PDRA, and to advise on the networking events to be delivered in each of the thematic areas.
Collaborator Contribution The RiSC+ project has 10 industry partners sitting across the thematic research groups. To date, these partners have attended the kick-off in-person workshop and online working group meetings to provide insight and expertise from the industry's perspective on the supply chains to focus on in relation to achieving secure and resilient supply chains and the market needs of the sectors in focus. This insight has been used to create the workplan for the PDRA and Engineering resource starting on the project.
Impact The insight from the collaborative partnerships and expertise from industry and thought leaders within each of the working groups has been used to inform the workplan for the PDRA and Engineering resource starting on the project.
Start Year 2024
 
Description Project Partners 
Organisation Cardiff University
Country United Kingdom 
Sector Academic/University 
PI Contribution The RiSC+ project has costed 16 academics and 3 professional staff directly allocated to the project. An additional 22 academics are sitting in the RiSC+ working groups providing their time in-kind to attend regular meetings to support RiSC+ research and innovation activities to be undertaken by the PDRA, and to advise on the networking events to be delivered in each of the thematic areas.
Collaborator Contribution The RiSC+ project has 10 industry partners sitting across the thematic research groups. To date, these partners have attended the kick-off in-person workshop and online working group meetings to provide insight and expertise from the industry's perspective on the supply chains to focus on in relation to achieving secure and resilient supply chains and the market needs of the sectors in focus. This insight has been used to create the workplan for the PDRA and Engineering resource starting on the project.
Impact The insight from the collaborative partnerships and expertise from industry and thought leaders within each of the working groups has been used to inform the workplan for the PDRA and Engineering resource starting on the project.
Start Year 2024
 
Description Project Partners 
Organisation Digital Catapult
Department Digital Catapult Centre Northern Ireland
Country United Kingdom 
Sector Charity/Non Profit 
PI Contribution The RiSC+ project has costed 16 academics and 3 professional staff directly allocated to the project. An additional 22 academics are sitting in the RiSC+ working groups providing their time in-kind to attend regular meetings to support RiSC+ research and innovation activities to be undertaken by the PDRA, and to advise on the networking events to be delivered in each of the thematic areas.
Collaborator Contribution The RiSC+ project has 10 industry partners sitting across the thematic research groups. To date, these partners have attended the kick-off in-person workshop and online working group meetings to provide insight and expertise from the industry's perspective on the supply chains to focus on in relation to achieving secure and resilient supply chains and the market needs of the sectors in focus. This insight has been used to create the workplan for the PDRA and Engineering resource starting on the project.
Impact The insight from the collaborative partnerships and expertise from industry and thought leaders within each of the working groups has been used to inform the workplan for the PDRA and Engineering resource starting on the project.
Start Year 2024
 
Description Project Partners 
Organisation Food Standards Agency (FSA)
Country United Kingdom 
Sector Public 
PI Contribution The RiSC+ project has costed 16 academics and 3 professional staff directly allocated to the project. An additional 22 academics are sitting in the RiSC+ working groups providing their time in-kind to attend regular meetings to support RiSC+ research and innovation activities to be undertaken by the PDRA, and to advise on the networking events to be delivered in each of the thematic areas.
Collaborator Contribution The RiSC+ project has 10 industry partners sitting across the thematic research groups. To date, these partners have attended the kick-off in-person workshop and online working group meetings to provide insight and expertise from the industry's perspective on the supply chains to focus on in relation to achieving secure and resilient supply chains and the market needs of the sectors in focus. This insight has been used to create the workplan for the PDRA and Engineering resource starting on the project.
Impact The insight from the collaborative partnerships and expertise from industry and thought leaders within each of the working groups has been used to inform the workplan for the PDRA and Engineering resource starting on the project.
Start Year 2024
 
Description Project Partners 
Organisation Food Standards Scotland
Country United Kingdom 
Sector Public 
PI Contribution The RiSC+ project has costed 16 academics and 3 professional staff directly allocated to the project. An additional 22 academics are sitting in the RiSC+ working groups providing their time in-kind to attend regular meetings to support RiSC+ research and innovation activities to be undertaken by the PDRA, and to advise on the networking events to be delivered in each of the thematic areas.
Collaborator Contribution The RiSC+ project has 10 industry partners sitting across the thematic research groups. To date, these partners have attended the kick-off in-person workshop and online working group meetings to provide insight and expertise from the industry's perspective on the supply chains to focus on in relation to achieving secure and resilient supply chains and the market needs of the sectors in focus. This insight has been used to create the workplan for the PDRA and Engineering resource starting on the project.
Impact The insight from the collaborative partnerships and expertise from industry and thought leaders within each of the working groups has been used to inform the workplan for the PDRA and Engineering resource starting on the project.
Start Year 2024
 
Description Project Partners 
Organisation Heriot-Watt University
Country United Kingdom 
Sector Academic/University 
PI Contribution The RiSC+ project has costed 16 academics and 3 professional staff directly allocated to the project. An additional 22 academics are sitting in the RiSC+ working groups providing their time in-kind to attend regular meetings to support RiSC+ research and innovation activities to be undertaken by the PDRA, and to advise on the networking events to be delivered in each of the thematic areas.
Collaborator Contribution The RiSC+ project has 10 industry partners sitting across the thematic research groups. To date, these partners have attended the kick-off in-person workshop and online working group meetings to provide insight and expertise from the industry's perspective on the supply chains to focus on in relation to achieving secure and resilient supply chains and the market needs of the sectors in focus. This insight has been used to create the workplan for the PDRA and Engineering resource starting on the project.
Impact The insight from the collaborative partnerships and expertise from industry and thought leaders within each of the working groups has been used to inform the workplan for the PDRA and Engineering resource starting on the project.
Start Year 2024
 
Description Project Partners 
Organisation Manchester Metropolitan University
Department Manchester Fashion Institute
Country United Kingdom 
Sector Academic/University 
PI Contribution The RiSC+ project has costed 16 academics and 3 professional staff directly allocated to the project. An additional 22 academics are sitting in the RiSC+ working groups providing their time in-kind to attend regular meetings to support RiSC+ research and innovation activities to be undertaken by the PDRA, and to advise on the networking events to be delivered in each of the thematic areas.
Collaborator Contribution The RiSC+ project has 10 industry partners sitting across the thematic research groups. To date, these partners have attended the kick-off in-person workshop and online working group meetings to provide insight and expertise from the industry's perspective on the supply chains to focus on in relation to achieving secure and resilient supply chains and the market needs of the sectors in focus. This insight has been used to create the workplan for the PDRA and Engineering resource starting on the project.
Impact The insight from the collaborative partnerships and expertise from industry and thought leaders within each of the working groups has been used to inform the workplan for the PDRA and Engineering resource starting on the project.
Start Year 2024
 
Description Project Partners 
Organisation Moy Park
Country United Kingdom 
Sector Private 
PI Contribution The RiSC+ project has costed 16 academics and 3 professional staff directly allocated to the project. An additional 22 academics are sitting in the RiSC+ working groups providing their time in-kind to attend regular meetings to support RiSC+ research and innovation activities to be undertaken by the PDRA, and to advise on the networking events to be delivered in each of the thematic areas.
Collaborator Contribution The RiSC+ project has 10 industry partners sitting across the thematic research groups. To date, these partners have attended the kick-off in-person workshop and online working group meetings to provide insight and expertise from the industry's perspective on the supply chains to focus on in relation to achieving secure and resilient supply chains and the market needs of the sectors in focus. This insight has been used to create the workplan for the PDRA and Engineering resource starting on the project.
Impact The insight from the collaborative partnerships and expertise from industry and thought leaders within each of the working groups has been used to inform the workplan for the PDRA and Engineering resource starting on the project.
Start Year 2024
 
Description Project Partners 
Organisation Munster Technological University
Country Ireland 
Sector Academic/University 
PI Contribution The RiSC+ project has costed 16 academics and 3 professional staff directly allocated to the project. An additional 22 academics are sitting in the RiSC+ working groups providing their time in-kind to attend regular meetings to support RiSC+ research and innovation activities to be undertaken by the PDRA, and to advise on the networking events to be delivered in each of the thematic areas.
Collaborator Contribution The RiSC+ project has 10 industry partners sitting across the thematic research groups. To date, these partners have attended the kick-off in-person workshop and online working group meetings to provide insight and expertise from the industry's perspective on the supply chains to focus on in relation to achieving secure and resilient supply chains and the market needs of the sectors in focus. This insight has been used to create the workplan for the PDRA and Engineering resource starting on the project.
Impact The insight from the collaborative partnerships and expertise from industry and thought leaders within each of the working groups has been used to inform the workplan for the PDRA and Engineering resource starting on the project.
Start Year 2024
 
Description Project Partners 
Organisation Northern Ireland Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA)
Country United Kingdom 
Sector Public 
PI Contribution The RiSC+ project has costed 16 academics and 3 professional staff directly allocated to the project. An additional 22 academics are sitting in the RiSC+ working groups providing their time in-kind to attend regular meetings to support RiSC+ research and innovation activities to be undertaken by the PDRA, and to advise on the networking events to be delivered in each of the thematic areas.
Collaborator Contribution The RiSC+ project has 10 industry partners sitting across the thematic research groups. To date, these partners have attended the kick-off in-person workshop and online working group meetings to provide insight and expertise from the industry's perspective on the supply chains to focus on in relation to achieving secure and resilient supply chains and the market needs of the sectors in focus. This insight has been used to create the workplan for the PDRA and Engineering resource starting on the project.
Impact The insight from the collaborative partnerships and expertise from industry and thought leaders within each of the working groups has been used to inform the workplan for the PDRA and Engineering resource starting on the project.
Start Year 2024
 
Description Project Partners 
Organisation Northumbria University
Country United Kingdom 
Sector Academic/University 
PI Contribution The RiSC+ project has costed 16 academics and 3 professional staff directly allocated to the project. An additional 22 academics are sitting in the RiSC+ working groups providing their time in-kind to attend regular meetings to support RiSC+ research and innovation activities to be undertaken by the PDRA, and to advise on the networking events to be delivered in each of the thematic areas.
Collaborator Contribution The RiSC+ project has 10 industry partners sitting across the thematic research groups. To date, these partners have attended the kick-off in-person workshop and online working group meetings to provide insight and expertise from the industry's perspective on the supply chains to focus on in relation to achieving secure and resilient supply chains and the market needs of the sectors in focus. This insight has been used to create the workplan for the PDRA and Engineering resource starting on the project.
Impact The insight from the collaborative partnerships and expertise from industry and thought leaders within each of the working groups has been used to inform the workplan for the PDRA and Engineering resource starting on the project.
Start Year 2024
 
Description Project Partners 
Organisation Sainsbury's
Country United Kingdom 
Sector Private 
PI Contribution The RiSC+ project has costed 16 academics and 3 professional staff directly allocated to the project. An additional 22 academics are sitting in the RiSC+ working groups providing their time in-kind to attend regular meetings to support RiSC+ research and innovation activities to be undertaken by the PDRA, and to advise on the networking events to be delivered in each of the thematic areas.
Collaborator Contribution The RiSC+ project has 10 industry partners sitting across the thematic research groups. To date, these partners have attended the kick-off in-person workshop and online working group meetings to provide insight and expertise from the industry's perspective on the supply chains to focus on in relation to achieving secure and resilient supply chains and the market needs of the sectors in focus. This insight has been used to create the workplan for the PDRA and Engineering resource starting on the project.
Impact The insight from the collaborative partnerships and expertise from industry and thought leaders within each of the working groups has been used to inform the workplan for the PDRA and Engineering resource starting on the project.
Start Year 2024
 
Description Project Partners 
Organisation The Coca-Cola Company
Department Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Country United Kingdom 
Sector Private 
PI Contribution The RiSC+ project has costed 16 academics and 3 professional staff directly allocated to the project. An additional 22 academics are sitting in the RiSC+ working groups providing their time in-kind to attend regular meetings to support RiSC+ research and innovation activities to be undertaken by the PDRA, and to advise on the networking events to be delivered in each of the thematic areas.
Collaborator Contribution The RiSC+ project has 10 industry partners sitting across the thematic research groups. To date, these partners have attended the kick-off in-person workshop and online working group meetings to provide insight and expertise from the industry's perspective on the supply chains to focus on in relation to achieving secure and resilient supply chains and the market needs of the sectors in focus. This insight has been used to create the workplan for the PDRA and Engineering resource starting on the project.
Impact The insight from the collaborative partnerships and expertise from industry and thought leaders within each of the working groups has been used to inform the workplan for the PDRA and Engineering resource starting on the project.
Start Year 2024
 
Description Project Partners 
Organisation The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise
Country United Kingdom 
Sector Academic/University 
PI Contribution The RiSC+ project has costed 16 academics and 3 professional staff directly allocated to the project. An additional 22 academics are sitting in the RiSC+ working groups providing their time in-kind to attend regular meetings to support RiSC+ research and innovation activities to be undertaken by the PDRA, and to advise on the networking events to be delivered in each of the thematic areas.
Collaborator Contribution The RiSC+ project has 10 industry partners sitting across the thematic research groups. To date, these partners have attended the kick-off in-person workshop and online working group meetings to provide insight and expertise from the industry's perspective on the supply chains to focus on in relation to achieving secure and resilient supply chains and the market needs of the sectors in focus. This insight has been used to create the workplan for the PDRA and Engineering resource starting on the project.
Impact The insight from the collaborative partnerships and expertise from industry and thought leaders within each of the working groups has been used to inform the workplan for the PDRA and Engineering resource starting on the project.
Start Year 2024
 
Description Project Partners 
Organisation University College Dublin
Country Ireland 
Sector Academic/University 
PI Contribution The RiSC+ project has costed 16 academics and 3 professional staff directly allocated to the project. An additional 22 academics are sitting in the RiSC+ working groups providing their time in-kind to attend regular meetings to support RiSC+ research and innovation activities to be undertaken by the PDRA, and to advise on the networking events to be delivered in each of the thematic areas.
Collaborator Contribution The RiSC+ project has 10 industry partners sitting across the thematic research groups. To date, these partners have attended the kick-off in-person workshop and online working group meetings to provide insight and expertise from the industry's perspective on the supply chains to focus on in relation to achieving secure and resilient supply chains and the market needs of the sectors in focus. This insight has been used to create the workplan for the PDRA and Engineering resource starting on the project.
Impact The insight from the collaborative partnerships and expertise from industry and thought leaders within each of the working groups has been used to inform the workplan for the PDRA and Engineering resource starting on the project.
Start Year 2024
 
Description Project Partners 
Organisation University of Cambridge
Country United Kingdom 
Sector Academic/University 
PI Contribution The RiSC+ project has costed 16 academics and 3 professional staff directly allocated to the project. An additional 22 academics are sitting in the RiSC+ working groups providing their time in-kind to attend regular meetings to support RiSC+ research and innovation activities to be undertaken by the PDRA, and to advise on the networking events to be delivered in each of the thematic areas.
Collaborator Contribution The RiSC+ project has 10 industry partners sitting across the thematic research groups. To date, these partners have attended the kick-off in-person workshop and online working group meetings to provide insight and expertise from the industry's perspective on the supply chains to focus on in relation to achieving secure and resilient supply chains and the market needs of the sectors in focus. This insight has been used to create the workplan for the PDRA and Engineering resource starting on the project.
Impact The insight from the collaborative partnerships and expertise from industry and thought leaders within each of the working groups has been used to inform the workplan for the PDRA and Engineering resource starting on the project.
Start Year 2024
 
Description Project Partners 
Organisation University of Exeter
Country United Kingdom 
Sector Academic/University 
PI Contribution The RiSC+ project has costed 16 academics and 3 professional staff directly allocated to the project. An additional 22 academics are sitting in the RiSC+ working groups providing their time in-kind to attend regular meetings to support RiSC+ research and innovation activities to be undertaken by the PDRA, and to advise on the networking events to be delivered in each of the thematic areas.
Collaborator Contribution The RiSC+ project has 10 industry partners sitting across the thematic research groups. To date, these partners have attended the kick-off in-person workshop and online working group meetings to provide insight and expertise from the industry's perspective on the supply chains to focus on in relation to achieving secure and resilient supply chains and the market needs of the sectors in focus. This insight has been used to create the workplan for the PDRA and Engineering resource starting on the project.
Impact The insight from the collaborative partnerships and expertise from industry and thought leaders within each of the working groups has been used to inform the workplan for the PDRA and Engineering resource starting on the project.
Start Year 2024
 
Description Project Partners 
Organisation University of Lincoln
Country United Kingdom 
Sector Academic/University 
PI Contribution The RiSC+ project has costed 16 academics and 3 professional staff directly allocated to the project. An additional 22 academics are sitting in the RiSC+ working groups providing their time in-kind to attend regular meetings to support RiSC+ research and innovation activities to be undertaken by the PDRA, and to advise on the networking events to be delivered in each of the thematic areas.
Collaborator Contribution The RiSC+ project has 10 industry partners sitting across the thematic research groups. To date, these partners have attended the kick-off in-person workshop and online working group meetings to provide insight and expertise from the industry's perspective on the supply chains to focus on in relation to achieving secure and resilient supply chains and the market needs of the sectors in focus. This insight has been used to create the workplan for the PDRA and Engineering resource starting on the project.
Impact The insight from the collaborative partnerships and expertise from industry and thought leaders within each of the working groups has been used to inform the workplan for the PDRA and Engineering resource starting on the project.
Start Year 2024
 
Description Project Partners 
Organisation University of York
Country United Kingdom 
Sector Academic/University 
PI Contribution The RiSC+ project has costed 16 academics and 3 professional staff directly allocated to the project. An additional 22 academics are sitting in the RiSC+ working groups providing their time in-kind to attend regular meetings to support RiSC+ research and innovation activities to be undertaken by the PDRA, and to advise on the networking events to be delivered in each of the thematic areas.
Collaborator Contribution The RiSC+ project has 10 industry partners sitting across the thematic research groups. To date, these partners have attended the kick-off in-person workshop and online working group meetings to provide insight and expertise from the industry's perspective on the supply chains to focus on in relation to achieving secure and resilient supply chains and the market needs of the sectors in focus. This insight has been used to create the workplan for the PDRA and Engineering resource starting on the project.
Impact The insight from the collaborative partnerships and expertise from industry and thought leaders within each of the working groups has been used to inform the workplan for the PDRA and Engineering resource starting on the project.
Start Year 2024
 
Description Project Partners 
Organisation Victoria and Albert Museum Dundee
Country United Kingdom 
Sector Charity/Non Profit 
PI Contribution The RiSC+ project has costed 16 academics and 3 professional staff directly allocated to the project. An additional 22 academics are sitting in the RiSC+ working groups providing their time in-kind to attend regular meetings to support RiSC+ research and innovation activities to be undertaken by the PDRA, and to advise on the networking events to be delivered in each of the thematic areas.
Collaborator Contribution The RiSC+ project has 10 industry partners sitting across the thematic research groups. To date, these partners have attended the kick-off in-person workshop and online working group meetings to provide insight and expertise from the industry's perspective on the supply chains to focus on in relation to achieving secure and resilient supply chains and the market needs of the sectors in focus. This insight has been used to create the workplan for the PDRA and Engineering resource starting on the project.
Impact The insight from the collaborative partnerships and expertise from industry and thought leaders within each of the working groups has been used to inform the workplan for the PDRA and Engineering resource starting on the project.
Start Year 2024
 
Description RISC+ and RASCAL collaboration 
Organisation University of Cambridge
Department Institute for Manufacturing
Country United Kingdom 
Sector Academic/University 
PI Contribution Collaboration between RISC+ project, and the RASCAL team with RISC+ activities session held during University of Cambridge Institute for Manufacturing, where RASCAL team was present and collaborating.
Collaborator Contribution RISC+ is undertaking significant work in the area of digital twin and systems thinking, leveraging their work to support some strands of the RASCAL project is acting as a research force multiplier, both through minimising duplication of effort and then through enabling a wider range of tasks to be planned and executed by sharing expertise and data sources.
Impact Workshops hosted by RISC+ have also introduced the RASCAL project to a wider variety of network partners, particularly in industry.
Start Year 2025
 
Title IoT Monitoring System for Greenhouse Soft Fruit Production 
Description An Internet of Things (IoT) monitoring system developed to support greenhouse soft fruit production through environmental sensing and data collection. The system enables monitoring of growing conditions to support research on data-driven agricultural management in collaboration with industry partners. The system is currently under development. 
Type Of Technology Software 
Year Produced 2026 
Impact No impact yet. 
 
Title Simulation Tool for Supply Chain Resilience Analysis 
Description A Python tool implementing an agent-based model to conduct scenario simulations of economic and supply chain disruptions. The tool includes an interactive dashboard for visualising simulation outputs and analysing model results, supporting exploration of resilience scenarios within the RiSC+ project. Currently it's still under development. 
Type Of Technology Webtool/Application 
Year Produced 2026 
Impact No impact yet. 
 
Title Web-Based Supply Chain Mapping and Visualisation Tool 
Description A web-based tool developed within the project to support the mapping and visualisation of supply chain structures through an interactive interface. The tool enables exploration of supply chain relationships and supports research on supply chain resilience. It will be further developed within RiSC+ Project. 
Type Of Technology Webtool/Application 
Year Produced 2026 
Impact No impact yet. 
 
Description 2025 Textile Exchange 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 Two Co-Leads from the RiSC+ Fashion Group and one RiSC+ Research Fellow attended the 2025 Textile Exchange Conference, which brought together global industry leaders, researchers, and practitioners to discuss pathways towards a more sustainable and circular textile sector. The conference explored emerging trends in responsible material sourcing, circular design, and supply chain transformation within the fashion industry. Insights from the event informed RiSC+ research on circular fashion systems and strengthened engagement with international stakeholders working to improve sustainability and resilience in textile supply chains.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2025
URL https://riscplus.com/paving-the-way-to-a-circular-future-insights-from-the-2025-textile-exchange-con...
 
Description 29th Cambridge International Manufacturing Symposium - Workshop 3 
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 RiSC+ Team designed and delivered the workshop. It brought together researchers, industry practitioners, and stakeholders to discuss emerging risks to global supply chains, including geopolitical disruptions and technological challenges. Through flash presentations and collaborative discussions, participants explored modelling approaches such as simulation and digital twins and identified key research questions and data needs. The session facilitated interdisciplinary exchange and helped initiate new connections for future collaboration with the RiSC+ network.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2025
URL https://engage-events.ifm.eng.cam.ac.uk/CIMsymposium#/workshops?lang=en
 
Description ASEANSafe 2025 
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 RiSC+ researchers introduced the RiSC+ project at the ASEANSafe 2025 conference and engaged with an international audience, including exporters supplying products to the UK market. The event provided opportunities to network with industry stakeholders and discuss issues related to supply chain resilience and food system security.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2025
 
Description Advances in Food and Beverage Analysis 2025 
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 The RiSC+ Food Lead presented a talk at the Advances in Food and Beverage Analysis 2025 conference, focusing on enhancing food supply chain security through the improved use of testing technologies. The presentation introduced relevant research themes and highlighted how analytical technologies can support more resilient and secure food systems.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2025
 
Description BioDirect Roundtables - Belfast (Textiles Roundtable) 
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 BioDirect Roundtable hosted in Belfast in November 2025 brought together researchers, industry representatives, and policymakers to discuss opportunities and challenges in developing circular and bio-based materials within the textiles sector. The RiSC+ Fashion Lead facilitated the roundtable discussion, with support from the RiSC+ Research Fellow (Fashion) and the Project Coordinator (Communications), facilitating knowledge exchange and identifying opportunities for research-industry collaboration. The activity helped strengthen stakeholder engagement and contributed to discussions on innovation priorities and supply chain resilience within the emerging circular bioeconomy.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2025
 
Description Critical Mineral Association 5th Annual Conference : Transforming the Future 
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 The RiSC+ Project Lead and Co-Lead for Critical Minerals attended the Critical Minerals Association (UK) 5th Annual Conference in London. The event convened stakeholders from across industry, government, finance, and research to examine emerging issues in critical mineral supply chains, including investment, policy priorities, and technological innovation. Participation enabled the RiSC+ team to engage with sector leaders and gain insights into current developments shaping the UK's approach to securing critical mineral supply chains.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2025
URL https://www.criticalmineral.org/copy-of-3-12-2024-4th-annual-conference
 
Description Critical Minerals Association (UK) and Innovate UK Critical Minerals Skills Workshop 
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 The RiSC+ Project Lead and Co-Lead for Critical Minerals were invited to speak and participate in the Critical Minerals Association (UK) and Innovate UK Critical Minerals Skills Workshop in London. The workshop focused on understanding current and future skills requirements across the UK critical minerals sector, including exploration, processing, recycling, and supply chain development. The session provided an opportunity to contribute academic perspectives from the RiSC+ project and engage in discussions on workforce development and strengthening national capability in critical minerals.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2026
 
Description Digital Catapult Industry Networking Event 
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 The RiSC+ Project Manager and a RiSC+ Engineer attended the Digital Catapult event focused on advancing innovation and collaboration in digital technologies and supply chains. The event brought together industry representatives, technology organisations and researchers to discuss emerging digital solutions and opportunities for cross-sector collaboration. Participation enabled the RiSC+ team to gain insights into current developments in digital innovation and explore potential connections relevant to strengthening data-driven approaches to supply chain resilience.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2026
 
Description Fashion Forward: Building Supply Chain Resilience, hosted by Bain & Company, 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 Workshop consisted of panel representing different professional experiences of sustainability and resilience from textiles sector senior leaders, tech enabler and global consultancy perspective.
The presentations provoked a lively debate and opportunities afterwards to network with speakers and audience members. Initial purpose was intended to learn from panellists - especially as the key theme of the event was to combine resilience, technology and sustainability. However, the opportunity to meet and make contact with both expert practitioners and audience members was valuable.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2025
URL https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fashion-forward-building-supply-chain-resilience-in-2025-tickets-130701...
 
Description From Wardrobe to Workshop: Creating with What We Already Have 
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 The "From Wardrobe to Workshop: Creating with What We Already Have" event was delivered as part of the ESRC Festival of Social Science 2025 at Queen's University Belfast. Designed and delivered by the RiSC+ Fashion Group, the workshop engaged young people in exploring sustainability challenges in the fashion industry through hands-on activities focused on re-using and repurposing clothing materials, highlighting principles of circular fashion. The activity supported public engagement with research on sustainable supply chains and encouraged participants to think creatively about reducing waste and extending the life of garments.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2025
URL https://festivalofsocialscience.com/events/from-wardrobe-to-workshop-creating-with-what-we-already-h...
 
Description Materials Research Exchange 2026 
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 The RiSC+ Project Lead attended the Materials Research Exchange 2026 in London, organised by Innovate UK Business Connect. The event brings together researchers, innovators, investors, and industry leaders to exchange ideas and explore collaborations around advanced materials and industrial innovation. During the conference, the RiSC+ PI engaged with industry speakers and delegates to discuss strategies for strengthening UK supply chain resilience in critical minerals. Discussions with participants also explored sustainability challenges and circular economy approaches in textile supply chains, helping connect RiSC+ research themes with emerging industry perspectives.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2026
URL https://iuk-business-connect.org.uk/events/materials-research-exchange-2026/
 
Description NI Science Festival: What's in your pocket? The secret life of smartphone minerals! 
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 RiSC+ collaborated with iRecycle-Malaysia to deliver the public engagement event on Northern Ireland Science Festival "What's in Your Pocket? The Secret Life of Smartphone Minerals." RiSC+ Research Fellows from the Critical Minerals and Supply Chain Management themes delivered an interactive lecture introducing the role of critical metals in smartphones and explaining the global supply chains and recycling processes associated with these materials. The activity has raise public awareness of the environmental and supply chain challenges linked to critical minerals and highlight the importance of sustainable sourcing and recycling.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2026
URL https://nisciencefestival.com/event/whats-in-your-pocket-the-secret-life-of-smartphone-minerals/
 
Description Open Innovation Autumn Event 
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 RiSC+ Food Team participated in the Open Innovation Autumn Event, contributing to a workshop and pitch session focused on food security and food innovation. The event enabled engagement with industry stakeholders and provided opportunities to discuss collaborative approaches to strengthening food supply chain resilience.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2025
 
Description Open Innovation Forum's breakfast forum 2025 
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 The RiSC+ project was shared with 20 leading food and drink and FMCG organisations during the Open Innovation Forums Exec Breakfast Briefing to increase awareness of the RiSC+ project and to spark interest. As a result, RiSC+ has been invited to present and spark discussions and a deep dive around secure and resilient food supply chains at the next in-person OI Forum event in the University of Cambridge on 25th and 26th March 2025. As a result of this presentation, RiSC+ has also seen increased interest from these companies who have reached out to share the big issues they are having around the resiliency and security of critical ingredients in their supply chain; and around the potential of advanced digital tools to stimulate (and de-risk) interventions for them (e.g. waste reduction concepts) along with foresight studies to anticipate and prepare for future risks.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2025
URL https://engage.ifm.eng.cam.ac.uk/open-innovation-forum/
 
Description Practical Utopias: Repairing Objects, Imaging Futures 
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 RiSC+ Research Fellow in Fashion attended the workshop which brought together researchers, practitioners and general public to explore how repair practices can inspire more sustainable futures. The workshop used creative and participatory activities to examine how repairing objects can challenge throwaway cultures and encourage alternative approaches to consumption and design. Insights from the event informed ongoing RiSC+ research on circular fashion and the role of repair, reuse, and community practices in building more resilient and sustainable supply chains.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2025
URL https://riscplus.com/practical-utopias-repairing-objects-imaging-futures/
 
Description RiSC+ Campaign - Showcasing Innovation in Supply Chain Resilience (Jan-Feb 2025) 
Form Of Engagement Activity Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Industry/Business
Results and Impact The campaign communicated the significance of RiSC+ beyond academic circles by leveraging digital content to reach key industry stakeholders, policymakers, and the public. Through targeted social media posts, engaging visuals, and expert testimonials, the campaign successfully highlighted the project's innovative approach to reimagining UK supply chains.
Audience reached: 8,353 impressions (combined statistics from LinkedIn and X, formerly Twitter).
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2025
URL https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7285248272875552768/?actorCompanyId=11675315
 
Description RiSC+ Engagement at Groundswell Regenerative Agriculture Festival 
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 RiSC+ Food Lead represented the RiSC+ and engaged with stakeholders at the Groundswell Regenerative Agriculture Festival. The event provided an opportunity to introduce the network to practitioners and industry participants and to gather insights into how regenerative agriculture and agri-tech practices may influence food system resilience in the UK.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2025
URL https://riscplus.com/risc-at-groundswell-agricultural-festival-2025-listening-learning-and-connectin...
 
Description RiSC+ Kick off June 2024 (under embargo) 
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 RiSC+ was greenlit by UKRI BBSRC to proceed with a kick-off workshop on 5th-6th June 2024 although the award was under embargo at that time. This 1.5-day event brought together academics, industry experts, and government representatives to initiate discussions on key research themes- Supply Chain Resilience, foster collaboration, and align project objectives.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2024
 
Description RiSC+ Stakeholder Engagement Workshop 
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 The RiSC+ Stakeholder Engagement Workshop brought together researchers, industry representatives, policy professionals, and technology experts to discuss challenges and opportunities for building more resilient and sustainable supply chains across sectors including food, fashion, and critical minerals. The workshop created a space for open discussion and systems-thinking activities to identify shared risks, knowledge gaps, and priorities for future research and collaboration. Insights from the discussions are helping shape the RiSC+ research agenda and support the development of new partnerships and interdisciplinary work on supply chain resilience.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2025
URL https://riscplus.com/reimagining-supply-chains-insights-from-the-risc-stakeholder-engagement-worksho...
 
Description RiSC+ Supply Chains Project - Media Stats- March 2025 
Form Of Engagement Activity A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact The press release from Queen's University Belfast, issued on 30 September 2024, announced the award funding for the RiSC+ Supply Chains project to local, national, and international media. The purpose was to highlight the £6.25 million (FEC) UKRI award secured by Queen's University Belfast to transform UK supply chains in food, fashion and critical minerals. The announcement generated 17 news articles, including coverage in Belfast's News Letter, The Manufacturer, and UKRI, with an estimated Advertising Equivalent Value (AVE) of £1,074.21 and a reach of 3.9 million people.

A follow-up press release was issued by UKRI on 7 January 2025, amplifying the news. The story gained additional visibility through Queen's University Belfast's social media, with 5,827 LinkedIn impressions (4.08% engagement rate, 155 link clicks) and 2,072 Twitter/X impressions (3.57% engagement rate, 8 link clicks).

The impact of this media activity includes increased awareness of the RiSC+ Supply Chains project, enhanced institutional reputation, and wider engagement with industry and academic stakeholders.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2024,2025
URL https://www.qub.ac.uk/News/Allnews/2024/queens-secures-ukri-award-to-revolutionise-uk-supply-chains....
 
Description RiSC+ Working Groups 
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 Formal working groups in food, fashion, critical minerals, system thinking and supply chain modelling were established since December 2024.
The Network Management Team has recently been recruited since February 2025, including a dedicated officer for marketing and events management, starting in March 2025. Thus, the engagement activities of the RiSC+ will intensify in 2025.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2024,2025
 
Description Sainsbury's and Pilgrims Europe Supply Chain Integrity Workshop 
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 A workshop was held at the Royal Society of Chemistry in London, with participants from Sainsburys plc and Pilgrims Europe to understand how supply chain resilience can be bolstered by better understanding of each others businesses, and by learning from the way in which a major retailer and major supplier improve their individual relationship to assess how that can be taught to other retailers and suppliers to better inform their own relationships, with an aim to increase resilience, reduce cost and minimise food wastage.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2025
 
Description Scotland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition 
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 Plenary Talk, "Digital Twin-Driven Cyber-Resilient Supply Chain", at Scotland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition, Food and Beverage session. Presenting research directions related to recent cyber attacks on supply chain related businesses, supply chain resilience research and RICS+ project aims.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2025
URL https://www.manufacturingexposcotland.com/agenda/
 
Description UK Resilience in Critical Mineral Supply Chains: Co-designing Plausible Pathways 
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 The RiSC+ team organised the workshop "UK Resilience in Critical Mineral Supply Chains: Co-designing Plausible Pathways", with design and facilitation provided by an external facilitation team. The session brought together researchers and industry stakeholders to explore challenges and potential pathways for strengthening resilience in UK critical mineral supply chains. The discussions identified research priorities and collaboration opportunities, and several teams formed through the workshop subsequently submitted high-quality applications to the RiSC+ Flexible Fund - Stakeholder Fund.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2025
 
Description UKRI Building a Green Future Congress - 7 October 2024 
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 The Principal Investigator (PI) of the RiSC+ project was invited to attend the UKRI Showcase and Engagement Event on Building a Green Future in October 2024. During the event, the PI actively participated in panel discussions focused on securing a resilient green future and building a green economy for the benefit of all. Through these discussions, the PI shared insights from the RiSC+ project, particularly its interdisciplinary approach involving critical minerals, food, and other resilience-related themes.
During networking sessions with attendees from other UKRI projects, the RiSC+ project was introduced to participants working on critical minerals and food, fostering potential collaborations and knowledge exchange across these complementary areas. This engagement not only raised awareness of the RiSC+ project but also created future opportunities for cross-disciplinary partnerships that could enhance the project's outcomes and impact.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2024