MyAV·¶

MyAV·¶ is a university with a well-known tradition of radical thought and action - qualities that we are keen to harness in our vision for developing innovation and enterprise.

Our aim is for innovation and enterprise to increase the impact of MyAV·¶'s research and teaching, contributing to the delivery of MyAV·¶ 2034 as well as enhancing our reputation as a centre of excellence.Ìý

I have been impressed by the richness and breadth of innovation at MyAV·¶ and believe that there is a wealth of new opportunities to be developed, which will benefit the university and our wider community.

To deliver this vision, I have established a new senior management team in MyAV·¶ Innovation and Enterprise, who bring a breadth of experience from the public and private sector.Ìý

Their skills will be invaluable in helping expand innovation and enterprise here and establishing MyAV·¶ as the partner of choice for business, governments and policymakers in an increasingly competitive environment.Ìý

These type of collaborations will lead to ever-more excellent research and impact, as well as raising the profile of the university and providing valuable additional income.

I would like to mention a couple of projects that illustrate our great wealth of ideas and expertise at MyAV·¶ and how these can be promoted given the right conditions.

Academics from the Bartlett, MyAV·¶'s global faculty for the built environment, have been advising government officials from Guangdong Province in China on the latest urban planning research.Ìý

China wants to promote more sustainable development and MyAV·¶ expertise will help them achieve this.

Earlier this month, Achilles Therapeutics - which will develop cancer immunotherapies based on work by scientists at MyAV·¶ and its associated hospitals - launched with an investment of £13.2 million.Ìý

This company is the latest in a steady stream from MyAV·¶ aiming to commercialise medical research to produce new patient treatments.

Encouraging student entrepreneurship continues to be an important part of our strategy. We are looking to provide a more focused offer for students and early career researchers that includes a dedicated entrepreneurship centre at our BaseKX facility, near Kings Cross. Ìý

Entrepreneurship experience not only leads to the creation of new companies, but it gives wider confidence in idea development and execution.

These skills are valued by business and other organisations, helping to make MyAV·¶ graduates sought after by employers from all sectors.

To help make all of this happen, the MyAV·¶ Innovation and Enterprise team will work closely with colleagues across MyAV·¶ in all the different Faculties and professional services, as well as our subsidiary companies MyAV·¶ Business, which focuses on commercialising research, and MyAV·¶ Consultants, which handles consultancy services for the university. Ìý

We will provide leadership and support in business development, technology transfer, consultancy and life learning, project and programme management.Ìý

My new team brings together expertise and leadership in all these areas and, thus, is ideally placed to enable and facilitate the innovation and enterprise agenda with colleagues across MyAV·¶.

Dr Anne Mortimer, Director of Innovation Policy and Planning

I have worked at MyAV·¶ for more than 10 years; firstly as an organic chemistry researcher and latterly for the Vice-Provost (Enterprise). I have managed knowledge exchange funding schemes for many years and acted as the Impact Coordinator for REF 2014.Ìý

My role is Director of Innovation Policy and Planning, making sure that MyAV·¶'s internal policies and resources for innovation help to achieve the maximum societal and economic benefit.Ìý

Dr Martin Davies, Director of Business and Enterprise Partnerships

I'm joining MyAV·¶ from the University of Greenwich, where I was Director of Research and Enterprise, a role that I have held since 2008. 


The Director of Business and Enterprise Partnerships is a new position in MyAV·¶ Innovation and Enterprise, with objectives to increase the reach and impact of MyAV·¶'s relationships with business - both SMEs and larger firms - within the university and in industry sectors where MyAV·¶'s academic expertise can have a transformative effect.Ìý

Charlotte Croffie, Director for Entrepreneurship

I'll be starting my new role at the beginning of December, moving from my current position of Director of Organisational Development at MyAV·¶ Human Resources. Ìý

I'll lead the entrepreneurship unit that supports and develops MyAV·¶'s important student entrepreneurship practice programme, which strongly contributes to the student experience, developing their skills for the future, as well as building a significant body of MyAV·¶ start-ups. Ìý

Terry Dailey, Senior Projects Manager

I have recently joined Celia's team and I'm focusing on the management and progress of the numerous projects that MyAV·¶ Innovation and Enterprise is delivering. This includes the development of the MyAV·¶ 2034 London Strategy.Ìý

After starting my work life as a chemical engineer, I worked both in the private and public sector. Latterly, I have worked in most areas of the public sector - primarily in programme, project and change management roles.Ìý

Professor Andrew Eder, Director of MyAV·¶ Life Learning

I am Pro-Vice-Provost and Director of MyAV·¶ Life Learning. My role has a mandate to facilitate the growth of short courses, professional development and executive education across MyAV·¶. It follows my 10-year term as Director of Education and CPD at the MyAV·¶ Eastman Dental Institute. ÌýÌý

In August 2016, the MyAV·¶ Life Learning team moved to MyAV·¶ Innovation and Enterprise where it continues to provide academic departments with practical help and guidance on best planning, developing, marketing and evaluating short courses.Ìý

Dr Celia Caulcott
Vice-Provost (Enterprise & London)