The Applied Materials Research, Innovation and Commercialisation Company (AMRICC) announced the links with Imperial College London, the University of Manchester and Staffordshire University at its launch event. The organisations will develop a new generation of materials scientists and engineers to look to create a ‘pipeline of talent.’
Dr Cathryn Hickey, chief executive of AMRICC, said: “These are significant opportunities which reflect the scope and scale of AMRICC and will enable it to make a positive impact on the economy at a local, national and international level. We will build a pipeline of talented people to lead scientific breakthroughs and put the UK at the heart of materials science globally.”
Professor Liz Barnes, vice-chancellor and chief executive of Staffordshire University, which recently invested £40m into new ceramics facilities, said: “We are delighted to be working with AMRICC. We will be focusing on delivering our expertise in applied learning, primarily through our Higher Apprenticeship routes, to support the initiative.”
AMRICC has been established with the support of a number of organisations, including Stoke-on-Trent City Council and international materials technology company Lucideon. It will initially be based at Lucideon’s Penkhull headquarters, before moving to a facility in the Ceramic Valley Enterprise Zone, along the A500 between Stoke and Newcastle under Lyme. The company is looking to provide a unique international facility to fast-track advanced materials and materials processes into commercial products.
