Our people are here to bring your green ideas to life, whether that's one of our Innovation Managers becoming an extension of your team as you develop a project, our events team guiding you through conference planning, or the experts in InventX giving advice on our advanced technology.
Our lead team make sure the Aura Innovation Centre is at the forefront of innovation.
Director
Louise has spent most of her 30 year career working on some of the country’s largest and most ground-breaking energy industry projects, including decommissioning, COMAH, carbon capture and bioethanol. One of the founding members of the Aura team, she is passionate about the Humber’s role and contribution to decarbonising the UK through collaboration and innovation.
Head of Operations
Sarah runs the Aura Innovation Centre, supporting the development of green innovation for SMEs. She’s a Commissioner on the Yorkshire & Humber Climate Commission, advancing the region’s climate leadership.
Research, Development & Innovation Lead for Aura
Jim’s 30 year research career in engineering has seen him tackle a wide range of challenges, currently overseeing a £1.25m project on offshore wind turbine blade construction with Siemens Gamesa.
Our Innovation Managers are the link between your business and the research power of the University of Hull, becoming an extension of your team to help deliver your project. Contact them if you have a green idea that you want to bring to life.
InventX Sales Lead
Employer Engagement Advisor
Freeport Advisor
Our marketing and events team are on hand to help you with PR related queries, branding and services and will help you design your perfect bespoke event, from booking simple meetings to organising large-scale conferences. Call now on 01482 464700.
Marketing and Events Co-Ordinator
Events and Marketing Co-Ordinator
Our InventX innovation space has everything you need to help get your idea off the ground, from 3D printers to microscopy, circuit board reworking to elemental analysis.
InventX Manager & Knowledge Exchange Lecturer
InventX Co-ordinator
Facility Supervisor
Facility Supervisor
InventX Fluid Technician
Keeping the Aura Innovation Centre running smoothly.
Reception & Facility Co-Ordinator
Finance and Audit Officer
Finance and Audit Officer
Operations Co-Ordinator
Programme Manager
The Aura Innovation Centre (AIC) brings green ideas to life, giving businesses easy access to cutting-edge facilities, specialist funded support and a space to innovate and collaborate.
Funding to help Humber SMEs improve or develop exciting new products, services or processes.
Helping your business become more flood resilient, and supporting development of new products and services in flood resilience.
Humber Internships Programme is an on-demand programme offering skills-matched degree-level talent for small-medium sized businesses for short-term or permanent hire.
A partnership between the University of Hull and Humberside Fire & Rescue to deliver a purpose-built National Flood Resilience Centre.
Supporting new businesses to enhance enterprise skills and inspire business start ups.
Bringing together leading interdisciplinary academics to tackle global issues surrounding climate change.
