The future starts now - it's already driven by data, controlled by AIs and hyper-connected - so where do we go next?
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| Carol Fletcher BT's Head of Academic and Research Partnerships |
This stuff matters - seriously. We’re living connected, digital lives in a world that’s been radically changed by our use of technology. Many of devices, applications and services we rely on today, and the technologies that underpin them, were inconceivable to previous generations. What happens next will be driven by the next generation of researchers coming out of universities. I need this new generation of research leaders to understand the ICT industry they will be inheriting - because they will be shaping our world from now on, and we all need them to get it right!
I run the Tommy Flowers Network (TFNetwork) to bring together the ICT industry with the new generation of our universities' postgraduate researchers to understand the biggest challenges we’re facing. For me, this is an incredibly exciting opportunity. Sure, so academics publish papers, companies serve customers, the government implements public policy - but if we pulled together, just imagine the amazing things we could do!
TFNetwork is making this happen.
Let's get together and nurture the next generation of researchers, because this stuff matters - seriously.
Our Team
Carol Fletcher - Head of Tommy Flowers Network
Fun Facts
I’ve been a Guide leader, for over 20 years and I currently run a group in Ipswich.
I love gardening, although I’m not sure my garden looks as loved as it could do!
I am mostly found with a cup of tea.
About my work me
My role is all about skills – making sure that we have a pipeline of people with the right skills, either working for us or with us - to carry on the world-leading, purposeful innovation that BT has been doing since 1837.
My team works across a broad spectrum of activities; working with schools and teachers to get them excited and about STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) and the sorts of exciting careers STEM subjects can lead to; developing apprenticeship and graduate programme to develop future researchers. We engage with over 30 universities around the world, collaborating to push the boundaries on major technical challenges.
Through the Tommy Flowers Network, we’re connecting the new generation of researchers with industry to understand the big problems which need inter-disciplinary research to solve them and to ensure the next cohort of research leaders have the right skills.
I’ve been in BT since 1999, working in a variety of roles in research and the management of our research programme. I have a degree in Natural Sciences, specialising in physics, from the University of Cambridge.
Fun FactsI’ve been a Guide leader, for over 20 years and I currently run a group in Ipswich.
I love gardening, although I’m not sure my garden looks as loved as it could do!
I am mostly found with a cup of tea.
About my work me
My role is all about skills – making sure that we have a pipeline of people with the right skills, either working for us or with us - to carry on the world-leading, purposeful innovation that BT has been doing since 1837.
My team works across a broad spectrum of activities; working with schools and teachers to get them excited and about STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) and the sorts of exciting careers STEM subjects can lead to; developing apprenticeship and graduate programme to develop future researchers. We engage with over 30 universities around the world, collaborating to push the boundaries on major technical challenges.
Through the Tommy Flowers Network, we’re connecting the new generation of researchers with industry to understand the big problems which need inter-disciplinary research to solve them and to ensure the next cohort of research leaders have the right skills.
I’ve been in BT since 1999, working in a variety of roles in research and the management of our research programme. I have a degree in Natural Sciences, specialising in physics, from the University of Cambridge.
Fun Facts
Between teaching my double-doodle puppy some manners, rebuilding an old campervan and decorating my new home I’ve been learning to play the guitar for way too long now and like to relax at the end of a long day listening to my ever growing vinyl collection.
About my work me
I’m the Strategy Specialist within the University Research programme and look after the relationships, contracts and funding. I work between our Applied Research team, Universities within the UK and key strategic sites outside of the UK to ensure we have a seamless plan in place to enable cutting edge programmes that contribute towards achievements of long-term fundamental research and enable the development ICT researchers for leadership excellence.
I lead the wonderful Tommy Flowers Network team, working closely alongside our amazing project manager Rika and communications expert Sarah we run the network and pull events together as a side-line to our normal day jobs… all under the guidance of Carol.
I lead the wonderful Tommy Flowers Network team, working closely alongside our amazing project manager Rika and communications expert Sarah we run the network and pull events together as a side-line to our normal day jobs… all under the guidance of Carol.
Sarah Mackenzie - Tommy Flowers Network Communications Liaison
Fun Facts
I am completely horse crazy. I have my own 4-legged friends and I enjoy riding with my daughter.
I also have the most handsome black Labrador called 'Flapjack' - who my son is training as a gun dog.
About my work me
I work in the Strategic University Research programme and look after the customer relationships with Pembroke College Cambridge and Imperial College London. I organise customer workshops and enjoy linking up industry and academia to build on and create new collaborations
I am responsible for the communications in the team and publish a communications brief for within BT and externally to our customers
I look forward to building some new relationships at the Tommy Flowers Network Conferences.
Rika Nauck - Project Management, Social Media and Student Liaison Lead
Fun Facts
In 2006 I won a bodybuilding competition.
I love travelling by motorcycle and am riding my own 900cc Triumph Legend.
As a side line I'm doing wood carvings and trying to make it as a writer.
About my work me
I am part of the Strategic University Research team which is the 'Tommy Flowers Network' HQ. Metaphorically I was asked to be the gravy that makes the pies a lovely dish, thus bringing things together and driving them forward into the future.
Additionally I am the work experience co-ordinator for Adastral Park.
Fun FactsI am completely horse crazy. I have my own 4-legged friends and I enjoy riding with my daughter.
I also have the most handsome black Labrador called 'Flapjack' - who my son is training as a gun dog.
About my work me
I work in the Strategic University Research programme and look after the customer relationships with Pembroke College Cambridge and Imperial College London. I organise customer workshops and enjoy linking up industry and academia to build on and create new collaborations
I am responsible for the communications in the team and publish a communications brief for within BT and externally to our customers
I look forward to building some new relationships at the Tommy Flowers Network Conferences.
Rika Nauck - Project Management, Social Media and Student Liaison Lead
Fun FactsIn 2006 I won a bodybuilding competition.
I love travelling by motorcycle and am riding my own 900cc Triumph Legend.
As a side line I'm doing wood carvings and trying to make it as a writer.
About my work me
I am part of the Strategic University Research team which is the 'Tommy Flowers Network' HQ. Metaphorically I was asked to be the gravy that makes the pies a lovely dish, thus bringing things together and driving them forward into the future.
Additionally I am the work experience co-ordinator for Adastral Park.
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