Agenda

9.15      Registration opens. NVision 3D demonstrations, networking and exhibitor stands will be open

10.15    Event commences with welcome to the day, Prof. Susan Corr, Professor of Occupational Science, University of Northampton

10.20    Address from Kamal Bechkoum, Dean of the School of Science and Technology, University of Northampton

10:30   ‘Participatory design for technology innovation’ – Prof. Judith Sixsmith, Professor of Public Health Improvement & Implementation, University of Northampton

10:50    Successful collaborative research - funding opportunities and an example, Dr Suzanne Martin, Reader in Health Sciences, University of Ulster.

11:20    Break, networking and exhibitor stands will be open

11:40    A day in the life - visualisation of everyday challenges with Gwyneira Waters & Prof. Susan Corr

11:55    Beyond Kinect – the future of gesture technology - Paradigm Audio Visual

12:10    A presentation of NVision facilities and services - Stuart Wayne, Applications Manager, NVision.

12.30    Lunch/NVision 3D demonstrations, networking and exhibitor stands will be open

1:15      Knowledge café – exploring research ideas and partnerships

3.00      Networking

3:30      Finish

Enhancing living through experience led innovation

 Convenors, presenters and facilitators

This event is co-hosted by the School of Health and School of Science and Technology at the University of Northampton. It is an opportunity for individuals, research teams and companies from a wide range of disciplines to be introduced to world leading technology and generate new partnerships to advance research in this area.

 Convenors:

 Professor Susan Corr

 Professor Susan Corr is lead for research in occupational therapy at the University of Northampton. She has a breadth of expertise including research methods that explore individuals’ perceptions about a wide range of topics and evaluating services to enhance living after long term conditions such as a stroke.

 Stuart Wayne

Stuart Wayne is Applications Manager for the NVision Technology Centre. He has a broad background of embedding new technologies into the culture and operations of businesses ranging from industrial robotic automation, advanced machine tools then more recently interactive 3D visualisation methodologies and processes.

Presenters:

 Professor Judith Sixsmith

Judith Sixsmith is Professor of Public Health Improvement and Implementation at Northampton University. With a background in psychology, Judith's research interests lie in the fields of health, social care and community psychology where she works with people marginalised within social systems, often applying action research frameworks in real world contexts. Taking both qualitative and quantitative approaches, her recent research has been conducted on issues concerning care related technologies for older and disabled people, urban regeneration and community participation.

Gwyneira Waters

 Gwyneira Waters is a member of the University of Northampton Service Users and Carers’ Group. Previously employed in the NHS with an academic background in medical law she is now a wheelchair user following a road traffic accident. She brings experience of using a wide range of assistive technologies that include being partnered with an Assistance Dog, Nicki.

Dr Suzanne Martin, University of Ulster

Dr Suzanne Martin is a Reader in Health Sciences at the University of Ulster and a Co-Director of the TRAIL living Lab. Dr Martin is an Occupational Therapist with 16 years community based clinical experience working with people who have complex disabilities or dementia and want to remain at home. Her research interests include new and emerging technologies in health and social care with a focus on promoting empowerment, inclusion and participation. Research projects have focused on technology to support people with acquired brain injury, dementia and fit healthy older people in rural communities. Dr Martin is a contributor to the Cochrane Library and a trainer in Cochrane methods on the Island of Ireland.  She is member of the College of Occupational Therapists Research and Development Board.  

 Facilitator:

Debbie Hewson

Debbie Hewson is a Senior Lecturer within the subject group of occupational therapy at the University of Northampton.  Prior to working as a lecturer, she worked in various settings and for over 10 years in the community, specialising in primary care, housing adaptations and assistive technology.

Presenters at the Event (L-R):

Debbie Hewson, Professor Judith Sixsmith, Stuart Wayne, Professor Susan Corr, Gwyneira Waters and Nicki the dog in front