Newcastle University

Prolific inventor Trevor Baylis OBE took centre stage on Tuesday 24 January alongside Professor James Hayton, at Newcastle City Library, as part of Newcastle Science City’s ‘The Science of’ series. This programme of events aims to support the city’s efforts to bring the first regional Business and IP Centre to Newcastle. 

Professor James Hayton, the David Goldman Professor of Innovation and Enterprise at Newcastle University Business School, was presenting at the Science of Innovation event along with the lead, Trevor Baylis, who shot to fame when he created the clockwork radio.

Professor Hayton focussed his talk on how the influences of intangible assets such as culture, human capital and human resource management practices impact on the innovation process.

With a career built on a lifetime interest in inventing, Baylis is well known for his inspirational approach. The evening saw him share his concerns surrounding the perceived neglect of invention in the UK and how great innovations can change the world.

Aimed at company leaders, managers and business owners in the North East, ‘The Science of’ events are free to attend, with the 14 March seeing Alastair Campbell take the spotlight at Newcastle City Library to discuss the science of decision making.

To find out more please log on to www.thescienceof.co.uk