Staff Profile
Karl Ward
KTP Manager
- Telephone: 07838370708
- Address: KTP Unit
Kings Gate Building, Floor 4
Newcastle University
NE1 7RU
Background
Roles and Responsibilities
My role is to support our academics and their research partners in developing and delivering Knowledge Transfer Partnerships. I manage a small team that provides a through-life service for projects from idea to final report.
Background
- 15 years in engagement roles in HE
- Industry representation and lobbying
- Project management
- Research in marine and offshore technology
Qualifications
- PRINCE2 Foundation
- MRes Marine Technology (Newcastle)
- BSc hons Environmental Science (Sunderland)
Previous Positions
- International Relations Officer, University of York 2013 - 2019
- Strategic Programmes Manager, SAgE 2011-2013
- Newcastle Science City Programme Manager; Sir Joseph Swan Centre for Energy Research 2009 - 2011
- Employer Engagement Manager, HE Directorate. Newcastle College Group 2007 - 2009
- Director of Projects and Programmes, Northern Defence Industries. 2004-2007
- Projects Manager, Shipbuilders and Shiprepairers Association.2000-2004
- Research Associate; School of Naval Architecture and Marine Technology 1998-2000
Memberships
- Regional representative. KTP National Forum