IfM Engage

Elevate your academic programmes with Cambridge expertise 🌍💡 Our Custom Master's Modules offer #universities the opportunity to embed cutting-edge content into existing programmes - bringing together academic rigour, industry insight, and real-world relevance. These modules are designed to be hands-on, high-impact, and tailored to your learners’ needs. Your students will benefit from: ✅ access to leading Cambridge faculty ✅ practical tools and frameworks that drive real-world applications ✅ an immersive Cambridge experience with unique historical, social, and cultural activities. Whether you're enhancing a degree programme, executive education, or leadership development, an IfM Engage module positions your institution at the forefront of innovation and technology leadership. 🔗 Find out more about our Custom Master's Modules online: https://lnkd.in/eXq3m8GA 🤝 Interested in partnering with us? Get in touch to discuss how we can co-design a module that meets your goals and delivers lasting impact. #professionaldevelopment #learninganddevelopment #IfMEPD Judith Shawcross Claudia Peverini Dil Sidhu Amanda Bamford Lory Peresson-Robinson

Thank you, Dil Sidhu, for sharing your knowledge on the SIT Framework at the Institute for Manufacturing (IfM), University of Cambridge today 👇

Thanks, Maciah Smith, for sharing your feedback on our recent #roadmapping short course 👏 We have just published the next dates for this course: 3 March 2026 🗓️ Find out more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gAr2DqMJ #learning #professionaldevelopment

Curious about how innovation policy is shaping industries around the world? Join us for the next Introduction to Industrial Innovation Policy course — taking place 5–6 November 2025 at the Institute for Manufacturing (IfM), University of Cambridge. Around the world, governments and organisations are racing to shape the industries of the future. From AI and biotech to semiconductors and green manufacturing, industrial innovation policy is at the heart of securing technological leadership, competitiveness, and prosperity. This two-day, interactive programme will help you make sense of this rapidly evolving landscape – linking innovation, industrial strategy, and global competitiveness. Whether you’re a policymaker, advisor, or practitioner, this course will help you develop a deeper, practical understanding of industrial innovation policy and connect with a community of peers. 📅 Dates: 5–6 November 2025 🏛️ Venue: Cambridge 🔗 Find out more & register:  https://lnkd.in/eRiGU2cZ

👉 Women currently make up 28.4% of the UK manufacturing workforce - a record high, but still well below gender parity. With almost a quarter of the sector’s workforce expected to retire within the next decade, there is an urgent need to attract and retain diverse talent to secure the future of UK manufacturing. The Women in Manufacturing UK initiative (WiM UK) is driving change with a bold ambition: to increase women’s representation in manufacturing to 35% by 2035. Established in 2022, the initiative focuses on inspiring more women into manufacturing careers, supporting leadership development, building networks, and shaping policy to create more inclusive workplaces. IfM Engage, on behalf of the Institute for Manufacturing (IfM), University of Cambridge, plays a central role in this initiative by:  🔹 convening the Industrial Advisory Board  🔹 writing the annual Women in Manufacturing UK Report  🔹 managing the annual conference  🔹 coordinating the Policy Research Working Group  🔹 supporting the initiative’s branding and communications WiM UK is also supported by other founding organisations including the High Value Manufacturing Catapult and Innovate UK Business Connect. 📅 The WiM UK Annual Conference will take place online on 23 October - bringing together industry leaders, policymakers and professionals to share insights, build partnerships and drive change. 👉 Find out more about the initiative and book your place for the conference: https://lnkd.in/edyZpC_Y Kate Willsher, Jennifer Castañeda Navarrete, Ella Whellams, Elizabeth Tofaris, Kimberley Lewis, Harriet Riley, David Lott, Alison Martin, Anna Rowntree, Cambridge Industrial Innovation Policy #WiM25 #WiMWednesday #WomeninManufacturing

On World Mental Health Day, we are proud to announce a new project, ‘Accelerating and de-risking implementation of digital mental health innovations for young people’. Part of over £1.5 million awarded to 17 innovative health technology projects by NIHR (National Institute for Health and Care Research), IfM Engage are working with YPMH: The Foundation For Young People's Mental Health to determine whether a structured process can help schools and healthcare providers to successfully adopt new tools. Studies show that even effective tools can fail to become part of routine NHS practice, and schools frequently lack the change management methods and capabilities to implement digital innovations. The project will put research into practice, testing an implementation methodology developed by IfM Engage and YPMH. The aim is to improve young people’s access to timely support, streamline their experience across services and contribute to broader systems change. Find out more about the projects funded by NIHR: https://lnkd.in/efimEcKT Read how IfM Engage and YPMH are driving innovation into young people’s mental health: https://lnkd.in/esuj9swR Peter Templeton, Charlotte Catignani, Hannah Best #MentalHealth #YoungPeoplesMentalHealth #MentalHealthInnovation #WorldMentalHealthDay

CEIBS Global EMBA in Cambridge – third cohort, same energy 🌍 Delighted to welcome the third intake of CEIBS Global EMBA students to Cambridge for a dynamic module delivered by the Education and Professional Development (EPD) team at IfM Engage. This immersive week was part of CEIBS’ Global Breadth Stream, offering participants firsthand exposure to innovation ecosystems, strategic leadership, and global business trends. The Cambridge module featured: ✅ Interactive sessions with leading Cambridge academics ✅ Visits to local tech hubs and research centres ✅ Exploration of strategic innovation and technology management The CEIBS Global EMBA programme is ranked among the top globally and is designed for high-achieving business leaders who want to take their career and personal development to the next level. With core modules in strategy, finance, marketing, and leadership, and streams focused on responsible leadership, international business, and experiential learning, it’s a transformational journey for global executives. 📘 Read more in our case study: https://lnkd.in/eGQc9dPr 📍 Explore our bespoke modules: https://lnkd.in/eKBUD8me It’s always a privilege to collaborate with CEIBS and support their mission to develop responsible, globally-minded leaders. Special thanks to Terence Tsai, Programme Director and Associate Professor of Strategy and International Business, for his continued leadership and vision. Are you a university looking to embed a Cambridge-based module into your existing programme? Contact the EPD team at IfM Engage — we’d love to co-create a transformational learning experience. Judith Shawcross, Tim Minshall, Lory Peresson-Robinson, Letizia Mortara, Imoh Michael Ilevbare, Clive Kerr, Michele Routley, Dil Sidhu, Claudia Peverini, Amanda Bamford #IfMEngage #CambridgeUniversity #ExecutiveEducation #GlobalEMBA #CEIBS #Innovation #Leadership #Strategy #ChinaDepth #GlobalBreadth #ResponsibleLeadership #ESG #InternationalBusiness #LearningInCambridge #HigherEd #ProfessionalDevelopment #CrossCulturalLeadership #ExperientialLearning

A fantastic and productive session. It was a privilege for IfM Engage to support Essent and E.ON in facilitating this workshop. Bringing together such a dedicated group of partners from across the value chain is the critical first step. The energy and commitment to turning the eight identified opportunities into real-world projects is inspiring. We look forward to the next steps!

Driving innovation through collaboration: how the OI Forum connects industry and innovators The food, drink and FMCG sectors are transforming rapidly, driven by changing consumer expectations, new technologies and the demand for more sustainable practices. To stay ahead, organisations are turning to collaboration to accelerate innovation and deliver real impact. The Open Innovation (OI) Forum, convened by IfM Engage, provides a trusted environment where senior leaders from across the value chain share insights, explore opportunities and form partnerships that strengthen both business performance and societal outcomes. A highlight of the Forum’s calendar is the annual Innovation Pitching Event, which connects members with entrepreneurs, universities and innovation providers developing breakthrough solutions to the industry’s biggest challenges. Past winners have gone on to form long-term partnerships and commercial collaborations with leading global companies. For innovators, it’s a rare opportunity to present directly to senior decision-makers, gain valuable feedback and build connections that can accelerate growth. ➡️ Find out more about the OI Forum and how you can apply for the next pitching event: https://lnkd.in/eMXEmwYX Michele Routley, Kelpi, Hugo Adams, Jonathan Hughes