Parliamentary drop-in: Unlocking Growth through Materials Innovation with the Henry Royce Institute

🏛️ Parliamentary Drop-In Briefing: Unlocking Growth through Materials Innovation

The Henry Royce Institute (Royce) — the UK's national body for advanced materials research and innovation — warmly invites you to a parliamentary drop-in briefing held in Room O, Portcullis House.

📋 Register here: lu.ma/5px9uy4l

Sponsored by Dr Allison Gardner MP, this briefing serves as the official launch of the first-ever UK Materials Map and provides a platform to explore the National Materials Innovation Strategy — a comprehensive roadmap aimed at driving economic growth through advanced materials.

🗺️ What to Expect

• 🔬 Learn how the Henry Royce Institute is championing materials innovation across the UK
• 📌 Collect a Materials Map for your region — a key agenda item showcasing the UK's industrial strengths and the businesses leading the sector
• 📊 Explore the National Materials Innovation Strategy and its vision for future growth
• 🤝 Engage in conversation about what more can be done collectively to support the sector

💡 Why Materials Matter

The UK materials sector is a powerhouse of British industry:

• 💷 £45 billion economic contribution
• 👷 635,000+ skilled workers employed across the sector
• 🏭 A primary driver of innovation and growth across multiple industries

🥂 Refreshments & Access

Refreshments will be served throughout the drop-in window. Guests are welcome to arrive at any point during the session — please do let the organisers know your likely arrival time in advance.

🔐 Attendees arriving from outside Parliament will gain access to the room after passing through Portcullis House security.

🏫 About the Henry Royce Institute

Royce operates via a hub-and-spoke model, with its hub based at The University of Manchester and partner spokes at:

• Universities of Sheffield, Leeds, Liverpool, Cambridge, Oxford and Imperial College London
• UKAEA and UKNNL
• Associate Partners: Universities of Cranfield and Strathclyde

By bringing together over 700 specialists and more than £200 million in cutting-edge facilities, Royce creates a unified national framework that no single institution could replicate alone. The Institute bridges fundamental research and commercial application, tackling global challenges such as decarbonisation, recyclable materials, and sustainable energy for future cities.