Polymer Processing Research Centre at Queen's

Official account of PPRC @QUBelfast Industrially focussed R&D in polymer processing & recycling. RT/Like/Posting ≠ endorsement

[Queen's University Belfast 🎓 @QUBelfast]

We have started construction the factory of the future, the #AdvancedManufacturing Innovation Centre.

It will open in 2026 and will create up to 1,500 jobs and train 300 apprentices by 2050.

Last week, we were joined on a site visit by @USEnvoyNI for Economic Affairs, @joekennedy, Mayor of @ANBorough, Neil Kelly, and representatives from industry, government and academia.

“It is critically important, not just for the innovation that this site is going to help incubate and produce, but for the long-term economic development of this entire region.

“Manufacturing obviously has a long history in Northern Ireland. This next generation of manufacturing is going to power the world innovation and create solutions to problems that we don't know how to solve yet.

It’s incredibly exciting for me to see the work that is being done on the site, and to know that the future of Northern Ireland is connected to its past and looks incredibly bright and prosperous going forward.” (@USEnvoyNI for Economic Affairs, @joekennedy III).

Click here to find out more and watch the full video: https://t.co/mYprCXZ7v7

#LoveQUB @QUBCityDeal @QUBVChancellor #NorthernIreland #BRCityDeal #Manufacturing #AdvancedManufacturing #Innovation

[Green at Queen's @greenatqueens]

Green Month of Community Action is here! 💚

Queen's staff, students and local community members are invited to collaborate on green projects across campus during the month of May 🌱♻️🧑���🌾

Click here for more info: https://t.co/pPIiptFcv9 🔗 #QUBSustainability #climateaction

[Polymer Processing Research Centre at Queen's @QUBPolymer]

Still a few places left at this @greenatqueens event!

[Polymer Processing Research Centre at Queen's @QUBPolymer]

Looking forward to this @QUBCityDeal AMIC workshop on single-use plastics supported by @greenatqueens

[Polymer Processing Research Centre at Queen's @QUBPolymer]

With a focus on plastics, this event aims to demystify food packaging through an interactive discussion to provide an accessible insight into the science and engineering behind the design and manufacture of common packaging formats.

[Polymer Processing Research Centre at Queen's @QUBPolymer]

Looking forward to this @QUBCityDeal AMIC workshop on single-use plastics supported by @greenatqueens

[Polymer Processing Research Centre at Queen's @QUBPolymer]

Single use packaging is commonly misunderstood and seen to be of little intrinsic value which often leads to its careless disposal and littering. However, well-designed packaging plays an important role in minimising the carbon footprint of our food.

[Polymer Processing Research Centre at Queen's @QUBPolymer]

Great article from @uk_psr on work undertaken in collaboration with @CPCases and @MatrixPolymers https://t.co/Uyh36hMc8F

[Belfast Region City Deal at Queen's @QUBCityDeal]

We have an incredible opportunity to join our #BRCityDeal team as Estates Manager!

You’ll provide estates project management expertise to deliver the AMIC project, a £100m innovative powerhouse of advanced manufacturing.

Apply now 👉 https://t.co/FwbkCDjv1m

[Polymer Processing Research Centre at Queen's @QUBPolymer]

See how Reynold Hurling used their voucher in developing a new generation of composite hurls https://t.co/IgCTtqaRwo

Link to Apply… Innovation Vouchers | Invest Northern Ireland (https://t.co/asTCjIr4yu)

[Polymer Processing Research Centre at Queen's @QUBPolymer]

Call for applications for @InvestNI Innovation Vouchers is now open. Worth £5K funding to spend with experts at universities and colleges across Northern Ireland & the Republic of Ireland
So if your innovative idea is around polymers, why not get in touch with us to discuss it?

[Green at Queen's @greenatqueens]

Queen’s University Belfast's Student Sustainability Summit 🗣️

Tuesday 30 January, 5-7pm | The Cube, One Elmwood

Discuss key sustainability concerns around education, travel, food and banking with Queen's Staff and other guest speakers!

Register here: https://t.co/u80a20uvj7

[The Graduate School @qubgradschool]

Kickstart 2024 by looking towards your future career!

If you're a PhD student who has recently submitted/completed or is due to submit in the next few months, several current research posts at QUB may interest you.

Find out more: https://t.co/nUtatvgiwC

#LoveQUB

[Polymer Processing Research Centre at Queen's @QUBPolymer]

A pleasure to have been involved!

[Luis Suárez @LuisSG80]

New paper on Giant reed (Arundo Donax) #NaturalFibers #Composites published #OpenAccess in collaboration between @QUBPolymer, @PUT_Poznan and @ULPGC.

Thanks to all the team and @ulpgcresearch @agenciaiisi @EUErasmusPlus

#AcademicTwitter #phdchat #PhD

https://t.co/H3SCGhLPRU

[KTP at Queen's @QUBKTP]

Ready to fast track your career? 🚀

Whale, part of Navico Group are seeking a Mechanical Engineer for an exciting #KTP project with @QUBelfast

💰 £25k-£33k (+£9,535 training & development budget)
📍 Bangor, Co. Down
⌛ Closes Fri 8 Dec

More info 👉 https://t.co/3rSWrM9xfm

[Polymer Processing Research Centre at Queen's @QUBPolymer]

Excellent meeting of NI Polymers Association this morning hosted by Chairman Richard Bovill at @Whale_Pumps premises. Full agenda of interesting and informative talks and a busy and impactful year ahead for the Association.

[Polymer Processing Research Centre at Queen's @QUBPolymer]

Many congratulations to PPRC Engineers Mark Billham & Mark McCourt who recently celebrated 25 years at @QUBelfast

[British Plastics Federation @TheBPF]

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay, an opportunity for us to reflect on our own wellbeing, alongside the wellbeing of those around us.

If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, you are not alone, here are places you can get help: https://t.co/MlqVmkJt1d 💚

[KTP at Queen's @QUBKTP]

Exciting #jobopportunity

We're seeking a graduate engineer to join @SDG_Armagh on a highly innovate project with leading academics from @QUBMAE and @QUBNBE

💰 £22k-£33k (plus a £11.6k training & travel budget)
⌛ Closes 27 Oct

Apply now https://t.co/aygSftNyxU

#KTP #JobsNI

[KTP at Queen's @QUBKTP]

We're #recruiting a graduate engineer to join Creative Composites (Lisburn) as a #KTP Associate for a collaborative 30-month project with
@QUBPolymer

💰 £25k-£33k (plus a £9.6k training & travel budget) ⌛Closes 27 Oct

More info & to apply https://t.co/RZzqy9myHJ

#Gradjobs

[Polymer Processing Research Centre at Queen's @QUBPolymer]

Denise Price looking forward to attending @InterplasUK tomorrow and participating in the Diversity in Plastics discussion in Hall 4 at 12.45

https://t.co/OqHD1FhKw9