Agenda
Unimaker, launched by the University of Sheffield, highlights innovation in higher education makerspaces. During this two-day event, Unimaker Salford looks to foster open exchange on best practices, tools, and methodologies of running academic makerspaces. It will feature a diverse line up of speakers and panels on the power of maker culture, how we sustain maker pedagogy, and develop future-fit skillsets and innovation opportunities.
The event in kindly hosted at the University of Salford and proudly supported by the Morson Group STEM Foundation.
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AGENDA & TIMETABLE
Day 1 – Thursday 26th June
| 09:30 – 10:30 | Arrival / Refreshments. Booked Maker Space tours. |
| 10:30 – 10:45 | Welcome from the Maker Space: Dr. Maria Stukoff. |
| 10:50 – 11:00 | Unimaker Introduction: Dr. Peter Mylon. |
| 11:00 – 11:40 | Inspirational Speaker: Navjot Sawhney, Founder. The Washing Machine Project Followed by a conversation on maker culture and fostering an entrepreneurial mindset. |
| 11:40 – 12:00 | Lighting talks. |
| 12:00 – 12:30 | Discover our marketplace and booked Maker Space tours. |
| 12:30 – 13:30 | Marketplace & Lunch |
| 13:35 – 14:00 | Keynote 01: Prof. Corrina Cory, The University of Exeter |
| 14:00 – 14:30 | Panel 01 |
| 14:40 – 15:30 | Facilitated roundtable discussion: Group discussions exploring conference themes. |
| 15:30 – 16:10 | Student Panel: Why makerspaces enrich student experience and why is this valuable? |
| 16:10 – 17:00 | Facilitated feedback. Shared summary from roundtable discussions. |
| 17:00 – 18:00 | Drinks / Networking. |
| 18:00 – 20:00 | Hot Food Buffet. Served at the School of Engineering, Science and Environment. Day |
Day 2 – Friday 27th June
| 09:15 – 09:45 | Arrival / Refreshments. Booked Maker Space tours. |
| 09:50 – 10:00 | Welcome and recap: Dr. Maria Stukoff. |
| 10:10 – 10:25 | Keynote 02: Dr. Alejandro Veliz Reyes. The University of Plymouth. |
| 10:30 – 11:00 | Panel 02 |
| 11:00 – 12:00 | Facilitated roundtable discussion: Group discussions exploring conference themes. |
| 12:00 – 12:30 | Facilitated feedback: Shared summary from roundtable discussions. |
| 12:00 – 13:00 | Lunch. Booked Maker Space Tours |
| 13:00 – 13:20 | Lighting talks |
| 13:20 – 13:30 | Unimaker 2026 Announcement |
| 13:30 – 14:30 | Take Aways and closing remarks. |
| 15:00 | Conference end. |