The Naked Scientists have been working with Rolls-Royce since 2009 as part of a strategic partnership between a group of UK universities, of which Cambridge University is one, the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and Rolls-Royce. The aim of this collaboration is to introduce audiences to the cutting-edge engineering and materials science research being supported by Rolls-Royce as the company searches for materials capable of delivering the improved performance demanded by future generations of gas turbine engines and jet engine applications. Through this partnership we have been very fortunate to work closely with senior members of the Rolls-Royce team, the Rolls-Royce supply chain and academic leaders at some of the UK's top universities. Apart from helping people to understand more about the important industrial sector in which Rolls-Royce operates, we also aim to encourage school-age, would-be scientists and engineers to pursue a career in this sector.
