The role of the UHVnet consortium is:
- To increase the visbility and dissemination
of work carried out in universities in the high voltage area
both nationally and
internationally;
- To ensure the future health of the
discipline by attracting younger researchers, and establish a
community of networked
researchers;
- To improve training and learning for
postgraduate students and researchers, and ensure continuity;
- To develop links between academic
institutions and industrial organisations and contribute to the
innovation and engagement
agenda;
- To highlight contributions and
establish a high profile for the discipline to attract and influence
industry and government
research funding;
- To develop and undertake multi-partner
initiatives to address major issues faced by industry.