The spirit of collaboration and innovation between academia and industry was celebrated at an event at the University of East Anglia (UEA).

Eastern Daily Press: Scenes from the University of East Anglia and Barclays Eagle Labs innovation showcase. Picture: David KirkhamScenes from the University of East Anglia and Barclays Eagle Labs innovation showcase. Picture: David Kirkham (Image: David Kirkham)

An innovation showcase was held at the institution in partnership with Barclays Eagle Labs Norwich which showed off the cutting-edge research of UEA academics and some of the dynamic businesses in the Eastern region.

Keynote speaker Marcus Hemsley, creative director at Fountain Partnership and a UEA graduate, talked about starting his strategic digital marketing agency and the 150 guests could visit stands showing off technology such as a virtual reality system to detect concussion and a game to demonstrate how facial recognition works.

Anthony Pryke, eco system manager from Barclays Eagle Labs Norwich, said: 'Events like this, where we can get organisations together to share ideas and give people the confidence to do so, are invaluable.'