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.