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  1. The University of Birmingham enters business partnership with Johnson Matthey Colour Technologies

    1st October 2010

    The University of Birmingham has recently teamed up with Johnson Matthey Colour Technologies, a market leader in high performance materials, to investigate techniques in the characterisation of ceramic pigments. more

  2. New Institute of Digital Healthcare launches this week at the University of Warwick

    5th October 2010

    The University of Warwick has joined forces with NHS West Midlands to create the new Institute of Digital Healthcare, a collaboration aimed at improving people’s health and wellbeing through the use of innovative technologies. more

  3. Business Solutions Centre Launch

    New business centre launched

    5th October 2010

    A new business partnership which is believed to be the first of its kind in the country has been officially launched in Wolverhampton. more

  4. HOTMAIL’S ULTIMATE TIME SAVER AT BIRMINGHAM’S BULLRING NEXT WEEK

    7th October 2010

    Create a time-saving invention with Hotmail and win £10,000 more

  5. Dementia is preventable, say Staffordshire University researchers

    7th October 2010

    DEMENTIA is preventable according researchers at Staffordshire University who believe that a healthy heart breeds a healthy mind. more

  6. Joe Roberts

    Bright idea wins Lighting Design Award

    7th October 2010

    A gifted Aston University graduate has won a highly regarded industry award, with an ingeniously designed lamp. more

  7. BVI: the future gold standard in health care?

    7th October 2010

    The Body Volume Index (BVI) - a new measurement in obesity - launches in Birmingham on Tuesday 12 October 2010. more

  8. Young people with mental health problems at risk of falling through ‘gap’ in care services

    13th October 2010

    Many young people with mental health problems are at risk of falling through a huge gap in provision when they move from adolescent to adult care services, according to new research from the University of Warwick. more

  9. Dr Ederyn Williams

    University of Warwick team launches 50th knowledge based company – the dearest to its heart

    13th October 2010

    Warwick Ventures have launched 49 knowledge based spin-out companies employing over 170 staff and to celebrate its 50th launch it is launching a significant new company…itself. more

  10. Forward-thinking companies attend MTC event

    13th October 2010

    More than 80 representatives from leading manufacturing organisations around the UK attended an event showcasing the work of the new Manufacturing Technology Centre, based at Ansty Park, Coventry. more

Upcoming Events

  1. The Advanced Engineering UK group of events

    12 - 13 November 2013

    h2. The Advanced Engineering UK Group of Events 2013 Every year at the NEC, Birmingham, the UK's most... more

  2. Digital Health

    25 July 2013

    *Date:* 25 July 2013 *Time:* 9am - 4.15pm *Venue:* Scarman House Conference Centre, University of... more

  3. GBSLEP Annual Conference & AGM

    26th June 2013

    *Date:* June 26 2013 *Time:* 2 - 4pm *Venue:* Aston Villa Football Club, Trinity Road, Birmingham, B6... more

  4. Aston Inspired - Design & Engineering Show

    12 - 14 June 2013 at Aston University

    *Date*: 12- 14 June 2013 *Venue:* Great Hall, Main Building, Aston University The Aston Inspired Design &... more

  5. TEDxBrum 2013 'Marking the Map'

    Saturday 8 June

    *Date:* Saturday 8 June *Start time:* 9am *Venue:* Millennium Point, Curzon Street, Eastside, B4... more

  6. Your green future - Promote your business to the green generation

    Thursday 6 June, Friday 7 June at University of Worcester

    *Date*: 6 - 7 June *Time:* 9am - 3pm *Venue:* University of Worcester, Riverside Centre, 13 Hylton Road,... more

  7. Birmingham Made Me Design Expo

    6 - 21 June 2013

    h2. 6 - 21 June 2013 *Millennium... more

  8. Ideas & Beers #01

    Friday 31 May

    *Date:* Friday 31 May *Time:* 6pm - 10pm h2. Discuss your Ideas. Drink some Beers. "Ideas & Beers" and... more

  9. IDH Seminar

    Thursday 30 May, 12.30pm - 2pm

    *Date/time:* Thursday 30th May *Time:* 12.30pm - 2pm *Venue:* International Digital Laboratory Central... more

  10. Improving Your Business through the Social Web

    Tuesday 28th May

    We invite you to a unique FREE training course which will be delivered over two days at the Windmill Village... more

  11. Opportunities for Research and Innovation in the Built Environment

    18 April, 6pm at Aston University

    Aston University is hosting a free public lecture ‘Opportunities for Research and Innovation in the Built... more