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  1. Senior appointments to strenghten health science research at Aston University

    1st March 2011

    Aston University has appointed two new senior positions within its School of Life and Health Sciences. more

  2. Study launched to assess whether exercise helps people with diabetes

    1st March 2011

    A new study to assess the benefits of exercise for people with type 1 diabetes is about to start in Birmingham. more

  3. NHS, Archers actor and University tackle mental health problems

    3rd March 2011

    Birmingham City University has built an online system for the NHS to help young people with mental health problems. more

  4. £12 million to help local SMEs design products that even targets customers' emotional experience

    3rd March 2011

    A new £12 million programme has just be announced to help Midlands SMEs access some the world's leading product and service design Technology. more

  5. Become a forensic detective and unlock the secrets of the Staffordshire Hoard

    7th March 2011

    Forensic science will be used to show how modern techniques can unlock the secrets of the Staffordshire Hoard at a free family event at the Potteries Museum and Art Gallery in Stoke-on-Trent. more

  6. Birmingham celebrates kidney role

    7th March 2011

    On 10 March, World Kidney Day provides the opportunity to celebrate Birmingham’s role as one of the most important centres for kidney health in Europe. more

  7. How Science Works

    8th March 2011

    Over 350 Year 8 students from all over Birmingham will be visiting Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum next week discover the huge range of career opportunities available in the world of science. The event is collaboration between Thinktank and The B... more

  8. 3D Technology helps book Coventry company’s business class seats on latest plane

    10th March 2011

    A Coventry company, which has designed a high tech business class aeroplane seat, is winning the attention of major plane companies thanks to technology at WMG, part of the University of Warwick, which allows them to show customers virtual reality simu... more

  9. Time to turn on the tardis

    8th March 2011

    Perhaps inspired by TV favourites such as Doctor Who and Ashes to Ashes, nearly a third of Britons (30%) believe that time travel is actually possible. The results were revealed in a survey, launched at the start of National Science and Engineering We... more

  10. University research to save the lives of road accident victims

    11th March 2011

    New research carried out at Birmingham City University could save the lives of the hundreds of people killed each year in road accidents. 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