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Innovative system recognised at awards
An innovative system which is helping to transform the way neurosurgeons meet the needs of critically ill patients has been recognised at a top awards ceremony. more
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New Partnership Creates Opportunities for Research and Development
The University of Birmingham has set up the Poynting Institute which aims to generate novel and innovative solutions to real world problems for both industry and government. The first partner is the high tech science, technology and engineering company... more
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Playstation® scholarships for top Gamer Camp students
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) is offering two full PlayStation® Scholarships to the best applicants on Birmingham City University’s Gamer Camp: Pro course (www.GamerCamp.co.uk). more
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Childhood cancer survivors at greater risk in middle age
Scientists at the University of Birmingham have found that survivors of childhood cancers are four times more likely than the general population to develop a new cancer. The results are published online today in the Journal of the American Medical Asso... more
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First wood-digesting enzyme found in bacteria could boost biofuel production
University of Warwick researchers funded by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)-led Integrated Biorefining Research and Technology (IBTI) Club have identified an enzyme in bacteria which could be used to make biofuel prod... more
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Universities Week 2011 - What's the Big Idea?
West Midlands' universities have numerous activities taking place during Universities Week 2011. Read on for more details. more
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Nokia announces £25k development funding and support through Pitch ‘n’ Win Birmingham event
Mobile app developers and creative businesses throughout the Midlands are being invited to apply for a unique one day workshop with Nokia and top international creative agency, Wieden + Kennedy, for a chance to win £25,000 to develop a new mobile... more
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University of Warwick researchers find First wood-digesting enzyme found in bacteria could boost biofuel production
University of Warwick researchers funded by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)-led Integrated Biorefining Research and Technology (IBTI) Club have identified an enzyme in bacteria which could be used to make biofuel prod... more
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Small firms in the Midlands report university partnership success
New research uncovers depth of relationship between higher education and SMEs in the Midlands. more
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Coventry University research projects celebrated as ‘Big Ideas for the Future’
Several Coventry University research projects – including a groundbreaking piece of work on a non-invasive cancer treatment – have been identified as being among the most important research projects taking place in universities today, with ... more