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  1. Sperm crawl and collide on way to egg, say scientists

    14th May 2012

    Scientists at the Universities of Warwick and Birmingham have shed new light on how sperm navigate the female reproductive tract, ‘crawling’ along the channel walls and swimming around corners; with frequent collisions. more

  2. EEF Future Manufacturing Awards 2012

    14th May 2012

    Capturing and celebrating the best in UK Manufacturing. Closing date for entries: 20th July 2012 Award categories: The Business Growth Award – Award for achieving the most dramatic business growth. The Skills and Training Award – Recognising b... more

  3. Research, Development and Innovation call

    25th May 2012

    A call has now opened for the Research, Development and Innovation strand of the West Midlands European Regional Development (ERDF) Programme. more

  4. Bertie & Bean secures first tranche of £300,000 investment to launch online children’s clothing exchange

    31st May 2012

    Birmingham Science Park based Bertie & Bean has secured the first £70,000 of a £300,000 seed round to launch its online children’s clothing exchange to the mass market. The Birmingham Science Park based company – which was an Oxygen Acce... more

  5. Image: Left to right<br /> Carl Hingley – Senior Automotive Technician, School of Mechanical Engineering, University of Birmingham and Manager UBRacing<br /> Dr Karl Dearn – Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering, School of Mechanical Engineering, University of Birmingham<br /> Amy Collin – Mechanical Engineering Student and Team Leader UBRacing<br /> Prof David Eastwood – Vice-Chancellor, University of Birmingham<br /> Andy Dorset – Associate Director, Research and Development, Procter & Gamble<br /> Andrew Mather – Mechanical Engineering Student and Drivetrain<br />

    University of Birmingham celebrates its open-door to business

    29th May 2012

    On Wednesday 23rd May Vice Chancellor Professor David Eastwood hosted an evening reception at his residence to celebrate the University of Birmingham’s long history of successful business partnerships and reaffirm the University’s role in supporti... 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