Initial reaction to the Innovation and R&D People and Culture Strategies

Following the Government publishing the Innovation Strategy and R&D People and Culture Strategy on Thursday 22nd July 2021, Dr Helen Turner, Director of Midlands Innovation said: “We welcome the Government publ...

Net Zero is not a COP-out: How innovation collaboration can help create a sustainable future

To mark Net Zero week Midlands Innovation launched MI Planet – a celebration of the work 5200 researchers’ collective deliver to help fight climate change. In addition, a webinar took place to discuss how collaboration is vital...

MI partners integral to the region securing first Strength in Places funding success

Partners in the Midlands Innovations group – a collaboration of the region’s top research-intensive universities - have helped to successfully secure nearly £18.3 million in government funding through UK Research and Innovation...

Keele Professor Steps Into Senior Health Role for MI Health

Professor Pauline Walsh, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Health & Wellbeing) and Executive Dean for the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at Keele University, has taken over the role of Convenor for Midlands Innovation Health (MI Health), Pr...

People Power – Thinking Differently About Equipment Sharing

When we talk about research and innovation in higher education, rarely is the topic of equipment sharing high on the agenda. Whilst equipment sharing is not a new concept, it is time we started thinking about it differently. The Midlands is...

ERA plays key role in regional Green Growth plan

The Energy Research Accelerator (ERA) has played a vital role in the development of the Midlands Engine’s ‘Ten Point Plan for Green Growth’ which was launched today. The Ten Point Plan for Green Growth sets out a strategic...