Call for workshops for the UK Higher Education Technicians Summit

The UK’s biggest ever conference for technicians in higher education and research will be taking place in Nottingham next year, and the organisers are looking for ideas for workshops. The UK Higher Education Technicians Summ...

Minister hears from business and university leaders in the Midlands on how they can support economic recovery

Midlands Innovation was delighted to host a recent roundtable discussion with Amanda Solloway MP, the Minister for Science, Research and Innovation, on how universities can work with businesses to support the country’s economic recovery. ...

New funds to support the training and development of Midlands technicians in higher education and research

Three new funds have been launched to support the training and development of technicians working in Higher Education institutions in the Midlands. The funds are being provided by TALENT, a programme led by Midlands Innovation which is advan...

Midlands Innovation universities awarded over £20m of Covid-19 research funding

Eight of the Midlands’ most research-intensive universities are undertaking key research to support the country’s efforts to tackle the coronavirus pandemic. Academics at the universities of Aston, Birmingham, Cranfield, Keele...

Opportunity to invest in innovation in the Midlands to drive the UK economy

With its industrial pedigree and manufacturing prowess, the Midlands has long been known as the engine of the UK. However, the Midlands is one of the hardest hit regions in terms of the economic impact of covid, but also has the greatest op...

COVID19: The Impact on Technicians in UK HE & Research

A new report from the Technician Commitment and partners highlights the impact of COVID-19 on the technical community in higher education and research. A collaborative team consisting of the Technician Commitment, Science Council, Institute...