Lord Adebowale Named Chair of Midlands Health Inequalities Commission

In response to the wide-reaching impact of the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbating underlying health inequalities within communities, Midlands Innovation Health (MI Health) is leading a new Policy Commission addressing these critical challenges in th...

HETSLite Recognises ‘Undeniable’ Culture Change

The culture change that is taking place in higher education and research around technicians is ‘undeniable’ thanks to an ongoing programme funded by Research England and several national initiatives. This was the key message fro...

HETS Lite Keynote Speakers Revealed

On 23rd June, hundreds of technicians will join the UK Higher Education Technicians Summit online event (HETS Lite) to learn about advancing career opportunities, promoting commitment and culture and sharing best practice. Aimed at technici...

Midlands Innovation COVID-19 Research Strengthens Global Recovery

99 COVID-19 research programmes have been launched by Midlands Innovation since May 2020 which will shape how the UK recovers from the pandemic. Midlands Innovation is a partnership combining the strengths of eight research-intensive univer...

New report: MI universities key to the region’s Innovation businesses

A new report tracking business investment opportunities in the Midlands highlights a record year for investment, and thanks to MI universities, opportunities for innovation investment is expected to increase. The report, Investmen...

TALENT Policy Commission Asks 12 Questions to Shape Technical Careers

In 2020 Midlands Innovation launched the TALENT programme, the UK's largest investment into learning and development for technicians in higher education and research settings.  Since then, a panel of experts have been appointed to...