Every week, we’ll be bringing you the latest news from one of our member universities. This week, Professor Katie Normington of De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) looks back on an exciting month which has included a United Nations visit, an award to celebrate and a certain Royal celebration.
Coventry University and Vodafone launch UK’s first 5G SA Media Innovation Lab
Vodafone and Coventry University have collaborated to open the UK’s first 5G Standalone (5G SA) Media Innovation Lab in Coventry.
BCU AWARDED £3.3 MILLION GRANT TO BOOST CARBON REDUCTION INITIATIVES
Birmingham City University (BCU) will be taking significant steps towards reducing its carbon emissions after being awarded £3.3 million by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, as part of the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme
DERBY BECOMES FIRST MIDLANDS UNIVERSITY TO JOIN NATIONAL COLLEGE FOR NUCLEAR AS APPROVED PROVIDER
As the newest approved provider to join the network, the University of Derby has become part of the NCfN federated model to support the delivery of nuclear missions.
Coventry University extends strategic relationship with UK tech SME
Coventry University has signed a two-year collaboration agreement with UK innovation tech company Whitespace Global Ltd following two successful ventures.
DERBY’S NUCLEAR SKILLS ACADEMY SCOOPS NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP AWARD
The Academy is the first of its kind and aims to sustain nuclear capability within the UK’s submarines programme by creating a dedicated pipeline of talent at the start of their careers.
STAFFORDSHIRE BUSINESS SCHOOL AWARDED EXCELLENCE BY THE INSTITUTE OF LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT
Staffordshire University was awarded for its Excellence in EPA delivery for the Operations/Departmental Manager Apprenticeship (ODMA) with the ratio of distinctions within the overall pass rate.
Government announces funding for drivers of trade and inward investment pilot
Government announces funding for trail-blazing Midlands Pilot exploring role of universities as drivers of trade and inward investment
Universities hit the road to offer business innovation advice
Teams from De Montfort University Leicester (DMU), University of Leicester and Loughborough University, University of Lincoln and Derby University are all taking part in roadshows from March 7 to 9.