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University of Warwick Provost celebrates former students in Hong Kong during her last international trip
Professor Christine Ennew OBE, the Provost of the University of Warwick, will make her final international journey before retirement to celebrate the achievements of over 8,000 Hong Kong-based Warwick alumni in business, technology and entrepreneurship.
University of Warwick announces new partnership with Tech West Mids
The University of Warwick has announced a new partnership with Tech West Mids (Tech WM), a not-for-profit organisation that aims to help tech businesses and entrepreneurs in the region go global.
University of Warwick Energy and Net Zero roadmap helps reduce KW/h
WMG, at the University of Warwick, has launched an Energy and Net Zero Roadmap called Business Energy Aid Toolkit (BEAT), to help manufacturing small, medium enterprise (SME) companies reduce their energy consumption, save on costs and increase profitability. The programme has already proven a success, with business energy savings of up to 90%.
West Midlands growth is the focus of Westminster reception
The Centre for the New Midlands hosted its inaugural Winter Reception at the prestigious Churchill Room in the Palace of Westminster last week, gathering MPs, dignitaries, professionals and academics together to celebrate the importance of harnessing education and new technology in the regeneration of the West Midlands. Press release by The Centre for the New Midlands.
New Independent Report Highlights Strengths & Opportunities for Innovation in West Midlands
An independent report from innovation and investment consultancy firm, Beauhurst, reveals how the University of Warwick is helping to drive the West Midlands’ position as a powerhouse for innovation, which is in turn supporting growth in the local economy.
University of Warwick named as one of UK’s best in the 2023 Good University Guide
The University of Warwick has further cemented its position as one of the UK’s best universities - after being ranked 9th overall by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023.
It continues a remarkable record for Warwick, which has featured in the Top 10 every single year since the Guide was first published in 1992.
New programme launches in Westminster which aims to put the UK at the forefront of hydrogen innovation
An initiative which is designed to support and foster the creation of a new hydrogen economy in the Midlands was formally launched this week at the House of Lords, to an audience of MPs, peers, businesses, academics and senior civil servants. (Issued by ERA).
Battery tech pioneer Britishvolt strengthens partnership with WMG, University of Warwick, to ramp up UK electric vehicle battery production
Battery technology pioneer Britishvolt has extended its contract with WMG, University of Warwick, to develop battery cell technologies and accelerate the route to market, in a multi-million-pound [£] deal. (ISSUED BY BRITISHVOLT)
Clean Transport Accelerator launched by NatWest and University of Warwick to help SMEs fast-track their innovations
With transport being the largest carbon emitting sector in the UK, a partnership between NatWest and WMG at the University of Warwick has led to the launch of the Clean Transport Accelerator. It will support businesses which are part of the mobility sector to develop products and services that will play their part in achieving the UK’s net-zero goals.
Big ideas to improve patient flow in hospitals sought from innovators
The University of Warwick is calling on innovators and businesses to pitch solutions that will improve patient flow through the hospital.
Entrepreneurs invited to enter Minerva Birmingham’s Pitch Up 2022 competition
Applications to Minerva Birmingham’s Pitch Up 2022 competition have opened. Formerly known as ‘Pitchfest WM’ and now in its 7th year, Pitch Up is a collaboration, co-delivered by Minerva Business Angels, part of the University of Warwick Science Park Ltd, the Centre for Growth at Aston University, and University of Birmingham Enterprise.
Data Science for Social Good Programme helps tackle worldwide problems
Over the summer of 2021, a congregation of data scientists from all over the world collaborated virtually, and successfully worked for four different organisations. Their work included creating an anomaly detection in public procurement systems for DNCP – Paraguay’s National Department for Public Contracting, mapping the world’s offline population for the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), improving economic forecasts during times of crises with the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi) and prioritising environmental complaints with the Superintendency of the Environment (SMA) in Chile.
New NatWest Accelerator hub to open at University of Warwick
NatWest and the University of Warwick are opening a new business Accelerator hub on the University’s campus, with the focus on supporting and empowering students, local entrepreneurs, and local business owners to grow their businesses. Applications are now open for local businesses and students to join the first cohort, starting in January.
£100,000 funding to launch Health and Wellbeing Innovation Network to cultivate the next healthcare innovators
Businesses aiming to move into or grow within the healthcare, technology and wellbeing sectors can harness university and hospital expertise and resources, as well as specialist work space and business support, through a new network launched by the University of Warwick in partnership with University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust and Bruntwood SciTech.
Creative business programme gives Leamington Spa’s Parade pedestrians pedal powered boost
The University of Warwick’s free Creative Futures Incubator based in Leamington Spa’s co-working space 1 Mill Street is already powering up new local businesses, but now is also powering pedestrians up the Parade in Leamington, with 2 e-trikes. These innovative pedicabs provide a creative, environmentally friendly way for residents to get around the town centre and access the shops.
Minerva Business Angels contribution to regional economy highlighted by new report
A new report commissioned by Midlands Innovation universities has highlighted the contribution made by University of Warwick-based Minerva Business Angels to the region’s investment ecosystem.
The three key actions to secure supply chain resilience after Brexit and COVID
Brexit and COVID were two major disruptions to manufacturers’ supply chains, however, a consortium of academic and industry partners including WMG, University of Warwick has identified key ways to build supply chain resilience.
New Executive Board member with brief for business appointed by University of Warwick
The University of Warwick has appointed Dr Richard Hutchins to the newly created post of Chief Communications Officer with immediate effect. He joins the University Executive Board, reporting directly to the University’s Vice-Chancellor Professor Stuart Croft. He previously served as the University’s Director of Strategy.
University of Warwick offers to help 5 more creative businesses - 6 months free in a 5G enabled business incubator
The University of Warwick is looking for the next cohort of creative businesses that it can help with its Creative Futures programme and businesses have just over two weeks to apply to be part of the programme and access 5G enabled business incubator space in Leamington Spa’s 1 Mill Street. Applications close on 15th February 2021.
Creative future for 10 new businesses & 500 innovators at Leamington Spa’s 1 Mill Street thanks to University of Warwick, BT & Warwickshire County Council
Ten new businesses will be the first to benefit from a new Creative Futures Accelerator Programme in Leamington Spa’s Creative District. that will help those businesses become part of the UK’s largest creative cluster outside Greater London. The scheme is supported by the University of Warwick, 1 Mill Street , BT and Warwickshire County Council.