Articles tagged with 'innovation' | University of µÎµÎ´òÅÚapp

The University of µÎµÎ´òÅÚapp will bring together researchers, students, entrepreneurs, industry partners, investors and civic leaders for its first Innovation Festival, taking place from 5–9 October 2026.

A shared approach to developing the skills, education and training needed to support the city region's future workforce has been set out today (Wednesday 15 July) by further and higher education institutions, Greater µÎµÎ´òÅÚapp Combined Authority …

The University of µÎµÎ´òÅÚapp and The Jeremy Coller Foundation launch new competition to support early-stage ventures utilising AI for the benefit of people and society.

The University of µÎµÎ´òÅÚapp Innovation Factory has launched four new University spinout companies into its growing portfolio, continuing a strong year of translating world-leading research into businesses with the potential to deliver real-world …

On Thursday 2nd July, the ten finalists of the 2026 Ideas with Impact Awards came together in Whitworth Hall at The University of µÎµÎ´òÅÚapp to pitch their early-stage venture plans, for the chance to win a share of £350,000 in prize funding. …

The Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre (GEIC) has expanded its facilities with the opening of a new bioengineering laboratory, creating new opportunities for industry collaboration and accelerating the development of next-generation technologies …

The University of µÎµÎ´òÅÚapp, working with partners across the Greater µÎµÎ´òÅÚapp region and beyond, has played a leading role in securing £50m investment from UK Research and Innovation’s Local Innovation Partnerships Fund (LIPF) that …

Professor David Knowles, Professor Luke Georghiou and Professor Gareth Evans have been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours 2026 in recognition of their outstanding contributions and service.

The University of µÎµÎ´òÅÚapp has announced the first cohort of projects for its new PhD by Enterprise programme – the first of its kind in the Russell Group and one of only a few globally - with applications now open to prospective doctoral …

The University’s Ideas with Impact Awards have opened applications for 2026. Made possible by donors to our Challenge Accepted campaign, the awards will provide prizes of up to …

The University of µÎµÎ´òÅÚapp has announced the first cohort of startups selected for the new Unit M deep tech accelerator, a three-month programme designed to support researchers and technical founders across Greater µÎµÎ´òÅÚapp to turn science-based …

More than 175 researchers, innovators, investors and ecosystem leaders gathered at the Sister - Renold Innovation Hub in µÎµÎ´òÅÚapp last week to explore how stronger regional collaboration can accelerate the journey from research to commercial …

Two µÎµÎ´òÅÚapp researchers, Professor Bruce Grieve and Professor Hujun Yin, were recognised with the Pioneering UK-US Breakthroughs (PUB) award, by the UK Research and Innovation in the British Embassy in Washington, D.C this week.

Momentum is building behind The University of µÎµÎ´òÅÚapp’s groundbreaking partnership with The University of Cambridge, the first cross-UK innovation partnership, with its inaugural board …

His Excellency Eng. Abdullah bin Ibrahim Al-Abdulkarim, President of the Saudi Water Authority (SWA), visited the National Graphene Institute (NGI) and the Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre (GEIC) at The University of µÎµÎ´òÅÚapp as part of the …

HydroGraph Clean Power Inc. and the Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre (GEIC) are strengthening their collaboration as HydroGraph moves from a Tier 2 to a Tier 1 member. This milestone builds on a relationship forged in 2023 and reflects the …

The University of µÎµÎ´òÅÚapp has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the major bank NatWest, marking the start of a new strategic partnership focused on innovation, enhancing student employability, promoting social mobility and advancing …

The University of µÎµÎ´òÅÚapp is launching a partnership with Government’s independent advisory Council on Industrial Strategy to share research, knowledge and expertise.

The University of µÎµÎ´òÅÚapp celebrated 50 years of Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP) at the KTP2025 Conference and Awards, which recognise the exceptional achievements of the associates, universities and businesses driving innovation across the …

75 years after the publication of Alan Turing’s seminal paper Computing Machinery and Intelligence, The University of µÎµÎ´òÅÚapp now sits at the centre of a 1,600-strong community of researchers who are shaping the future of artificial intelligence …

The University of µÎµÎ´òÅÚapp is one of the leading universities in England for research partnerships, IP and commercialisation, and public and community engagement, according to the results of the Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF5).Published by …

Professor Ashley Blom, an internationally recognised orthopaedic surgeon and academic leader, has joined the Board of The University of µÎµÎ´òÅÚapp Innovation Factory.

Following an extensive recruitment process, Professor John Holden has been appointed as Vice-President for Civic Engagement and Innovation. 

Northern Gritstone, the groundbreaking life sciences and deeptech investment firm chaired by Lord Jim O’Neill, has announced a combined £4 million seed round investment into the optical sensor startup PhovIR. Northern Gritstone is co-leading the …

A novel concrete formulation developed through collaboration between the Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre (GEIC) at the University of µÎµÎ´òÅÚapp, Cemex UK, Galliford Try, Sika and Northumbrian Water has been successfully laid on site, …

On Monday 14 July, start-up founders from across The University of µÎµÎ´òÅÚapp pitched their groundbreaking business ideas to a panel of expert judges at the newly launched Ideas with Impact Awards.

The University of µÎµÎ´òÅÚapp has been recognised as one of the UK’s leading institutions for spinout company creation, placing fourth among Russell Group universities in the newly published Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Spinout …

Northern Gritstone, the groundbreaking life sciences and deeptech investment firm, has today announced a commitment to invest £1.8 million into Apini, a small molecule drug development programme being advanced by Syncona’s accelerator Slingshot …

A groundbreaking partnership between The University of µÎµÎ´òÅÚapp and The University of Cambridge has been awarded £4.8 million by Research England to accelerate inclusive growth and innovation collaboration.

A new competition to help founders turn innovative ideas into high-value commercial startups has been launched by The University of µÎµÎ´òÅÚapp.