The Midlands is renowned for its strengths in manufacturing and engineering innovation, but how can the region support smaller businesses to be innovative? Professor Warren Manning, Pro Vice-Chancellor Dean of the College of Engineering and Technology at the University of Derby, discusses the vital role universities have to play in improving productivity and competitiveness of businesses across the region through innovation.
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Midlands UK tells its creative story to the world at MIPIM 2019
Event programme welcomes increase of 18% in registered attendees
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Prime Minister reaffirms government commitment to HS2 in response to landmark open letter from leaders in the Midlands and the North
Prime Minister Theresa May has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to delivering the whole of HS2 Phase Two
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Launch of Midlands Engine Investment Champions Network
The Department for International Trade is proud to launch their Midlands Engine Investment Champions Network tonight (26 March).
Sir John Peace sets out bold future for East Midlands at the Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner
Sir John Peace sets out bold future for East Midlands at the Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner
New medical technologies centre gets major funding via D2N2 LEP
A planned facility to speed development of new healthcare products and technologies – and create hundreds of jobs – will receive major funding, via the D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership.
New course targets aviation engineers
Telford College is launching a new series of courses to meet an urgent need for skilled engineers in the aviation industry.
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Exports growth in East Midlands the highest of the UK regions
The number of VAT-registered businesses exporting goods across the UK has increased to 110,800, an increase of over 1,000 since this time last year
The Government and Research England invest £10m in fund to extend University Enterprise Zones
Universities Minister, Chris Skidmore, has today announced a £10m Research England investment fund to facilitate interactions between universities and small businesses.
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Time to ‘Invest in Harborough District’
A major initiative has been launched to showcase the Harborough District as a key location for businesses to invest, expand and prosper.
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