📣 Webinar Series: The Midlands Ecosystem Platform ⏬ 🗓️ Tue 18 Nov | 13:00–14:00 In this first of four webinars, university staff with an interest in commercialisation can explore how to unlock the full potential of the platform. 🔗Register at: buff.ly/cBtDt4c Full series details: buff.ly/cGsXhfd

📢 Our November newsletter is out now! 🔝stories this month include: 📊 New data platform set to power the Midlands innovation ecosystem 💼 MI unis ranked top for economic impact 📍 MI leads Westminster talks on growth 🎓 MI featured in Post-16 Skills White Paper 👉 Read it here: buff.ly/10LY6wx

📢 Job alert! Apply now to help shape the future of generative AI use in PhD #research. AI.RDN+ sees 20 universities collaborating (MI + @YorkshireUnis.bsky.social). Apply now: Project Manager role ➡️ buff.ly/kckxZ6S Senior Researcher developer ➡️ buff.ly/hvGUuEZ Read about AI RDN+

Our second MI Extracellular Vesicles (EV) conference is the 16th March at the Uni of Nottingham. Use the link to sign up to attend and learn more about exciting research and facilities within the Midlands, plus presentation and sponsorship opportunities. luma.com/ft7ywefg

Our annual MI Flow Cytometry Conference is back for 2026, bringing together researchers and local biotech and instrument manufacturers to explore innovation in flow – 6/3/26, Uni of Birmingham. Sign up, learn about presenting your work and sponsoring here: luma.com/tildud8t

📢NEWS: Launched today at #BirminghamTechWeek, the Midlands has taken a major leap forward in unlocking its innovation potential with the launch of The Midlands Ecosystem Platform Read about it here ➡️ buff.ly/Wv4JRKY

The Department for Education highlights our partnership in today's Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper. Read our initial reaction 👉🏾 buff.ly/INLQphz Read the white paper 👉 buff.ly/VqzK1qA

Deadline alert - Closes tomorrow ‼️ 🗣️ We're offering 2️⃣ @POST_UK Parliamentary Fellowships for Social Science and Biological Health PhD students at participating MI institutions. Read more and apply 👉https://buff.ly/z4L3XId Deadline 👉🏾 Sunday by 23:55

🗞️ Our October newsletter is out now! Top stories this month: 🧠 Launch of the £3.4m AI research network 👤 New EMG Chair announced: Professor Leon Terry ⚙️ Forging Ahead gains momentum 📘 Brochure launch: showcasing MI research culture case studies Read it here ➡️ buff.ly/XiiSvFD

Last chance to sign up ahead of our first of its kind webinar tomorrow

We’re partnering with the National Protective Security Authority to deliver a first of its kind webinar exploring how and why the technical community are key to trusted research. 🗓️7.10.25 🕣12-1pm 📍Teams Sign up here: tinyurl.com/2e9cwzk8

How can we fuel UK growth? - Join us for two fringe events at the Labour Party Conference. Tues 30th Sept, 9am - 11am, Revolución de Cuba, Albert Dock. Find out more: buff.ly/muqFu9R

🤔 Curious about our MI POST Parliamentary Fellowship? 📚 Read a blog by MI @POST_UK Fellow, Chris Hatton, a @unibirm_CMH Clinical Research Fellow and PhD student 👉 buff.ly/pfY9Z3V 💻 Join our webinar on 2nd Oct @14:30 buff.ly/0IGgX4x

🗣️ We're partnering with @POST_UK to offer two MI Parliamentary Fellowships for Social Science and Biological Health PhD students at participating MI institutions. Read more and apply 👉https://buff.ly/z4L3XId Information webinar 2nd October 👉🏾 buff.ly/83Rt82E

Delighted to have attended the Midlands Biophysics conference yesterday and hear about the fantastic research happening in the region and discuss the importance of equipment sharing. Watch this space for future meeting and initiative announcements from this group.

Exploring Spectral Cytometry: Transforming Research 📅 23rd September 2025 | ⏰ 10:00 – 15:15 📍 University of Birmingham - Institute of Biomedical Research Seminar Room 👉 Not long left to secure your place: shorturl.at/nhn1Z

🗣️ We're proud to announce an opportunity of a lifetime for two eligible PhD students to undertake research in Parliament. This Parliamentary Fellowship is open to Social Science and Biological Health PhDs at participating MI partner institutions. Read more: buff.ly/z4L3XId Apply: buff.ly/AkUTZKj

🗞️ More from our latest newsletter: 📃 @acadsocsciences.bsky.social report highlights social science impact in the Midlands 🥼 @uk-itss.bsky.social webinar explores funding for researchers & technical staff 🔬 MI Electron Microscopy Network reveals 2026 conference details Read it here👉 buff.ly/JGbWjwI

📢 We are delighted to announce that MI and @yorkshireunis have secured £3.4M from Research England to lead a national AI researcher development network AI.RDN+ will explore AI use in PhD research and develop training, guidance and resources to support its adoption. Read more👉 buff.ly/Qvz0Bmo

🗞️ Our September newsletter is out now! Headlines this month include: 🪑 MI Board Chair named 🛣️ @EnergyRA launches researcher roadshows 🩻 @MIHealth rehab month gets underway 📢 MI Parliamentary Fellowships announced Read it here: buff.ly/JGbWjwI

Exploring Spectral Cytometry: Transforming Research 📅 23rd September 2025 | ⏰ 10:00 – 15:15 📍 University of Birmingham - Institute of Biomedical Research Seminar Room 👉 Register now to secure your place: lnkd.in/e_9hYj6E

Last few days to sign up ahead of our conference next week!

We’re partnering with the National Protective Security Authority to deliver a first of its kind webinar exploring how and why the technical community are key to trusted research. 🗓️7.10.25 🕣12-1pm 📍Teams Sign up here: tinyurl.com/2e9cwzk8

Last week, we launched the #MidlandsHIPC report in Parliament—a bold vision to tackle #HealthInequalities in the #Midlands and harness the region’s research, innovation and data excellence News story➡️https://buff.ly/stxuYnY Read the report➡️https://buff.ly/0vHjYGE

Join a fantastic team at Loughborough University as a Senior Technician/Technical Tutor in Chemistry: shorturl.at/ebvsS. Closing date 31st Aug.

Me and My Eczema Summer Art Competition by Rapid Eczema Trials. Produce of piece of art to express what having eczema means to you. First prize will win £75! Deadline 21 September. rapideczematrials.org/community/su... @riddmj.bsky.social @nihrspcr.bsky.social @capcbristol.bsky.social

Join the Forging Ahead team — several exciting roles now open for applications. 🔗 Further details below ⬇️ ⏹ Network Manager: buff.ly/abgMi0u ⏹ Project Administrator: buff.ly/B4dmVHw ⏹ Marketing and Communications Manager: buff.ly/EGbuWHR ⏹ Peer to Peer Learning Manager: buff.ly/RVLyB25

Last month, the Midlands Health and Care Inequalities Commission launched its landmark report to confront persistent health inequalities. Here’s a summary of the 10 priority challenges that must be tackled to drive change. 📘 Read the full report here: buff.ly/2ipHHFV

Join the Forging Ahead team — several exciting roles now open for applications. 🔗 Further details below ⬇️ ⏹ Network Manager: buff.ly/abgMi0u ⏹ Project Administrator: buff.ly/B4dmVHw ⏹ Marketing and Communications Manager: buff.ly/EGbuWHR ⏹ Peer to Peer Learning Manager: buff.ly/RVLyB25

Could up to £500 help you take the next step? Our Researcher Development and Travel Grant is open to PhD students and early career researchers. Use it for conferences, training or scientific meetings. Apply by 28 July: buff.ly/djlTJ3W #ChemSky

More from our summer newsletter: 🤝MI partners launch research hub to transform UK manufacturing 🎭Event sparks funding push for East Midlands’ creative and cultural sectors ✈MI partners secure funding for aerospace tech to support greener air travel Read it here➡ buff.ly/c3B4Y4p

📢 The MI Summer Newsletter is out now! This month: 🩺 Major health inequalities report launches in Parliament—@midshealth leads call for action across the region ⚡ @EnergyRA leads Westminster #NetZeroWeek roundtable 🏆 #PapinPrize winners announced at #HETS2025 Read it here ➡ buff.ly/PpYOr00

Apprentice award

Today we’re hosting #HETS2025 with @midlandsinnovation.bsky.social and @ukri.org 🎤 Talks from Sara Davies MBE and @joshpsmalley.bsky.social 🏆 10 Papin Prizes 🗣️ 30 workshops 🙌 500 technicians

10 years ago today, Midlands Innovation launched #HETS and the #PapinPrizes to celebrate the work of technicians in HE & research. Today we reflect on past winners and look ahead to doing it all again at #HETS2025 #10YearsofImpact

Delighted to announce the next UK Midlands Biophysics Network Meeting. 2025 will emphasise work around optical trapping techniques - register to attend and submit poster and abstract submission here shorturl.at/XrU9a 🗓️ 18th September 📍 University of Nottingham

#HETS2025 500 attendees, 30 workshops and 2 brilliant speakers 4 weeks to go until the UK Higher Education Technicians Summit, celebrating it's 10th anniversary year. Thanks to sponsors and supporters @ukri.org‬ @midlandsinnovation.bsky.social‬ @tech-commit.bsky.social‬ and The Gatsby Foundation

More from our packed June newsletter: 🤝 One year on – R&D investment campaign returns to UKREiiF with a broader vision 🖋 Professor Dame Karen Holford reflects on an impactful two years as she concludes her tenure as MI Chair Read it here ➡️

🗞️ Our June newsletter is out now. This month: 🌟 TV stars announced for UK Technicians Summit 🤝 MI hosts DSIT officials to showcase regional innovation 🔬 MI Open Research Week success Read it here ➡ buff.ly/Rbf6lur

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Closing date is this Thursday!

🗓️11th June 🕣 930-2 📍Loughborough University shorturl.at/enUYi

We're #Hiring! Are you passionate about impactful research and strategic communication? CHASM is looking for a Communications and Impact Manager to help us shape a fairer, more financially inclusive society. edzz.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candid...

📅 11 June 2025 | University of Birmingham Join Warwick & Birmingham for a workshop on the Indo-Pacific — a region everyone’s watching. Fresh takes on politics, IR, and more. Panels, travel funding, and good convo. Details here: buff.ly/gEs71Fp #IndoPacific #Research #AcademicWorkshop

We're delighted to announce that we're looking to appoint an Assistant Director into the exciting world of MI. Closing date 5th June. Job details and application portal here: jobs.nottingham.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx...

EPSRC Info and Comms Tech Horizon Scanning across Computer Science - Survey launched to help understanding of the emerging research challenges and areas of strategic interest within the landscape. ⏰ 10-15 mins 🗓️ 13th June. shorturl.at/c5cFu

We’re proud to sponsor and support #HETS2025, an event that celebrates the vital contributions of technical professionals in higher education and research. With an outstanding line-up of speakers now announced, this year’s event promises to be inspiring and energising—we can't wait!

🚨 Funded PhD Opportunity! 🚨 Explore how home-working impacts mobility & wellbeing in a post-COVID world. Based at the University of Birmingham, it is ideal for geography, urban planning, or civil engineering graduates. ow.ly/AK9x50VRyIC

🗞️ In our May newsletter: 🚀 Lord Vallance visit marks launch of £16M project to boost research commercialisation 🥼 MI Health host DBT, Innovate UK, and regional leaders to showcase research power 🎓 MI Fellows begin Parliamentary placements 🔗 Read it here: buff.ly/KE9Pyv2

Lord Patrick Vallance announces #ForgingAhead—a £16M project uniting 15 Midlands universities. The project will transform the commercialisation ecosystem by: 🔹 Developing top-tier talent 🔹 Scaling accelerators 🔹 Attracting investment 🔹 Boosting key sectors