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The University of Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ 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 Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ 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 Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ to turn science-based …

More than 175 researchers, innovators, investors and ecosystem leaders gathered at the Sister - Renold Innovation Hub in Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ last week to explore how stronger regional collaboration can accelerate the journey from research to commercial …

Two Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ 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 Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½â€™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 Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ 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 Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ 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 Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ is launching a partnership with Government’s independent advisory Council on Industrial Strategy to share research, knowledge and expertise.

The University of Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ 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 Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ now sits at the centre of a 1,600-strong community of researchers who are shaping the future of artificial intelligence …

The University of Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ 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 Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ 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 Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½, 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 Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ pitched their groundbreaking business ideas to a panel of expert judges at the newly launched Ideas with Impact Awards.

The University of Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ 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 Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ 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 Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½.  

To celebrate the landmark 50th anniversary of Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP), a collaboration has been formed between Innovate UK, the University of Salford, Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ Metropolitan University and The University of Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½, with the …

The Masood Entrepreneurship Centre proudly unveils this year's extraordinary Venture Further Awards finalists who are set to revolutionise their industries.

The University of Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ has been ranked the fourth highest academic institution for the total number of spinout companies generated in the Spotlight on Spinouts 2025 report. 

The University of Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ Innovation Factory (UoMIF) has appointed Dr Catherine Headley as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Catherine succeeds Andy Wilkinson, who played a pivotal role in transforming UoMIF into a dynamic …

The University of Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ and Saraco Industries Limited has won the Project of the Year Award at the prestigious annual Bionow Awards 2024.

We are delighted to announce that Graphene Innovations Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ (GIM) has extended its Tier 1 Partnership with the Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre (GEIC) for another three years.This renewed collaboration is a key pillar of GIM’s £250 …

The University of Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ Innovation Factory brought together leading investors, academics and spinout founders to explore exciting new ventures emerging from The University of Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½, the University of Leeds and The University of Sheffield.

Arcube, a Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½-based startup aiming to transform the airline industry, has successfully raised a $1.5 million seed round co-led by Fuel Ventures & Oxford Capital Partners.