Midlands Innovation
@midlandsinnovation.bsky.social
A world-class university research partnership, pooling the collective excellence of universities in the Midlands.
📣 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
🗓️ 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
Midlands Ecosystem Dealroom: Connecting University Commercial Teams & Support Programmes · Luma
Join us for a live demo of midlands.dealroom.co - the new Dealroom-powered ecosystem platform for the Midlands. This interactive webinar will show how you can…
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November 13, 2025 at 10:15 AM
📣 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
🗓️ 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
🔝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
November 5, 2025 at 11:01 AM
📢 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
🔝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+
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+
£3.4M awarded to consortium for AI researcher network
£3.4M awarded to Midlands Innovation and Yorkshire Universities for AI researcher development network
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October 31, 2025 at 12:30 PM
📢 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+
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
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October 31, 2025 at 11:41 AM
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
Midlands Innovation Flow Cytometry Conference 2026 · Luma
Want to learn about flow cytometry?
Want to see what’s new in the field?
Want to find out about research and facilities within the MI Universities?
Then come…
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October 30, 2025 at 9:35 AM
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
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October 22, 2025 at 10:28 AM
📢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
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
Read our initial reaction 👉🏾 buff.ly/INLQphz
Read the white paper 👉 buff.ly/VqzK1qA
October 20, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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
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
🗣️ 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
Midlands Innovation parliamentary fellowship opportunities
MI announce two exclusive parliamentary fellowship opportunities for PhD students at participating MI partner institutions.
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October 18, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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
🗣️ 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
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
October 10, 2025 at 10:48 AM
🗞️ 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
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
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October 6, 2025 at 8:28 AM
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
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🗓️7.10.25
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October 1, 2025 at 9:15 AM
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
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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
Tues 30th Sept, 9am - 11am, Revolución de Cuba, Albert Dock.
Find out more: buff.ly/muqFu9R
September 29, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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
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
📚 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
September 24, 2025 at 12:23 PM
🤔 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
📚 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
Read more and apply 👉https://buff.ly/z4L3XId
Information webinar 2nd October 👉🏾 buff.ly/83Rt82E
September 21, 2025 at 11:28 AM
🗣️ 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
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.
September 19, 2025 at 11:17 AM
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
📅 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
Exploring Spectral Cytometry: Transforming Research
Discover spectral cytometry with expert talks, case studies, technology spotlight and a networking lunch (lunch provided).
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September 18, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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
📅 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
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
September 15, 2025 at 11:28 AM
🗣️ 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
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
📃 @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
September 15, 2025 at 9:50 AM
🗞️ 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
📃 @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
AI.RDN+ will explore AI use in PhD research and develop training, guidance and resources to support its adoption.
Read more👉 buff.ly/Qvz0Bmo
September 12, 2025 at 7:35 AM
📢 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
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
🪑 MI Board Chair named
🛣️ @EnergyRA launches researcher roadshows
🩻 @MIHealth rehab month gets underway
📢 MI Parliamentary Fellowships announced
Read it here: buff.ly/JGbWjwI
September 10, 2025 at 3:03 PM
🗞️ 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
🪑 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
📅 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
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September 8, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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
📅 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!
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
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18th September
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University of Nottingham
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18th September
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University of Nottingham
UK Midlands Biophysics Network Meeting
The 2025 UK Midlands Biophysics Network Meeting will take place at the University of Nottingham. Researchers from the UK midlands will come together to strengthen our network and our passion for bioph...
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September 8, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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
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🗓️7.10.25
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September 3, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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
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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
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Read the report➡️https://buff.ly/0vHjYGE
August 28, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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
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.
Senior Technician/Technical Tutor Chemistry at Loughborough University
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August 22, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Join a fantastic team at Loughborough University as a Senior Technician/Technical Tutor in Chemistry: shorturl.at/ebvsS. Closing date 31st Aug.