Midlands Innovation
@midlandsinnovation.bsky.social
A world-class university research partnership, pooling the collective excellence of universities in the Midlands.
🗞️ Our October newsletter is out now. This month: 📍 New research on Midlands spinout mobility 🔓 Open Research Week returns 🔬 Early Mindforge investments demonstrate the quality of the region's innovation 🛠️ MI becomes a supporter of the Technician Commitment Read it here: buff.ly/4nDtwq9
📣 Launching our Crafts Small Grants Fund now open to UK based researchers who are looking for funding to support innovative social science led research. Applications should link to CAGE's core themes and be using data science insights and techniques for impactful outputs. More info: buff.ly/fBbpdnv
Crafts Small Grants Fund
The CAGE Research Centre is funded until 2030 by the Economic Social and Research Council to deliver independent policy-driven research informed by culture history and behaviour.
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🗞️ In our September newsletter: 🤝 Innovate UK leaders visit the Midlands 🏥 A new healthcare net‑zero roadmap from MI Health and ERA 📈 Mindforge invests in Birmingham spinout Healome Therapeutics 📗 Forging Ahead releases one year progress report Read it here ➡️https://buff.ly/6v7EAWs
Midlands Mindforge makes its first West Midlands investment, backing University of Birmingham spin‑out Healome Therapeutics. Announced by @richardparkerwm.bsky.social, who met the founding team and graduates working at the company. Read more👉 buff.ly/k4NRXAr
With more powers being devolved to regions, universities have a fundamental role in driving place-based growth. Read more in a @wonkhe.bsky.social blog by; obee72.bsky.social of @yorkshireunis.bsky.social, Jane Robinson of @newcastleuni.bsky.social, and @helenturnermi.bsky.social. buff.ly/mF5VqoO
Regional and local engagement is mission critical for the HE sector
Peter O’Brien, Jane Robinson and Helen Turner argue that as devolution moves to the centre of government, universities need to work more closely with regional mayors and authorities to shape…
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🗞️ The August MI newsletter is out now. This month: 🛡️Six MI partners become founding members of the Defence Universities Alliance 🚀 Midlands Mindforge announces first investment 🔧 MI Repair Shop launches 🤝 Strengthening innovation ecosystems at Climb26 Read it here: buff.ly/Gf8d3UZ
🗞️ Read in our July newsletter: 🌍 Summit Success - UK delivers 1st Global R&D Investment Summit ✅ Midlands Mindforge deploys 1st spinout investments 💪🏾 MI partners commit to continued collaboration 🖊️ East Midlands Tech Week showcases regional innovation And more 👉🏾 buff.ly/HkdaMK4
🗞️ Out now in our June newsletter: 🌍 UK set to stage Global R&D Investment Summit 🫱🏻🫲🏻 Forging Links - spinout entrepreneurs network launches 🎭 Desire to strengthen arts and humanities collaboration 🖊️ From Research to Parliamentary impact 👉🏾 buff.ly/pSqa5Vx
‼️Deadline alert - 23:55 tonight Want to undertake research in Parliament? We're offering 2️⃣ exclusive MI @POST_UK Parliamentary Fellowships. T&Cs: Open to Social Science and Biological Health PhD students at four MI institutions. Apply 👉 buff.ly/kqr7XXb
Deadline alert - Closes tomorrow‼️ 🗣️ We're offering 2️⃣ @POST_UK Parliamentary Fellowships for Social Science and Biological Health PhD students at participating MI institutions. Apply 👉 buff.ly/kqr7XXb Want some tips? Read this blog buff.ly/DakeoKF
Midlands Innovation Fellowship
POST and Midlands Innovation are offering two 13-week fellowships to PhD students registered at participating Midlands Innovation institutions, whose PhD is related to either the social sciences, or…
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🗞️ Read in our June newsletter: 🌍 Stage set for UK R&D Investment Summit 🫱🏻🫲🏻 Forging Ahead launches spinout entrepreneurs network 🎭 Arts and Humanities Research Council Exec Chair visit 🖊️ MI Parliamentary Fellow gives application tips 👉🏾 buff.ly/pSqa5Vx
Introduction to Flow Cytometry 📅 9th June, 12:30 - 16:00, Teams Free training open to staff and students at MI universities. This interactive group training session, hosted by experts, will provide a comprehensive introduction with a live practical demonstration www.tickettailor.com/events/miflo...
Select tickets – Midlands Innovation Flow Cytometry Group - Introduction to Flow Cytometry Course June 2026 – MS TEAMS
Midlands Innovation Flow Cytometry Group - Introduction to Flow Cytometry Course June 2026 – MS TEAMS, Tue 9 Jun 2026 - Midlands Innovation Flow Cytometry Group - Introduction to Flow Cytometry Course...
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💻 Join our Parliamentary Fellowship webinar tomorrow 👇 Want to find out more about an opportunity of a lifetime to become a Midlands Innovation Parliamentary Fellow? We're hosting a webinar with @POST_UK on: ▪️13th May between 15:00 – 16:00 ▪️ More info and Sign up 👉🏾 buff.ly/PRs9FSm
🤔 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 13th May between 15:00 – 16:00 ▪️ Sign up via buff.ly/PRs9FSm
💻 Join our Parliamentary Fellowship webinar Want to find out more about an opportunity of a lifetime to become a Midlands Innovation Parliamentary Fellow? We're hosting a webinar with @POST_UK on: ▪️13th May between 15:00 – 16:00 ▪️ More info and Sign up 👉🏾 buff.ly/PRs9FSm
🗞️ Our May newsletter is out now! This month: 🏛️ Applications open for the 2027 MI POST Fellowships scheme ⚡ C‑DICE concludes after boosting postdoc talent for net zero 🖊️ Blog: How we captured the full extent of the Midlands innovation ecosystem 🔬 Showcasing EV excellence 👉 buff.ly/N4G2Q2o
🗣️ Coveted MI Parliamentary Fellowship scheme opens for applications. We're partnering with @POST_UK to offer two fellowships for Social Science and Biological Health PhD students at participating MI institutions. Read more and apply 👉 buff.ly/N4G2Q2o
More highlights from our April newsletter 👇 🔐 Technicians recognised as essential to Trusted Research 🎥 Open Research Week 2026 success — practical, open research in action (recordings now available) ✨ Plus partner news and upcoming opportunities. 👉Read it here: buff.ly/FEyAZrF
🗞️ Our April newsletter is out now. This month: 🚀 A New Era of Commercialisation report launched 🌱 Director’s Diary: ‘springing’ forward research commercialisation 🏆 ERA wins Best Thought Leadership award for HyDEX 👉 Read it here: buff.ly/FEyAZrF
🔎 Working on a health data project in the Midlands? 📍 Help us build a shared, searchable picture of the region’s research landscape 📊 Add your project to the HDR UK Midlands map and showcase your work to the community 🔗 Register yours today: www.hdrmidlands.org.uk/projects/
Our second MI Extracellular Vesicles (EV) conference is one month today, the 16th April at the University 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
Midlands Innovation Extracellular Vesicles Conference 2026 · Luma
Want to learn about extracellular vesicles? Want to see what’s new in the field? Want to find out about research and facilities within the MI…
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🗞️ Our March newsletter is out now. Top stories this month include: 🌍 UK Global R&D Investment Summit announced 🤝 MI joins Social Value Commission 🔬 MI Flow Conference success 📈 Invest in UK University R&D Campaign Annual Report impacts 👉 Read it here: buff.ly/WGxXwFB
Next week's line-up - and still time to sign-up! www.midlandsinnovation.org.uk/orw @midlandsinnovation.bsky.social #OpenResearchWeek #OpenResearch #ORW2026 #ReseachCulture
Next week's line-up - and still time to sign-up! www.midlandsinnovation.org.uk/orw @midlandsinnovation.bsky.social #OpenResearchWeek #OpenResearch #ORW2026 #ReseachCulture
Next week's line-up - and still time to sign-up! www.midlandsinnovation.org.uk/orw @midlandsinnovation.bsky.social #OpenResearchWeek #OpenResearch #ORW2026 #ReseachCulture
✅ OPPORTUNITY ALERT - We're looking for the 10 best #energy-related Doctoral researchers from our partnership to present their #research at the UK Energy Expo. Apply now buff.ly/bCtp6BL Read more about the expo buff.ly/owd4e3u
📢 Open Research Week is coming... 16–20 March 📍Online Packed with keynotes, panels and case studies, this year’s event is bigger than ever, offering valuable sessions for the whole research community and those who support it. 👉 Programme & bookings: buff.ly/JCANngY
Join us at the MI Electron Microscopy (EM) Conference 2026, 21 April, University of Warwick, for a day of cutting‑edge insights, expert talks, and community collaboration. Register now to secure your place - www.warwick.ac.uk/research/rtp/em/info/miem-2026/
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MI EM Conference 2026 Midlands Innovation Electron Microscopy University of Warwick Registration
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