Contensis: http://www.contentmanagement.co.uk http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/partners/business-services/news/index.aspx?SyndicationType=2 2013-05-19T14:29:37Z Andy Tootell

On Thursday 25th April a collaborative event with The Confederation of Indian Industry, UK Trade and Investment and the University of Birmingham examined the current environment for 'doing business in India'.

2013-04-30T12:55:00Z 2013-04-30T12:40:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/partners/business-services/news/items/doing-business-in-india.aspx Andy Tootell

An enterprising student at the University of Birmingham has been awarded funding to support development of their business idea.

2013-04-08T17:55:00Z 2013-04-09T17:44:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/partners/business-services/news/items/University-of-Birmingham-awards-entrepreneurial-students.aspx Andy Tootell

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, has entered into a Technology Alliance Partner agreement with scientists at the University of Birmingham, UK, establishing a collaboration to accelerate research in high-resolution accurate mass (HRAM) and triple quadrupole liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) for life science applications.

2013-04-05T17:32:00Z 2013-04-05T17:31:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/partners/business-services/news/items/thermo-fisher-scientific-forms-technology-alliance-partnership.aspx Tim Yates

Information on Serascience launches world's first point-of-care diagnostic device for multiple myeloma

2013-04-05T17:23:00Z 2013-04-04T10:59:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/partners/business-services/news/items/Serascience-launches-worlds-first-point-of-care-diagnostic-device-for-multiple-myeloma-.aspx Andy Tootell

Commercial innovations to support the increasing efficiency of biopharmaceutical production and the next generation antenna for cellular handsets awarded at business showcase

2013-03-28T23:43:00Z 2013-03-28T17:43:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/partners/business-services/news/items/university-of-birmingham-awards-24000-to-enterprising-academics.aspx Andy Tootell

Scientists at the University of Birmingham have received funding from the Technology Strategy Board, the UK's innovation agency, to develop a novel multi action siRNA drug with proven neuroprotective and neuroregenerative activity to treat Glaucoma.

2013-03-25T15:01:00Z 2013-03-25T14:38:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/partners/business-services/news/items/University-of-Birmingham-Spinout-Company-is-developing-a-novel-drug-for-the-treatment-of-Glaucoma.aspx Andy Tootell

The University of Birmingham's innovation competition, Enterprising Birmingham 2013, which rewards researchers who can demonstrate a great business idea, is now reaching its final stages.

2013-03-15T22:40:00Z 2013-03-15T16:05:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/partners/business-services/news/items/Birminghams-brightest-battle-it-out-for-their-share-of-a-24k-prize.aspx Andy Tootell

Having been awarded best start-up at the 2012 Medilink West Midlands Healthcare Business Awards in December, the list of acalades for Serascience could continue to grow following the recent announcement that the company has now been shortlisted for the Medilink UK Awards.

2013-02-26T15:22:00Z 2013-02-26T15:16:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/partners/business-services/news/items/Serascience-Ltd-shortlisted-for-Medilink-UK-Healthcare-Business-Awards-2013-.aspx Andy Tootell

Knowledge Transfer Partnership award granted between the University of Birmingham and Cobra BiologicsCobra Biologics, the international clinical and commercial manufacturer of biologics and pharmaceuticals, with the University of Birmingham have been awarded a 3 year grant funded by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), Technology Strategy Board (TSB) and the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) to develop innovative screening procedures for microbial expression systems and advanced fermentation processes for the production of novel therapeutic proteins.

2013-02-13T14:13:00Z 2013-02-13T14:03:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/partners/business-services/news/items/University-of-Birmingham-toteam-up-with-Cobra-Biologics-under-a-KTP.aspx Andy Tootell

A Major debate and reception chaired by Professor Edward Peck and involving leading business figures will launch Birmingham Chamber's bicentenary celebrations in February.

2013-02-01T15:52:00Z 2013-02-01T15:32:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/partners/business-services/news/items/Professor-Edward-Peck-will-chair-Chamber-bicentenary-debate.aspx Andy Tootell

Information on Re-energised Cytox aims to grab Alzheimer's biomarker market with £3.5 million investment

2013-01-31T15:14:00Z 2013-02-01T09:53:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/partners/business-services/news/items/Cytox-aims-to-grab-Alzheimers-biomarker-market-with-35-million-investment.aspx Andy Tootell

To celebrate an international reputation in fuel cell and hydrogen research, the University of Birmingham recently hosted a seminar to invited guests both from industry and academia showcasing pioneering projects that will continue to help shape a sustainable future.

2013-01-28T16:11:00Z 2013-01-28T16:07:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/partners/business-services/news/items/Celebrating-60-years-of-fuel-cell-and-hydrogen-research-.aspx Andy Tootell

Scientists at the University of Birmingham have devised a unique screening instrument that provides a 'one-stop' brain function profile of patients who have suffered stroke or other neurological damage.

2013-01-17T12:48:00Z 2013-01-17T12:45:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/partners/business-services/news/items/University-of-Birmingham-scientists-devise-unique-stroke-assessment-tool-.aspx Andy Tootell

Information on University of Birmingham medical spinout company wins award

2012-12-13T10:44:00Z 2012-12-13T10:40:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/partners/business-services/news/items/University-of-Birmingham-medical-spinout-company-wins-award.aspx Tim Yates

Information on University of Birmingham hosts a study tour for Chinese delegation

2012-12-05T09:20:00Z 2012-12-05T09:21:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/partners/business-services/news/items/University-of-Birmingham-hosts-a-study-tour-for-Chinese-delegation.aspx Andy Tootell

Information on Smart Antenna Team recognised for pioneering compact antenna design

2012-11-27T10:57:00Z 2012-11-27T12:39:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/partners/business-services/news/items/Smart-Antenna-Team-recognised-for-pioneering-compact-antenna-design-.aspx Tim Yates

A pioneering joint venture company, Bioscience Ventures Ltd and an innovative partnership with Birmingham City Council which developed a climate modelling tool have both been recognised at the prestigious Lord Stafford awards held yesterday (Thursday 15th November).

2012-11-16T13:29:00Z 2012-11-19T11:17:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/partners/business-services/news/items/University-of-Birmingham-recognised-for-knowledge-transfer-excellence-by-the-Lord-Stafford-Awards--.aspx Andy Tootell

A team from the School of Electronic, Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Birmingham working with the University's technology transfer office, Alta Innovations Ltd, is hoping to impress the judges at the finals of the national Discovering Start-Ups competition later this month that will showcase 20 of the UK's most exciting and innovative new technologies in the wireless and mobile industries.

2012-11-13T16:53:00Z 2012-11-15T12:50:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/partners/business-services/news/items/Smart-Antenna-Team-reaches-finals-of-national-Discovering-Start-Ups-competition.aspx Tim Yates

The University of Birmingham is delighted to announce its new Innovation Voucher competition to help businesses develop and grow.

2012-11-02T14:33:00Z 2012-11-02T13:26:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/partners/business-services/news/items/Need-help-to-develop-an-idea.aspx Andy Tootell

Manufacturing businesses in the West Midlands now have the chance to try out and test new product prototypes and ideas through virtual simulation technology.

2012-10-22T17:47:00Z 2012-10-22T17:42:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/partners/business-services/news/items/West-Midlands-businesses-boost-profits-with-a-little-help-from-the-virtual-world--.aspx Tim Yates

Birmingham Business School welcomes a new cohort of accountancy students this term as part of a prestigious partnership with KPMG's ground-breaking school leavers' programme. This offers a complete package of University degree, professional accountancy qualification and relevant work experience.

2012-10-09T16:08:00Z 2012-10-09T12:22:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/partners/business-services/news/items/The-University-of-Birmingham-welcomes-new-KPMG-class-.aspx Andy Tootell

Information on University of Birmingham and Rolls-Royce announce £60m High Temperature Research Centre

2012-10-09T15:43:00Z 2012-10-09T15:27:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/partners/business-services/news/items/University-of-Birmingham-and-Rolls-Royce-announce-60m-High-Temperature-Research-Centre.aspx Tim Yates

The Science City Research Alliance (SCRA) returned to exhibit for a second year at the Low Carbon Vehicle Event which was held on Wednesday 5th & Thursday 6th September 2012 at Millbrook Proving Ground, Millbrook, Bedfordshire.

2012-09-26T18:31:00Z 2012-09-10T15:59:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/partners/business-services/news/items/Low-Carbon-Vehicles-2012-–-LCV2012.aspx Tim Yates

Information on TSB launches new National Innovation Voucher Scheme

2012-09-05T17:01:00Z 2012-09-05T10:26:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/partners/business-services/news/items/TSB-launches-new-National-Innovation-Voucher-Scheme.aspx Jayne Rowe

Information on The University of Birmingham named as Higher Education social entrepreneurship partner

2012-09-04T11:31:00Z 2012-09-04T09:40:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/partners/business-services/news/items/The-University-of-Birmingham-named-as-Higher-Education-social-entrepreneurship-partner.aspx Tim Yates

Psioxus Therapeutics secures £22 Million ($34 Million) in series B financing to drive clinical development for oncolytic vaccine.

2012-07-11T14:05:00Z 2012-07-31T12:10:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/partners/business-services/news/items/Psioxus-Therapeutics.aspx Jayne Rowe

Information on Abingdon Health and University of Birmingham to invest £2 million in Joint Venture

2012-07-04T14:41:00Z 2012-07-03T10:41:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/partners/business-services/news/items/Abingdon-Health-and-University-of-Birmingham-to-invest-2-million-in-Joint-Venture-.aspx Tim Yates

Information on University collaboration secures £480k towards 'SuperREACT project'

2012-06-27T17:07:00Z 2012-06-27T15:39:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/partners/business-services/news/items/University-collaboration-secures-480k-towards-SuperREACT-project.aspx Tim Yates

Information on SustainabiliityLive! 2012

2012-06-27T13:49:00Z 2012-05-31T09:24:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/partners/business-services/news/items/SustainabiliityLive!-2012.aspx Alberto Guglielmi

On Wednesday 23rd May Vice Chancellor Professor David Eastwood hosted an evening reception at his residence to celebrate the University of Birmingham's long history of successful business partnerships and reaffirm the University's role in supporting business growth in the region.

2012-05-28T11:07:00Z 2012-05-28T11:16:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/partners/business-services/news/items/University-of-Birmingham-celebrates-its-open-door-to-business.aspx Tim Yates

Information on New project to help businesses bring the region's rich heritage to life: digitally

2012-05-17T13:00:00Z 2012-06-25T14:00:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/partners/business-services/news/items/New-project-to-help-businesses-bring-the-regions-rich-heritage-to-life-digitally.aspx Andy Tootell

The University of Birmingham is pleased to announce today that it has recently become the first Midlands University to be part of the Easy Access Innovation Partnership, which promotes new ways of transferring intellectual property (IP) to industry.

2012-02-28T17:13:00Z 2012-10-05T13:45:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/partners/business-services/news/items/University-of-Birmingham-joins-the-Easy-Access-IP-initiative.aspx Tim Yates

Until now the development of water-based cathode inks for use in Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) has been unsuccessful but work taking place at the Centre for Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Research at the University of Birmingham has made a significant breakthrough.

2012-02-20T13:48:00Z 2012-02-20T11:43:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/partners/business-services/news/items/Scientists-at-the-University-of-Birmingham-develop-a-new-cathode-ink-for-making-Solid-Oxide-Fuel-Cells.aspx Tim Yates

Information on Demystifying funding opportunities for business

2012-02-07T17:46:00Z 2012-02-06T15:15:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/partners/business-services/news/items/Demystifying-funding-opportunities-for-business.aspx Alberto Guglielmi

The University of Birmingham and University of Warwick are delighted to announce that Professor Chris McConville, Department of Physics, has been appointed Director of the Science City Research Alliance (SCRA).

2012-01-11T16:06:00Z 2012-01-11T16:03:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/partners/business-services/news/items/New-Director-for-Science-City-Research-Alliance.aspx Tim Yates

Following the launch of the University of Birmingham Guangzhou Centre in September 2011, senior academics will return to the city this week to develop additional opportunities for joint research and innovation.

2011-12-21T15:17:00Z 2011-12-21T11:11:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/partners/business-services/news/items/University-of-Birmingham-explores-further-collaborative-opportunities-in-Guangzhou-.aspx Tim Yates

The University of Birmingham and University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust have today announced a groundbreaking joint working agreement to be known as Birmingham Health Partners (BHP).

2011-12-01T11:23:00Z 2011-12-01T09:51:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/partners/business-services/news/items/University-and-Trust-sign-up-to-historic-health-partnership-.aspx Alberto Guglielmi

The University of Birmingham's world-leading Centre for Formulation Engineering| has gained further recognition after being selected for a Queen's Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education.

2011-11-28T17:07:00Z 2011-11-28T16:58:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/partners/business-services/news/items/University-of-Birmingham-wins-Queens-Anniversary-Prize-for-Higher-Education-.aspx Tim Yates

The University of Birmingham was delighted to host this year's prestigious Lord Stafford Awards celebrating the collaborations and achievements between business and Universities across the Midlands.

2011-11-21T09:10:00Z 2011-11-29T09:02:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/partners/business-services/news/items/University-of-Birmingham-hosts-Prestigious-Lord-Stafford-Awards.aspx Tim Yates

Fifteen universities entered the prestigious University Excellence Competition held at TechWorld, on Thursday 17 November at ExCeL, the UK's largest international technology event.

2011-11-18T13:52:00Z 2011-11-18T14:37:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/partners/business-services/news/items/University-of-Birmingham-is-Runner-up-at-TechWorld-University-Excellence-Competition.aspx Tim Yates

PsiOxus received a £1.8 million (about $2.8 million) award from The Wellcome Trust to support early clinical development of its oncolytic virus candidate ColoAd1. The grant will fund a Phase I/II trial to evaluate ColoAd1 against metastatic colorectal cancer. Phase I/II studies are expected to start during 2012.

2011-10-31T16:57:00Z 2011-10-31T15:55:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/partners/business-services/news/items/Wellcome-Trust-Gives-PsiOxus-18M-to-Take-Oncolytic-Virus-into-Clinical-Development.aspx Alberto Guglielmi

Scientists at the University have developed a ground-breaking technique that uses a urine test to help to diagnose adrenal cancer.

2011-09-20T15:43:00Z 2011-10-04T10:44:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/partners/business-services/news/items/UrinetestforCancer.aspx Alberto Guglielmi

The University of Birmingham has won funding from the European Commission for more than 40 Marie Curie projects.

2011-09-20T15:42:00Z 2011-10-04T10:35:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/partners/business-services/news/items/MarieCurieAssociationlaunchedattheUniversityofBirmingham.aspx Jayne Rowe

The University of Birmingham has launched a new talentpool voucher scheme which allows businesses to receive support towards the cost of hiring a researcher (up to £1,500) to deliver a specific project.

2011-07-26T15:30:00Z 2011-07-26T11:48:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/partners/business-services/news/items/Talentpool.aspx Admin Tara

The University of Birmingham is to open a collaborative centre later this summer in Guangzhou, China, with the People's Government of Guangzhou Municipality.

2011-07-04T09:34:00Z 2011-08-03T08:58:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/partners/business-services/news/items/guangzhou-relaunch.aspx Jayne Rowe

The University of Birmingham is delighted to announce that Dr John Pearson, Business Engagement Manager in Alta Innovations Ltd, the technology transfer agency owned by the University, has been awarded Knowledge Transfer Achiever of the Year at this year's PraxisUnico Impact Awards.

2011-06-16T10:11:00Z 2011-06-16T10:39:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/partners/business-services/news/items/UniversityofBirminghamcelebratewinatThe2011ImpactAwards.aspx Jayne Rowe

The Technology Strategy Board launches a new scheme for SMEs to apply for R&D funding.

2011-04-08T10:07:00Z 2011-04-19T14:50:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/partners/business-services/news/items/NewfundingschemetosupportSMEs.aspx Lydia Rea

Business showcase rewards for commercial innovations to improve rehab for brain injuries and develop the next generation of robots.

2011-03-29T15:42:00Z 2011-01-25T17:20:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/partners/business-services/news/items/enterprising-academics.aspx Jayne Rowe

PsiOxus Therapeutics, Ltd. (PsiOxus) announce initiation of a Phase II study of MT-102, a small molecule therapeutic for the treatment of cancer- and age-related wasting.

2011-03-18T13:48:00Z 2011-04-19T14:56:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/partners/business-services/news/items/PsiOxusTherapeuticsInitiatesPhaseIIClinicalStudy.aspx Tim Yates

Information on 'Health Bus' begins first clinical research studies

2011-03-14T11:53:00Z 2011-03-14T11:20:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/partners/business-services/news/items/HealthBusbeginsfirstclinicalresearchstudies.aspx Lydia Rea

The Native Antigen Company (NAC) has been formed following a spin-out from PsiOxus, formerly Hybrid BioSystems, itself a university of Birmingham Spin-out.

2011-01-25T17:06:00Z 2011-01-26T20:14:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/partners/business-services/news/items/native-antigen.aspx Tim Yates

A formal opening of the Advanced Materials Laboratory recently took place at The University of Birmingham's School of Chemical Engineering

2011-01-07T14:27:00Z 2011-04-08T15:17:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/partners/business-services/news/items/ScienceCityResearchAllianceHostsDiscoveryDay.aspx Tim Yates

Enterprising Birmingham, The University of Birmingham's new Business Plan Competition

2011-01-06T11:56:00Z 2011-04-08T15:20:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/partners/business-services/news/items/BusinessPlanCompetitionAnnouncefinalists.aspx Tim Yates

University of Birmingham spin-out company, Hybrid BioSystems, Ltd. (Hybrid), and Myotec Therapeutics, Ltd. (Myotec) today announced their merger to form PsiOxus Therapeutics, Ltd. (PsiOxus), a new, development stage biotechnology company using non-traditional approaches to novel therapeutics for cancer and wasting diseases.

2010-12-15T12:20:00Z 2011-04-08T15:23:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/partners/business-services/news/items/15Dec2010-vaccine-technology.aspx Tim Yates

The University of Birmingham and medical diagnostics specialists, Abingdon Health Ltd, announce the launch of Bioscience Ventures Limited ("Bioscience Ventures"), a new joint venture aimed at developing and marketing new diagnostics products for the healthcare and other industries.

2010-11-10T09:08:00Z 2011-04-08T15:22:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/partners/business-services/news/items/08Nov2010BioscienceVenturesLtd.aspx Lydia Rea

16 business ideas, from a variety of researchers at The University of Birmingham, have been shortlisted for their chance to win 15k to help develop their research into a commercially viable opportunity.

2010-09-29T16:42:00Z 2010-11-09T17:19:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/partners/business-services/news/items/brightest.aspx