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Midlands Innovation @midlandsinnovation.bsky.social · 3d

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

Midlands Innovation @midlandsinnovation.bsky.social · 8d

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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Midlands Innovation @midlandsinnovation.bsky.social · 8d

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

Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams

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Midlands Innovation @midlandsinnovation.bsky.social · 9d

@10am, we're thrilled to host a panel discussion with:

Samantha Niblett MP, Founder, Labour: Women in Tech
@viviennestern.bsky.social, CEO of @UniversitiesUK
Prof Nishan Canagarajah, Vice-Chancellor @uniofleicester
@helenturnermi.bsky.social, MI Director

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Midlands Innovation @midlandsinnovation.bsky.social · 9d

@9am, we're delighted to be joined by Sonia Kumar MP for her perspective on how universities can fuel the Government's growth mission

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Midlands Innovation @midlandsinnovation.bsky.social · 9d

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

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Midlands Innovation @midlandsinnovation.bsky.social · 14d

🤔 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

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Midlands Innovation @midlandsinnovation.bsky.social · 17d

🗣️ 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

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Midlands Innovation @midlandsinnovation.bsky.social · 20d

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.

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Midlands Innovation @midlandsinnovation.bsky.social · 20d

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

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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Midlands Innovation @midlandsinnovation.bsky.social · 23d

🗣️ 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

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Midlands Innovation @midlandsinnovation.bsky.social · 24d

🗞️ 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

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Midlands Innovation @midlandsinnovation.bsky.social · 27d

📢 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

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Midlands Innovation @midlandsinnovation.bsky.social · 27d

Apologies, here's a new link: midlandsinnovation.org.uk/latest/news/...

£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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Midlands Innovation @midlandsinnovation.bsky.social · 28d

🗞️ 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

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Midlands Innovation @midlandsinnovation.bsky.social · Sep 8

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

This link will take you to a page that’s not on LinkedIn

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Midlands Innovation @midlandsinnovation.bsky.social · Sep 8

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

Midlands Innovation @midlandsinnovation.bsky.social · May 6

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

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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Midlands Innovation @midlandsinnovation.bsky.social · Sep 3

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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Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams

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Midlands Innovation @midlandsinnovation.bsky.social · Aug 28

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

Midlands Innovation @midlandsinnovation.bsky.social · Aug 22

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

Searching for an academic job? Explore this Senior Technician/Technical Tutor Chemistry opening on jobs.ac.uk! Click to view more details and browse other academic jobs.

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Centre for Applied Excellence in Skin and Allergy Research @skinandallergy.bsky.social · Aug 20

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.
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@riddmj.bsky.social
@nihrspcr.bsky.social
@capcbristol.bsky.social

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Midlands Innovation @midlandsinnovation.bsky.social · Jul 30

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

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Midlands Innovation @midlandsinnovation.bsky.social · Aug 7

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

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Midlands Innovation @midlandsinnovation.bsky.social · Jul 30

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

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Royal Society of Chemistry @rsc.org · Jul 23

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

Two researchers, one using a tablet and the other writing notes, review data together in a lab setting. Prominent text reads "Royal Society of Chemistry Researcher Development and Travel Grant, Apply for up to £500."

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Midlands Innovation @midlandsinnovation.bsky.social · Jul 16

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

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