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Hayes celebrates Nissan skills commitment at launch of Juke
Further Education and Skills Minister John Hayes is in Sunderland to help celebrate the production launch of the Nissan Juke.
Gene study supports link between vitamin D deficiency and disease
The extent to which vitamin D deficiency may increase susceptibility to a wide range of diseases is highlighted in a new study led by Oxford University.
Isis to Support Scholarships for India’s Future Leaders in Science, Business and Government
Isis Enterprise is to work with Oxford’s Saïd Business School on hosting scholarships for India’s future leaders in science, business and government, the Prime Minister announced last week.
Biofuels: FT microchannel demonstration project now up and running
The biomass-to-liquids (BTL) demonstration plant, jointly operated by the Oxford Catalysts Group and the Portuguese incorporated holding company SGC Energia (SGCE), at the biomass gasification facility in Güssing, Austria, is now up and running. The plant is designed for the small scale distributed production of biofuels via the Fischer-Tropsch (FT) reaction…
Buildings’ 24-hour energy use studied
A study into the energy use of 24-hour buildings at Oxford University whose findings are expected to improve the University’s energy efficiency has received funding from the Higher Education Funding Council (HEFCE).
Oxford businessman scoops national volunteer award
Graham Varney from Benfield and Loxley Ltd, was awarded the Young Enterprise Business Adviser of the Year Award. Supported by ICAEW, the award recognises the role that Graham played in leading a group of Oxford High School students to the Innovation Awards national finals.
New support for entrepreneurs to ‘turbo charge’ uk’s clean tech sector
The Carbon Trust has today launched a new service designed to ‘turbo charge’ and stimulate investment in early-stage clean tech companies.
Cryogenic Cluster launched
18 companies, institutions, research labs and universities met for the first time under the banner of the ‘Cryogenic Cluster’.
NPL's Technology Innovation Fund
The Technology Innovation Fund provides access to unsurpassed leadership in accuracy, innovation and scientific research.
Innovation and research vouchers
A new SEEDA sponsored initiative is giving SME’s (Small Medium Sized Enterprises) in the South East the chance to receive a voucher worth up to £4,000 to spend on innovation and research with a knowledge partner (i.e. a university or similar).
Wanted - SMEs with big ideas on climate change
Shell Springboard is now open for applications from small businesses with an innovative product or service that will help address climate change.
Royal Patron for Science and Innovation Campuses
Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) and their joint venture partners are delighted to announce that His Royal Highness (HRH) The Duke of York has agreed to be Royal Patron of the two national Science and Innovation Campuses.
E.ON backs offshore wind cost cutting plan
Energy giant E.ON today announced it will be investing into a pioneering industry initiative to slash the costs of offshore wind power.
Vince Cable appoints new Chief Executive for the Medical Research Council and reappoints the Chair
Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills Vince Cable today announced the appointment of Sir John Savill as Chief Executive and Deputy Chair of the Medical Research Council (MRC).
New Chief Executive announced for the Economic and Social Research Council
Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills Vince Cable today announced the appointment of Professor Paul Boyle as Chief Executive and Deputy Chair of the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC).
