Funding is available for up to £35,000 per project to work with a business, charitable company, or charity, to deliver a short, rapid and targeted intervention to accelerate the evaluation or development of an innovation project or concept. Read about the Accelerated Knowledge Transfer to Innovate pilot schemeLink opens in a new window.

Working class people entering Britain's elite occupations earn 16% less than their more privileged colleagues. What drives this inequality, and how can employers break the class ceiling? Join this free eventLink opens in a new window on 27 September where the panel will discuss their work and how organisations can build truly diverse and inclusive cultures which promote social mobility.

Excellent biotechnology from within and outside the University will be showcased at a new series of termly Biotech Network meetings. Sign up for the first sessionLink opens in a new window on 22 September introducing two start-ups presenting their technology and pathway, from fundamental research to commercialisation: Infinitopes and CryoLogyx. The new MRC IAA fund will also be discussed, and catering provided.

As we countdown to the start of a new academic year, it’s an exciting time for the Skills team in Student Opportunity, who are set to launch a brand-new employability-focused Warwick Award. Looking to find out more? Hear from Award Manager, Parmjit DhuggaLink opens in a new window as he tells us more about the award, and come along to an information roadshow sessionLink opens in a new window, from 12-23 September.