Press Releases
BT and University of Warwick to accelerate 5G innovation for regional economic recovery
BT, University of Warwick and Warwickshire County Council today, Tuesday 3rd November 2020, announced a collaboration to bring 5G innovation and co-development to the University campus and the wider region, stimulating regional economic growth and post Covid-19 recovery
Margot James announced as New Executive Chair for WMG at the University of Warwick
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The University of Warwick is delighted to announce the appointment of former Minister Margot James as the new Executive Chair of WMG. She takes up the role in April. |
University of Warwick awarded ‘Business Events Venue of the Year’ at inaugural West Midlands Tourism Awards
University of Warwick has been awarded the title of ‘Business Events Venue of the Year’ at inaugural West Midlands Tourism Awards
The conference, meeting and events team at the University of Warwick were awarded the title of ‘Business Events Venue of the Year’ and will now go through to the national VisitEngland Awards for Excellence.
Martin Yardley appointed to role to spearhead the development of the University Of Warwick’s Wellesbourne campus
Martin Yardley, who currently combines the roles of Executive Director of Place at Coventry City Council and the CEO of the Coventry and Warwickshire Local Enterprise Partnership, is to join the University of Warwick in a senior business development role.
Minerva Business Angels help tech start-up Tended secure a million-pound investment deal
Minerva, the business angel network which is part of University of Warwick Science Park, has played a vital role in helping Lincoln-based tech start-up Tended access the funds and know-how needed to take its intelligent safety solutions to the next level. Tended secured a total of £935,000 through Minerva Business Angels, including a single investment of £810,000 from Blackfinch Ventures. They went on to secure a further £221,000 from innovate UK, taking the total raised to £1.15m.
New technology transfer network set to accelerate innovation in the Midlands
The Midlands Innovation group of universities has launched the largest collaboration between university technology transfer offices in the UK, to attract investment and management talent to the region.