Of the core STEM workforce about 25% are women but only 13% of managers are women – and the numbers are much lower in engineering and technology-based business – according to WISE. So, as part of DIDFEST 2019, our latest IP&P event on 4th April explored how to overcome barriers and to enable the progression … Continue reading Blog: Women in STEM-based Business – barriers and enablers to progression
Keynote Announcement: Building a skilled and diverse technology workforce with Hilary Leevers, Chief Executive, Engineering UK 4th July 2019 – The Gallery Suite, National Exhibition Centre Hilary joined Engineering UK as Chief Executive in January 2019 and leads the organisation in its mission to inspire the next generation of engineers and increase the talent pipeline into engineering. … Continue reading News: Venturefest West Midlands – Keynote Announcement
Calling All Exhibitors - Last Chance To Secure Your Stand At This Years Venturefest WM Expo 4th July 2019 – The Gallery Suite, National Exhibition Centre Venturefest WM Special Newsletter Discount Rate – book before: £650 +VAT - Join 30 stands available in Venturefest WM dedicated exhibition area - Air conditioned environment - 6ft table, chair and … Continue reading Event: Venturefest West Midlands 2019
Leading movers and shakers sound their 'incredible pride' in the West Midlands at networking event hosted by international law firm Trowers & Hamlins. Birmingham has been tipped to make its mark on the world business stage as an array of ambitious projects aimed at enhancing the region gather pace. Innovators, company directors and entrepreneurs expressed … Continue reading News: Birmingham’s business fortunes are flourishing for these important reasons
Last week the Innovation Alliance for the West Midlands (IAWM) were proud to support the West Midlands Academic Health Science Network (WMAHSN) at the first of this years Meridian LIVE events. With the highest percentage of NHS attendees to date, delegates had the opportunity to get actively involved in interactive sessions involving Mr Potato Head, … Continue reading News: MERIDIAN LIVE 2019 SUCCESS!
Credex hosted its launch event on Tuesday 9th of April at the NatWest Accelerator in Brindley Place, Birmingham. It was well attended by stakeholders from across the West Midlands who were interested in how Credex could help small businesses. They are the first business credit network in the UK and aim to support the regional … Continue reading News: Launch of Credex in Birmingham
The Birmingham Centre for Railway Research and Education (BCRRE) launched the DIGI-RAIL project today (22 March 2019) to West Midlands businesses looking for support in accessing opportunities that the digital railway has to offer. The event brought together rail professionals from across the supply chain and gave an opportunity to discuss, network and build partnerships, … Continue reading News: Successful Launch for DIGI-RAIL offering support to West Midlands Businesses
Hundreds of delegates gathered at the ICC in Birmingham on 19th March for the Midlands Aerospace Alliance (MAA) annual conference. An introductory speech from Andy Street, Mayor of the West Midlands celebrated the success of the region in attracting not just overseas investment, but more graduates from London than any other part of the UK. … Continue reading Blog: Celebrating our Regional Aerospace Excellence
It’s more than five years since Professor John Perkins published his review of engineering skills in the UK, calling for action to tackle the ‘leaky pipeline’ and redress persistent skills shortages. Perkins has now published a second report outlining progress since 2013 – and it’s not all that encouraging. Granted, some valuable progress has been … Continue reading Blog: Engineering Skills for Innovation
Our next Innovation Policy and Practice Breakfast event will be a panel discussion on ‘Women in STEM-based business – barriers and enablers to progression’. Of the core STEM workforce about 25% are women but only 13% of managers are women – and the numbers are much lower in engineering and technology-based business. As there are compelling business reasons … Continue reading Event: Innovation Alliance WM Innovation Policy and Practice Breakfast: Women in STEM-based Business – Barriers and Enablers to Progression