Northumbria University is the largest University in North East England with a significant global presence. We provide innovative research and knowledge exchange, as well as employer-focused education and customised training addressing the needs of industry and government organisations. Our experience of working with chemical, petrochemical, speciality chemical, pharmaceutical, polymer, biotechnology, automotive, food and other manufacturing industries (over 1000 clients worldwide) has resulted in the University's export of research, education and expert technical and policy advice accounting for 20% of its annual turnover. Northumbria University is now in the UK top 50 for research power and has been recognised by Times Higher Education as having the biggest rise in research power of any university in a national assessment of research quality in UK universities.
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22 Sep 2021
Job Vacancy: IP Commercialisation Manager
IP Commercialisation Manager Closing Date: 17th October 2021 Apply here. >> Northumbria University has a rapidly expanding research portfolio with ambitions to harness our innovations to generate impact for our community and economy. Our growing Intellectual Property Commercialisation team is…
SMEs in the North East are being urged to sign up to a new 12-week management course, providing critical skills and networks to help them innovate, grow and thrive beyond Covid-19. Help to Grow: Management is a practical training programme…
Northumbria Enterprise and Business Support (NEBS)
Northumbria Enterprise and Business Support (NEBS) 2, is a project part funded by the ERDF, which will be launched in January 2021. Its aim is to enhance the capacity and capability for growth of small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs)…
Leadership programme secures funding to support more SMEs on road to recovery
A hugely successful leadership programme, created specifically to help SMEs build resilience and manage the impact of Covid-19, has secured funding to support an additional cohort of businesses from the region next month (March), as well as confirming a second…
A new, fully-funded leadership programme, created specifically to help SMEs build resilience, tackle the challenges they’re facing during Covid-19, and drive future growth, is now underway with its first cohort from across the region. Supported by the Department for Business,…
Leadership programme launched to help SMEs recover and grow
Registration is now open for a new, fully-funded leadership programme, designed to help SMEs build resilience, tackle the challenges faced during and after Covid-19, and drive future productivity and growth. Supported by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy,…