UNIVERSITIES supplement 2013 Midlands focus Find out about collaborative work between industry and universities in the Midlands. • What benefits can companies gain? • How easy is it to engage with universities? • What disciplines and/or topics are universities interested in exploring?
p03 Introduction p04
Exclusive interview with Universities and Science Minister, David Willetts
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Tailored for business
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Wolfson School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
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Industry Partners Sought for Pioneering Engineering Doctorate Programme
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HVM Catapult in the Midlands
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SMEs meet academia