You’ve landed – join the Gatwick Diamond team at UKREiiF
The GDI and the GDB will jointly host an informal networking breakfast at this year’s UKREiiF. Over a light breakfast on Weds 21 May, between 8 – 10am, visitors to Leeds are invited to join the team and find out about the launch of the Gatwick Region Airport Economic Zone and the ambitions of this […]
Sussex businesses to benefit from university’s expanded business growth programme
Small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) across Sussex will receive continued practical business support from Brighton University’s Help to Grow: Management Course. Thanks to renewed funding from the Department for Business & Trade, the University will deliver three new cohorts of the Help to Grow: Management Course – offering more local businesses the chance to gain essential […]
Ambitious UK–Australia research partnership could accelerate progress in space, AI and cybersecurity
The University of Adelaide, Australia, and the University of Surrey, UK, have announced a new phase of their partnership – distributing a joint seed-fund to combine research power on eight collaborative research projects that each target novel applications in AI, sustainability, space and cybersecurity. The eight – each with a research lead at Adelaide and […]
How to win commercial contracts with Crawley College
Crawley College is offering free workshops on how to master the art of securing commercial contracts with large, complex organisations. Sponsored by London Gatwick, course participants will learn about: Procurement Insights: Understand the role of procurement in large organizations and the opportunities it presents. – Industry Lingo: Get familiar with the terminology specific to your […]
Help shape the future of AI skills in the Gatwick Diamond
The Sussex and Surrey Institute of Technology (IoT) is exploring how AI is impacting businesses within the region. Businesses, of all sizes, are being invited to complete a short survey on the AI skills needed for leaders and staff. The responses will help shape future IoT training programmes, ensuring the South East can lead the […]
Mayor of Crawley officially names Crawley Innovation Centre
The Mayor of Crawley, Councillor Sharmila Sivarajah, has officially named the Crawley Innovation Centre in a ceremony on 19 March. Councillor Sivarajah was accompanied by Councillor Atif Nawaz, Cabinet member for Planning and Economic Development. The Crawley Innovation Centre, located in the heart of the Manor Royal Business District, is aimed at helping create more […]
Space Enterprise Lab touches down at Surrey Research Park
Surrey Research Park, part of the University of Surrey, has strengthened its capabilities as a ‘launchpad’ for space innovation with the arrival of a new Space Enterprise Lab (SEL). The state-of-the-art facility was opened by Guildford MP Zöe Franklin at the Park’s flagship Surrey Technology Centre, expanding the reach of the UK’s network of Space […]
Surrey research hub helps UK citizens INHABIT healthier homes
Experts at the University of Surrey are collaborating on a major research project aiming to accelerate the creation of healthy, net zero homes across the UK where everyone enjoys clean air and comfort indoors. Homes contribute about 14% of carbon footprint in the UK. Meeting the Government’s legally binding Net Zero target by 2050 makes […]
Outdated assumptions about cost efficiency are costing firms millions, according to Surrey study
Many companies are operating under the false assumption that diversifying their product lines will automatically lead to cost savings, according to a new study from the University of Surrey. This misconception could be costing firms millions each year, as new findings suggest that traditional methods of evaluating economies of scope are fundamentally flawed. The research, published […]
University of Sussex launches UK’s first Climate Justice undergraduate degree
The BA in Climate Justice, Sustainability and Development, which will begin in 2026, will equip students with a unique blend of expertise in climate politics, activism, and environmental human rights. This will be combined with the practical green skills – the know-how and abilities needed to work in ways that help protect the environment – […]