Mole Valley Local Plan gets the green light
Councillors have given the go-ahead to implement the Mole Valley Local Plan. The Plan will guide future development in the district until 2039 and will shape the amount of homes built, ensure local green belt is protected, and help determine supporting infrastructure such as transport and education needs The adoption of Mole Valley’s Local Plan […]
Surrey Festival of Skills set to be even bigger and better for 2024
The Surrey Festival of Skills is set to fire up thousands of young people to be inspired about their futures. Now in its second year, the event gives over 2,000 young people the chance to connect with and learn more about some of Surrey’s brightest and best businesses and training providers. The Festival of Skills […]
SETsquared Partnership universities and QantX announce new £300m investment vehicle to drive innovation and growth in the South East
The SETsquared Partnership universities, which includes Surrey University, and leading regional investment firm QantX have announced plans for a new £300m spin-out focused investment vehicle to catalyse the creation and growth of science and technology companies addressing global challenges. The initiative was announced by Sir Richard Olver, Chair of QantX, at Bristol City Hall on […]
University of Surrey simulation paves the way for future disease treatments
A new computer simulation of how our brains develop and grow neurons has been built by scientists from the University of Surrey. Along with improving our understanding of how the brain works, researchers hope that the models will contribute to neurodegenerative disease research and, someday, stem cell research that helps regenerate brain tissue. The research […]
University of Brighton professor awarded 2024 Institute of Physics Ernest Rutherford Medal for pioneering work
World-leading physicist Professor Alison Bruce becomes the first female to win the prestigious award as a single female recipient. Professor Bruce is being honoured for her ground-breaking work studying atomic nuclei. By examining the properties of these nuclei, her research provides insights into the interaction between the constituent neutrons and protons. This work helps us […]
London Gatwick opens applications for 2025 graduate programme
University graduates are invited to apply for London Gatwick’s 2025 graduate programme, which will give at least nine individuals the opportunity to launch their careers at one of the UK’s busiest and most dynamic airports. The programme will begin in September 2025 and offers roles across departments such as Construction, Commercial, Corporate Affairs, Engineering, IT, […]
University of Surrey and EptivA Therapeutics announce partnership to advance the development of chronic pain medicines
The need for safer, more effective pain management options has now become urgent, according to award-winning scientist Dr Matt Parker, who has recently been awarded a Short Industry Fellowship from the Royal Society. Over the next 12 months, Dr Parker and his team at Surrey University, as part of the Fellowship, will work with EptivA Therapeutics, a […]
University of Sussex celebrates 21 years of trailblazing DNA research centre
This September, a pioneering centre at the University of Sussex dedicated to research into DNA, gene damage and identifying the cause of a number of human diseases, including cancer, is celebrating its 21st anniversary. The Genome Damage and Stability Centre GDSC (which was developed from the Sussex Cell Mutation Unit) was amongst the first centres of […]
Sussex & Surrey Institute of Technology partners with the University of Chichester
The Sussex & Surrey Institute of Technology (SSIoT) is thrilled to announce a new partnership with the University of Chichester. It marks a significant milestone in the SSIoT’s commitment to fostering wider collaboration and innovation in higher technical education. The SSIoT is a collaboration between universities, further education colleges and industry partners across the Sussex […]
University of Brighton launches research scholarships for region’s healthcare workers
The initiative, funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), is designed to help professionals like nurses, midwives, pharmacists, healthcare scientists, social workers, and public health professionals incorporate research into their daily work. By equipping health workers with skills to conduct independent investigations in their everyday professional practice, the program aims to […]