UK clean energy partnership aims to accelerate clean power and hydrogen technologies
A new partnership between the University of Surrey and leading clean energy technology company Ceres aims to speed up the development of next-generation clean power systems and hydrogen production – supporting the UK’s net zero ambitions and helping address a growing skills gap in electrochemical energy technologies. The collaboration brings together Ceres’ expertise in solid […]
Crawley Innovation Centre opens to help entrepreneurs grow their business
A new innovation centre that helps ambitious entrepreneurs grow their businesses has opened in the Crawley Business Quarter in Manor Royal and is now inviting Sussex businesses to view it’s unique offering. Crawley Innovation Centre helps small businesses at start-up stage, scale-ups or long-established innovative companies thrive and excel by providing a flexible and community […]
Manor Royal’s Palindrome building’s transformation into advanced manufacturing centre completed
Carnegie Group Ltd has completed all major works of the full refurbishment of a two-storey building, The Palindrome, to become a new advanced manufacturing centre for GEW (EC) Limited, a leading manufacturer of UV curing systems for printing, coating, and converting applications. The overall size of the facility in Crawley is 5,200 m². It is […]
Government announces multi-million pound backing for projects by UK scientists and innovators
Breakthrough research on how AI and robots could make medicines factories work better and how used fuel from nuclear power could be recycled into cancer radiotherapies are all in line for a boost thanks to more than £74 million in government and industry backing for the UK’s life sciences innovators. The UK’s life sciences sector is a force […]
Surrey Research’s Crowd Connect recognised as one of the UK’s 50 fastest-growing companies
Surrey Research Park-headquartered Crowd Connected, has been recognised as one of the UK’s 50 fastest-growing companies by the Financial Times-backed publication Sifted. Sifted’s index lists the 50 fastest-growing privately held companies across seven UK regions, with Crowd Connected ranking among the fastest-growing technology firms in the South of England. Founded in 2013 and a member […]
New funds for local leaders to unlock jobs and boost innovation across the country
Local leaders across the country can now bid for support of up to £20 million each in a new competition, as the government backs regional expertise to deliver cutting-edge research that could save lives and create jobs. Research funding body UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is inviting a broad range of local and regional partnerships […]
Government claims 7,000 new UK jobs will be created following Prime Minister’s trip to India
Nearly 7,000 brand new jobs will be created in the United Kingdom thanks to a raft of major new deals secured by the Prime Minister during his visit to India, states the government. 64 Indian investors have confirmed their confidence in the UK as a business destination by collectively investing £1.3 billion into some of […]
Surrey businesses benefit from £2 million funding to boost economic growth and jobs
An economic boost worth millions, scores of new jobs and hundreds of local job opportunities will be delivered thanks to funding awarded to dozens of businesses by Surrey County Council. From vineyards and biotech to manufacturing and AI firms, a diverse range of organisations from all four corners of the county have been awarded grants […]
Solar energy is now the world’s cheapest source of power, a Surrey study finds
Solar energy is now so cost-effective that, in the sunniest countries, it costs as little as £0.02 to produce one unit of power, making it cheaper than electricity generated from coal, gas or wind, according to a new study from the University of Surrey. In a study published in Energy and Environment Materials, researchers from […]
Sustainable shipping: University of Brighton investigates renewable energy solutions for UK ports
Brighton researchers have teamed up with Newhaven Port to explore how renewable energy can support cleaner shipping & reduce reliance on fossil fuels. The UK has a long-standing history as a maritime nation and relies heavily on the sector, with 95% of imports (by weight) arriving by sea. In 2019, the sector supported 227,100 jobs […]