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 […]
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 […]
Rhizo PTX Joins Surrey Research Park to revolutionise green ammonia production
Led by two former University of Surrey PhD researchers, the company is working to transform the chemical industry with its groundbreaking and Power-to-X technology for producing green ammonia. Rhizo PTX was founded by Dr Ash Stott and Dr Ben Kyffin, who both hold PhDs from the University of Surrey, and several years of industrial experience – Ash in […]
Improved trade rules to boost business and growth across the UK
Businesses trading across the UK’s four nations will benefit from clearer and more certain rules, following government changes to how the UK Internal Market Act works. Following extensive feedback from businesses – including calls for greater clarity, consistency, and collaboration – the UK Government has completed a review of the Act ahead of schedule, ensuring […]
UK government secures £7.5 billion Japanese investment in key growth sectors
New collaboration between the UK government and a top Japanese trading company will unlock £7.5 billion of investment into Britain, boosting economic growth and driving forward the government’s Plan for Change. The Minister for Investment Baroness Poppy Gustafsson signed the new partnership with Sumitomo Corporation’s Energy Transformation Group CEO Mr Hajime Mori, Europe CEO Mr Hiroyuki […]
Surrey researchers to help turn Europe’s olive mill waste into bioproducts and clean fuel
A new project is turning waste from Europe’s olive mills into sustainable bioplastics, clean energy and plant-boosting compounds. OLinWASTE brings together nine partners from across the continent, with the University of Surrey playing a key role in optimising biorefinery operations. As the world’s largest producer of olive oil, the EU faces a significant environmental challenge […]
First electric flight lands at London Gatwick, as part of VINCI Airports Network Elektro Tour to promote innovation in sustainable air travel
The first ever electric flight to land at London Gatwick took place on 9 July as part of the VINCI Airports Network Elektro Tour. The Elektro Tour is taking place over 17 days with the Pipistrel Velis Electro flying between VINCI airports in France and London Gatwick to showcase innovation in electric and decarbonised aviation. […]
Sussex food and wine sector explores digital tools for industry-wide benefits
A bold project in Sussex is using digital innovation to transform food and wine production for the better, with key support from the University of Brighton. The Growing Sussex project aims to develop the region’s agricultural and wine industries by integrating advanced private 5G technology, paving the way for smarter, greener farming practices while creating new opportunities for […]
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 […]