More highlights from our April newsletter ๐
๐ Technicians recognised as essential to Trusted Research
๐ฅ Open Research Week 2026 success โ practical, open research in action (recordings now available)
โจ Plus partner news and upcoming opportunities.
๐Read it here: buff.ly/FEyAZrF
๐๏ธ Our April newsletter is out now. This month:
๐ A New Era of Commercialisation report launched
๐ฑ Directorโs Diary: โspringingโ forward research commercialisation
๐ ERA wins Best Thought Leadership award for HyDEX
๐ Read it here: buff.ly/FEyAZrF
๐ Working on a health data project in the Midlands?
๐ Help us build a shared, searchable picture of the regionโs research landscape
๐ Add your project to the HDR UK Midlands map and showcase your work to the community
๐ Register yours today: www.hdrmidlands.org.uk/projects/
Our second MI Extracellular Vesicles (EV) conference is one month today, the 16th April at the University of Nottingham. Use the link to sign up to attend and learn more about exciting research and facilities within the Midlands, plus presentation and sponsorship opportunities. luma.com/ft7ywefg
๐๏ธ Our March newsletter is out now. Top stories this month include:
๐ UK Global R&D Investment Summit announced
๐ค MI joins Social Value Commission
๐ฌ MI Flow Conference success
๐ Invest in UK University R&D Campaign Annual Report impacts
๐ Read it here: buff.ly/WGxXwFB
Next week's line-up - and still time to sign-up! www.midlandsinnovation.org.uk/orw
@midlandsinnovation.bsky.social #OpenResearchWeek #OpenResearch #ORW2026 #ReseachCulture
Next week's line-up - and still time to sign-up! www.midlandsinnovation.org.uk/orw
@midlandsinnovation.bsky.social #OpenResearchWeek #OpenResearch #ORW2026 #ReseachCulture
Next week's line-up - and still time to sign-up! www.midlandsinnovation.org.uk/orw
@midlandsinnovation.bsky.social #OpenResearchWeek #OpenResearch #ORW2026 #ReseachCulture
Have you signed up yet? www.midlandsinnovation.org.uk/orw
@midlandsinnovation.bsky.social #OpenResearchWeek #OpenResearch #ORW2026 #ReseachCulture
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OPPORTUNITY ALERT - We're looking for the 10 best #energy-related Doctoral researchers from our partnership to present their #research at the UK Energy Expo.
Apply now buff.ly/bCtp6BL
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๐ข Open Research Week is coming...
16โ20 March
๐Online
Packed with keynotes, panels and case studies, this yearโs event is bigger than ever, offering valuable sessions for the whole research community and those who support it.
๐ Programme & bookings: buff.ly/JCANngY
Join us at the MI Electron Microscopy (EM) Conference 2026, 21 April, University of Warwick, for a day of cuttingโedge insights, expert talks, and community collaboration. Register now to secure your place - www.warwick.ac.uk/research/rtp/em/info/miem-2026/
๐ข Open Research Week is coming...
16โ20 March
๐Online
Packed with keynotes, panels and case studies, this yearโs event is bigger than ever, offering valuable sessions for the whole research community and those who support it.
๐ Programme & bookings: buff.ly/JCANngY
๐๏ธ Our February newsletter is out now. This month:
๐ Open Research Week returns this March
๐ฌ AI Researcher Development Network launches
โก ERA leads national energy security discussions
๐ UKRI report spotlights Midlands Mindforge & Forging Ahead
Read it here ๐ buff.ly/GSZeIhh
We welcome UKRI's โDeepening university-investor links' review.
The report highlights two initiatives we've established to scale the commercialisation of #research and attract greater investment into the #Midlands.
Read our full response: buff.ly/J173oqj
Read the report: buff.ly/nBhTwEB
Our annual MI Flow Cytometry Conference is back for 2026, bringing together researchers and local biotech and instrument manufacturers to explore innovation in flow โ 6/3/26, University of Birmingham.
Sign up, learn about presenting your work and sponsoring here: luma.com/tildud8t
Our second MI Extracellular Vesicles (EV) conference is the 16th March at the University of Nottingham. Use the link to sign up to attend and learn more about exciting research and facilities within the Midlands, plus presentation and sponsorship opportunities. luma.com/ft7ywefg
๐ข New deadline! Submit abstracts for ๐๐ถ๐๐ฟ๐๐ฝ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ๐ณ๐ฎ๐๐น๐: ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ฒ, ๐๐ป๐ฐ๐น๐๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป & ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฐ๐ต ๐๐๐น๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐
๐ University of Leicester
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Friday 24 April 2026
โฑ Deadline: 30 January 2026
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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Our January newsletter highlights a busy season of MI events โ with opportunities for researchers, technicians and students across the Midlands ๐ฌโก๐
Further details and booking links can be found here: buff.ly/myJom5a
๐๏ธ Our January newsletter is out. This month:
๐๏ธ Directorโs Diary โ scaling commercialisation, skills & delivery
๐ฃ๏ธ Forging innovation led growth โ insights from Westminster
๐ฉบ MI Health โ a review of 2025 & look ahead
๐งช Going with the Flow โ inspiring future scientists
Read it here: buff.ly/myJom5a
Join our MI Technicians & Trusted Research workshop: ๐๏ธ 3 Feb, โฐ 10:30โ1:30,๐Aston Uni. Explore Trusted Research, share challenges, gain insight & connect with sector leaders. Lunch + travel bursary available. Sign up (MI unis only): luma.com/b1uizbt9
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SAVE THE DATE | 16-20 March 2026
๐ข Open Research Week returns!
MI, with new partners, will host a weekโlong event celebrating open research. Expect inspiring sessions on how open research drives engagement, innovation and impact across the region and beyond.
More to follow in the New Year...
๐ข The MI December newsletter is out now! This month:
๐ HyDEX wins Knowledge Exchange Award
๐ค @helenturnermi.bsky.social reflects on a year of impact
๐ Ecosystem platform user guide resources launched
๐ฅ A place-based industrial strategy can deliver gold
Read it here ๐ buff.ly/B3fnUcT
โ๏ธ Day 7 of #ARCEMRewind2025
โช Rewinding to July: ARC East Midlands Director played a key role in the Midlands Health & Care Inequalities Policy Commission, working to transform regional health and care by tackling inequalities.
๐ Read here: tinyurl.com/2u3hxc24 @midlandsinnovation.bsky.social
Intro to Flow Cytometry - free virtual training for staff and students at MI Universities. Designed for those new to flow, this interactive group session will be delivered by experienced flow cytometrists, which includes a live practical demonstration. 13th January.
Our second MI Extracellular Vesicles (EV) conference is the 16th March at the University of Nottingham. Use the link to sign up to attend and learn more about exciting research and facilities within the Midlands, plus presentation and sponsorship opportunities. luma.com/ft7ywefg
Our annual MI Flow Cytometry Conference is back for 2026, bringing together researchers and local biotech and instrument manufacturers to explore innovation in flow โ 6/3/26, University of Birmingham.
Sign up, learn about presenting your work and sponsoring here: luma.com/tildud8t
๐ฃ Webinar Series: The Midlands Ecosystem Platform โฌ
๐๏ธ Tue 18 Nov | 13:00โ14:00
In this first of four webinars, university staff with an interest in commercialisation can explore how to unlock the full potential of the platform.
๐Register at: buff.ly/cBtDt4c
Full series details: buff.ly/cGsXhfd
๐ข Our November newsletter is out now!
๐stories this month include:
๐ New data platform set to power the Midlands innovation ecosystem
๐ผ MI unis ranked top for economic impact
๐ MI leads Westminster talks on growth
๐ MI featured in Post-16 Skills White Paper
๐ Read it here: buff.ly/10LY6wx
๐ข Job alert! Apply now to help shape the future of generative AI use in PhD #research.
AI.RDN+ sees 20 universities collaborating (MI + @YorkshireUnis.bsky.social).
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Senior Researcher developer โก๏ธ buff.ly/hvGUuEZ
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