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Universities in collaboration


A group of UK Russell Group Universities is meeting with the top nine engineering institutions in China in a bid to build major collaborations around research and education. The consortium is the first of its


kind to partner UK universities with the top nine engineering research institutions in China. The partnership was set up


following a prestigious award by the British Council, which is aimed at building higher education links and helping to improve the quality of engineering research and teaching in China. The UK group of universities met


formally in March and is now meeting with the Chinese University Partners to discuss the collaboration during a special workshop in Beijing. The group represents one quarter of the Russell Group of research-intensive universities in the UK, with world- leading research and education excellence in engineering. Professor Andrew Long, The


University of Nottingham’s Pro Vice Chancellor for the Faculty of


Emma Watson and Dave Large with the award


IN’n’OUT beats the competition


IN’n’OUT Service Centres has been named winner of Best National Group in the WhoCanFixMyCar.com Garage Awards. IN’n’OUT, which specialises


Representatives from UK universities, including the University of Nottingham, will work with major China engineering institutions


Engineering, said: “The University of Nottingham has a vital, longstanding relationship with China. “This Sino-UK collaboration


comes at an exciting time when the University strengthens its links with


China and develops its relationships with leading Chinese universities. I believe real synergies can be achieved by UK and Chinese universities working closely together to share knowledge and expertise.”


Morningside launches minibus


Loughborough-based Morningside Pharmaceuticals has made a large donation towards a minibus for Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland. Following an official launch, the service will help


serve the local older community within the Charnwood area, particularly those who are isolated. Chief Executive Officer of Morningside Pharmaceuticals, Dr Nik Kotecha, said: “We wanted to help in some way to reach out to those older people who have found themselves incredibly isolated. “This minibus will be a lifeline for many local older


people throughout the Charnwood area and beyond and we are proud to help the work that Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland does in the community.” Executive Director of Age UK Leicester Shire &


Rutland, Tony Donovan, said: “This transport will provide an essential service that will help significantly towards our important work in tackling loneliness and isolation.”


L-R: Tony Donovan and Dr Nik Kotecha


The Morningside MiniBus is wheelchair accessible


and will be in use every Monday to Friday from 8:30am–5pm, as well as providing weekend day trips, transport to community activities and day care centres.


in car maintenance, MOT testing and valeting, has 16 garages across the UK. It faced competition to be


named as the Best National Group 2016 however, for the judges, IN’n’OUT’s job numbers, customer satisfaction and professionalism stood out as exemplary. Marketing Manager, Emma


Watson, said: “Each member of staff has worked extremely hard to improve and grow in 2016 so it’s fantastic to receive recognition. “It’s brilliant to be involved


with such a fantastic project and we’re delighted that Confused.com are sponsors as they have a growing presence in the motoring industry. “Having access to the huge


pool of work that comes through WhoCanFixMyCar is fantastic for our business as we are able to generate new streams of revenue online.” IN’n’OUT has continued its


success in 2017, closing in on 1,000 jobs on WhoCanFixMyCar, which compares prices and reputation of garages and mechanics.


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