Business News
Growth campaign is backed by university
A campaign by Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce (GBCC) that helps businesses boost productivity through investment in innovation, research and development, technology and machinery is launching on the 10 September. The campaign will explore the opportunities, support on offer and challenges affected businesses investing in this area. It will be based around briefing information and local case studies and expert commentary all provided by Chamber members. Members taking part include The NEC Group, RSM, Fracino and Veriserv. Week One of the campaign, focusing on investment in innovation
and research and development (R&D), is sponsored by the University of Birmingham (UoB). The UoB is committed to growing and developing partnerships with
businesses of all sizes. It has a broad research base with expertise in advanced manufacturing, formulation engineering, cyber security, translational medicine, health and medical technology, low carbon energy, AI, construction infrastructure, rail and robotics. Gurmit Kler, director of business engagement at the UoB, said:
“We’re excited to be sponsoring the Chamber of Commerce’s first ‘Invest to Grow’ campaign. More than ever, businesses and universities need to work together to address shared challenges. The UoB is driving innovation through our bespoke industry collaborations.” Henrietta Brealey, director of policy and strategic relationships at
the GBCC, said; “With Invest to Grow, we aim to inspire and inform businesses on the opportunities presented by investing in innovation, R&D tech and machinery and emerging trends. We are particularly delighted to be working with the UoB, they are leaders in driving collaboration and innovation in the business community across the city region and beyond. I would encourage all businesses reading this to get involved, check out the resources on offer and join in the conversation on social media.”
A first for female drivers
Racing driver Aseel Al Hamad celebrates the end of the ban on women drivers in Saudi Arabia with a lap of honour in a Jaguar F-TYPE. Aseel, the first female board member of the Saudi Arabian Motor
Federation, had never driven on a track in her home country before. She said: “Having loved cars since I was a child, today is highly emotional for me. This is the best driving moment of my life.”
Drones could aid in emergencies
Drones could be used to help emergency services deal with traffic incidents, research by Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) has found. TfWM, part of West Midlands
Combined Authority (WMCA), worked with local universities, West Midlands Police and West Midlands Fire Service to explore how drones could help with incident response. The region was one of just five in
the UK selected to participate in the Flying High Challenge, organised by the Nesta Challenge Prize Centre in partnership with Innovate UK. Cllr Roger Lawrence, leader of
City of Wolverhampton Council, said: “Drones could help emergency services prior to their arrival on scene, helping them quickly analyse what they see to allocate the right resources and response.”
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