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2023 is a pivotal year for UK life sciences as the Government renewed its commitment to increasing funding for research and development, and signed a new deal to re-join the European Union’s €95.5 billion research funding programme known as Horizon Europe. In January, George Freeman, Minister for Science, Research and...

Two West Midlands manufacturers are marking 40 years of collaboration by securing an export order at Blechexpo. Brandauer, a leading independent metal stamper, and Auric Metal Finishers from Coventry have partnered to design, develop, and supply customised EloPin push fit-connectors for a tier 1 automotive supplier in India. This £1.5m...

Innovation is the key for growth within the healthcare and Life Sciences sector. Without innovation the sector would stagnate, so it's important that companies and innovators are supported with their great ideas and help them get on their pathway from concept to commercialisation. At Medilink Midlands we are celebrating our...

Boyds has announced the launch of a brand-new podcast series that aims to keep the scientific and clinical community abreast of the latest advancements in cell and gene therapy and drug development. The podcast – ‘Conversations in Drug Development’ – features candid conversations from the expert team at Boyds, who...

Melanie Davidson is the Chief Executive Officer at Medilink Midlands. We recently caught up with Melanie to find out more about her background, her role and what part, she believes, Medilink Midlands can play in shaping the life sciences and med tech sectors across the Midlands region.  How did you...

Having dedicated his last twenty years to the healthcare sector, Chairman of Medilink Midlands, Professor Martin Levermore, MBE DL, shares his thoughts and experiences of the industry and what benefits the Medilink Midlands can deliver.    What is your current role at Medilink Midlands?   Currently I’m the chair. I say ‘currently’...

NHS Shared Business Services (SBS) has launched a new framework on sustainable healthcare recycling and waste management, highlighting the role of tech in helping the NHS to meet net zero. The Sustainable Healthcare Recycling & Waste Management framework, created in collaboration with trusts including Barts Health, Greater Manchester Mental Health, Pennine Care...

Pennine Healthcare, one of the UK’s leading, employee owned, medical device manufacturers is celebrating after winning the prestigious Make UK Midlands & East of England Manufacturing Matters Award for 2023. The award has been developed to recognise a company that demonstrates exceptional adaptability and resilience to impact their business and...

In today's digital-first era, businesses (as well as health and professional bodies) have a unique opportunity to reach a wide and diverse audience through a multitude of marketing and communication channels....   However, it's crucial to ensure that these materials are accessible to everyone, irrespective of their abilities or disabilities....