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Driving innovation in the automotive industry
Jaguar Land Rover, the UK's largest automotive manufacturer, is a member of the Business Engagement Forum (BEF) set up by EPSRC.
UK Research and Innovation launches Energy Revolution Research Consortium call
New network launched as part of Prospering from the Energy Revolution Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund programme
Secrets of spider's jump unlocked thanks to cutting-edge facility
Use of EPSRC-supported facility provides researchers with valuable insights into spider, and could inform design of future robots.

Call for Research Projects led by the Research Institute in Secure Hardware and Embedded Systems
The Research Institute in Secure Hardware and Embedded Systems (RISE) is seeking to expand its research community and is inviting three-year research proposals for academic research projects, funded by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), to form part of the institute.
Call for a UK Physical Sciences Database Service National Research Facility
EPSRC would like to support a National Physical Sciences Database Service and full proposals are invited with an interview panel stage to make the final decision.
Call for Small Equipment Bids led by the Research Institute in Secure Hardware and Embedded Systems
The Research Institute in Secure Hardware and Embedded Systems (RISE) is inviting proposals for research equipment to support UK academic research projects in the field of hardware security, funded by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC).

Driving innovation in the automotive industry
Jaguar Land Rover, the UK's largest automotive manufacturer, is a member of the Business Engagement Forum (BEF) set up by EPSRC.
Touchscreen tech helps people with dementia feel like their old selves
In 2005, some years before the development of the tablet computer, an EPSRC-supported team from the universities of Dundee and St Andrews, led by Dr Norman Alm, developed a simple touchscreen aid to help people with dementia recall their memories.
Project aims to improve housing for refugees across the globe
EPSRC-supported researchers are leading an international project to improve the living conditions of millions of refugees by designing better shelters.

UK Research and Innovation launches Energy Revolution Research Consortium call
New network launched as part of Prospering from the Energy Revolution Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund programme
Secrets of spider's jump unlocked thanks to cutting-edge facility
Use of EPSRC-supported facility provides researchers with valuable insights into spider, and could inform design of future robots.
ACHILLES programme makes plans for more resilient infrastructure
£4.8 million research programme examines better maintenance and monitoring of long linear infrastructure assets such as road and railway slopes

Business Engagement - Schlumberger
Dr Simon Bittleston, Vice President Research, Schlumberger, talks about working with EPSRC
Business Engagement - BT
Fraser Burton, Head of University Partnerships, BT Research and Technology
EPSRC 2018 CDT Exercise
Dr Amanda Chmura at EPSRC provides an overview of the 2018 Centres for Doctoral Training Call.

Energy Revolution Research Consortium: Community building workshop
Expressions of interest are invited in attending the Energy Revolution Research Consortium community building workshop on 09-10 July in Birmingham. Please be advised attendance for both days is mandatory. Registration will close at 4pm on the 15th June 2018.
Manufacturing the Future Strategic Advisory Team Meeting March 2018
Agenda and notes of the Manufacturing the Future Strategic Advisory Team Meeting held in March 2018.
Digital Economy Programme Advisory Board meeting February 2018
Information for the Digital Economy Programme Advisory Board Meeting in February 2018.

Sleep disturbance in dementia - a better night's sleep for all
Dr Alex Casson of The University of Manchester looks at advances in research and technology which may help sufferers of dementia (and their families) get a better night's sleep.
Engineering energy from waste
Professor Ioannis Ieropoulos from the University of the West of England (UWE) looks at how microbial fuel cells (MFCs) are being engineered to improve lives at home and abroad.
Why we need to communicate STEM
FameLab finalist Laura O'Dea discusses the real-world impact of engineering and the importance of communicating STEM.