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by Birmingham City University on April 1, 2020
University of Birmingham scientists working to improve facemasks used by COVID-19 frontline NHS
by Birmingham City University on April 1, 2020
Since the onset of the COVID-19 crisis, the subject of personal protective equipment (PPE) has become a key discussion point. Over recent days the focus has been on the supply of facemasks that allow healthcare workers to interact safely and perform ... Read full article
by British Liver Trust on February 26, 2020
Nearly a fifth of liver patients in the West Midlands are very unsatisfied with their medical care
by British Liver Trust on February 26, 2020
18% of patients with liver disease in the West Midlands were very unsatisfied with the medical care they had received, a survey carried out by leading liver charity, the British Liver Trust, reveals.... Read full article
by University of Birmingham on February 10, 2020
Skin cancer diagnosis apps are unreliable and poorly regulated, study shows
by University of Birmingham on February 10, 2020
Smartphone apps used as ‘early warning systems’ for skin cancer are poorly regulated and frequently cannot be relied upon to produce accurate results, according to a new analysis by experts at the University of Birmingham.... Read full article
by University of Birmingham on January 31, 2019
‘Physician Associates’ are an asset to hospital medical and surgical teams, study finds
by University of Birmingham on January 31, 2019
The first study into the impact on the NHS of a new type of health worker in hospitals known as Physician Associates has found that they benefit medical and surgical teams and their patients over a wide range of specialities. ... Read full article
by University of Birmingham on January 30, 2019
£1m funding awarded to develop bacterial vaccines in global fight against antimicrobial resistance
by University of Birmingham on January 30, 2019
The Government has awarded the University of Birmingham-hosted BactiVac Network up to £1 million funding to accelerate the development of bacterial vaccines in a bid to prevent infections occurring as part of the global fight against antimicrobial... Read full article
by BMet on October 19, 2017
BMet leads the charge in food and drink manufacturing skills excellence
by BMet on October 19, 2017
A new food and drink manufacturing training academy has been established by BMet, with industry backing. With help from the Greater Birmingham and Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership (GBSLEP) and Tulip Limited, the college has developed... Read full article
by BMet on May 8, 2017
BMet set to make employers HS2 ready
by BMet on May 8, 2017
BMet has pledged to meet the HS2 skills challenge with support from leading rail bodies. The College came together with the National College for High-Speed Rail, the National Skills Academy for Rail and HS2 Limited to encourage businesses to explore ... Read full article
by Becky Humphries on July 22, 2016
Rigging Industry Successfully Trials Live Events Trailblazer Apprenticeship
by Becky Humphries on July 22, 2016
Rigging industry experts from across the UK have joined forces at Birmingham’s’ Barclaycard Arena to trial the Trailblazer Live Event Rigging Apprenticeship assessment. ... Read full article
by CompTIA UK Channel Community on November 1, 2012
Birmingham-based Chair of CompTIA UK Channel Community Richard Tubb
by CompTIA UK Channel Community on November 1, 2012
The mark being finalised this month will guarantee the highest standards of ethics and professionalism for suppliers of IT services. They will need to meet ethical standards drawn up by the CompTIA UK Channel Community, to qualify for the mark.... Read full article

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