A new report from the UK Manufacturing Forum (UKMF) has been released today setting out five key recommendations to address the barriers to fostering collaboration between academia and industry. Particularly in high growth areas like advanced manufacturing, successful collaboration between universities and industry is key for a country to succeed in a globally competitive and constantly evolving landscape. The Bridging

After an unprecedented pan-Commonwealth search for innovative solutions to tackle the challenges of the climate emergency and ocean sustainability, the Satellite Applications Catapult and the Commonwealth Secretariat are delighted to announce the inaugural finalists selected for the Hack the Planet competition 2021. The six finalists include inspiring leaders with game-changing solutions that will make a real difference to the Commonwealth and the world. All six finalists will now enter the final stage of the competition for a live pitch event, where they will pitch their concepts to a panel of expert judges. There is a prize-pool of £20,000 plus over £85,000 worth of satellite data and cloud computing services for the winners of the competition.