Humza, an Aston University student, is currently utilizing the Greater Birmingham and Solihull Institute of Technology (GBSIoT) Cyber Physical Manufacturing Rig for his dissertation on the use and effectiveness of augmented reality to aid in the assembly process within a Festo Cyber-Physical manufacturing lab. This project is a part of his individual major project module […]
On April 5th, the Greater Birmingham and Solihull Institute of Technology (GBSIoT) hosted a special event for engineering students and staff from Solihull College & University Centre and Birmingham City University (BCU). The purpose of the event was to give participants an insight into smart factory technology, and to help them connect their curriculum to […]
University College Birmingham worked in collaboration with the Greater Birmingham and Solihull Institute of Technology (GBSIoT), and their partner the University of Warwick as well as the WMG Skills Centre, and the Education and Training Foundation, to hold a successful leadership conference on strengthening technical skills in STEM. Hosted by GBSIoT Board member and University […]
On Wednesday 22nd March, the Greater Birmingham and Solihull Institute of Technology (GBSIoT) hosted a Siemens OT Cyber Security training session. The training was aimed at equipping professionals with the skills and knowledge necessary to protect operational technology (OT) systems from cyber threats. The GBSIoT Hub is a state-of-the-art facility that offers education and training […]
Mayor of the West Midlands, Andy Street, recently visited students and staff at Solihull College & University Centre’s Woodlands Campus. The Mayor spent over two hours touring a range of departments including Engineering, Bricklaying, Hairdressing & Barbering, Carpentry & Joinery, and more. WorldSkills Gold medallist, Harry Scolding, spoke with the mayor at length in the […]
Open day highlighted the future of engineering and technology to Year 12s Interactive sessions held at Greater Birmingham & Solihull Institute of Technology Aston University scheme supports teenagers into technology, computer science, engineering, maths and the physical sciences degrees. Aston University has held its latest event to open up the future of engineering and technology […]
The Greater Birmingham and Solihull Institute of Technology (GBSIoT) recently hosted a workshop centered around the Siemens Connected Curriculum program. The event was aimed at introducing local educators to the program, which provides resources and support for teaching advanced manufacturing and engineering skills to students. Siemens is a global technology company with a long history […]
Andy Street, Mayor of the West Midlands officially opened the GBSIoT Hub, joined by GBSIoT Board members, key employers, and stakeholders from the region. GBSIoT is a unique collaboration between further education colleges, universities, and employers to offer technical education and training at higher skills levels in key STEM sectors. The mayor was shown a […]
The Secretary of State for Education visited the Greater Birmingham and Solihull Institute of Technology Hub as well as lead GBSIoT partners Solihull College and University centre and Aston University. The Secretary of State discussed the opportunities for education institutions to work together to combat skills gaps in the sector The Rt Hon Gillian Keegan […]
Aston University hosted visit by The Rt Hon Greg Clark MP He visited Aston University’s refurbished engineering facilities Tour included soon-to-be-opened Greater Birmingham and Solihull Institute of Technology Hub. Aston University demonstrated how it is using technology to teach the engineers and scientists of the future during aa visit by The Rt Hon Greg Clark […]
